I believe that calories are the first thing people take
into action when they begin their fitness plans. Many
people think that "starving" themselves is the best way to
lose weight.
Flaws with low calorie diets:
What people don't realize is that doing this puts your
body into what is called starvation mode where your
metabolism slows enormously. It is also extremely difficult
to workout. I remember plenty of times when exercise felt
impossible because i was too low on food. But on the other
side, even more times when i felt sluggish from eating too
much.
I believe that you should eat enough that you don't feel
sluggish when you work, but that the meals are fitting to
your diet. Never fast or processed food!
Which diet is the best?
There is none. You see ads everywhere for the best diets
and wonder, which one is the RIGHT one? The reality is, for
the most part, they all have an element of truth. find one
and stick to it. It all depends on your body type. I will
say this though. If you are a runner or extreme
"cardio-holic", lay off the low carb. Good garbs in pastas,
breads, etc. are a solid base of energy that lasts a long
time. If you are a lifter, obviously, you need protein. Lay
off low cal or vegan type diets. Read lower too see what
some experts say about calorie counting.
My take again, Are there any positive results to a low
calorie diet?
I suppose. I have seen it work, but results are very
short term and usually comes back to bite you in the butt
when you cant maintain it. At the same time, the diet does
produce fast results, but at the end of the day it's always
better to be smart. Eat Smart. Workout. The only true way
to lose weight.