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Short term VLC - good or bad

tonyb111111
tonyb111111 Posts: 24
edited January 10 in Food and Nutrition
Ive just started a very low calorie diet in order to shift 20 - 30 pounds quickly, say 6 weeks. I am doing this because I had back surgery some years ago, and my current weight prevents me from doing much in the way aerobic exercise. Therefore, when I have dropped the quick weight I should be able to exercise. The plan is then to commence a balanced healthy diet to reduce weight at a sustainable and healthy rate. I am aware that a VLC diet will eat at my muscle mass as well as my fat, but I can rectify this in the next phase with increased protein portions. Just wanted to get some feedback on my logic here, advise welcome

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  • cyberiarob
    cyberiarob Posts: 229 Member
    Not sure how smart it is, but it can be done. When I first started my weight loss, I lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks with no exercise. It seemed to work for me but I'm not sure I'd recommend it due to potential problems.
  • tonyb111111
    tonyb111111 Posts: 24
    Ok, I don't think you can you do too much damage in 6 weeks and the long term benefits outweigh and negative I think. I am still fit and active, play rugby most weekends but cannot jog due to my back, can't swim and cycling really doesn't appeal. I used to do a lot of weights when I was younger so can get away with losing some muscle anyway

    So how did you lose the other 35 pounds
  • cyberiarob
    cyberiarob Posts: 229 Member
    I started exercising (mostly cardio, some weight training) and eat more calories (usually a net of 1400-1450 calories).
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