Lost a little now want to quit?
tstarrstamper
Posts: 24 Member
I've lost about half of my weight loss goal, and for some reason my brain is yelling "you've done good so far, why not just be satisfied with OK?"
I am 5 foot 3 inches, I weight 145 when I started now I weigh 133. I originally wanted to get down to 120... but the rest of the weight is taking more time to come off then when I started.
I am on a weightloss program dictated by a nutritionist. I am also on an exercise program with a personal trainer for 3 times a week.
I have specific goals for each food groups but this about sums upmy diet:
800 calories + protein supplements for health
Dairy: 1 serving
Restricted Veggies: 1 serving
Free Veggies: AS many as I want.
Bread, starch, carbs: 0 servings
Protein: 9 servings
Fat: 1 serving
Should I stick with it or just continue to eat healthy with out such strict restrictions?
I am 5 foot 3 inches, I weight 145 when I started now I weigh 133. I originally wanted to get down to 120... but the rest of the weight is taking more time to come off then when I started.
I am on a weightloss program dictated by a nutritionist. I am also on an exercise program with a personal trainer for 3 times a week.
I have specific goals for each food groups but this about sums upmy diet:
800 calories + protein supplements for health
Dairy: 1 serving
Restricted Veggies: 1 serving
Free Veggies: AS many as I want.
Bread, starch, carbs: 0 servings
Protein: 9 servings
Fat: 1 serving
Should I stick with it or just continue to eat healthy with out such strict restrictions?
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Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.0
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Quite frankly, I am shocked that a nutritionist would put a 21 year old on an 800 calorie diet. It is no wonder you want to quit. Try researching this website for other options like TDEE.0
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Haha, I am eating 800 calories, plus 2 protein supplements with about 12 g of protein each...
So protein fills me up whenever I get hungry.0 -
It comes out to around 1000ish calories a day...with the protein supplements added in.0
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Your nutritionist put you on an 800 calorie diet + ~100 calories of protein when you were like 4lbs overweight? JEEZUS. Do you have some underlying medical condition that you haven't mentioned that's driving such a decision?
If you're otherwise healthy, you need to fire that nutritionist immediately, they're a hack who's interested in short term results for your hard earned dollars. The nutritionist is doing more damage than good, and it's going to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to keep the weight off you've already lost.
The reason you're feeling that way is because of your low calorie diet. You need to eat more starting TODAY.0 -
No I'm healthy as a horse. I am also taking some vitamins, calcium, and Essential fatty acids to stay healthy.
How is she doing more damage than good? (just wondering)
I don't feel bad, unhealthy, tired or anything negative. In fact I feel better than I ever did when I was over weight. I just miss bread, lol.0 -
No I'm healthy as a horse. I am also taking some vitamins, calcium, and Essential fatty acids to stay healthy.
How is she doing more damage than good? (just wondering)
I don't feel bad, unhealthy, tired or anything negative. In fact I feel better than I ever did when I was over weight. I just miss bread, lol.
It's called Adaptive Thermogenesis, it's a slowing of the metabolism in response to low calorie dieting. Essentially, it makes you gain weight every time you eat a cupcake from now until you fix it. I'll post a link explaining it in a second.
Here you go:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077746-starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss?hl=Adaptive+Thermogenesis
Everything you need to know about it.0 -
But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?0
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I'm with MoreBean13 on this.
1. Fire your "nutritionist" - do you know all they have to do is pass an online "test"? You don't need help to lose four pounds.
2. EAT A WHOLE LOT *&(%$*&^ MORE. Seriously. What is going on here? You're in Eating Disorder territory, woman!0 -
But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?
Unfortunately, there's no way you can increase your lean muscle mass on 800-1000 cals a day. It's just not possible to create muscle out of nothing.
Exercise does help your metabolism short term, but it won't help the problem you're creating with your BMR. Plus if you're exercising and burning additional calories on that low amount of calories, it makes the problem even worse. I would suspect that you've actually been losing lean muscle mass because with that high deficit, your body needs to get fuel from somewhere, and catabolizing muscle is pretty efficient.0 -
Sorry this is where I go...
http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/
Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.0 -
I had a nutritionist like that. I lost 20 lbs in 4 months, if that... then gained it all back plus some because my metabolism was totally messed up.0
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If anything sweetie, that calorie intake and you working out your body has no choice but to draw energy from muscle. And guess what your heart is? Yes, 800 calorie diet is not good. The working out with that little calorie intake is zapping you hard.0
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If you feel so great, then why do you want to quit?0
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Is this a nutritionist or a dietitian? I know most people don't understand the difference but a nutritionist is not a regulated term. Basically a chiropractor can take a 3 credit nutrition class and call themselves a nutritionist. I am a registered diet technician and am studying to be a dietitian. No dietitian I know would recommend that amount of calories. That is far to low for anyone. Make sure they are a registered dietitian, because this person does not seem to know what they are talking about.0
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Sorry this is where I go...
http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/
Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.
