What it involves: Consuming fewer than 20–30 grams of carbs per day
Why it works: Carbs store water in the body; cutting them flushes out water
Health risk: Weakness, mood swings, impaired cognitive and heart function
3. Excessive Sweating Techniques
What it involves: Sauna use, intense cardio, sweat suits, or hot yoga
Why it works: Loss of fluid through sweat
Health risk: Loss of vital electrolytes can lead to cramps, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure
4. Extreme Calorie Cutting or Fasting
What it involves: Eating as little as 500–800 calories per day
Why it works: Loss of glycogen and digestive content, not fat
Health risk: Nutrient deficiencies, weakened immune system, gallstones, slowed metabolism
5. Diuretics or Laxatives
What it involves: Using pills or teas to induce frequent urination or bowel movements
Why it works: Water weight loss
Health risk: Severe electrolyte imbalance, risk of heart/kidney failure, or even death
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What it involves: Consuming fewer than 20–30 grams of carbs per day
Why it works: Carbs store water in the body; cutting them flushes out water
Health risk: Weakness, mood swings, impaired cognitive and heart function
3. Excessive Sweating Techniques
What it involves: Sauna use, intense cardio, sweat suits, or hot yoga
Why it works: Loss of fluid through sweat
Health risk: Loss of vital electrolytes can lead to cramps, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure
4. Extreme Calorie Cutting or Fasting
What it involves: Eating as little as 500–800 calories per day
Why it works: Loss of glycogen and digestive content, not fat
Health risk: Nutrient deficiencies, weakened immune system, gallstones, slowed metabolism
5. Diuretics or Laxatives
What it involves: Using pills or teas to induce frequent urination or bowel movements
Why it works: Water weight loss
Health risk: Severe electrolyte imbalance, risk of heart/kidney failure, or even death
