The Very Low Calorie Diet
How low is a very low calorie diet?
A diet that goes as low as 800-1200 calories per day!!
Let’s unlock the pros and cons of the very low calorie diet!
Positives
- Very fast weight loss
- Suitable for people who need quick short term weight loss to improve health outcomes or before a weight loss surgery like a sleeve gastrectomy
Negatives
- Very restrictive diet
- Not ideal for long term weight loss/ maintenance
- Risks loss of muscle, affecting your metabolism
- Muscle loss that happens depends on:
- Your body composition
- Your calorie restriction
- The length of the diet
- Your protein intake (higher protein intake results in less muscle loss)
- Your physical activity/exercise regimen
To do this diet, make sure to consult your doctor or dietitian