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Q: What is a low calorie diet where i can still have plenty of energy?
I want to lose weight but i have been very weak recently since i have been on my diet. Does anyone know where i can get foods that are low calorie but give me plenty of energy?

A: Hey, girl, just keep on dieting but keep it healthy! Diets have come and gone and a new one will be invented tomorrow promising you everything and delivering very little. That is because they are considered something you go on and then go off. In other words, they are temporary. That is not to say they are useless just that they will never give you continued success unless you change some things permanently. What is a Diet Good for? Diets have their place in your weight loss goals. First of all, they can be beneficial to jump starting your metabolism. Kind of a fire starter if you will. A jump-start will give you more energy and the initial weight loss can boost your self-confidence. However, you will need to be ready to make some whole life changes if you want the results to be permanent. What are some changes you will need to make? Well a lot of that depends on you. Lifestyle Changes- Fast Food Are you a fast food junkie who eats out at least a couple of times per week? If so, you will find that you have plenty of company. Many people are so busy that the drive through is a perfect solution for dinner, lunch and even breakfast. The problem is many have no idea that one meal from a fast food restaurant can contain nearly a whole day's caloric intake. One popular fast food joint has a burger that is 750 calories! The burger alone is a third of your recommended daily allowance; add the fries and a drink and you are done for the day. Does this mean you can never have fast food again? Not necessarily, but it will mean that you have to be aware of what you are eating. Most fast food places have a website that contains all the nutritional information for the foods they serve. Check them out then make you a list of "safe" fast foods. Exercise Changes If you never move your body more than from the house to the car to work and back you will have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. The human body functions best when there are periods of exercise. It increases mood stabilizers in the blood stream and best of all burns calories. While you are on your diet, take the time to incorporate exercise into your life. You will feel better and increase your weight loss rates exponentially. Start with a walk, park further away from the store or your office. Then as you progress, find time to walk more or jog. Whatever you can comfortably fit in your schedule will be a great place to start. Healthy Eating This is absolutely the most important part of all. While you are on your chosen diet, you will want to become familiar with healthier food choices. Find ways to make your favorite foods better for you. Can you substitute ground turkey for ground beef in some recipes? Learn new recipes that include fresh fruits and vegetables. You see your body needs several things to function at a healthy level. Proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals just to name a few. You also need certain fats to cushion joints and protect your vital organs. Create a lifestyle eating plan that brings all of these elements into play and you will feel amazing and best of all you will be able to lose weight and keep it off. Check my source, it might help. Good luck!

Q: What have you found is the most low calorie diet friendly energy bar?
I like to use energy bars as snack replacements during my diet, but most of them are as bad candy bars, calorie and sugar wise. What's your favorite energy bar? Any not made with crappy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup would be great as well.

A: I think that Luna Bars and Myoplex Bars are the lowest calorie and have the best flavor. Pria is also a good bar and only 90 calories with very little fat. I used all 3 at different times when I was on a diet and I lost over 80 pounds and have kept it off for several years.

Q: What are the best beans to eat for a low calorie diet?
I'm trying to figure out some more foods I can eat on my low calorie diet. Informative answers are appreciated.

A: I love beans, they are a great source of protein and fiber and low calorie....The best beans in terms of fiber are kidney beans and black beans. Chickpeas are my favorite....all of them are good though really.

Q: What's the most you have ever lost on a low calorie diet?
What's the most weight you have ever lost on a low calorie diet? Reply with a) your starting wieght b) the time frame it took you to lose the weight c) how much weight you lost d) how many calories you were eating everyday.

A: 170 4 months 50 lbs about 600-700 it was after the birth of my son, I ate one large meal a day and exercised like crazy. Not necessarily the healthiest way to do it, but it worked, and pretty fast.

Q: What is the formula to convert USDA SR21 Vitamins & Minerals into the % Daily Value based on 2K calorie diet?
I use the USDA SR21 Data Base to to help me determine how many calories I am consuming. The vitamins and minerals are all in g, mg, or mcg. How do I convert these into the Percentage Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet?

