Diet Downlow: Which fads work?

Here at That's Fit, we're always telling you to run far, far away from any sort of fad diet. You know, the ones that promise a quick fix but don't ultimately seem healthy or sustainable. But do some of them actually work? British Journalist Anna Richardson recently tried three quick fixes -- Hypnosis, the Maple Syrup Diet, and a Raw Foods regime. Here's what she has to say:

• On Hypnosis: "By the end of the [treatment,] I feel lighter, happier and, for the first time in years, in control of food. I want to eat healthily, and have no problem refusing fatty or sugary meals. And I've lost 3lb! ... [it] addressed my emotional relationship with food and made me realise I often eat when I am feeling emotionally vulnerable."

• On the Maple Syrup Diet: "[I can't] sustain this torture. I realise I'm essentially drinking only sugared water, and I'm taking in a mere 150 calories a day. This simply can't be good for me.That night, I went to bed so hungry I dreamt I was eating ice cream. I woke myself up with the words "Yummy." When I hop on the scales and see I've lost only 2 lb, I throw in the towel and chuck the syrup down the sink. I'm no Beyonce."
  
• On the Raw Foods Diet: "I manage a day on raw vegetables disguised in all sorts of ways, and pints of celery juice which make me feel sick. According to raw foods champions, I am 'addicted' to cooked food, but soon I will feel light and energetic. As far as I am concerned, though, this diet is just not realistic."
• Her final Verdict:"'In my heart of hearts, I think I always knew there is no miracle cure to weight loss: sensible eating and moderate exercise is the only way to get and stay slim."

Which of these 'fads' have you tried?