Research shows that eating 500 fewer calories per day helps you lose about 0.5 kilograms per week. This steady weight loss works better than crash diets. Crash diets make you lose muscle along with fat, which slows your metabolism.
Real weight gain only happens when you eat more calories than your body burns.
When you gain weight, your body stores extra fat everywhere. The lower belly often gets more fat because of how your body works.
Your body can’t store extra protein like it stores fat or carbohydrates. When you eat more protein than your body needs, several things happen.
Protein helps you maintain muscle while losing fat. Studies show that eating 0.8-1 gram of protein per pound of body weight protects your muscle mass during weight loss.
Citrus fruit, leafy greens, garlic, and berries all support circulation and reduce inflammation in the lymph system.
Common chronic conditions that qualify include diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain, metabolic conditions, and cardiovascular disease. To access these services, book an appointment with your GP to discuss whether you qualify and request a CDM plan with an exercise physiology referral.
You don’t need expensive tests here. Just track your belt position week to week, or try on a pair of jeans that felt snug two weeks ago.
Execute these steps in order. The goal is to physically shut down the body systematically, then clear the mind.
Here’s the thing: when your body enters a strong calorie deficit—whether from medication, diet, or both—it doesn’t always pick and choose.