Starvation Diets Slow Your Metabolism
Starving Yourself Is a Lousy Weight Loss Tactic
Always keep your daily calorie count above 1,200 calories. Going below 1,200 calories can result in irritability, depression, nervousness, and even decreased weight-loss results. When you slash calories this drastically, your body thinks it’s starving and slows your metabolism to compensate.
You are not a Survivor contestant, so don’t subject yourself to starvation in an effort to speed up weight loss. It’s not just a matter of it being unhealthy. Eating fewer than 1,200 is counterproductive. Not only will it slow your metabolism, but you will have less energy, and as a result will tend to be more sedentary throughout the day.
Give your body the fuel it needs and the weight loss will follow—no dizziness required! If your weight-loss program calls for less than 1,200 calories per day, make sure that you clear it with your doctor first. And then get a second opinion!
Here are some more signs that your calorie count is too low: headache, weakness, light-headedness and reduced concentration levels.
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