PROS AND CONS

If you keep to the diet, you will lose weight and reduce the risk of other conditions. People put on weight after the diet, and the fluctuations might be harmfull.

EFFICIENCY:

If the calorie intake is reduced, as you maintain your normal activity level, you could lose 0.5 kg per week.

DIFFICULTY:

Hunger makes the diet extremely difficult. Half drop out after three months, and only one third continue for six months.