Near Antonyms. Synonym Discussion of sparse. meager, scanty, scant, skimpy, spare, sparse mean falling short of what is normal, necessary, or desirable. meager implies the absence of elements, qualities, or numbers necessary to a thing's richness, substance, or potency a meager portion of meat.
A fad diet is a diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. Fad diets are targeted at people who want to lose weight quickly without exercise. Some fad diets claim that they make you lose fat, but itâs really water weight youâre losing.
1 Talk with your doctor before beginning a weight loss program. Remember that fad diets are unhealthy and only provide temporary results.  Many people have greater weight loss success when they diet or exercise with a buddy. If you have a friend who is also trying to lose weight, team up and discuss your goals.