Hmmmm....I checked that web site. Let me guess, on top of the $300 consultation fee, I bet they sell those protein supplements, don't they? I don't like the sound of this place at all. Sounds like a money-making scheme to me.
You don't need a weight loss clinic to lose 25 pounds. And you definitely need to eat more. Jeez, have some bread!0 -
Sorry this is where I go...
http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/
Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.
From the website -
Dr. Peggy Burke has been with the Lefebre and Burke Weight Loss & Laser Centre for over 20 years. She has practiced family medicine for many years in Calgary and is also a member of the ASBP and CON.
Dr. Burke has a special interest in providing pre and post operative care for bariatric surgery patients. She is trained in saline fill adjustments for adjustable lap band bariatric surgery.
- See more at: http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/weight-loss-doctors/#sthash.S2xXXk1Y.dpuf
I'm sorry but....the 800 cals would be appropriate for someone whose had the surgery. I'm assuming you didn't have the lap band surgery.
Fire her and seek out a Registered Dietitian.0 -
Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.
^^yep. Plus I would fire the nutritionist.0 -
But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?
No it doesn't and no it will not have on those calories.0 -
Op do you notice a trend?? You are getting good sound advice from MFP members with weight loss tickers of 39 lbs, 42 lbs. 66 lbs. and now 312 lbs. Fire this nutritionist and for god sake it more food... Bean is spot on with everything she posted but this is your own journey and if you wanna trust the advice from a bariatric surgeon when you really don't need one then I am failing to see where your original question will make any difference then.... Best of Luck0
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Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.
This. You are not eating healthy and are losing both fat and muscle. You should quit, and starting eating like a person should.
ETA keep in mind your heart is a muscle. Eating so low can damage muscles. You see where I am going with this.0 -
http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
You don't have to listen to me, my ticker does the talking. To become a "Nutritionist" it's pretty much a one day course from what I've heard and seen, and a lot of them are still plugging away outdated beliefs on weight loss (Anyone been suggested rice cakes?) 800-1000 Calories is crash course dieting, I did it for two months at the start of my journey because I was at 242lbs, and even then it was stupid of me, the only people that are specifically put on diets this low by Dietitians, are people that are around the 400lb mark, or are so large they cannot be weighed unless it's one of those special Hospital scales.0 -
Because its so strict... not because I feel bad.0
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You want to quit because you're so restricted. I'll echo what the others have said and advise you to ditch the doc. You'd be surprised, perhaps, to know that many doctors are actually kinda quacky. You don't need to be living on 800 calories and supplements. Now, go make a sandwich, and enjoy that delicious bread. Welcome back to the real world.0
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OP, this is ridiculous. Please for the love of god don't listen to anyone here.
Your DOCTOR has a PHD in NUTRITION. A PhD in Nutrition requires 5 or more years of full-time nutrition study plus a doctoral thesis approved by a panel of experts usually with 20+ years of full time research and study.
People here mean well but all the advice you'll get is heavily colored by their personal experiences and feelings. You are working with an expert who knows your medical history and situation, if you have concerns about your diet then talk to her.0 -
Okay well this is just mind blowing to me... after the last 3 months of this... I feel lost...
Like where do I start.... what do I eat and of what do I eat..?
Im over whelmed...0 -
I wonder what kind of qualification your " nutritionist " has to put you on such a low cal and/or strict diet. I would probably go for a second opinion and would not eat such a severely restrictive diet, especially if it is for weight loss, because it can't be for health.
My qualification to say this ? A MA in Nutritional Science from Tufts University......and 33 pounds lost in 4 month.0 -
OP, this is ridiculous. Please for the love of god don't listen to anyone here.
Your DOCTOR has a PHD in NUTRITION. A PhD in Nutrition requires 5 or more years of full-time nutrition study plus a doctoral thesis approved by a panel of experts usually with 20+ years of full time research and study.
People here mean well but all the advice you'll get is heavily colored by their personal experiences and feelings. You are working with an expert who knows your medical history and situation, if you have concerns about your diet then talk to her.
Actually her bio says she is a "family doctor" not a nutritionist or dietician.0 -
I have an appointment with her on Monday morning at 8 am...so hopefully this isn't a scam like everyone is saying.
What questions should I ask her to make sure I am heading down the right way??
This one of the questions I have for her so far...
1. Starvation Mode... am I hurting myself? or does it not apply because of the protein supplements?0 -
Honestly, I'd get a second opinion from another professional. Of course she's going to give you the answers you want to hear. She's going to tell you why this will work for you. And it probably will. But it's not sustainable. Are you planning on doing this forever? As soon as you start eating more normally for maintenance, you will gain it back.0
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