What happens when calories are too low for too long?
1) Muscle mass is broken down for energy (catabolism).
2) Metabolic rate will begin to drop (typically) after 3 days of very low calories- this is related to, and compounded by the loss of muscle mass.
3) With very low calories you risk sluggishness, nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, and often irritability. You are completely set-up for a regain in fat if you suddenly return to your previous eating patterns.
Ways to boost your metabolism.
- Increasing cardio
- Weight training
-Cheat meals (ocassional high-calorie meals
Don't forget adequate sleep and hydration play an important role to weight loss.
Lose Fat and Buld Muscle
Depending on your body type (tall, short,fat, skinny, volume of muscle mass, hig/low metabolism, age, exercise or not, healthy eater or junk foods. It is very hard to give a set calorie intake for everyone. The average is 1200 calories for women and 1800 calories for men. This is a good starting point to gage yourself.
Here are some highlights on how you can start controlling your calorie intake.
- Plan your meals each day! (the day of or week before)
- Eat 5-6 small meals a day (each "meal" roughly consisting of about 200-350 calories (estimated). Eating more often will allow your body to burn those calories instead of putting your body in starvation mode to store fat.
- Exercise regularly
- Building muscle burns fat
- Wear a body bugg. It's No mystery! It tells you EXACTLY what your body outputs for calories and shows you the exact plan for weight loss.
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These are the Beachbody products I use that have helped me get back in shape following 2 c-sections.
My baby is only 10 months old and I am back in shape! (Check out my before and after pics on my page)
- Chalean Extreme
- INSANITY
- Turbo Jam
- Shakeology (2x's a day!)
- Hand Weighted Gloves during my workouts.
Hate eating Fruits and Vegetables?? No problem, get all your daily requirements just in 1 shake.
Shakeology is used as a meal replacement, a protein shake, a meal for on the go, as well as to feed your body with the rarest fruits and vegetables!
Let me know if you need help with products or getting motivated!
If you are looking to be more accountable or share your success with others and make a income while doing it, you should consider becoming a coach. Ask me how :-)
Let me know if you need help with products or getting motivated!
If you are looking to be more accountable or share your success with others and make a income while doing it, you should consider becoming a coach. Ask me how :-)
