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Optimal Weight Loss by 38 Degrees North. Just like people, cats need to cut calories in order to lose weight, so you will need to reduce their caloric intake. A common misconception is that cats don't need to be fed regular meals like dogs do - that they can have constant access to a bowl of food and regulate themselves. But the majority of cats don't have such self-restraint, and continuous feeding has contributed to the high rate of obesity in pet cats. Try to measure how much you are currently feeding (how big is one scoop"?) and bring this information to your veterinarian when you discuss your cat's weight loss plan. Your veterinarian will help determine how many calories your pet is currently eating and what their initial caloric goal should be. Calorie reduction should always be done under the supervision of a veterinarian to avoid rapid or unsafe weight loss.

Make half your plate non-starchy vegetables.  Non starchy veggies - basically all vegetables except peas, corn and potatoes - are very low in calories and very high in nutrition, especially fiber. Loading up on this food group can help keep you satisfied and cut calories without having to sacrifice portion sizes. In addition, some studies suggest eating more nutrient-dense foods like veggies could help calm you appetite ( 34 ).

Joe is cutting 445 calories per day and will lose a little less than one pound per week from diet alone. (2,970 TDEE - 2,525 calories for sustainable weight loss = 445 calories cut per day). Joe is doing well on his diet and decides to add 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, with a calorie burn of 300 calories. His new workout routine would increase his calorie deficit to 745 calories per day, which would equal about one and a half pounds of lost per week. At this rate, Joe can expect to lose 25 pounds and reach his goal weight in a little over 4 months.

Patients need to first realize that obesity is a chronic disease, says Caroline Apovian, MD, FACP, FACN, FTOS, professor of medicine and pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and immediate past president of The Obesity Society who reviewed the study findings. As such, patients must accept that addressing their excess weight needs to become a long-term commitment requiring ongoing efforts. And, it's important to understand that obesity for the vast majority of you will be relapsing, meaning you can expect that any lost weight is likely to creep back up.