Who else is intaking 1000 calories per day? :)

sazgabrielle
sazgabrielle Posts: 11
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Hey there! :) I'm only on this 10 days now and haven't added any friends yet. Who else is intaking 1000 calories per day? Motivation buddies? :)
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Most people (even women) can eat much more than 1000 calories per day and still lose weight. You will find very few people think it's a good idea to eat 1000 calorie per day.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Your profile says you only have 4 lbs to lose. Why on earth are you only eating 1000 calories (which is lower than the recommended minimum for a woman)? At 20 years old, and based on your profile picture, you should be eating WAY more.
  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    1000 suits me just fine, I find it difficult to eat much more than that to be honest.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    You either are very short or misinformed. You know you can eat a lot more and lose weight.
  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    I'm here to find people who are looking for a motivation buddy, not to be told what I should and shouldn't be doing, but thank you.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    You don't have to eat 'more' in quantity. You could easily eat more in 'quality' though. Choose foods that have a higher calorie density and you'll be fine. You should really strive to eat a caloric intake that is appropriate for you age/weight/height. I'm doubtful that 1000 calories is enough for you, and hunger has little to do with what your body needs nutritionally.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Well, you can do what ever you want but encouraging others is not good.
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  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    I am a very slim build and used to be very fit until I got sick. I've put on weight which is very difficult to lose when I can't exercise properly anymore. I'm entitled to be here to lose 4 pounds just as much as anybody else is entitled to be here to lose 20.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I'm here to find people who are looking for a motivation buddy, not to be told what I should and shouldn't be doing, but thank you.

    We're trying to help you. You have set yourself up with a goal that is not sustainable and can potentially be dangerous. Are we supposed to support that? Are we supposed to motivate you to unhealthy behaviors? The answer to both of those are no.

    Look, we want you to be successful. We want you to be healthy. But you're not going to achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable manner with only 1000 calories.

  • AlexanderLeRitz
    AlexanderLeRitz Posts: 33 Member
    Speaking from personal experience here! Not here to upset anyone ! I plateaud with my weight for six months when I was eating 900 some calories a day. Upon research I found that the body goes into starvation mode and it holds on to fat for dear life when you give it less than 1,200 calories (women) or 1,600 calories (men). After tweaking my diet and adding a tiny bit of extra food to my diet, the weight just started falling off effortlessly ! It's all about a balance between a deficit of your BMR and making sure you're giving your body enough caloric intake. Good luck in your endeavors ! Stay motivated and you'll reach your goals before you know it!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I am a very slim build and used to be very fit until I got sick. I've put on weight which is very difficult to lose when I can't exercise properly anymore. I'm entitled to be here to lose 4 pounds just as much as anybody else is entitled to be here to lose 20.

    It doesn't matter if you have 4 lbs to lose or 100 lbs to lose. Your calorie goal is inappropriate and unhealthy for you.

    Entitlement has nothing to do with it.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Read this

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1
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  • Laureani
    Laureani Posts: 134 Member
    edited February 2015
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I'm here to find people who are looking for a motivation buddy, not to be told what I should and shouldn't be doing, but thank you.

    We're just trying to help, when you ask questions on MFP people will give you their facts and opinions. I know it's hard to take criticism or opposition but it's only for your benefit. It is not recommended to eat less than 1200 calories if you are on a very low caloric diet. You should check your BMR http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator
    it will tell you how much you should be eating, trust MFP's recommendation for your body weight and height, I wish you luck.
  • slynnr14
    slynnr14 Posts: 2
    Some days 1200 doesn't seem enough, other 1000 or so does the trick. I'm just starting too.
  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    I didn't come here to cause a negative discussion, I apologise if I offended anyone. I'm simply doing what I feel is best for me, that's all... I understand that everybody has different opinions on what's best but we all work differently. Sorry again.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I didn't come here to cause a negative discussion, I apologise if I offended anyone. I'm simply doing what I feel is best for me, that's all... I understand that everybody has different opinions on what's best but we all work differently. Sorry again.

    Nothing negative. We are just pointing out to everyone that sees this post that this is not a good idea.
  • AlexanderLeRitz
    AlexanderLeRitz Posts: 33 Member
    No one is here for negativity! From my experience this is an awesome community of people who only want to help you! I've yet to come across an angry forum drifter or a troll here. Everyone is just intending it as friendly advice.
  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    Seeing as MFP was letting me select 1000 calories, I didn't think it was a problem or a bad thing... I assumed it was okay.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    edited February 2015
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I'm here to find people who are looking for a motivation buddy, not to be told what I should and shouldn't be doing, but thank you.

    This is a fitness site. People here are going to point out if something isn't right or healthy.

    ETA: Also, there are people in recovery from EDs on this site and the community tends to point out/correct/provide info on certain things (like what has been said in your thread) in order to help out lurkers as well as yourself, and it also helps discourage those in recover from going back down that road because someone who may not understand things is doing something that is potentially unhealthy.
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    AlexanderLeRitz wrote: »
    Speaking from personal experience here! Not here to upset anyone ! I plateaud with my weight for six months when I was eating 900 some calories a day. Upon research I found that the body goes into starvation mode and it holds on to fat for dear life when you give it less than 1,200 calories (women) or 1,600 calories (men). After tweaking my diet and adding a tiny bit of extra food to my diet, the weight just started falling off effortlessly ! It's all about a balance between a deficit of your BMR and making sure you're giving your body enough caloric intake. Good luck in your endeavors ! Stay motivated and you'll reach your goals before you know it!

    Starvation mode is a myth.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    Seeing as MFP was letting me select 1000 calories, I didn't think it was a problem or a bad thing... I assumed it was okay.

    Ummm..I doubt that seeing as MFP won't let you go below 1200 without setting off a warning. The only way to set it at 1000 is if you custom change it to be a 1000.

  • AlexanderLeRitz
    AlexanderLeRitz Posts: 33 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    Seeing as MFP was letting me select 1000 calories, I didn't think it was a problem or a bad thing... I assumed it was okay.
    It should warn you after you end your diary for the day that you're not intaking enough. It does this if your intake is too low and it won't show you your projected weight if you're not getting enough.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    Seeing as MFP was letting me select 1000 calories, I didn't think it was a problem or a bad thing... I assumed it was okay.

    Did MFP give you a goal of 1000 calories, or did you choose that goal yourself?

  • squishprincess
    squishprincess Posts: 371 Member
    how tall are you to be eating that little a day?
  • sazgabrielle
    sazgabrielle Posts: 11
    I didn't custom change it though... It could have been a glitch. I'll look into what's best for my height etc. Thank you all for your advice.
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    I may have missed it, but did you say how tall you are? A 1000 calories might be just fine. I have a friend who is 5' and has a very sedentary job and if she wants to lose weight, she has to get down in the 900 calories range. Without knowing your height and activity stats, we're all a little premature in offering any kind of advice.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    sazgabrielle wrote: »
    I didn't come here to cause a negative discussion, I apologise if I offended anyone. I'm simply doing what I feel is best for me, that's all... I understand that everybody has different opinions on what's best but we all work differently. Sorry again.

    Let me guess .. you set MFP at 2 pounds per week even though you have just four pounds to lose?

    If that is the case, your choice is not the healthiest. That said, it doesn't appear that you are receptive to those who have a clue.
  • fengschwen
    fengschwen Posts: 6 Member
    Hey! I'll add you girl. I eat more than 1,000 calories a day. I usually eat around 1300-1500, depending on if I work out hard or not. But do what you do! Just be safe, ya know. I don't believe in trying to tell anyone else what they should do with their body. So anyways, add me if ya want! Have a good night.

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