How quickly will I lose weight on the Zone Diet ?

Q&A With Dr. Sears

Why Wait for Weight Loss?

Q: How quickly will I lose weight on the Zone Diet ?

A: Often when people talk about "losing weight," what they really mean is "losing fat." These are very different things, so keep the distinction in mind when searching for rapid results. Quick weight loss on other diet plans typically comes from water or muscle loss -- two things you don't want to lose. This happens because the body perceives your attempts at weight loss as "starvation" and tries to preserve fat stores, even at the expense of muscle.

On the Zone Diet , you'll lose body fat by balancing your insulin levels, stabilizing blood sugar, and naturally eliminating cravings and hunger. Instead of starving, you'll be eating healthy meals every few hours to keep your metabolism running strong. As a result, you'll lose about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of fat a week -- the equivalent of six sticks of butter -- or, potentially, 10 pounds in five weeks. While that may seem slow, it's actually impossible to lose excess body fat any faster! So be patient.

That's not to say that you won't see other Zone benefits sooner. Within two to three days you'll notice an increase in mental energy and fewer carb cravings. By the time you hit five days, you'll see a significant decrease in hunger, greater physical performance, and less fatigue as the day wears on. And within two weeks, you'll notice that your clothes fit better, especially around your waist, and that your lean-to-fat body mass is shifting.

You'll not only lose fat while eating in the Zone -- and keep it off -- you'll increase your energy while doing it. So, don't judge your success by a number on the scale; judge it instead by how you look and feel.

Zone Diet
Dr. Barry Sears

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