| Our modern culture has set the norms that slim | | | | often. So how can you lose weight without |
| figures are seen as beautiful. The skinny models | | | | fasting? |
| we see have a fascinating appeal. Many women | | | | Going vegan is one way. Stick to organic fruits, |
| want that kind of body and some go the extra | | | | vegetables, and grains. Meat, fish, and eggs are all |
| mile trying to achieve it. They starve themselves | | | | off the menu. Your main source of protein will be |
| and go on weeks-long fasts just to achieve that | | | | soy products. There are plenty of high-fiber foods |
| svelte, exotic look. This causes many health | | | | to clean the bowels and allow for regular bowel |
| problems, and yet ironically some women think it | | | | movements. Eat three meals a day-- breakfast, |
| is worth the pain and suffering to look like a | | | | lunch, and dinner--and no more. When you do eat, |
| model--skinny but not healthy. | | | | eat only what you can appreciate eating--if you |
| Of course, there are ways of getting skinny | | | | cannot pay attention to what you are eating |
| without all the complications. For example, let us | | | | anymore, then stop. Drink lots of water to keep |
| look at some of the problems extreme dieting | | | | your kidneys clean and to maintain a healthy rate |
| can cause. Severe lack of solid food can cause | | | | of metabolism. |
| ulcers, headaches, bowel deficiencies, and | | | | Lastly, yoga or Pilates are great exercise |
| osteoporosis. Extremely low levels of energy and | | | | programs. Of course, this is not recommended |
| decreased morale also accompany these | | | | for those who have medical conditions like |
| deficiencies. Depression can result from not being | | | | diabetes, or for pregnant or lactating mothers. If |
| able to eat freely and if results are not | | | | you are unsure whether you can do this diet or |
| perceivable. The immune system takes a | | | | not, ask your doctor about it. |
| nosedive, and dieters may find themselves sick | | | | |