Low Calorie Diet

Question
I am confused with how many calories I am supposed to consume. I need to lose about 80 lbs.  I have heard of 2 ways to do it.  1st way: consume between between 1000-1800 calories.  2nd way: for me to maintain my weight I am supposed to consume 2590 calories and cut back about 300 calories from eat and lose 200 from exercise to make a 2090 calorie diet.  Which one do I use?

Answer
Hello Jasmine,
That's a great question, as there is a lot of conflicting info out there. It's not a short answer, but I can clear up that confusion. So save myself from writing a book (which I've just completed one on this very subject) here are a few articles to read.
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/metabolism.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/caloric_deprivation.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/sugar.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/quickweightloss.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/women&weights.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/update_8_15_01.htm

These articles will help, if you'd like further information on it, I have a DVD of a seminar I did that I guarantee will lead you in the right direction and provide even more clarity of what it takes to change your body. If you're interested just email me [email protected] and it comes with a money back guarantee.

If you have any further questions feel free to email me [email protected]

I'd also like to tell you that I put out a FREE monthly email newsletter keeping people up to date on nutrition and exercise. If you'd like to join just email me.

To Your Success!
Mark Shields

PS-even if you don't want the DVD, I'd like to hear from you  in several weeks or a month letting me know how you're doing.

PPS- I also mentioned I have a book, the DVD I mentioned is an added bonus to the book (more like a complete program) here are a few others think of it
揑've also noticed some changes already. As of yesterday I was a heavy 3 pounds down but I've noticed shirts are fitting tighter in my arms.  I don't think that's my mind playing tricks on me either. I didn't think anything would be happening this soon. I've noticed that I feel a LOT more energetic. Before, I used to feel sluggish in the mornings sitting at work but not now. My mental state is improving from all of this. We go out on the weekends and I have had a general lack of self esteem. Since I've been on this, I've felt better about everything. and when we went out Saturday, I had a really good feeling. It must have been outwardly visible because I got drug onto the dance floor, literally, three times. One time by two girls at once.  That has never happened.   ??Curt Ailes Greenfield, IN   after only 3 weeks





揑 also see the difference in my clothes. And my muscles are developing nicely. Is that weird? To see such muscle definition already? I'm getting some amazing definition in my shoulders. I love it! This supportive eating is going to be with me for good, it makes me feel worlds better! I tried on a suit that didn't fit me a couple months ago and it looks awesome! I actually bought it over a year ago and never was able to fit into it. So thank you for your help. I feel awesome  ?  -Michelle Hodak     Pittsburgh, PA




揑 love it, that's cool! That I got a muscle (referring to her bicep). People refer to me as the 揵uilt?woman, which makes me feel great! I never realized the importance of resistance training and I even eat MORE food now than when we first started.?br> -Sharon McLuckie   Cumberland, MD

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