As a general rule, eating several small meals is best to lose weight. Depriving your body of enough calories will result in your metabolism slowing down and the fat burning stopping. There are times, however, when eating just once a day is the perfect solution to breaking out of a weight loss plateau or jump-starting a diet.
Step 1
Plan on having breakfast, lunch and dinner as always. The twist will be that two of the meals will be liquid meals, consisting of fruit and vegetable juices, protein shakes, soups and broths, skim milk and herbal teas. Drink as much as you need to feel full and to maintain a constant level of energy.
Step 2
Have your one meal for the day, either at lunch or dinnertime. Focus on eating lean proteins such as fish and chicken and make sure nothing in the meal is fried or high in oils and fats. Add at least a cup of non-starchy vegetables and one to two servings of whole grains as well.
Step 3
Drink water throughout the day. Aim for a minimum of eight glasses a day, more if you're not having too many glasses of juice or tea. Water will keep your metabolism active, maintain your level of hydration and flush out toxins released by the dieting process.
Step 4
Find ways to deal with cravings and energy lows. Eating only once a day can get difficult and some people experience dizziness, weakness and an inability to concentrate. Instead of using caffeine to give you an energy burst, keep active to gain energy and always have a small snack, such as a few nuts, to pump up your energy before a workout.
Tips and Warnings
- Consult with your doctor before making drastic changes to your diet, especially if you suffer from a condition (such as diabetes) that may be affected by the way you eat.
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