Our culture has been obsessed with dieting for decades, but some people take it to a whole new level. Here are nine quirky figures with wacky diets that will make your jaw drop:.

The Breatharian Diet

Breatharians believe that they can live on air and sunlight alone, without ever eating or drinking. One of the most famous breatharians is Australian Ellen Greve, also known as Jasmuheen.

Despite being hospitalized multiple times for dehydration and malnourishment, Jasmuheen still preaches the benefits of the breatharian lifestyle.

The Tapeworm Diet

The tapeworm diet involves swallowing tapeworm eggs or larvae, which then hatch in your intestines and feed on the food you eat. The idea is that the tapeworm will help you lose weight by consuming some of your nutrients.

However, this diet is incredibly dangerous and can cause serious health problems, including death.

The Cotton Ball Diet

The cotton ball diet involves dipping cotton balls in juice or smoothies and swallowing them whole. The idea is that the cotton balls will fill you up without adding any calories.

However, this diet is incredibly dangerous and can lead to intestinal blockages and malnutrition.

The Baby Food Diet

The baby food diet involves eating pureed baby food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, followed by a regular dinner. Proponents claim that this diet helps control portion sizes and calorie intake.

However, this diet is not sustainable and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

The Werewolf Diet

The werewolf diet involves fasting during the full moon and only eating raw, organic foods during the rest of the month. Proponents claim that this diet helps regulate hormones and increase energy levels.

However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.

The Five Bite Diet

The five bite diet involves skipping breakfast and eating only five bites of food for lunch and dinner. Proponents claim that this diet helps control portion sizes and calorie intake.

However, this diet is not sustainable and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

The Grapefruit Diet

The grapefruit diet involves eating grapefruit at every meal, along with other low-calorie foods. Proponents claim that grapefruit contains enzymes that speed up metabolism and promote weight loss.

However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.

The Cabbage Soup Diet

The cabbage soup diet involves eating cabbage soup for seven days straight, along with a limited selection of fruits and vegetables. Proponents claim that this diet helps detoxify the body and jumpstart weight loss.

However, this diet is not sustainable and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

The Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse involves drinking only a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water for 10 days straight. Proponents claim that this diet helps cleanse the body of toxins and promote weight loss.

However, this diet is not sustainable and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.