When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes try an alkaline diet rich in fruits and vegetables. However, a new study suggests that ones daily amount of energy exerted could be a successful way to maintain weight loss.
According to findings from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, when patients determined their energy gap, or how much energy they take in and exert, they were able to figure out what needed to be done to lose weight.
Scientists note that the energy gap needed to maintain weight loss is burning 200 calories a day for someone who wants to lose 10 percent of their body weight and 300 calories for those who want to shed 15 percent.
The researchers feel that when a patient noticed their energy gap, they may tailor a specific routine to keep the gap at a healthy average for losing weight. This may lead to a particular exercise regimen or change in lifestyle choices.
Dr. James Hill wrote that he was surprised that these findings suggested a large lifestyle change, as previous studies have indicated that little behavioral change could lead to weight loss.