Rohit Roy Calls Water Diet 'Stupid' And 'Dangerous' For Weight Loss; Check Out The Health Risks

Rohit Roy shared in a recent interaction on YouTube, "I went on a really stupid diet, and I will never do that again." Read about the extreme health risks of following a strict water diet.

Water diet is a very common diet often followed by actors in order to enact a specific role. It is also followed by influencers on social media. The water diet may be trending among celebrities and social media influencers but it does not necessarily have positive outcomes. Many A-list celebrities have followed this diet prior to shooting for a role or a scene. For instance, Hugh Jackman admitted to following this diet for the movie Deadpool & Wolverine, Aamir Khan followed it for Ghajini and Dangal, Joaquin Phoenix followed it to appear thin in the movie Joker and lastly actor Rohit Roy too followed this diet for his 2007 role in Shootout at Lokhandwala. Read on to know what actor Rohit Roy shared about his weight loss journey.

Rohit Roy's Take On Water Diet, "It's Stupid and "Dangerous"

This diet has drastic effects on the body. It can induce massive weight loss is very few days and it also helps define abs and muscles in the body, making actors look more ripped. However, there are more cons to this diet than pros. Rohit Roy shared in a recent interaction on YouTube, "I went on a really stupid diet, and I will never do that again. I had to look emaciated. I lost 16 kgs in 25-26 days. I was on a water diet. It was really intense." Rohit Roy lost 16 kgs in 25 days but he admitted to it being 'extreme' and 'unhealthy.' He also said, "I've heard stories of actors in Hollywood following similar diets, and some have actually died in the process."

What Is A Water Diet?

A water diet is a type of diet or fasting plan where the individual primarily consumes water, sometimes with the goal of losing weight or detoxifying the body.

Extreme Risks Of Water Diet

1. Water diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies: When a person stops eating calorie and nutrient-dense foods and only prioritises water, the body is deprived of essential nutrients. If this is followed for a very long time, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Deficiencies can in turn cause muscles loss, weight loss, malnutrition and weak immune system.
2. Water diet can cause severe dehydration: Since you are drinking only water all day long, you may think that you are hydrated but paradoxically, water without food can also lead to loss of electrolytes. This in turn causes dehydration.
3. Water diet is a short-term solution. This diet will lead to weight loss but the impact will only last for a very short term.