Rapid Weight Loss Can Trigger Food Cravings

Rapid weight loss can also lead to food cravings, and it is unlikely your cravings will be for something healthy. However, eating foods that fill you up (fiber, healthy fats, and protein) will make it easier to manage unexpected cravings. Unfortunately, losing weight too fast may actually slow your metabolism as your body adjusts to your new eating behaviors. Due to the reduction in caloric intake, hormones can alter your metabolism causing side effects, such as:

• Change in Love Life - A bad diet can do more than affect a man’s energy level. It can also lead to clogged arteries, reduced blood flow, and is a known risk factor for erectile dysfunction.
• Low Protein Intake - Symptoms of too little protein intake can include fatigue, weakness, thinning hair, brittle nails, and dry skin. Protein deficiencies are more likely to affect vegans or vegetarians during rapid weight loss.
• Chemical Imbalances - When the amounts of electrolytes in your body is either too high or too low, you can develop an irregular heartbeat, feel dizzy or suffer from muscle cramps. Imbalances can normally be corrected with an electrolyte replacement drink.
• Loss of Lean Muscle - When you lose weight, it’s not just fat that you lose but muscle as well. Unfortunately, your body can respond by slowing your metabolism, which destabilizes the fat to muscle ration even more.
• Extreme Fatigue - The Mayo Clinic warns against cutting out meals or too many calories. Bad eating habits can cause your blood sugar to tank and leave you feeling lifeless. Add protein to your meals and snacks to reduce fatigue.
• Dizziness - Some of the most common symptoms of not eating enough are that you feel weak, dizzy, have headaches, and feel fatigued. Add some fiber-rich carbs to manage these negative effects.

Since most people do not want to exercise patience in things, promoters of fad diets and fast weight loss programs take advantage by making outrageous claims. Defy human nature and make a commitment to long-term success. Working with a weight loss specialist can pay big dividends and will prove aspirational as you launch your weight loss journey. Personalized diets from MRC prioritize foods based on your body’s unique nutritional needs.