Why “Lose Weight Fast” Might Be the Worst Advice You Follow
“Lose 10 pounds in 10 days.” It’s the kind of promise that spreads fast—on billboards, social media, even whispered between friends before a big event. And for many people, especially with weddings, reunions, or festive seasons on the horizon, the temptation is real. But behind the quick drop on the scale is a quieter story your body doesn’t advertise.
Rapid weight loss often looks impressive at first. The number goes down, clothes feel looser, compliments start rolling in. But much of that early loss isn’t fat—it’s water, glycogen, and, more worryingly, muscle. And when muscle goes, your body pays attention. It responds by slowing things down, conserving energy like a phone on low battery.
In places like Accra, where daily routines already stretch time and energy, extreme diet...