A: 1 shot of Bacardi is about 95-110 calories depending on whether the shot is 1 oz or 1.25 oz. Obviously, Diet Coke has no calories. Just drink plenty of water if you choose to drink alcohol so that the next day you won't feel like poop and you can do some extra cardio. The suggested citation for this database is: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl

Q: Why am i gaining weight while on a strict 1500 calorie diet and breastfeeding?
i have a strict 1500 calorie diet, all of which are HEALTHY calories. i exercise 5 days a week cardio and toning, and i breastfeed which should burn quite a few calories in itself. yet when i weighed myself this week i gained 4 lbs. HOW IN THE HELL DOES THAT HAPPEN. Dont tell me it was muscle weight i dont believe it.

A: Your not getting any answers because Muscle does weight a lot more than fat. You have gained 4 lbs because you have gained muscle weight. Toning up helps your breast milk get richer and your weight get heavier, However, if you look real close, you will notice that you are losing in size.

Q: 2000 calorie diet menu ideas?
i take care of a couple ladies who are diabetic and mentally challenged and on 2000 calorie diet they are also alergic to fish of any kind even to the touch it is very important that they stick to 2000 or a "lil" less !!!! I am just looking for new ideas for theyre meal planning

A: Give them fruit and veges. lol

Q: Is it possible to gain muscle and lose fat on a low calorie diet?
Is it possible for a person with a high percentage of body fat gain muscle and lose body fat on a low calorie diet. I have been eating right and lifting weight for about 6 weeks now. I see an improvement in my strenght and people have told me i am losing wieght but i have only lost four pounds

A: Use the Lil Jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris

Q: Does it matter what you eat when going on a calorie diet?
I have this friend he has started a 2000 calorie diet and he was told that he could eat hamburgers just as long as he watches how much he eats is it possible that he can eat them and still lose weight? Also what is the best food to eat for a calorie diet?

A: What you eat makes a big difference when on a weight loss diet. Look at it this way, one can of regular Coke has 140 calories. Celery has almost no calories. You could eat all the celery you want and get filled or have a Coke + 140 calories. The hard part is the Coke tastes good and the celery... That's why losing weight is difficult. In theory, weight loss is easy, just burn more calories than you consume. The hard part is having the will power to deny yourself the pleasure of delicious, high calorie foods. In other words make your calories count. Don't blow all your calories on a large burger and fies combo that have 1200 calories. Use your calories more wisely. Eat more vegetables that have less calories and will fill you up. Avoid sugars and sweets. An "Atkins"-type diet, where you avoid carbs after lunch or after the sun goes down helps your body to metabolize its sugars more effectively. See a doctor and have them reccomend an effective diet. A diet for diabetics is an excellent and efficient weight loss diet.

Q: How effective is the 1200 calorie diet?
18 yrs old, 63 inches, weighs 120 pounds, want to get down to 100 pounds on a 1200 calorie diet. I walk a mile a day for 5 days. I really want to have skinny legs. I have skinny arms already. When will I reach my goal? I know it is unhealthy. i actually weigh 115 pds.

A: how is it unhealthy? Instead of a mile walk an hour. You can get at least 3 miles a day that way. If your already in a healthy weight range its going to take quite a long time. maybe up to 5 months. But if you manage to lose 2 pounds a week i'd say you can get it done in 2-3 months

Q: would i gain weight if i were to go from a 1200 calorie a day diet to a 2500 calorie a day diet?
i am a male, large frame and need to lose some weight. i heard that in order to maintain your weight, for men, you need to eat 2500 calories a day. i want to lose weight and go on a 1200 calorie a day diet and if i were to go from a 1200 calorie diet and then back to a 2500 a day one, would i gain any weight?

