It is nearly impossible to lose 10 pounds in 1 week, and even if we are repeatedly warned about the inefficiency of crash diets, people still choose to embark on extreme weight loss programs. Where is the problem? People usually want to lose weight fast because they think they don't have the willpower, the determination and physical ability to take things gradually and lose weight over months. Moreover, it seems great to take this awful burden away as quickly as possible. We tend to prefer quick solutions to our problems just to reduce the effort and the discomfort. Read the rest of this entry »