How did I gain 3 pounds on 800 calories a day?
Thantanos
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Ok so for two months I had a 800 calorie diet that worked great. I lost 25 pounds but then after getting some blood work decided to make my diet more "Heart Friendly". I switched to Almond milk, added Dark chocolate, Sardines and Red wine. Still only 800 calories a day and yet amazingly after a week I gained 3 pounds ... how is this remotely possible? Bear in mind I exercise 15 mins a day. Obviously I switched back to my previous diet plan but I just would like some scientific reasoning behind the weight gain.
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sardines = salt = water weight.
800 calories a day is not going to get you a lot of positive feedback here, just forewarning.0 -
There is no way on earth you are getting all the nutrients you need on 800 cals a day - esp if you use some on wine and chocolate.
Your heart is a muscle - a 800 cal a day diet will see you losing a lot of muscle, therefore NOTHING about this diet is heart healthy.0 -
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did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.0
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sardines = salt = water weight.
800 calories a day is not going to get you a lot of positive feedback here, just forewarning.
I mean. Should it get positive feedback, unless medically supervisored (which, judging by what's being eaten, I doubt.)
OP: you probably eat more than you think. At least I hope you do.0 -
800 calories a day is NOT heart healthy.0
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jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Seriously??????????
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sardines = salt = water weight.
800 calories a day is not going to get you a lot of positive feedback here, just forewarning.
But my sardines are only 260 mg of salt. My salt intake is way low. mmm it is possible I only gained water weight and my losses would have started again but after not loosing i got scared.0 -
800 calories per day for a 38 year old male?!?!? WHY?
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it was a joke.Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Seriously??????????0 -
800 calories a day is not healthy. Good heavens, please eat more food.0
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Iron_Feline wrote: »There is no way on earth you are getting all the nutrients you need on 800 cals a day - esp if you use some on wine and chocolate.
Your heart is a muscle - a 800 cal a day diet will see you losing a lot of muscle, therefore NOTHING about this diet is heart healthy.
I wont try to convince you a low calorie diet is the pinnacle of health. Its a personal choice that has lost me slow weight successfully. I also take supplements and all my nutritional needs are being met.-2 -
LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »800 calories per day for a 38 year old male?!?!? WHY?
Because he wants to lose all his muscle, then hair then heart health.
probably a lack of patience.0 -
Hyperbole!!!0
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jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Oh yes I measured in ounces (5 only).0 -
Iron_Feline wrote: »There is no way on earth you are getting all the nutrients you need on 800 cals a day - esp if you use some on wine and chocolate.
Your heart is a muscle - a 800 cal a day diet will see you losing a lot of muscle, therefore NOTHING about this diet is heart healthy.
I wont try to convince you a low calorie diet is the pinnacle of health. Its a personal choice that has lost me slow weight successfully. I also take supplements and all my nutritional needs are being met.
lol lol lol
25lbs in 2 months is not slow.
Natural selection at work.0 -
You need to stop this nonsense. Now.0
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jillmarie125 wrote: »
it was a joke.Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Seriously??????????
Thank god - sorry sometimes its hard to tell in these threads.0 -
LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »800 calories per day for a 38 year old male?!?!? WHY?
Whelp im 50% fat. And to be honest I am NEVER hungry on my diet plan. I work, I workout I have tons of energy and loosing weight is making me happy.0 -
Iron_Feline wrote: »There is no way on earth you are getting all the nutrients you need on 800 cals a day - esp if you use some on wine and chocolate.
Your heart is a muscle - a 800 cal a day diet will see you losing a lot of muscle, therefore NOTHING about this diet is heart healthy.
I wont try to convince you a low calorie diet is the pinnacle of health. Its a personal choice that has lost me slow weight successfully. I also take supplements and all my nutritional needs are being met.
I'm sorry, but no, your nutritional needs are not being met with 800 calories a day.
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- well i do drink my wine out of red solo cup. but i really wasn't concerned on how OP was measuring his wine. Because I think OP might be just trying to have some fun with us...Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »
it was a joke.Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Seriously??????????
Thank god - sorry sometimes its hard to tell in these threads.
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LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »800 calories per day for a 38 year old male?!?!? WHY?
Whelp im 50% fat. And to be honest I am NEVER hungry on my diet plan. I work, I workout I have tons of energy and loosing weight is making me happy.
Anorexics don't feel hungry.0 -
LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »800 calories per day for a 38 year old male?!?!? WHY?
Whelp im 50% fat. And to be honest I am NEVER hungry on my diet plan. I work, I workout I have tons of energy and loosing weight is making me happy.
What are your stats? Nevermind the lack of hunger, do you not realize that what you are doing is EXTREMELY unhealthy? All the supplements in the world (which btw, are not the best way to get your necessary vitamins and minerals) would not make this healthy OR sustainable.
Help us to help you.
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I agree with eveyone else here. Start eating more and the weight may start to shift.0
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try cutting down to 4 ouncesjillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Oh yes I measured in ounces (5 only).
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I do intermittent fasting, and on the days I eat between 500-900 calories I am miles away from hitting my macros. It's just impossible! !!0
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jillmarie125 wrote: »
- well i do drink my wine out of red solo cup. but i really wasn't concerned on how OP was measuring his wine. Because I think OP might be just trying to have some fun with us...Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »
it was a joke.Iron_Feline wrote: »jillmarie125 wrote: »did you correctly measure the wine? The people that know me, know when I say one glass of wine, I mean one red solo cup of wine.
Seriously??????????
Thank god - sorry sometimes its hard to tell in these threads.
Possibly - but I'm erring on the side of caution for the lurkers.
It will be deleted soon.
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No, it's crazy stupid. I just wasn't going to be the one to start it.
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Of all the discussion boards I've been on in the last 16 years...this one is the easiest to troll. I don't get it.0
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