Originally posted by FixedGear
I don't know, that's why I was asking and not telling. I did read one of Lyle McDonald's books though, and 700-1000 seems about right for this guys stats(assuming he isn't very active, which is why he has a gut in the first place).
Ok, good thing you mention Lyle.
I have his Rapid fat loss book, and yes eating 1000 cals/day DOES lead to fat loss, but as per his book it's also to be done for a MAXIMUM of 12 days. Longer than this usually leads to muscle loss, mood, hormones and a bunch of other issues.
Anyway that said, the best way to loose fat is to change your lifestyle. That's what the diet I posted slowly does.
Your post did include the word "best". In fact I think fasting for 24 hours would be the best way to loose fat in 24 hours
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