Are Weight Loss and Eating Less Directly Related? - 10feast

 Are weight loss and not eating directly related?

Woman holding food items in two hands to relate weight loss vs not enough eating

All of us are looking to shed those extra pounds in the very best way we can, and we try the best we can, to make sure that we live up to this task everyday of our lives, even though it gets a little tough. Whether exercising or sticking to a strict diet regime, we are all striving hard to make sure that we stick to what we are supposed to do. Sometimes, we also go to extreme lengths such as going on crash diets, or even resort to not eating anything at all. While it is widely believed that the less, we eat, the more weight we lose, let us now look at the credibility of this theory, and if this is all that we need to do to lose weight.

Crash diets, especially those in which you tend to not eat at all and starve yourself altogether are the most dangerous of all, as they have high chances of leading to a long-term weight gain, even if they help you lose some weight right now. Moreover, these kinds of diets leave you without enough energy to function daily, inkling you towards wanting to eat foods that are rich in fat and sugar content, thereby making you take in more calories that you ought to, in order to lose weight. It is always a good idea to make sure that you include some carbs in your diet, as carbs actually give you a lot of energy, and are very important for a balanced diet.

The most common mistake that we all tend to commit when trying to lose weight is eating less, but taking in a lot of snacks in between, that are rich in anything valuable, but have a lot of calories stuffed in them. It is not a bad idea to snack in between, but it is always important to keep a check on what you are snacking on. While snacking, always remember to snack on fruits or vegetables, and completely avoid items like chocolates, chips and every other thing that has a high sugar and fat content.

As stated earlier, it is never a good idea to skip meals entirely, as you will be losing out on essential nutrients that have to go into your system. Also, in case you are also exercising, you would not have enough energy to workout in the first place. It is always important to make sure that you eat on time, and that you eat without fail. The main goal should be to make sure that you do not put a lot of calories into your body. Make sure you calculate how many calories have to go into your body, based on your BMI, and eat accordingly, and time your meals properly so that there is a gauged intake of food.

Ultimately, at the end of the day, not eating does not equal to losing weight. In fact, it can prove to be far more dangerous if done recklessly and for extended periods of time. It is always important to eat, and to healthy, so that we have enough energy and so that the right kind of nutrients go into our body. Also, always make sure to keep yourself hydrated, when losing weight especially.