Tag: Extreme dieting risks

According to research, severely restricting calories can trigger a metabolic slowdown as your body enters a state of preservation. A huge calorie deficit, while it may seem like a fast track to weight loss, actually has a cascade of negative effects on your body's systems, from your metabolism to your mental health.

According to a study on conscientious objectors during WWII, extreme calorie restriction led to severe metabolic, physical, and psychological distress. These historical findings and modern research make it clear that a severe or excessive calorie deficit is not a sustainable or healthy path to weight loss and can have dangerous consequences.

According to health experts, very low-calorie diets, typically defined as consuming fewer than 1,200 calories daily for most adults, are often unsustainable and can have severe consequences. So, what happens if you eat less than 1000 a day and what are the short-term and long-term health effects of such a restrictive diet?