Question 1

just out of curiosity is it possible to be on a very low calorie diet but not lose weight if consuming too much foods that cause bloating like sodium?

Accepted Answer

Bloating can be a: Sign of food allergies or gluten intolerance. Have yourself tested to make sure you know what you're allergic too. It's not the calories consumed, but the proportion of carbs to protein that will help you loose weight. Less than 1/2 cup of carbs is good with 2/3 of your plate with organic veges of 5 colors, and 4 oz of protein, lots of purified water after your meal. 1/4 cup fruit/day. Good luck!

Question 2

can almost any adult live fine on a 1200 calorie diet to help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

NOT LONG TERM: No! a 1200 cal diet will help you lose weight initially but over time diets by themselves, even 1200 calories will fail for sound physiologic reasons. That is why commercial weight loss programs have a 95% failure rate at 3-4 years.

Question 3

if im on a 1200 calorie diet, how many calories will i have to burn in order to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

1201: You lose weight by burning more calories (which are stored as fat) than you take in.  If you burn 1200 and take in 1200, it's a break even. If you take in 1200 but burn 2000, you're body will go to stored fat to get the additional 800. Bear in mind it takes 3500 calories to create a pound of fat, and a 3500 deficit to lose a pound..  Your goal should be slow, steady decrease.

Question 4

i am on a 1200 calorie diet via my doctors orders. would cold remedies/cough drops come out of my calories for the day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Every calorie counts- cough drops containing sugar- taken in excess certainly add up. The sugar and possible alcohol in cold remedies would also add up depending on how much you took. I think it would be negligible calories if you took less than 5 cough drops a day.

Question 5

i was started on synthroid because i couldn't lose weight and my hair was getting thin. however since going on it 7 months ago i have gained weight even though i exercise and do a 1200 calorie diet. can i just stop this med without serious side effe?

Accepted Answer

: I would consult with an endocrinologist. Generally synthroid is prescribed for hypothyroidism . Were you hypothyroid ?  Thyroid supplements should not be given solely to lose weight. If you are truly hypothyroid you may need to stay on the thyroid supplments..

Question 6

is it good to eat 1200 calorie diet to loose weight? i want to loose 5kgs per month.

Accepted Answer

Loosing weight too: fast can be dangerous.  See your doc first, and then consider lower carb and higher protein intake.  Exercise daily if possible, even brisk walking 20-30 minutes is helpful.  Above all, like yourself and others no matter what the scale says.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

would it be acceptable to eat anything i want as long as i maintain my 1200 calorie diet?

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Balanced diet: You should eat a balanced diet of protein, carbs and fats.  Consult a nutritionist for help with diet choices.

Question 8

i lost around 15 lbs with proper diet (1200 cal approx) and exercise cardio+strength 40 to 60 min. however, now i am not losing weight or inches. what could be wrong? i need to lose fat! i count calories and avoid eating unhealthy foods. please help!

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: You have reached a plateau and just need to keep on. I would use myfitnesspal to track calories in and out and lower till you start to lose weight again.

Question 9

what is the equivalent of 1500 calories on food diet?

Accepted Answer

Use calorie counter : You can get free calorie counter app to use, or down load a calorie counter and diet tracker....
Then you can research healthy choices to maintain your calorie intake to the desired state to lose weight...

Question 10

what is the definition of a negative calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: A negative caloric diet is simply that you take in less calories than you burn.  Your doctor or a nutritionist can help you determine your BMR (basal metabolic rate) which is the amount of calories you typically burn in a day.  To lose weight you will either need to eat less calories than that, or exercise to burn more.  It requires a negative balance of around 3500 kcal to burn a pound.

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Just out of curiosity is it possible to be on a very low calorie diet but not lose weight if consuming too much foods that cause bloating like sodium?

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Can almost any adult live fine on a 1200 calorie diet to help lose weight?

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If im on a 1200 calorie diet, how many calories will i have to burn in order to lose weight?

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I am on a 1200 calorie diet via my doctors orders. would cold remedies/cough drops come out of my calories for the day?

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I was started on synthroid because i couldn't lose weight and my hair was getting thin. however since going on it 7 months ago i have gained weight even though i exercise and do a 1200 calorie diet. can i just stop this med without serious side effe?

A member asked:

Is it good to eat 1200 calorie diet to loose weight? i want to loose 5kgs per month.

A member asked:

Would it be acceptable to eat anything i want as long as i maintain my 1200 calorie diet?

A member asked:

I lost around 15 lbs with proper diet (1200 cal approx) and exercise cardio+strength 40 to 60 min. however, now i am not losing weight or inches. what could be wrong? i need to lose fat! i count calories and avoid eating unhealthy foods. please help!

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What is the equivalent of 1500 calories on food diet?

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What is the definition of a negative calorie diet?

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