Eating more to lose weight

If you’re trying to lose weight, the right thing to do seems to cut as many calories from your diet as possible. However it is possible to not eat enough making it harder to reach a healthy weight. We all need a certain amount of calories or energy to simply be alive. Consistently eating under the amount of calories you need can send your body into starvation mode and slow down your metabolism. The body begins to slow down the metabolism in an effort to maintain homeostasis which is why people who have been strained it can survive for months on practically nothing. Safe weight loss takes time and a calorie deficit calculator should be used to calculate the amount of calories needed to fuel your body. Three meals and two snacks are often recommended by nutrition experts for a healthy balanced diet. Tips to reach meal goals -Pack meals and snacks -set a reminder -drink plenty of water -avoid fast food