800 calories??
Blondie3012
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Hi okay want to loose 3/4 stone.
Holiday in May and want to loose as much as I can by then!
Is 80 calories good? I am also starting couch to 5k this week and exercising!
Holiday in May and want to loose as much as I can by then!
Is 80 calories good? I am also starting couch to 5k this week and exercising!
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No, at least 1200 +exercise calories is good.8
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Really i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.121
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Unless you are extraordinarily short, you should not be eating fewer than 1200 calories/day. Your bodies need a certain amount of fuel for basic organ function.
What are your stats: age, height, current weight, goal weight?
How many calories does MFP tell you eat when you enter your information?6 -
I'm 5ft 5 and weigh 13.12 id love to be 10.5 in May! Not sure I'll look now0
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Blondie3012 wrote: »Really i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
You need at minimum, 1,200 net calories (so that's eating back the calories you've burned through exercise). Even then, 1,200 is at the very bottom end and not appropriate for most people.6 -
MINIMUM 1200 + exercise.
Weight loss doesnt have to be a painful horrible experience that you can only sustain for 2 weeks before you end up eating half your kitchen pantry in one sitting because so starving.
A slow patient loss is easier to sustain and not as painful as a super low calorie diet. Just plug in your stats to the MFP and select the smallest deficit and off you go...5 -
Okay thanks I'll change to 1200 a day and go with it.
Appreciate all the comments thank you4 -
put in your info in my fitness pal and see what it says. then eat back at minimum half your exercise calories on TOP of that.
here are some links that I highly recommend reading. it gives you info on how to get started.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1399829/step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10503681/exercise-calories-do-i-eat-these-a-video-explanation/p1
why eating too few calories is a bad idea
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10569458/why-eating-too-little-calories-is-a-bad-idea/p1
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all I'll say is just be careful slashing your caloric intake too much. Under eat and there's a very good chance that you'll wake up a few days a week ravenous and go nuts with the food.
1500 every day (10,500 p/w) is better than making yourself miserable on 1200 per day and bingeing on 2600 twice a week because you're not eating enough (11,200 p/w).
Be sensible.4 -
Blondie3012 wrote: »Okay thanks I'll change to 1200 a day and go with it.
Appreciate all the comments thank you
1200 is still the bare minimum. What does MFP suggest for a 1 lb/week goal when you put your stats in?5 -
You may be able to successfully lose weight fast on 800 calories with no ill effects. Or you may not. Everyone is different.
There are those who will advise against any diet so low in calories still there are others who would advocate it.
See what scientic evidence you can gather to support or refute the claims people make.14 -
You may be able to successfully lose weight fast on 800 calories with no ill effects. Or you may not. Everyone is different.
There are those who will advise against any diet so low in calories still there are others who would advocate it.
See what scientic evidence you can gather to support or refute the claims people make.
A sedentary two-year-old requires 1000 calories. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-2/ There is NO WAY that an adult not under direct medical supervision should be on 800.9 -
Blondie3012 wrote: »Okay thanks I'll change to 1200 a day and go with it.
Appreciate all the comments thank you
You should set MFP to lose 1lb per week and eat that number plus exercise cals5 -
estherdragonbat wrote: »You may be able to successfully lose weight fast on 800 calories with no ill effects. Or you may not. Everyone is different.
There are those who will advise against any diet so low in calories still there are others who would advocate it.
See what scientic evidence you can gather to support or refute the claims people make.
A sedentary two-year-old requires 1000 calories. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-2/ There is NO WAY that an adult not under direct medical supervision should be on 800.
Don't think the sedentary two year old is trying to lose weight though 😉
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Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.7
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estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
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estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.5 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
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MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.8 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
There are have been very interesting results, published in The Lancet, on the benefits of such a diet, under supervision, in treating diabetes. Can't see, in this case, how it would be considered an unhealthy diet.
Obviously not suitable for everyone.
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MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
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MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
There are have been very interesting results, published in The Lancet, on the benefits of such a diet, under supervision, in treating diabetes. Can't see, in this case, how it would be considered an unhealthy diet.
Obviously not suitable for everyone.
