Starvation Mode & Plateau

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Does Starvation Mode exist?   Some "experts" claim that a fat loss plateau is the result of our body adjusting our metabolism as it goes into starvation mode.   There is no such thing as starvation mode!   The body doesn't just decide to lower the metabolic rate at will, it cannot do this. The rate of calorie burning for all of us is set by numerous genetic and biological factors. The only reason the metabolism ever changes is because there are external, or internal changes, or maybe an upset in the body's homeostasis (the delicate chemical balances). What experts refer to as starvation mode, is actually a gradual loss of lean mass, which in turn lowers the metabolic rate. A lowered metabolic rate means less calories needed, thus it starts to match the low calorie diet!   The Severity of The plateau Can be Changed If a dieter reduces calorie intake severely, in the belief that they'll lose weight quickly, then a plateau will hit much quicker, and will be more severe simply because the rate of protein loss would be much greater. The plateau will also last much longer, and be harder to push out of.       Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle If you're interested in burning fat the natural way - without the expense of supplements, with drugs and without messing up your metabolism, then this will be the most important book you will ever read. Burn the Fat is the #1 best selling diet & fitness ebook in internet history, and for good reason. Tens of thousands of men and women in 135 countries have burned fat and gained muscle with these powerful all-natural techniques....and you can too! Click here for more information!   This program recommends healthy fat loss of ONLY 2 pounds per week - and that's why the results tend to be permanent; but if you believe the nonsense (and unsafe) claims about 30 pounds in 30 days or "lose 9 pounds every 11 days", then maybe you should pass on this one - Sorry if that seems harsh, I'm just being honest about what to expect!   Boost Metabolic Rate before lowering calories!   Its a physiological fact that while losing weight we all tend to lose lean muscle which lowers our metabolism. The idea is to lose the least amount of muscle by boosting the metabolism then reduce calorie intake gradually to maintain a fast energy expenditure.   Boosting your metabolism works because when you do lose some lean mass the metabolism will still be high enough to effectively burn extra calories from the fat stores, which also means you don't need to be as strict when dieting!   What to do if it's too late.   If you have already lowered calories too much there is still chance to re-adjust dietary intake to help boost the metabolism back into fat burning mode and limit further loss of lean weight. One technique which many top bodybuilders use is the Zig Zag method, the most effective Zig Zag comprises a 3 day cycle of calories below maintenance level, then a day of maintenance level calories. This scientifically proven technique virtually stops any loss of lean muscle and keeps the metabolism from slowing. It's also a great motivator as the dieter can still enjoy foods often forbidden on many commercial diets. The Zig Zag method is one of the best-kept secrets from the world of natural bodybuilding. For more information on Zig Zagging and other techniques used by professional bodybuilders - Check out Tom's eBook Burn The Fat   Boosting the metabolism is the fastest and most natural way to overcome any Fat loss plateau!

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