Question 1

What is the difference between a fad diet and a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

Fad diets are marketing ploys to promote a concept that has more to do with making money than with a well-balanced diet that promotes long-term compliance conducive with a healthy lifestyle. Many of these diets are also low calorie diets. A low calorie diet is a diet that provides extremely low calories in order to produce significant weight loss. They can be unbalanced and cause problems.

Question 2

How is a fad diet different than a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

This is what they call an "age old" question: Which diet works best? There are LOTS of diets out there, most of which actually work to induce weight loss. The real issue is KEEPING THE WEIGHT OFF. I recommend people find a diet they can actually stay on for LIFE. Lower calories, increasing exercise, avoiding processed foods, and drinking at least 64 oz of water. That's a diet for life!

Question 3

What are the types of beans to eat for a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

Beans in general are excellent food.  They are very high in fiber, have a high quality protein, and are low in fat.  They are an excellent part of a balanced diet.  My personal favorite is black beans!

Question 4

How is being on a low-calorie diet different from being anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Anorexic refers to the condition of anorexia which is offen a severe and debilitation disease that can lead to death.
Being on a low calorie diet can be very normal and not a disease.

Question 5

How safe is a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

Very strict diets run the risk of dehydration and ketosis and possibilities to faint, develop anemia or electrolyte disturbances ( low potassium, calcium, magnesium, low vitamins etc.) less than 1200 cal/ day are probably too restrictive.

Question 6

What should i do to shed weight on a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

It is a long term goal which requires persistence with your good eating behavior. It will slowly give you the results you want but be pateint and aim to lose about 1 pound each week or over 2 weeks. Add regular exercise to your low calorie eating, you will see better results from the combined efforts. Good luck.

Question 7

I am about to start a low calorie diet wil it be ok to train in the gym 4 days a week?

Accepted Answer

There could be some danger if you are not adequately hydrated and have not taken enough energy (that is calories) to expend during excercise.

Question 8

Is it better for a diabetic to be on a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes if youe are obese or overwight you should be on low calorie ada diet.

Question 9

If i carbo load for two days then stick to a low calorie diet for two weeks and repeat the process, will it help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading will never cause weight loss.

Question 10

Can  i keep and gain muscle on a low calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

It wold depend on the amount of protein you consume and how much you work out to develop and keep the muscles.  Low calorie diets may not supply the anount of carbs, protein and fat you will need to maintain.  It would depend on your height and weight and age.  I would be very careful, work with a reputable sports trainer, sports medicine doctor and reputable nutritionist.  Danger!  will robinson!

What is the difference between a fad diet and a low calorie diet