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Re: RC: plateau in weight loss
In a message dated 07/31/2000 7:55:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, lb@nismat.org
writes:
<< An
800 - 1000 calorie diet is a very bad idea since it will encourage
muscle breakdown, thereby decreasing the metabolically active
tissue. I wouldn't suggest a caloric intake of less than 1500 calories
per day for an active woman, or 1800 calories per day for an active
man during a diet. Most of the women on this list probably require
about 2000-2500 calories per day to maintain their normal weight,
and they can expect to lose 1 lb weekly for each 500 calories they
cut back daily. If you design an exercise program I'd include some
aerobic exercise [higher intensity rather than low], such as uphill
walking or jogging, stair master, cycling etc all of which are useful
ways to burn calories. Add to that some weight training several
days per week, or as Susan suggested, an activity that combines
strength and aerobic fitness such as kick boxing and so forth.
Good luck, and be kinder to yourself - 800 calories per day is self-
abuse! >>
Thirteen years ago I went on a crash diet, about 1000 calories a day. I lost
5# a week for 5 1/2 weeks, at which point I quit because I didn't feel well.
The resulting health problems, though not outwardly obvious, have been with
me ever since and will be for the rest of my life. I don't recommend it to
anyone. I weigh now more than is "ideal" but I'm strong, I feel good, and I
can still work some people into the ground. Also, though I eat carefully, I
walk, ride, and work hard, I still can't lose weight. But I'm not dieting
ever again. And BTW, I'm a senior in my upper 60s.
Barbara
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