Are you like most people seeking the fastest way to lose weight?

Aside from a long sickness or drug use, both of which are completely ridiculous ways to lose weight, calorie cycling may be the way to go.

Calorie cycling or calorie shifting is quickly becoming a popular weight loss technique . Long followed by bodybuilders and other athletes who have to make weight without a loss of strength or muscle, calorie shifting is a simple method that involves tricking the body into remaining in a high metabolism, high burn mode even when fewer calories are eaten . And it can work to shed pounds even if you don't cut down on calories, which is even better.

How does it work? Shift the nutrients and calories eaten each day while maintaining the times you normally eat. It's a very simple diet to execute because it's a very well planned diet. There are many on line sources that include clear explanations and menus for calorie shifting.

Now for a few cautions. Of course there are cautions. Calorie shifting diets are generally low in vegetables, calcium and fat. All are important elements of good health. Next, calorie shifting is a diet originally formulated for cases of extreme obesity where medical intervention is needed. There would be a great deal of medical supervision along with this diet. For home use, that doesn't happen. Finally, calorie shifting diets are short term, quick loss diets. Like other such diets you'll put the weight back on quickly if you go back to the regular eating habits, and most people do.

As with any diet, or really anything in life, moderation is required. Calorie shifting is fine for a short time, but shouldn't extend beyond a few days. As you've heard so many times with so many other diets, make it a part of an overall healthy living plan that includes good diet and lots of exercise. That's a sure fire way not to regain the weight when the calorie shifting period ends.