NASM debunks the "starvation mode prevents weight loss" myth. "The fact is that severely limiting calories will cause a person’s metabolism to adjust slightly, but not enough to prevent fat loss. If a client is at a plateau, he or she is consuming and burning an equal number of calories. The solution is to move more and/or eat fewer calories to create an energy deficit, which forces weight loss to occur. If these strategies do not work, the client should seek the guidance of a medical professional to test for another underlying cause, such as hypothyroidism or Cushing’s syndrome." - NASM
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 18:00:25 +0000