A: Usually losing weight is simple numbers. You need to know your basic metabolic rate (BMR). Once you know your BMR then you can design a diet lower in calories than your BMR. But.... it is not always that simple. You could also have metabolic anomalies or even hormone irregularities that can make losing weight virtually impossible. Start with the simple stuff. Calculate your BMR right here http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ then alter your diet if necessary. I would also suggest some of those crossfit workouts. They are very tough, but results are rapid. Here is a page on their site with work out http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html Now, if you don't see results after that you may look into the hormonal or metabolic areas. Also make sure you are being realistic, and that you do have weight to use. Don't forget... celebrities use tons of drugs and have personal trainers! We should all be so lucky 8)

Q: My doctor put me on a 1500 calorie diet and i need a shopping list of foods to eat. Please help me?
Im only 16 and i weigh 206lbs. My doctor put me on a 1500 calorie and excercise diet. I REALLY need help with the shopping list, and the foods i should eat. Please help me.

A: the Budget Gourmet Leam meals aren't bad. They are cheap, easy (you just put them in the microwave), and don't taste too bad. The biggest thing to be aware of when you are reading the nutrition label is the serving size. Something may say its only 150 calories, but, it may have 3 servings in the box.

Q: I have been getting heart palpitations when I eat a low calorie diet?
I usually try to eat around 1500 calories a day. I have been losing weight off and on with a low calorie diet for about 3.5 years. I have lost about 60 pounds, and I am about half way to my ideal weight. It's going much slower than I want, and it's partly because I get heart palpitations and panic attacks if I eat less than 1600 calories a day for more than 4 days. If I try to eat less than 1000 calories it gets really bad. Exercise seems to help a little to relieve anxiety, but I still feel my heart pounding slightly when I am at rest. When I eat 2500 calories or more my heart beat becomes inperceptible again. I am considering changing my weight loss program to about 2000 calories a day, and to keep increasing the distance of my walking or bike riding until I am at a nearly marathon level, so I won't need to eat less than normal calorie intake to lose weight.

A: This may be just purely coincidental and not really related to the number of calories you are consuming. Maybe there is some unknown variable at work here. I would advise you to speak directly to your doctor regarding your concerns.

Q: What does a 1500 calorie diet consist of?
I am starting this new dietary supplement from GNC and it calls for a 1500 calorie diet to go along wiht it. I nee help in finding out what goes along with this. What kinda foods can I eat. Please help I need to loose like 60 pounds by November.

