In the wealthiest circles of Victorian England, dieters would swallow an unhatched tapeworm and let it grow inside them by consuming undigested meals. And while modern fad diets aren't usually this extreme, they do promise similar results; specifically, losing weight fast. So, are there any fast diets that do work? And are any of them actually healthy for you? Hei Man Chan investigates. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen, music by Salil Bhayani, Suola Zhu].

Hei Man Chan: Is it possible to lose weight fast?

Is it possible to lose weight fast?

A balanced diet and regular exercise, as opposed to drastic calorie cuts, prove sustainable for healthy weight management.

Quick-fix diets may show initial loss due to water weight, not fat, underscoring the importance of a long-term health approach.

Starvation diets might seem effective by rapidly shedding water weight, but they harm more than they help by destroying muscle mass.