Technology has made lifestyle fast but sedentary and several people around the world are looking for effective diets that deliver quick weight loss. Here are 10 diets to achieve your weight loss goals.

WW weight watchers Diet

A low-calorie plan that claims to drop up to 2 pounds a week! It encompasses a balanced diet with a built-in support system and no restrictions. It is one of the most popular tried and tested diets.

Keto Diet

A diet plan that focuses on lipid consumption. Good fats are put on a pedestal whereas any form of carbohydrates is rejected. The fullness of this diet prevents overeating or snacking during the day.

Atkins Diet

Aims to lose as much as 15 pounds within two weeks! Atkins diet limits carbohydrates and encourages eating high protein foods such as meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Natman diet

Popularly known as the air hostess diet it promises to shed as much as 8 pounds in just 4 days. Consists of consuming protein-rich meals 3 times a day for 4 days with absolutely no salt. A 7-day stabilization period is required after.

Okinawa diet

Influenced by the Japanese way of life, the diet limits calorie intake without having to count the calories! Considered a semi-vegetarian diet, it is based on high consumption of good nutrients such as omega fatty acids.

Flat belly diet

Aims to reduce unhealthy fat hidden deep inside the abdomen. The plan promises to drop 15 pounds in 32 days and lose belly fat permanently. Consists of consuming monounsaturated fatty acids at every meal to prevent overeating and promote fullness.

800 calorie diet by Dr Richard Lipman

One of the most effective diets but difficult to follow as it is long-term and only allows consumption of 800 calories per day. The intake of these calories must be healthy and balanced.

Zone diet

Promises to shed 1-2 pounds a week, it consists of consuming 40% carbohydrates, 30% fat, 30% protein. This diet plan focuses on maintaining your insulin levels.

Cabbage soup diet

Another fad diet, it lasts for 7 days and consists of consuming only cabbage soup which is high on fibers and extremely low on calories. Aims to lose as much as 10 pounds with no exercise required!

The 3 Day Diet

Known as the Cardiac diet, it promises to shed 10 pounds in a week. Mainly used for cardiac patients who need to lose a large amount of weight before a heart surgery. It is not advisable to follow this plan for more than 3 days as the consumption of calories in this diet is extremely low.