1200 Calorie Diet



The 1200 calorie diet plan is centered on the idea of calorie control. As the name says it you are to eat a menu that gives 1200 calories each day.

How it works1200 calories is enough to give an adequate nutritional intake for most individuals. In fact there are a lot of diet programs that have been developed and are based on taking 1200 calories each day.

You have to take note that a healthy body can lose more weight efficiently compared to an unhealthy one. You have to pay close attention to the nutritional value of our diet as well as the calories that you take.

The calorie diet plan is a low energy diet which means that you can only eat the most nutritious foods and that you should avoid foods that have empty calories like cookies and regular sodas.

There are no specified foods that is recommended along with this plan but dieters are more likely to get weight loss effectively if the diet will be based on fresh and unprocessed foots. Examples of which are vegetables, fruits, whole grain, lean proteins and legumes. It is best to take a multivitamin tablet or a mineral supplement along with your diet.

Daily exercise is also needed in order to maintain the weight loss and keep track of your overall health. But generally there is no need to do excessive exercise since the calorie and nutritional intake is too low to take high levels of physical activity.

Dieters are able to have a higher chance of success if they learn how to select balanced and nutritious meals and manage psychological stress.

Who can use this diet?The 1200 calorie diet plan works best for a small sized woman who wants to maintain or lose weight.

Pros

  • If you choose wholesome foods then you will not experience any hunger cravings throughout the diet
  • You can choose whatever food you want for the day as long as they do not reach 1200 calories
  • Can be adapted for vegetarians and diabetics

Cons

  • The 1200 calorie diet plan can produce results that are for short terms only.
  • You have to start measuring your food and know the amount of calories for each meal. You need to plan the diet carefully so that you do not go beyond 1200 calories but you also prevent nutritional deficiencies
  • Dieters usually experience fatigue
  • High risk of rebound weight gain if there is increased calorie intake

1200 Calorie Diet
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