Going on a 1000 calorie diet

khyuma04

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

Francl27

You probably need to eat more, not less.

RGv2

That's way to few calories for a male, hell 1300 is way too few for a male.

Your weight loss slowed to a crawl because you're getting closer to your goal weight. That's normal.

Would also be interested in the amount a "crawl" is as well.

TyTy76

Why not 500?

Good luck.

billsica

to start with:

Reproductive hormones, including estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), are lower. Estrogen is important for healthy hearts and bones. DHEA, a weak male hormone, may also be important for bone health and for other functions.
Thyroid hormones are lower.
Stress hormones are higher.
Growth hormones are lower. Children and adolescents with anorexia may experience retarded growth.

Blood flow is reduced.
Blood pressure may drop.
The heart muscles starve, losing size.


Seizures
Disordered thinking
Numbness or odd nerve sensations in the hands or feet (peripheral neuropathy)

Peer reviewed source.
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/anorexia-nervosa/complications-of-anorexia.html

fatslayer93

From experience, the best thing to do in increase calories and exercise. I would increase your calories to 1800 and burn 400 calories working out that way your still at a deficit aka losing weight, but not feel tired during the day.

MzManiak

I guess your choices are, starve yourself for the rest of your life... OR find out how many calories you burn in a day and eat slightly less than that to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way. Choice #2 sounds much easier, in the long run, don't you think?

quirkytizzy

But seriously OP: Up your calories and up your exercise. There's no reason to do "some" damage now that you'll have to "correct" later.

erickirb

OP with only 21 lbs to go you should not be trying to lose more than 1lb/week. Set your MFP goal as such and eat back most of the cals you burn from exercise.

Eating too little will end up having you burn a large % of your weight loss as lean muscle, instead of fat.

Ophidion

Why its bad...
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077746-starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss

And how to do it properly...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

khyuma04

That's way to few calories for a male, hell 1300 is way too few for a male.

Your weight loss slowed to a crawl because you're getting closer to your goal weight. That's normal.

Would also be interested in the amount a "crawl" is as well.

less than a lb a week.

StheK

This sounds like a terrible idea. Why would you do this to yourself? It's completely unnecessary and will pretty much guarantee one of two outcomes a year from now: an eating disorder or gaining it all back plus some more. Or both. Again, why would you do that to yourself?

andypandy1109

i dont believe in cutting to the bone...as it overall makes you hungry then more likely to binge...i also unlike some firmly believe binges are born from your body searching from the minerals and vits you have deprived it of...slow weight loss is the best it is likly to stay off longer...and so ....what if you achive your 1000 day loss...you cannot maintain that so as soon as you take on more cals it will look like a weight gain...in your mind it will reflect failure...as long as you are loosing something each week then all to the good...the nearer goal the less you have to loose the harder it is to shift...we call it the home straights...you dont say how much more you have to loose?
anyway for what its worth thats my honest opionion xxx

K_Serz

I just googled 1000 calorie a day diet and I cant believe how many sites come up promoting that bullsh%t.

No wonder why so many people come in here asking about it.

*smdh*

dr_tina

for those of you get off on posting sarcastic and cruel responses to posters who often have serious questions because they just don't know, especially people who are genuinely struggling.......one word, karma.

Ophidion

to start with:

Reproductive hormones, including estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), are lower. Estrogen is important for healthy hearts and bones. DHEA, a weak male hormone, may also be important for bone health and for other functions.
Thyroid hormones are lower.
Stress hormones are higher.
Growth hormones are lower. Children and adolescents with anorexia may experience retarded growth.

Blood flow is reduced.
Blood pressure may drop.
The heart muscles starve, losing size.


Seizures
Disordered thinking
Numbness or odd nerve sensations in the hands or feet (peripheral neuropathy)

Peer reviewed source.
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/anorexia-nervosa/complications-of-anorexia.html

(Great link, thanks)

MzManiak

for those of you get off on posting sarcastic and cruel responses to posters who often have serious questions because they just don't know, especially people who are genuinely struggling.......one word, karma.

