Hi Diva, I think this diet is dangerous if you are not prepared for it (for all the potential side effects, even the long term impact it can have on you, etc.) and if you are not going into it in order to stay slim forever. Slim forever meaning taking this as a complete and total weight loss and not a crash diet, whilst preparing yourself for the lifelong changes in eating habits once you lose the unwanted weight.
It's a tough diet but I personally take it as a kick start since otherwise I don't seem to be able to lose the weight I've put on over the past 5-6 years, although my diet (not portions though as I've come to realise!) is ultra healthy (vegetarian, no sugar, virtually fat free, no gluten, etc.). So basically once I lose the weight that I put on before I was diagnosed with celiac disease (only 6 months ago), which could potentially be the actual reason for my crazy weight gain, I intend to return back to my eating habits, naturally reduce the portion sizes. And whilst on the diet (I've only finished the 4th day) I will be watching its impact on my body & health like a hawk!!! I expect hunger pangs, feeling cold, tired, dizzy, have tummy ache, etc, but if I notice anything more unusual I'll immediately go to my GP.
I personally don't believe that just because the diet is endorsed by doctors it is a healthy diet. The reason why I think this is because there is not enough research done on whether ketosis is good for you or actually very damaging long term. The shakes are not natural, meaning whilst on diet you are actually putting chemicals into your body (& don't get me even started on sweeteners used in the shakes), which is really not great. Not eating fruit and vegetables can't be great either since no chemical mix can ever substitute nature. And lastly, as difficult it is for any body to carry on excess weight, similarly difficult it is for that excess weight to be lost so fast as you will lose it on lipotrim.
Now, in spite of all the negatives I have written I chose this diet specifically because it is done under some sort of a medical supervision, because it is a complete diet (means, no way of cheating - well, there are always ways but then a person is just kidding themselves), and because it seems to lead to a real results.
I think we could have a massive debate on whether it should be allowed, as it is here, or banned, as some countries have done with all the shop bought liquid diets, however, in my opinion the choice is really just based on whether you want to lead the life you have at the moment, or be slim and hopefully healthier again, and if you are not self confident and happy at the moment with who you are (as it is in my case) become more confident and happy once you lose the excess weight.
I would suggest - educate yourself, educate your husband, learn about the reasons why you want to go on a diet (I know this may sound simple but we all tend to have a deep rooted reasons for things we do), make sure that you know what it means to be slim (again?) diet wise and then go and make the decision. So far (and it's only been 4 days now) I am happy that I finally took action and after years of suffering I am now on my way to a new and hopefully a better life. Whether I succeed only time with tell, but I know as much as I could know what I got myself into and what it will mean once I lose the weight (small portions, constant weight checks, etc.).
All the best & I hope that you make the best decision for you.