what happens to our body?

The meal is, for many of us, the favorite moment of the day, the most awaited moment. But what would happen to our body if we only ate once a day? Over the course of our day, we ingest several calories a day; it is usually advisable to have at least three meals a day.

Do you lose weight by eating once a day?

Several experts and different testimonials state that it is possible to lose weight by eating only one meal during the day. We talk about intermittent fasting, people who follow this type of “diet” claim to be able to see physical changes such as weight loss. We can certainly say that there are conflicting ideas regarding this completely unique method, since, although it would offer a rather quick solution to losing weight, the risks can outweigh the benefits if we are not followed by an expert or if we approach it the wrong way.

What are the risks we face?

Our body, in order to be at the maximum of our strength, must take on a quantity of calories that varies from person to person: a woman of average height and weight needs to take in at least 2000 calories a day to maintain weight and 1500 to lose. ; a man of average height and weight, on the other hand, needs about 2500 calories to maintain weight and 2000 to lose. But what would happen to our body if we used this method? First you need to ingest, in a single meal, the amount of calories needed and which can vary according to some factors such as: the work activity to be carried out, if we practice physical activity, age, fat mass, any presence of diseases. One of the problems we face is slowing down of metabolism: there is a risk that our body, alarmed by the shortage of food, decides to lower the number of calories it consumes per day. Research has been conducted on the effects of fasting and the effects it has on us; It was found that people who underwent this scheduled fast felt fatigued and weak during the day, were irritable due to low blood sugar levels, and had a fairly low level of concentration.

Useful tips

Through our smartphones we can download various applications that would help us in dealing with this diet, calculating the number of calories to be consumed and keeping the count of those taken but it is definitely not something to rely on. After all, if for example we went to a restaurant and ate a salad or a sandwich, we would never know exactly the calories that will be inside. In conclusion, it is strongly recommended to be followed by an expert while practicing this diet.