Steer clear of this harmful habit at the start of the week.
Key Takeaways
If theres one day of the week when weight-loss motivation runs highest, its Mondays.
Undereating on Monday could set you up for a yo-yo of excess and deprivation throughout the week.
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Ultimately, this wont help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
Not eating enough food in general is known to trigger cravings and sap your energy, Broihier notes.
Meanwhile,denying your body the caloriesit needs for daily functioning will likely make you feel listless.
Then, too, theres the potential effect of deprivation on your metabolism.
Dont discount the mental health impact of calorie restriction, too.
At best, this preoccupation with food might merely be distracting.
But it could (once again) fuel an unintended binge-eating session.
The Bottom Line
Operation Deprivation doesnt have to begin every time Monday rolls around.
Instead, strive to keep healthy habits consistent all week long.
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