Friday, February 27, 2009

Understanding Calorie Shifting

By Ron C George

Are you like most people seeking the fastest way to lose weight? Calorie cycling may be the way to go unless you want to consider the ridiculous and completely negative methods of becoming seriously ill or using weight loss drugs.

Calorie cycling or calorie shifting is rapidly becoming a popular weight loss technique amongst dieters . This technique calorie shifting is a simple method that involves misleading your body into remaining in a high metabolism, high burn mode even when less calories are taken in. It's has been utilized by various bodybuilders and athletes for a long time who have to make weight without losing muscle . The best thing when it comes to calorie shifting is that it can be used to lose weight even if you don't skimp on calories.

How does it work? Shift the nutrients and calories consumed each day while keeping steady on the times you normally eat. It's a very simple diet to follow because it's a very well planned diet. Many on line sources include simple instructions and calorie shifting menus.

I wouldn't e doing you justice if i didn't let you know of a few precautions. Of course there are precautions as with any diets. Calorie shifting diets are typically lacking in vegetables, calcium and fat. All are important elements of a healthy body. Originally developed for cases of extreme obesity, calorie shifting was designed as a medical intervention. There would be a great deal of medical scrutiny along with this diet.

That's not true when used at home. Finally, calorie shifting diets are short term, quick loss diets. Like other such diets you'll put the weight back on quickly if you go back to the regular eating habits, and most people do.

Moderation is required with many diets as it is with most anything in life. Good for a short time, calorie shifting should not be extended beyond a few days. Also make sure it's followed in conjunction with an overall healthy eating plan and an exercise plan. That's a sure fire way not to regain the weight when the calorie shifting period ends. - 15343

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