Semi-OT: The guy who called Adele "fat"

Cons

• Initial phases of the diet are very low calorie and dieters will likely experience hunger and feelings of deprivation.
• Most dieters will not find a protein shake meal to be very satisfying.
• Many recipes include foods that may be expensive, unfamiliar or difficult to find.
• Lacking in essential fats.
• Encourages the use of artificial sweeteners.
• Gives some potentially dangerous advice such as chewing food and spitting it out which is known to be a trigger for eating disorders.
• Emphasizes appearance as the major reason to embark on a weight loss plan.
• Promotes cosmetic surgery such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and liposuction ( Vaser, Smart, and tumescent liposuction technique).
• Many readers will not relate to Lagerfeld’s attitudes and lifestyle.

Conclusions

Unlike most modern approaches to dieting Lagerfeld views hunger and deprivation as a part of weight loss and Lagerfeld even goes so far as to state that dieting has to be a form of punishment. He goes on to say that those who do not have enough determination and will power are destined for failure.

Apart from the obvious experience of deprivation that will occur on this diet, the nutritional intake of the dieter will be compromised, especially in the initial phases, and this is bound to have negative effects on the long-term health of the dieter. Perhaps most notable is the almost complete absence of fats, which will lead to an essential fatty acid deficiency.

Restricting calories and limiting food variety to such a degree is bound to produce results but dieters must be aware that this will not occur without a serious risk to both physical and psychological well being.