The Truth Behind Dropping 5.5 kg (12 Pounds) in 3 Days — and Why It Can Be Harmful

The Truth Behind Dropping 5.5 kg (12 Pounds) in 3 Days — and Why It Can Be Harmful.

Shedding 5.5 kg (or roughly 12 pounds) in just three days may sound like a quick fix — but the reality is far less appealing. Medical experts widely discourage such rapid weight loss due to the health risks involved. Most of the weight lost in such a short time isn’t body fat — it’s water weight, and the methods used to achieve it can lead to dehydration, imbalanced electrolytes, and stress on the heart.

Still, here’s a breakdown of the extreme methods some people use — and why medical professionals strongly advise against them.

Rapid Weight Loss: The Extreme Tactics

Disclaimer: These practices are not recommended for safe or long-term weight management. They are listed only to explain the risks involved.

1. Severe Water Restriction

What it involves: Drastically cutting water intake or using tactics to flush out fluid.

Why it leads to weight loss: Less water consumption leads to reduced fluid retention, showing up as quick weight loss on the scale.

Health risk: Dehydration can happen quickly, leading to fatigue, headaches, low blood pressure, and mental confusion. In extreme cases, it can lead to kidney or heart failure.

2. Extreme Low-Carb Dieting

What it involves: Consuming fewer than 20–30 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Why it leads to weight loss: Carbohydrates help store water in the body. When carb intake is cut, glycogen stores deplete, and the associated water is lost.

Health risk: Irritability, weakness, and reduced physical endurance are common. Long-term restriction may impair cognitive and cardiovascular function.

3. Excessive Sweating Techniques

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