Many athletes and actors often are made to practice the method of rapid or overnight weight loss for specific reasons. However, is this practice safe for a layman?
The practice of rapid weight loss of overnight weight loss is often carried out under specific circumstances. For example, recently at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat had to undergo the process of overnight weight loss in order to try and fit into the category of under 50 kg wrestling. However, she was 100 grams over 50 kg and was announced not eligible. Many athletes have had to undergo quick and rapid weight loss journeys and they are trained to do this sometimes with certain extreme workout and dietary regulations. These regulations often include severe dehydration, intense workout and cardio and very restricted diet.
Not only athletes but also actors undergo this method. Actors who are preparing for certain roles in which they need to look extra jacked are often made to practice a similar extreme dietary regulation for rapid weight loss. For instance, actor Hugh Jackman in an interview about his recent movie, ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ revealed that before shooting one scene, he had to dehydrate himself for three straight days. But the question remains, is this method safe?
How Is Rapid Or Overnight Weight Loss Done?
Here are some methods that are typically used to induce rapid overnight weight loss according to Journal WebMD:
- A master cleanse diet is recommended. This includes absolutely no carbs, fibre or even sometimes no solid food. Ideally, you may be asked to only drink fluids such as lemon juice, maple syrup, water and cayenne pepper. WebMD says that this is done for rapid weight loss over few days or weeks.
- Overnight weight loss however includes fasting and dehydration. This means, a person should not even drink any kind of fluid or water.
- For rapid weight loss people are asked to follow a very low calorie diet.
- Often, diet pills and supplements are also introduced by trainers.
What Are The Health Risks Of Following The ‘Overnight Weight Loss Method?’
Overnight weight loss or rapid weight loss over the span of few days are both incredibly unhealthy and could take a deadly turn. Take a look at the dangerous side effects:
- Forced overnight weight loss can lead to gallstones. As per WebMD, this happens to almost 12% to 25% of people who have tried this method.
- Severe dehydration can cause many diseases and even death. It can also cause kidney problems like kidney stones.
- Malnutrition is another side effect which can lead to a massive reduction in immunity.
- Imbalances in electrolytes can also lead to serious health issues and can also be life threatening.
- Headaches due to dehydration.
- Loss of muscles.
- irritability.
- Fatigue and exhaustion.
- Loss of hair.
- Irregularities in menstrual cycle in women and also hormonal imbalances.
- Dizziness.
- Constipation.
Conclusion: Always consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes for weight loss. They can provide personalized guidance based on your medical history and current health status.
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