Weight Loss Tips and Information.

Low Calorie Diets have risen in popularity in the past 20 years
because of the rise in obesity in the USA. Obesity affects more
than 30 percent of U.S. adults, and is fuelling an industry
dedicated to low-calorie foods and drinks, diet and slimming
aids. that’s over 60 million people, are obese.

A low calorie diet is one that restricts the amount of calories
you eat in any given day to 1500 or less. Low calorie diets are
not to be mistaken with Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCDs) which are
commercially prepared formulas, such as meal replacement shakes
and soups of about 800 calories that replace the entire usual
food intake for several weeks or months.

Studies have shown that low calorie diets can produce weight
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Weight Loss Quickies

When trying to lose weight, it is normal for typical programs to set goals of weight loss between 1 and 2 pounds per week (~ ½ to 1 kg ). This may not seem like a lot but this type of weight loss actually helps keep the weight off on a more permanent basis. These types of programs help the body maintain a proper metabolism and retain necessary muscle mass.

This isn’t to say that fast acting weight loss programs don’t exist, but for people who are not clinically obese, these programs are not healthy and are strongly recommended against. The fact is that if you are just looking to lose 25 pounds or less, then a fast weight loss program is NOT for you.

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