Question

Imagine that a friend of yours who is 40 pounds overweight recently began dieting to lose those 40 extra pounds. They are determine to lose this weight before their wedding, which is in 4 months; therefore, they decided to take drastic action. In order to drastically reduce their calorie intake they are eating only 2 small meals a day (lunch and dinner), and they have eliminated all of their favorite foods. They started out trying to exercise regularly, but they found that their energy level is so low that just don’t feel like exercising. Explain why this approach to weight loss is unlikely to produce long-term success.

Answer 1

Drastically reducing calorie intake and eliminating favorite foods, while not exercising, is unlikely to produce long-term weight loss success.

Step-by-step explanation:

The approach to weight loss described by the friend is unlikely to produce long-term success. While drastically reducing calorie intake may lead to initial weight loss, it can have negative effects on energy levels and metabolism. By eating only two small meals a day and eliminating favorite foods, the body may interpret this as a period of starvation, causing it to become more efficient and conserve energy. This can result in low energy levels and a decreased desire to exercise. Additionally, limiting caloric intake without incorporating exercise can limit the amount of weight lost and the length of time that weight loss is sustained.