2005/08/26, 09:17 AM
This one is one of the most asked topics on this site. Rather than repeat it all again, the info I'm pasting is up in the diet forum and posted yesterday by Ravenbeauty I think. Rather than do yourself some long term harm, I'd recommend browsing aroung some more on here and soak up some of the advice readily available.
6. Starving to lose weight.
The usual American diet consists of a quick (usually missed) breakfast, lunch on the run and then a huge feast for dinner. Unfortunately, this is the worst eating plan for weight loss because it slows down the metabolism. When the body is not fed consistently, it flips into starvation mode developed through evolution and hangs onto fat content for survival.
Research supports that the production of thyroid hormones can be negatively affected by repeated bouts of dieting and calorie restriction. Five or six smaller meals spaced evenly from 2.5 to 3 hours make it easier for the body to digest throughout the day and increase metabolism over the long term. It may sound counterintuitive, but in order to burn fat you need to eat. Instead of reducing the amount of meals, care should be taken in controlling portion sizes.
-------------- Mike
in Pensacola Now.
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