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bostongirl987
bostongirl987 Posts: 104 Member
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Is it bad to do a reduced calorie diet for a short period of time eating mostly just small protein meals?

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  • bostongirl987
    bostongirl987 Posts: 104 Member
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    Is it bad to do a reduced calorie diet for a short period of time eating mostly just small protein meals?
  • greeneggsam
    greeneggsam Posts: 121
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    It depend what you mean by "reduced calories". You should keep up about 1200 calories to keep your body out of starvation mode.

    Also, be careful about an all-protein diet. Protein helps build muscle, but consuming it without plenty of fiber, water, vitamins, and minerals can put you at risk for kidney stones - ouch!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    I agree with the above statement. It all depends on what you mean by reduced calorie. Definitely try to keep your calorie intake to at LEAST 1200.

    Honestly though, I think you are better off doing something that is less severe and in turn will be something you can keep up. I mean, anything that is SO restrictive is just not easy to keep up. I have done it all, so trust me!! :wink:

    If you lower your calories enough but not too much and exercise, you should find yourself losing pretty steadily!

    Just my opinion!!! :)

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