Im currently doing the 18-in-4
diet, im on my second day. I have lost 4lbs so far, but i KNOW its water weight! It makes me feel better, an i have a date on Monday, so want to feel an look as good as i can, if i can lose half an inch in water weight, then it'll boost my confidence,even if it is temporary.
Im not over weight anyway, im just a little chunky - Im 12st, 5lbs and 5ft,11 so i could do with looseing some weight. Now, the only reason im doing this is because i am gay, 20, and overweight in an image obsessed culture. So i want to look my best. An how else was i meant to loose weight in such a short time?
With reasons out the way: The
diet isnt anything bad to be honest, the foods good, portions are nice, and we get to eat lean red meat like beef burgers and steak and chicken as well as fish like tuna and salmon! I dont see why this would be bad for anyone on a short term basis;
The only criticisms i can really come up with are the lack of carbohydrates, which will cause you to have mood swings over a few days - and for a carbohydrate fiend like me i have a bad mood swing on the first day. But apart from that, i felt energised and refreshed already. Looking at my tongue, the whiteish tinge has started to fade and become more red which i think is a good sign your
body likes the food your eating!
So anyway, yeah, i think for a short term solution, for example, if you need to fit in those jeans or a dress etc by the end of the week, this gives you a good shot at doing it or even like me, you want to boost your confidence for a date! =)
Let it be said also though, that i respect all you people doing it the proper way alot more than the people who look for a quick fix to a long term problem, i know how hard losing weight is myself, i used to weigh almost 15st a few years ago and through hard work and alot of self control, i got down to a 32inch waist and down to 12st and feel and look a hell of a lot better, and ive being able to maintain my weight quite easily since.
So its worth it in the end you guys, and i really wish you all the very best!