Weight Loss Strategies

noun a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons

verb to restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons

• It is important to maintain a balanced diet for optimal health.
• I'm trying to stick to a healthy diet to lose some weight.
• I'm on a strict diet to get in shape for summer.
• His diet of fast food and soda is not helping his energy levels.

noun a type of diet that emphasizes high fat and low carbohydrate intake

• The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan designed to help with weight loss.
• I'm trying out the keto diet to see if it helps me shed some pounds.
• I heard keto is the way to go if you want to slim down fast.
• Going on a keto diet is like putting your body in fat-burning mode.

noun a sweet-tasting plant extract used as a sugar substitute

• Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant.
• I prefer using stevia instead of sugar in my coffee.
• Hey, can you pass me the stevia for my tea?
• Her kindness was like stevia, adding a touch of sweetness to everyone's day.

noun VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) is a type of diet that restricts calorie intake to a very low level, typically below 800 calories per day.

• Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) is often recommended for obese individuals under medical supervision.
• My friend is trying out a VLCD to lose weight quickly.
• I heard VLCDs are all the rage for getting that summer body.
• Embarking on a VLCD is like hitting the reset button on your eating habits.

noun a day on which a person allows themselves to eat foods that are not typically allowed on a diet

• I allow myself a cheat day once a week to indulge in my favorite foods.
• I'm looking forward to my cheat day on Saturday so I can eat pizza and ice cream.
• I'm gonna go all out on my cheat day and have a burger and fries.
• For me, a cheat day is like a mental break from my strict diet routine.

noun A protein shake is a drink that contains a high amount of protein, typically used for muscle recovery and growth.

• After my workout, I like to replenish my muscles with a protein shake.
• I always have a protein shake after hitting the gym.
• I chug a protein shake post-gym sesh.
• His words were like a protein shake for my soul, giving me strength and nourishment.

noun High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by brief periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise.

• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been proven to be an effective way to improve cardiovascular health.
• I love doing HIIT workouts because they really get my heart pumping!
• HIIT is no joke, it will leave you sweating buckets!
• In life, sometimes you have to approach challenges with a HIIT mentality - giving it your all in short bursts.