VLCDs are a great method of weight loss.
Sometimes people who are not read up on the subject get a little confused (and who can blame them) and they recant a story of a friend of a friend. Or they lay have tried VLCD and not followed the directions. There are a few of contra indications so it's important you read up on them first.
Anyway there's no starvation mode when it comes to VLCD, that's a fallacy. You probably have never been more nourished in your entire life as for the first time you will receive 100% RDA of every vitamin and mineral as well as being able to lose weight at the same time.
Yes you do feel 'cold' in the first few days/weeks but it's not really a biggie considering you don't feel hunger. You do have cravings in the first few days but they soon disappear and you feel liberated and strong.
VLCD also gives you time to evaluate and read up on good food and nutrition, making plans for the future when you decide to start eating again.
Any diet has a number of restarters, just look at all the forums - food diets and TFR diets alike. It's up to you if you want to change your eating habits.
As for me .... Phase two of my weight loss. I needed to lose somewhere between 80 & 100 lbs. I've been able to do that on a VLCD. I have more energy than my husband who eats food. I run three days a week and on top of that look after all my children and keep house. That's not bad for someone who doesn't eat!! .
Sometimes people who are not read up on the subject get a little confused (and who can blame them) and they recant a story of a friend of a friend. Or they lay have tried VLCD and not followed the directions. There are a few of contra indications so it's important you read up on them first.
Anyway there's no starvation mode when it comes to VLCD, that's a fallacy. You probably have never been more nourished in your entire life as for the first time you will receive 100% RDA of every vitamin and mineral as well as being able to lose weight at the same time.
Yes you do feel 'cold' in the first few days/weeks but it's not really a biggie considering you don't feel hunger. You do have cravings in the first few days but they soon disappear and you feel liberated and strong.
VLCD also gives you time to evaluate and read up on good food and nutrition, making plans for the future when you decide to start eating again.
Any diet has a number of restarters, just look at all the forums - food diets and TFR diets alike. It's up to you if you want to change your eating habits.
As for me .... Phase two of my weight loss. I needed to lose somewhere between 80 & 100 lbs. I've been able to do that on a VLCD. I have more energy than my husband who eats food. I run three days a week and on top of that look after all my children and keep house. That's not bad for someone who doesn't eat!! .