Question 1

when does weight loss start to become noticeable on a 500 calorie/day diet?

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Danger! cals too low: A 500 calorie/day diet can be very dangerous and should only be done under close supervision with a doctor, nutritionist and weight-loss team.  Risks include: (1) not losing weight, because your body goes into "starvation mode" and slows metabolism, (2) severe malnutrition if you're not getting the right combination of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, (3) severe worsening of other medical problems.

Question 2

i am 5'6, 255 lbs.started cardio and clean eating diet my ave calorie intake is 1200 to 1600/day. how low can i go with pos. effect for weight loss?

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You are: About 70 pounds overweight and you won't lose of that calorie intake. The most important thing is get rid of all forms of sugar and sweeteners------------not even a single m&m.

Question 3

want to decrease my calorie intake to 1200 a day, with exercise, and eat mostly whole and natural foods, will a diet pill accelerate my weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: There is no basis for thinking a pill will accelerate weight loss in a healthful way. You are on the right track with eating natural and whole foods, emphasizing a balance and avoiding saturated fats. Resistance, weights and exercise are a healthy way to lose weight while eating lighter.

Question 4

hi. i'm 16 years old. i am 5' 4" tall. i used to weigh 123 lbs. i wanted to lose some so i started on a 1,000 calorie a day diet and since then i have only gained weight. i weigh 126 now. why? what am i doing wrong? how can i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: This is simple math. If you use up more calories than you take in you will lose weight. Exercise is healthy and burns calories. Also make sure you do away with soft-drinks and minimize all sugar containing foods. It is difficult to believe you have really adhered to a 1000 calorie diet. Good luck.

Question 5

is it safe to i lose weight on a 1500 calorie a day diet, without exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eat less, move more
you dont have to exercise to move more- you can park further away at the supermarket. Eating less is important if you want to lose weight. Find out how many calories you need and eat 200 less a day, find ways to decrease fat in your diet. Also try to avoid sugar drinks. !500 calories should help you lose weight.

Question 6

i am sticking to a 1200 calorie a day diet and trying to do a bit of walking each day is that the best way to lose weight?

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Walking as exercise: Yes. If you walk briskly enough to get your heart rate to about 120 to 130 and keep it there for at least 20 minutes daily. Remember walking as exercise does not mean sauntering. It means actively walking to burn off excess fat and sugar.

Question 7

1600 calorie south indian style diet chart for weight loss

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Diets: In general, with regard to weight loss, the calorie content of the diet is more significant than the nutrient content of the diet.  Health benefits like improvements in diabetes and heart risk appear to be more related to nutrient content.  In general, data seems to be pointing to moderation in simple carbohydrates and saturated fats and high in omega 3 fats, lean protein, and fiber.

Question 8

when does weight loss start to become noticeable on a 1000 calorie or less diet?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: Ussually it takes a few weeks or a noticeable difference.

Question 9

after i reach my goal weight loss, do i have to maintain a 1, 400 calorie diet or can i return back to 2, 000?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends upon your goal weight and activity level. As a rough estimate add a zero to your current goal weight and that is approximately the number of calories you can eat and maintain, but it depends upon the composition of your diet, and activity level. Also, our individual metabolic rate will vary, so different for each person. Be sure your goal is realistic!

Question 10

can a low calorie diet can slow down weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: A low-calorie diet speeds up weight loss. If a person eats fewer calories than he needs to live on each day, his body will use the stored fuel (fat). If a person exercises more than he did before, but does not start eating more calories, then his body will also use up the stored fat. The only way a low calorie diet can possibly slow weight loss is if it somehow stopped a person from exercising.

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I am 5'6, 255 lbs.started cardio and clean eating diet my ave calorie intake is 1200 to 1600/day. how low can i go with pos. effect for weight loss?

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Want to decrease my calorie intake to 1200 a day, with exercise, and eat mostly whole and natural foods, will a diet pill accelerate my weight loss?

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Hi. i'm 16 years old. i am 5' 4" tall. i used to weigh 123 lbs. i wanted to lose some so i started on a 1,000 calorie a day diet and since then i have only gained weight. i weigh 126 now. why? what am i doing wrong? how can i lose weight?

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Is it safe to i lose weight on a 1500 calorie a day diet, without exercise?

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I am sticking to a 1200 calorie a day diet and trying to do a bit of walking each day is that the best way to lose weight?

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1600 calorie south indian style diet chart for weight loss

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When does weight loss start to become noticeable on a 1000 calorie or less diet?

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