Calorie Intake to Lose Weight

Calorie intake should be reduced in order to lose weight but how much is cut can make a big difference. Many dieters make the mistake of cutting calorie intake too much too soon. They choose to follow a very low calorie intake diet in the belief that more fat will be burned from stores.

They lose weight rapidly but fail to realize that most of the loss is simply fluid lost from the cells because the body uses up a large portion of protein and carb stores to balance energy metabolism, providing energy to make up for the deficit from the low calorie intake. Fat is used up but only a small percentage.

Calorie Intake to lose FAT!

Sensible weight loss for healthy adults should start with a 500 calorie intake reduction from what the body requires, then if progress halts for a week or so calorie intake can be reduced by a further 200 calories. This way the body can slowly establish a new energy balance rather than shocking the system into breaking down lean weight which actually helps keep the metabolism high so more calories can be burned!

It is also recommended that light exercises should be performed (with doctor/physician approval first), in order to increase calorie burning. Relying solely on diet to lose fat weight may lead to disappointment!

The calorie intake should never go below a 1200 calorie diet mark and in most cases should stay above 1500 calories. Remember with 3500 calories to each pound losing stored fat will be a gradual process therefore a reduction in calorie intake should be gradual too!

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