Symptoms of Weight Loss & Dieting
Positive & Negative
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Common Symptoms & Side Effects Felt When Dieting
Expect any of the following symptoms while losing weight, some negative and some positive but all common among dieters. Let's do the negative diet symptoms first:
bad breath, commonly known as dieter's breath
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feeling hungry
hunger pains growling tummy
loose, baggy skin after achieving substantial weight loss
irritable or cranky
potty woes, chiefly constipation (Hello Fiber!)
wolfing down food too quickly at meal time rather than taking time to enjoy
sore muscles from new activity plan
continuous thoughts about weight loss
Recommended Daily Serving Size Per Calories |
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Food Group |
1,200 Calories |
1,400 Calories |
1,600 Calories |
1,800 Calories |
2,000 Calories |
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Fruits |
1 cup |
1.5 cups |
1.5 cups |
1.5 cups |
2 cups |
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Vegetables |
1.5 cups |
1.5 cups |
2 cups |
2.5 cups |
2.5 cups |
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Grains |
4 ounces |
5 ounces |
5 ounces |
6 ounces |
6 ounces |
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Meat & Beans |
3 ounces |
4 ounces |
5 ounces |
5 ounces |
5.5 ounces |
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Milk |
2 cups |
2 cups |
3 cups |
3 cups |
3 cups |
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Oils |
4 teaspoons |
4 teaspoons |
5 teaspoons |
5 teaspoons |
6 teaspoons |
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Discretionary Cal |
Allow 171 Calories |
Allow 171 Calories |
Allow 132 Calories |
Allow 195 Calories |
Allow 267 Calories |
Positive Diet Symptoms
excited, happy & cheerful about weight loss
breathe easier
clothing, belts, rings & shoes fit better, looser
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appearance improves (hey there sexy!)
internal organs function more smoothly so you feel better
heartburn & indigestion appear to have vanished OR at least improved
more energy
less mental fog
less gas (Hum, I wonder if this has any connection to the mental fog issue?)
meal planning becomes a cinch
look forward to eating healthy foods
sugar cravings vanish
fat doesn't taste so good anymore
over-all improvement in taste & sometimes, smell
speaking of 'smell', the body sweats less
As a note, should you experience anything out of the ordinary please see your doctor asap. A hidden illness such as diabetes can spell health woes for those restricting their calorie (energy) intake and may require immediate medical intervention.
Symptoms that may be out of the ordinary while dieting include and which require immediate medical attention:
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racing heart
sweating profusely
the shakes trembling
fainting OR feeling like you're going to
difficulty breathing
extreme weakness
dizziness
difficulty thinking or concentrating
feeling extremely sleepy after sleep requirements have been met
weight loss!
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