VoiceOfReason
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After reading through these posts, I do believe my advice will be a synthesis of things already mentioned, but I think they bear repeating when someones health and well-being may be at risk. I also see fit to wade in as the diet and fitness side of the question is something I have employed upon myself for years, so much of my opinion stems from personal experience. 1. As many have said, starvation is a terrible idea. Regardless of what your question really was, the best advice for starvation will always be to find a better answer. 2. For an enforced diet you want to emphasize healthy low fat foods and reduce empty calories. In many cases, and my personal experience, eliminating soda and fast food (I no longer consider these things food) can have a tremendous effect. I personally took notches off my belt without changing the quantity of food at all, simply by raising the bar for what I considered good food. If you don't have extensive experience or knowledge, I highly recommend asking a nutritionist for assistance. In many cases the health insurance where you work will provide you with such an expert for free...because they acknowldege it makes you a healthier person. 3. If the purpose is weight loss and/or improved health, don't neglect the importance of exercise. When you do, be careful to take into account that new lean muscle adds new (healthy) weight. During the time period I mentioned losing notches from my belt, I actually gained a pound, but also garnered a drop in blood pressure and compliments from my physician. Again, if you don't have extensive experience (I've been lifting weights for over a decade) seek the advice of an expert in getting started. I would recommend a personal trainer, such as those available through Bally Total Fitness, if you plan to add something entirely new.
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