I really wish I could sit up on my "high horse" and tell
you just how bad crash diets are and that you should

never do it.

 

But... I'd be full of sh*t.

 

The truth is that I am ON a crash diet right now!

 

I have to cut 10 pounds before weigh-ins for my
strongman competition tomorrow morning.  So, I'm
following a plan that will make me lose 10 pounds in
a few hours.

 

Is this a very healthy thing to do?

 

No.

 

Does it work?

 

Yes.

 

Now, you actually CAN lose around 13 pounds over
the course of 10 days in a far safer way, that will also
last longer.

 

It's kinda like a "Mini Crash Diet" that is safe and works.

 

I would suggest following something like John Romaniello's 

I'd guess that you're not a competitive strength or combat
athlete that will often have to cut weight in order to compete
in a weight class.

 

But I'd also guess there are times where you want to look
juuuuust a little leaner.  Maybe for spring break, a pool party
or cuz you you think you might be gettin' some ;)

In that case, this is your best bet.