** DON'T CUT CORNERS **
As a bus driver, I see A LOT of crazy driving around the cities.
Cars making left turns from my right as I sit, waiting at a red light always make me laugh. They just get closer and closer to my bumper.
This is why they say "don't cut corners".
Don't take shortcuts to health. Don't take pills or starve yourself to get faster results. You run the risk of "clipping my bumper".
The safe way of making a turn is to get deeper into the intersection before turning the wheel. This requires you to slow down as you can't comfortably take this kind of turn at such a high rate of speed.
The same goes for dieting or muscle building; it's all a game of patience. Stop setting unreasonable dates that force you to do anything drastic.
Take your time and do it right and you'll develop your mind as well as your body which will prevent relapses in the future.
Don't hit my bumper please. Be safe, do it right, and folks like me will be impressed with your slow and successful progress!