{"id":8818,"date":"2018-02-21T01:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T01:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rachaelattard.com\/?p=8818"},"modified":"2019-04-12T18:29:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T14:29:39","slug":"negative-side-effects-low-calorie-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rachaelattard.com\/negative-side-effects-low-calorie-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Negative Side Effects of Very Low Calorie Diets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the biggest health challenges we face today is losing weight. When asked what the best way to lose weight is, most people would tell you \u201c<\/i>cut back on calories,<\/i>\u201d<\/i> or, \u201c<\/i>just <\/i>eat less!\u201d<\/i> There however are many negative side effects of very low calorie diets! Read this to find out just some examples of these negative side effects<\/a> :)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of this logic, many women are eating low calorie or restricted diets.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you might think it\u2019s the right thing to do, very low calorie diets are actually one of the worst<\/i> things you can do, not only for weight loss but for overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things to keep in mind is the body needs a minimum number of calories to function efficiently. For the average woman, the absolute minimum is approximately 1200 calories per day. Not counting occasional fasting, eating less than 1200 calories per day on a consistent basis can be hazardous to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are a few potential dangers of low calorie diets: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n