Is there a calorie floor in MFP?

Monk_E_Boy

I know it yells at you if you consume less than 1,200 calories, but is there also a limit of no less than 1,500 calories that it will recommend that you eat daily (regardless of your goals)?

kgeyser

The recommendations are no less than 1200 calories for women and 1500 calories for men. Your individual calorie goal is going to depend on things like age, height, weight, sex, desired weight loss, and activity level. The biggest surprise for most people is how many calories they can eat and still lose weight.

TeaBea

Why do you suppose MFP "yells" at you for eating under your limit? Maybe it's because safe and healthy weight loss takes a certain minimum number of calories. Safe weight loss helps your body to function properly. Healthy weight loss helps you lower your body fat %, instead of just the number on the scale.

Monk_E_Boy

Maybe

kshama2001

What Are the Risks of Rapid Weight Loss?

Rapid weight loss creates physical demands on the body. Possible serious risks include:

• Gallstones, which occur in 12% to 25% of people losing large amounts of weight over several months
• Dehydration, which can be avoided by drinking plenty of fluids
• Malnutrition, usually from not eating enough protein for weeks at a time
• Electrolyte imbalances, which rarely can be life threatening

Other side effects of rapid weight loss include:

• Headaches
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Menstrual irregularities
• Hair loss
• Muscle loss