Weight Loss Central

By Alton Morris

The shifting calories theory has been around for a while. It is now gaining in popularity in the diet community. The theory is basically that you vary the number of calories you eat each day. The reason you want to do this is to keep your metabolism from going into starvation mode. When your body goes into this mode it burns fewer calories and actually tries to preserve fat.

In starvation mode you will lose very little weight and will plateau. Another side effect is you will more likely lose muscle. Do these problems sound familiar? These are the common problems people run into on low calorie diets.

The shifting calorie theory combats this by varying your calorie counts daily. Some days you eat very low on other you high calorie counts. Some believe this mimics the calorie intake of our nomadic ancestors and thus is the ways our bodies are designed operate. They key is that the overall calorie intake for the week is below the number of calories you burn that week. Another key is that by occasionally inserting high calorie day, this prevents your body from perceiving there is a deficient food supply.

Calorie shifting also keeps you from feeling deprived. Yes you will have to for go that treat today, but later in the week you will be able if you choose. This constant change to your eating doesn’t leave you unsatisfied and full of cravings. Some days you will actually feel like you are cheating.

The shifting calories theory has your metabolism is a constant state of confusion and will make you less likely to plateau. It also helps you keep your motivation because you always have an high calorie day coming up.

Need to find your calorie maintenance level or want a calorie plan based on your maintenance level? Try this diet shifting calculator. You can go to my lens to learn What is calorie shifting.

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