Why don't crash diets work?
If you listen to good advice, it is clear that losing weight gradually is much more effective than crash dieting. It is also safer. Eating very little means your body does not get enough of the nutrients, minerals and vitamins that you need, and you will end up so listless you may well feel faint from time to time. Eating just one or two different foods is not a good idea either, as this is likely to lead to a vicious cycle of starving and bingeing. Whichever way you attempt to crash diet you will certainly have no energy for keeping yourself occupied in any meaningful way that will keep your mind off food!

Any weight loss your scales register during a crash diet will come from loss of essential water, or from muscle wastage, rather than fat loss. The rate at which your body breaks down food (your metabolic rate) will also drop, meaning losing weight gets even harder.

If you aim for a weight loss of about 1kg a week, and stick to a good low-calorie diet with a well-balanced variety of foodstuffs, and combine this with a regime of regular exercise, you are far more likely to achieve a long term lifestyle change that will leave you feeling fitter, happier and the right size for you!

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Every person's body is different, and the right weight for one may not be right for another, even if they appear to be roughly the same shape and height. On the BBC Healthy Living site, there are lots of tips and ideas which can help you identify your weight-loss target and develop a new regime. You can find medical advice, features on body image, eating well and reaching your goals.
BBC Healthy Living - Your Weight >

Chew it over
One of the best ways to get more nutrition from what you eat is to take more time over it. Chew each mouthful more slowly, and for longer. Keep your mind on your mouthful and savour the flavour instead of rushing through your meal thinking about other things. You’ll find yourself eating less because your body's "satisfied" signals have time to reach your brain before you've put too much food into your system. This helps with your weight loss programme - and positively encourages you to enjoy your food!

Eating disorders
Most of us are sensitive about our size and shape, but when this gets out of hand, it can lead to an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia - and this can lead to serious health damage. The National Eating Disorders Association offers information and support.
National Eating Disorders Association >

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