But this cannot be a long-term answer. Ms Lim said that people who go off fad diets tend to overeat or revert to poor eating habits. Some people are trapped in endless rounds of weight loss and gain from these diets. This 'yo-yo' effect tends to increase the risks of chronic diseases and even premature death. According to her, the three-day diet has skimpy portions and lacks the daily carbohydrate needs.
People have different levels of activity.
This diet does not target all groups. To ensure permanent weight loss, one should adopt a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and moderate eating. Food from all the four major groups must be included, she said. In extreme cases, consult a dietitian who will plan a weight loss programme just for you, Ms Lim suggested. By drinking a special cabbage brew, together with specific combinations of food, over seven days.