Exercising, staying hydrated, and enjoying a balanced diet rich in nutrient-dense foods can help you lose 20 pounds or reach your healthy goal weight.
JAMA 2012: Effect of dietary protein content on weight gain, energy expenditure, and body composition during overeating: a randomized controlled trial
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Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2013: Improvements in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity with a low-carbohydrate diet in obese patients with type 2 diabetes [uncontrolled study; weak evidence]
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However, those with obesity or other weight-related medical conditions can speak to their healthcare provider about supplementary medical solutions.
Eating a recommended amount of protein is essential to help preserve muscle mass while losing weight.
While you may lose water weight quickly, fat loss takes longer, and developing sustainable weight loss may take longer than you’d like.
Before starting a new diet plan, consult with a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian, especially if you have an underlying fast weight loss health condition.
Likeability. A plan should include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for life. If you don't like the food on the plan, if the plan is too restrictive or if it becomes boring, you probably won't stick to it. So long-term weight loss is unlikely.
It’s also important to note that your brain does not register liquid calories the same way it does solid calories, so you end up adding these calories on top of everything else that you eat (34, 35).
Here are a few nutritious meal ideas that can support weight loss and include a mix of proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs:
Once you’ve calculated your RMR, you’ll need to exercise accordingly to ensure you achieve a caloric deficit and facilitate weight loss. However, with all of that said, physical activity is essential to your overall health and quality of life—not just weight loss.