| All the diet programs that claim to lose body fat | | | | the right foods at the right time. If you start a |
| actually make it harder to lose fat in the long run. | | | | proper exercise program then you can expect an |
| Diets don't work because they use food restriction | | | | almost immediate boost in metabolic rate but it still |
| to accomplish it but this works against the body | | | | takes time for it to recover fully. |
| causing the metabolism to slow down. The slower | | | | Tips to boost your metabolism |
| your metabolic rate is the less calories you burn. | | | | - Eat 5-6 smaller meals a day |
| Why are low calorie diets harmful to your body | | | | - Your meal frequency should be around 2-3 hours. |
| Most diets also don't have enough proper exercise as | | | | Your breakfast should and post workout meal should |
| well, especially weight training, to stop the decrease | | | | be the largest. |
| of metabolism. Short term low calorie diet only | | | | - Maintain a very small calorie deficit and avoid |
| damages your metabolism, so the longer you are on | | | | starvation levels. This around 1800 for women and |
| a low calorie diet, the less calories your body burns. | | | | 2100 for men. Of course this can vary. |
| The goal should be to speed up the metabolic rate, | | | | - You should always eat at least 20 grams of protein |
| not slow it down. | | | | per meal and have a balanced diet in general. Which is |
| Anyone who has used strict low calorie diets before | | | | around 50% carbs, 30% protein and 20% healthy |
| have done some damage to their metabolism and | | | | fats. |
| mot dieters have used very strict low calorie diets. | | | | - Choose natural and unprocessed foods and often |
| People always expect to lose weight very quickly | | | | as you can. |
| and very often this can cause a lot of problems in | | | | - If you are new to strength training then you should |
| the future. It can be very difficult to lose body fat in | | | | get help from a fitness professional. It is very |
| the future if you have caused damage to your | | | | important to have the right technique and intensity |
| metabolism with diets. | | | | levels. |
| But the good news is that even if you have | | | | - Your aerobic training should be moderate or high |
| damaged your metabolism then it can be fixed with | | | | intensity. Interval training is the best option. Start |
| proper nutrition plan and strength training. It is very | | | | with 2-3 times a week is good enough. |
| important to do the right type of exercise and eat | | | | |