Diets, Fasting & Diet Culture

Dr. Sims explains that 1,100 to 1,200 calories is roughly an average resting metabolic rate, the energy you need lying in bed. When you eat that little, the body perceives a threat, conserves energy and breaks down lean mass. Women often see more belly fat, puffiness, poor sleep and no response to training.

Nikkiey says it is unique for everyone and depends on your body composition and journey. Someone might be in fat loss for four weeks or three months, so she avoids putting timelines on it, but she is clear that fat loss is not forever.