New to vlcd

Hi all,

Lost about 23kg in the past using a calorie logging tool and running a 1000calorie deficit each day. Worked really well but due to impatience and laziness have decided to go with a vlcd this diet to shift a little under the same again.

Planning to loose a little over my target weight with the idea that re-feeding can cause a little bit of weight gain.

As well as weight loss I'm going to measure things like waist hips and bust each week to improve motivation on those weeks that nothing seems to be reducing.

If anyone has any tips for sticking with it or re-feeding (know it's a long way off) would love to hear from you

Thanks
Kate

Hi Kate,

I'm new here too. Can you tell me what vlcd is?

Generally I have found out that it's easier to follow through with a diet when I listen to my body (hunger, thirst, the kind of food it needs, cravings). That way it may take a bit longer to lose weight, but it prevents you from deprivation and yo-yo dieting. That way it's easier to maintain the new weight.

Very low calorie diet, usually shakes or meal replacement bars with around 600 calories per day often under 50g of carbs too.

Lots of versions around now including a take on the 5:2 diet. It's not suitable for long term use and often should be under some form of medical supervision.

The general theory is to put the body into ketosis so it metabolises fat as an energy source. Ideally also keeping you full. Can be quite difficult especially social occasions and often problematic with putting weight back on when you stop. Tends to be popular as can loose 2-3times the weight a week as normal.