As we have always maintained, calorie deficit is the main key to weight loss, but a lot of people, cut down calories drastically in a hope to lose weight at a faster pace, and such a method of crash dieting almost certainly never works. One of the main reasons crash dieting does not lead to sustainable weight loss is that severe calorie restriction lowers metabolism significantly and stalls weight loss altogether. It may also lead to loss of precious muscle rather than burning of fat. Everyone needs a set amount of calories (in men not lesser than 1500 and for women not lesser than 1200), and going sharply lower than the required energy, can prove to be detrimental not only for weight loss, but also for overall general health. Consistently eating less calories can put body into a starvation mode and the body would start conserving fat instead of burning it out. In this post, we would tell you about 16 signs that you are eating too little to achieve weight loss. But before that, let’s understand what calorie deficit (for weight loss) and resting metabolic rate are:
What is Calorie Deficit"
A calorie deficit occurs when a person consumes fewer calories than those burnt while exercising, resting, or performing basic bodily functions. In contrast, a calorie surplus occurs when a person consumes more calories than those that are burnt, leading to weight gain. In order to have a calorie deficit, the average person must cut down food intake by 500 calories per day. Thi...