Are Diet Drinks Effective?

I’ve seen TV commercials about diet drinks that claim to take off 10 pounds over a weekend. I’ve also heard about diet teas that can help shed pounds. Is this stuff safe?

In a word, no. There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. To lose one pound of fat weight, you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you eat. ”We recommend losing 1 to 2 pounds per week, because you’re more likely to lose fat than muscle or water.

The weight you lose through a diet drink or tea will come back immediately. And the drink itself may cause dehydration, loss of electrolytes, or even a stroke. Additives in diet teas and drinks may exacerbate heart conditions, interfere with prescription drugs and cause other long-term medical problems. It’s safer and more effective for you to hit the gym and count calories a few months before your wedding date.