The Truth About the GM Diet: Is Rapid Weight Loss Safe and Sustainable?

Headline: Registered Dietitian Warns Against GM Diet for Rapid Weight Loss

In a world saturated with quick-fix diet trends promising rapid weight loss, the General Motors (GM) diet stands out for its claim of shedding 15 pounds in just one week. However, registered dietitian Destini Moody warns that this drastic calorie restriction plan is not only unsafe but also unsustainable in the long run.

Originating in 1985, the GM diet is a seven-day weight loss plan structured around specific food groups each day of the week. While it may lead to quick weight loss due to low-calorie and high-water content foods, Moody emphasizes that this rapid weight loss is primarily water weight and glycogen, which can easily return once normal eating habits resume.

Moody points out the risks associated with crash diets like the GM diet, including nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, slower metabolic rate, reduced bone mineral density, and other health issues. She also highlights the potential for weakness, protein deficiency, and increased risk of disordered eating behaviors with such extreme restrictions.

Instead of resorting to fad diets like the GM diet, Moody advocates for a more balanced and sustainable approach to weight loss, incorporating a well-rounded diet, slight caloric deficit, regular exercise, good sleep hygiene, and stress management. Before embarking on any diet plan, it’s essential to consider the long-term implications on your health and well-being.

For more insights on nutrition and diet, you can read more about Adam Meyer, a health writer and certified holistic nutritionist, on Eat This Not That.