Did Your Diet Leave You Hanging Out to Dry?

Be aware that some of the rapid weight loss programs you find online may have quick weight loss programmed into the early phases of their eating plans. This encourages fast weight loss in the early stages but starts to taper later on. If you hear about someone losing weight quickly following the latest online diet plan, much of the weight lost on a fad diet is water weight and not fat loss. In fact, fad diets can hurt by causing the loss of lean muscle that you need for long-term weight loss. Avoid unwanted side effects of rapid weight loss, such as:

• Not Losing Fat - Loss of fat-burning muscle mass can limit how quickly you can lose weight going forward. Maintain good protein intake and adding strength exercises can shift the ratio in your favor.
• Fatigue - Calories provide a valuable source of energy to fuel your body. If you are trying to lose weight too fast, it can leave you feeling sluggish, especially if you are also overdoing it in the gym.
• Hair Loss - Your hair needs certain nutrients to stay healthy. If you’re on a quick fix diet and have noticed increased hair loss, thickness, or texture, fast weight loss could be the culprit.
• Muscle Loss- You don’t have to go crazy eating 40-ounce steaks. Metabolic Research Center has a selection of protein shakes, drinks, and snacks that will also keep you feeling full longer and at critical times in your day.
• Loose Skin - Skin stretches over time to accommodate extra body mass. Unfortunately, when the fat and/or muscle mass is lost too quickly, you skin may not have enough elasticity to shrink back.
• Thinking About Food - Quick fix diets may allow you to shed pounds fast but dreaming about food is your body’s way of reminding you to eat. Unfortunately, your cravings are probably not going to be for healthy foods.

Although you may need to minimize your intake of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods, consuming enough dietary fiber in your diet can actually help with weight management by providing an increased feeling of satiety. Rapid weight loss is seldom effective and can be dangerous to your health and well-being. Many fad diets trigger a slowdown in your metabolic rate that can cause you to regain the weight plus some. Visit MRC online to learn more about our sustainable personalized menu plans.