OP mentioned neither medical supervision nor diabetes.6 -
estherdragonbat wrote: »You may be able to successfully lose weight fast on 800 calories with no ill effects. Or you may not. Everyone is different.
There are those who will advise against any diet so low in calories still there are others who would advocate it.
See what scientic evidence you can gather to support or refute the claims people make.
A sedentary two-year-old requires 1000 calories. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-2/ There is NO WAY that an adult not under direct medical supervision should be on 800.
Don't think the sedentary two year old is trying to lose weight though 😉
An adult needs about the same amount of energy just to exist. With that I mean the heart functioning properly, all the organs working, the brains functioning. This all requires energy. You don't take energy away from any of your organs. Or can you convince your heart to do with less energy for a few months? Just skip two beats and then do one? Who needs digestion, who needs the liver and kidneys doing their thing 24/7? Brains are overrated anyway.
TO: Don't eat so little. 1200 is the bare minimum. If you want to look great on vacation then don't crash diet. You'll feel miserable, probably lose hair and look pale. You're damaging your body. And you'll burn a lot of muscle along the way and will not look great in bikini but flabby.6 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
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Based on your stats I'd say 1500 - 1600 would be still giving you a good loss and far more sustainable. It would give you the energy you need to exercise too. I'd suggest lifting weights (lots of great programs out there!) or doing body weight workouts at home if you don't go to a gym. Throw in some HIIT cardio and while you may not lose a few stone by your holiday you'll actually look and feel way better than quickly losing weight on 800 cals a day and ending up with no energy, your hair falling out and probably losing boobs and bum in the process!
I know it's tempting to crash diet for a special event but you'll feel loads better on your holiday even if you are only 20lb down but you are feeling healthy and nicely shaped from the exercise.2 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
You realize that promoting unhealthy practices, including very low calorie diets are not allowed here as per the TOU you agreed to?7 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
You realize that promoting unhealthy practices, including very low calorie diets are not allowed here as per the TOU you agreed to?
I am not promoting any sort of diet.
I am suggesting people research diets that may be suitable for them.
Apologies if discussing diets proven to have health benefits is forbidden.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
You realize that promoting unhealthy practices, including very low calorie diets are not allowed here as per the TOU you agreed to?
I am not promoting any sort of diet.
I am suggesting people research diets that may be suitable for them.
Apologies if discussing diets proven to have health benefits is forbidden.
Health benefits for a very very very specific patient group. Namely: type 2 diabetics who are morbidly obese with at a high risk of comorbidities (such as renal failures and CVD) or already have said comorbidities for whom the risks of a VLCD outweighs the risks of their specific set of circumstances and WHO ARE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.
None of that applies to the OP.8 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
You realize that promoting unhealthy practices, including very low calorie diets are not allowed here as per the TOU you agreed to?
I am not promoting any sort of diet.
I am suggesting people research diets that may be suitable for them.
Apologies if discussing diets proven to have health benefits is forbidden.
you're a michael mosley fan? hence the '800 cals is ok' standpoint?2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Doesn't matter. 800 calories is not safe or healthy for any adult unless they're under direct medical supervision.
Others would disagree but it is for individuals to seek out information to make their own informed decisions rather than rely on comments in online forums.
Others disagreeing doesn't make them right. A lot of the comments on these forums is backed up with a lot of history, experience and knowledge.
Very true. All decisions should be evidence based.
And there is no evidence that doing 800cal on purpose for any length of time without the supervision of a doctor is good or healthy. Such things are also not encouraged on this forum and posts about unhealthy diets have been removed before.
Perhaps the OP is hoping to do a very low calorie diet under medical supervision?
OPReally i was just tbinking cut calories and go! I guess with the exercising too though I need more? I weigh 13.12
Doesn't sound like "under medical supervision," does it?
No but after reading and doing more research the OP, and indeed others, may consider an 800 calorie diet as being suitable.
You realize that promoting unhealthy practices, including very low calorie diets are not allowed here as per the TOU you agreed to?
I am not promoting any sort of diet.
I am suggesting people research diets that may be suitable for them.
Apologies if discussing diets proven to have health benefits is forbidden.
you're a michael mosley fan? hence the '800 cals is ok' standpoint?
No. I said the OP needs to research. 800 cals may or may not be appropriate.
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