Weight loss is a reduction in the amount of body fat and an increase in the amount of muscle mass. There are a variety of fat-loss therapies out there, each with its own benefits. Before you choose the one that’s right for you, here’s a list of the most popular types:
1. Dieting
Dieting is the most common type of fat loss treatment. You cut calories by eating healthy foods and avoiding junk food.
2. Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a type of dieting that involves restricting food intake to certain periods of the day. You fast for 12-16 hours each day, followed by an 8-hour feeding window. This approach has been shown to be more effective than dieting at reducing weight and preventing disease.
3. Calorie Restriction
Calorie restriction is a less popular form of weight loss therapy that involves eating fewer calories than you burn. The number of calories you eat depends on your goal weight, but typically you should limit yourself to 1,200-1,800 per day. This approach has been shown to be more effective than dieting at reducing weight and preventing disease.
4. Very Low-Carbohydrate Dieting is a special type of restrictive diet that limit carbohydrates to 20 grams or fewer per day, but have the potential to promote better weight loss than other approaches. Because they restrict carbohydrates, they tend to be higher in protein and lower in fat, which can make them more effective for some people.
