Let’s face it; dieting is not always easy — it typically demands a lot of work and commitment to see great results.
Now, it’s incredibly important to figure out exactly how much weight you’re looking to lose each week, and of course, decide on the specific actions that are sure to drive the best results for your weight loss progress.
As much as you’re looking to shed those extra pounds and get the body of your dreams, it’s Ill-advised to embark on an extreme diet plan.
Doing this will only harm your body, and that’s not part of the plan.
What’s more, you might eventually go back to eating excessively and gain the lost weight.
But What Happens When You Drop Weight Fast?
The very first thing you should know is that super-fast weight loss comes with many side effects.
For the most part, there’s a good chance of experiencing diarrhea, constipation, nausea or abdominal pain.
What’s more, if you decide to go on an extreme diet plan, there will be fewer fats and oil to lubricate the passageway and this will eventually reduce the amount of salivation that typically allows for smooth digestion.
It’s also important to note that there’s a high chance of experiencing headaches and mood swings — this typically happens when your body makes a quick switch to a different form of metabolism as a result of your crash dieting.
At this point, your body begins the process of switching from using glucose to ketone bodies for energy.
And eventually, use glycogen (a form of stored energy) to meet your short-term energy requirements.
Now, you should be aware that your glycogen stores are bound to get depleted, and when this happens, your insulin and adrenaline levels fluctuate thus starving your brain until the ketones kick in.
At this moment, you’re highly susceptible to headaches and mood swings, both of which are side effects of hormonal changes.
That’s not all — those mood swings are likely to get worse at night.
Why? Well, it’s primarily because of the lack of sleep that you experience when losing too much weight on an extreme diet plan.
For the most part, your loss of sleep is as a result of fluctuating stress hormones including insulin, cortisol, and adrenaline.
The thing is, your fasting pushes the body to use these hormones to fine-tune your metabolism and the process can take a toll on your sleep-wake cycle and overall well-being.
Moreover, malnutrition can lead to a plethora of symptoms including inflammation, dizziness, and loss of energy. And in worse cases, brittle hair and anemia.
The Bottom Line
It’s in your best interest to do your homework and of course, speak to your doctor before going on a new diet or making major diet changes.
And most importantly, try to check how your body feels in the course of the journey and make adjustments if necessary. Good luck!
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