Posted by Charles Waisbren on July 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Fad diets do indeed get a bad rap.  In fact, I feel that what they really do is help "jump start" you on the way to a healthier diet.  Fad diets are like diving into the pool before you start to swim.  Once you get into the water, it is easier to start your strokes.  A fad diet gets us off our usual consumption of excessive foods and initiates a different eating routine.  I vote yes to any and all changes from what has gotten us overweight.

   If drinking protein drinks and eating fruits and vegetables for a couple of weeks is going to jump start your motivation to overhaul your eating regimen, then go for it.