"You dont have to survive on lettuce to lose weight."
Let’s be real—somewhere along the way, we were told that the secret to weight loss is eating like a rabbit. Spoiler alert: It’s not.
Starving yourself might sound like a quick fix, but in reality, it’s like trying to drive cross-country on an empty tank—you're not getting very far, and you’re probably going to break down (and maybe cry).
When you slash your calories too much, your body hits the brakes. You feel sluggish, hangry (hungry + angry), and your progress stalls because your body’s basically panicking and holding onto everything it can.
So, what actually works?
Fueling your body, not depriving it. Think of food as gas for your engine—if you don’t put enough in, you’re not going anywhere.
Prioritizing protein. It keeps you full, helps you build lean muscle, and stops those late-night snack raids.
Being consistent, not perfect. Nobody’s handing out trophies for eating chicken and broccoli 24/7—small, steady changes are where it’s at.
A study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition even found that people who ate enough protein and stayed in a moderate calorie deficit lost fat without losing muscle. So yeah, food is your friend.
Bottom line? You don’t need to eat like a bird to hit your goals. You just need a plan that fits your life—without making you miserable.
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