Body fat reduction and Total Weight Loss are not the same. Quick explanation- fad diets will produce fast total weight loss because you lose water, fluids and have a caloric deficit ( and you will also lose lean muscle mass if you are not eating enough calories to sustain what you already have).
Depending on the fad diet you will also lose vital nutrients, minerals needed for your system.
Unless you have increased your metabolism, increased your lean muscle mass or plan to live under a strict, stressful diet for the rest of your life - you will gain the body fat back and sometimes with a vengeance. The body will adapt to your fad diet!!! You need to learn how to achieve your goals and stay motivated to keep it off.
Body fat reduction (not total weight loss) is best achieved with a sensible nutrition strategy, and a training program based on exercise science and enjoyment. All factors should be conducive to your lifestyle not the one in a fashion magazine.
Get a Resting Metabolic Rate assessment - RMR estimates the number of calories required for daily living and how many calories should be eaten each day (based on your lean muscle mass). There are many formulas so get your questions answered about this assessment from a health and fitness professional.
Next find your TDEE -Total Daily Energy Expenditure :
A health and fitness professional will use this information to create a nutrition plan. Combined with a strength and conditioning program you will be able to NATURALLY maximize your body fat reduction or lean muscle gain efforts.
Important notes- RMR will decrease with the loss of lean muscle and increase with an increase of lean muscle mass. Decreasing caloric intake alone (fad, poor diets etc) will not increase your RMR . Avoid the cycle of regaining body fat by implementing a complete training program.
Julio A. Salado, AFAA & NASM C.P.T.
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