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There was an Easter weekend a couple of years ago where my family were all together. We had spent the weekend playing games, lazing about, eating way too much and just being generally lazy. At a stage, my cousin looked down at her distended belly and said something that makes me laugh to this very day:

“I would do or try absolutely ANYTHING to lose weight. Except eat less or do exercise.”

Read more: This diet promises 3kg weight loss in just 7 days

It’s human nature to want a quick fix. But sometimes we go too far. The following diets can lead to deficiencies, yo-yoing weight, disappointment and even death. DO NOT try them at home.

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