A: Nikki, regardless of what pill or supplement you are taking, you are going to want to concentrate your diet around nutrient rich, filling foods that are low in fats, high in complex and fibrous carbohydrates and contain plenty of lean protein. With the exception of your last meal each day, you should aim to have one of each of these foods at each meal. So let me break the foods down for you: Lean Proteins - Chicken Breast - Fish (Salmon, Tuna, Cod, Catfish, Tilapia, pretty much any and everything) - Seafood - Crab, shrimp, mussels, oysters, crawfish, etc. - Lean/Extra Lean Sirloin/Round Steak trimmed of fat (includes lean ground sirloin) - Lean Pork: Tenderloin and butterfly loin chops - Milk and Dairy: Skim milk, unsweetened yogurts (sweeten them yourself with fresh fruit or a dab of "All Fruit" preserves), fat-free/low-fat cottage cheese (a great all-around food, especially if you can find the low-sodium versions) - Eggs: Egg whites are your friends, very high in protein and low in fat and calories, you can literally make a huge eight egg white omelet for under 150 calories. Very filling, especially once you add in the veggies. Add in one whole egg for some good fats and B vitamins. Fibrous Carbs - Most fruits, vegetables and leafy greens in their "whole" condition (meaning they haven't been juiced.) So a peeled orange is a fibrous carb, but not a glass of orange juice. Makes sense? Fibrous carbs are filling and digest slowly, so they help keep blood sugar levels even and reduce your hunger. You should be eating lots of them, especially the vegetables. Remember though not to douse your vegetables in butter or heavy sauces. Get some spice and herb mixes that you like and learn to appreciate them for what they are, versus what's poured over the top of them. Be careful with some fruits that are calorie dense and lower in fiber, like bananas. These are great foods, but not necessarily when you are trying to lose body fat. Good low-calorie fruit choices are blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and apples. A half of a medium grapefruit is also a good choice. It's less than 50 calories. Complex Carbs - These are basically whole grains and beans/legumes. The king of whole grain complex carbs in my opinion is oatmeal. Stay aware from the prepackaged "Maple and Brown Sugar" type instant stuff, since it's high in sugar, and instead make the quick oats in the microwave and sweeten with fresh or frozen fruit and cinnamon. If you are currently eating anything other than 100% whole wheat bread, it's time to switch. Ditch the white bread and find a bread that is 100% whole wheat. It will say it on the label. Other good grains include things like barley and brown rice. Beans and legumes are also great complex carbs because of their high fiber content and nutritional density. They are also very convenient. Look for canned beans like black, kidney and pintos and opt for the low-sodium versions when available. Dress them up with herbs, spices, fresh garlic, chiles, almost anything. What About Fats? Aim to get your fats from non-animal sources like nuts and legumes (walnuts, pecans, almonds and peanuts), avocados and bottled oils like olive oil and walnut oil. Be careful with nuts because they are calorie dense, but you should have some each day if you like them. Almonds are your best overall choice. Okay, so now how do you put this all together? First, each meal should contain a lean protein and a fibrous or complex carb (whole fruit, veggies or beans.) The trick is to fill your plate up with fibrous vegetables -- especially for your last, evening meal. This will satisfy you without making your calories skyrocket. Spread your food out over 5-6 smaller meals, versus three big ones. So for a 1500 calorie plan, you should be eating five meals of around 300 calories each. You can easily do that with a 3 oz serving of lean protein, a side salad and some veggies for lunch and dinner. Breakfast should include things like oatmeal, egg whites and whole fruits. What about snacks? Consider them meals and treat them that way. A 300 calorie snack is pretty filling if you choose the right foods. Consider buying some whey protein powder (I recommend Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey in the Double Rich Chocolate flavor) and mix a scoop of the powder with a cup of skim milk. Tastes like chocolate milk and makes a great "in-between" meal for right around 300 calories. Three final things: About the GNC dietary supplement. I don't know your specific info like height, weight and age, but I would suspect that a 1500 calorie a day diet will cause you to lose weight without the supplement. This is probably why they tell you to limit your calories to 1500 -- on most people this would cause weight loss. So if you do lose weight, it's probably because of the improvements in your diet and the calorie reduction, versus the supplement itself. Brilliant, isn't it? I'm willing to bet you could do this on your own without dropping the $$$ on the pills. Just something to consider. Second, make sure you are exercising as well. The physical activity, even if it's just walking 30 minutes a day, will boost your metabolism and burn extra fat. Exercise and good food are the best fat loss supplements on the market. Third, aim to lose your fat slowly -- 1-2 pounds a week. That means by November you could lose up to nearly 50 pounds safely just by adjusting your diet and adding in some exercise. So I think your goals are very realistic. Even if you lost a pound a week, you would be looking at around 25 pounds of fat that you've lost. Lastly, think about using a calorie-tracking website to keep track of your food and consider investing in a food scale if you are really serious about this. Both of these things will help give you a better idea of portions and calorie content. Eventually, you can ease up on using them once you have a better idea of what's what, but they are invaluable at the beginning. I've put a couple links to tools below -- some are free, some aren't Best of luck!

Q: How long does it take for low calorie diet to slow down metabolism?
I was wondering because this week has been hectic with school and everything and I calculated the amount of calories I ate the past few days and it was only around 900.............I'll start eating better tomorrow with around 1300 calories, but I was just curious how long it takes for low calorie diets to slow down the metabolism. For example, if I ate 800 calories one day, would it slow my metabolism down? Basically, I'm asking how long it would take for a low calorie diet to make my body go into starvation mode........ I'm consciously trying to eat better now because due to exams, I've been eating candy and tuna packets basically.

A: Your body goes into starvation mode around 3-4 hours after you've eaten or when your stomach is empty, whichever comes first. Your metabolism has probably already started to slow down. Just increase your calorie intake gradually, like 1000 tomorrow, 1100 the next day, 1200 the next, etc.