Most medical sources say that rapid weight loss is dangerous and harmful to the body. This is true, as evidenced by the natural mechanisms in your body. Your body will notice a sudden weight loss and correct this by making you very hungry. This means that fasting is difficult -- it is an exercise of willpower versus wants. The safe weight loss limit is set at two pounds a week, which is less than what many people want to lose.
There are ways to lose as much weight as one pound a day while minimizing the risk. There is no perfectly safe way to do this, but at least you can decrease the likelihood of suffering for it. These "safe" methods unanimously require willpower and discipline however, so it won't be easy.
The essential thing is to reduce fats, starches, and sugars in your diet. These are the first to be used for energy, so by eliminating them as much as you can, your body can get to accessing fat deposits sooner. Keeping a steady intake of protein from lean meat or other non-fatty sources maintains muscle mass without adding too much fat. By exercising regularly, say three times a week, you can also keep your muscles from shrinking and even make them bigger!
Drinking lots of water is part of a healthy lifestyle. By drinking water, you keep your body at maximum efficiency, flushing out toxins and keeping your organs in working order. Water also helps you get full when eating, and can reduce the amount of food you eat.
If you want to lose ten pounds in ten days, try this: a period without any fast food, more protein and fiber, less carbohydrates and fats, with a caloric total around 80% of your recommended daily intake, and lots of water and exercise. Remember, will power is key!
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