Sarcasm is how we show our love. Relax. If we didn't give a *kitten*, we wouldn't post at all and let the OP go about his merry way wrecking havoc on his body. We care. We post. Yes, sarcasm here and there, but also, helpful information. Don't get so offended. :flowerforyou:

lisamarie1780

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

Oh dear Lord :indifferent:

michellekicks

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

What is your weight and height? Do you know your body fat %? What are your workouts like?

Ninkyou

Here's reason's why cutting to 1000 calories isn't beneficial to ANYONE:

1. The recommended minimum for a woman is 1200 calories, 1800 for males. There's a reason for this. Your body needs more than 1000 calories to sustain itself. Yes, you could technically survive on 1000 calories or less, but you’d be extremely malnourished, weak, and sickly.

2. When you drop your calorie intake that low, your body immediately slows everything down to conserve energy and protect vital organ functions. So even if you are able to drop a few pounds quickly at first, your weight loss will soon stall. Plus, as soon as you go back to a normal calorie intake, you’ll start GAINING weight because now your metabolism is slower than it was before so you can’t eat as many calories and maintain your weight.

3. By cutting so low, you're setting yourself up for a binge-fest. You’ll feel irritable, stressed, fatigued, and deprived, which immediately makes you start craving food, and guess what happens? BINGE. And then where will you be? Right back to square one or maybe even -2.


In short, eat more to weigh less.

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AmyRhubarb

I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

Why put up with hunger when you don't have to? Genuine hunger is your body's way of telling you it NEEDS MORE FOOD!

I can only repeat what others have said - 1000 is too low, 1300 is too low - I'm a 45 year old woman and I lose eating 1800-2000 a day. Why try to go for a quick loss with drastic calorie cuts when the only benefit is somewhat immediate, though hardly permanent, gratification? :noway:

megsmom2

No further wisdom to offer the OP.....everyone here summed it up beautifully. I hope he hears the good advice....and I wish others who want to do a VLCD will read and learn too. You folks rock!

quirkytizzy

for those of you get off on posting sarcastic and cruel responses to posters who often have serious questions because they just don't know, especially people who are genuinely struggling.......one word, karma.

The things I "get off on" aren't on this website. Sorry to disappoint you.

Ophidion

for those of you get off on posting sarcastic and cruel responses to posters who often have serious questions because they just don't know, especially people who are genuinely struggling.......one word, karma.

The things I "get off on" aren't on this website. Sorry to disappoint you.

Nice.

khyuma04

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

What is your weight and height? Do you know your body fat %? What are your workouts like?

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 138ls at 6'0. For workouts I train boxing so its a mix of HIIT and low intensity stuff. Not that I particularly want to but lowering calories seems to be the only sure fire way to drop further lbs.

erickirb

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

What is your weight and height? Do you know your body fat %? What are your workouts like?

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 138ls at 6'0. For workouts I train boxing so its a mix of HIIT and low intensity stuff. Not that I particularly want to but lowering calories seems to be the only sure fire way to drop further lbs.

Wow, I hope you are trying to put on weight, not lose i, you could probably gain 30-60 lbs and look healthy at that height. I am 5'6" and 145, and I am not that big.

mallen404

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

If you are hungry you aren't eating foods that fill you up. whole grains, fibre.. protein..

deksgrl

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

What is your weight and height? Do you know your body fat %? What are your workouts like?

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 138ls at 6'0. For workouts I train boxing so its a mix of HIIT and low intensity stuff. Not that I particularly want to but lowering calories seems to be the only sure fire way to drop further lbs.

Why is your goal weight less than 138 pounds? Very unhealthy.

Use this calculator, and put in "gain muscle, lose fat" as a goal.
http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

RGv2

I've been eating around 1300 for the past month or two around now my weight loss has come to a crawl. Are there any permanent negative long term effects to a low calorie diet? I've started to get hungry mid way through exercise sessions and have been waking up earlier than usual but I'm guessing that from low carbs.

I know it messes with your metabolism but that can be corrected over time. I can put up with the hunger I just don't want to cause irreparable damage.

What is your weight and height? Do you know your body fat %? What are your workouts like?

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 138ls at 6'0. For workouts I train boxing so its a mix of HIIT and low intensity stuff. Not that I particularly want to but lowering calories seems to be the only sure fire way to drop further lbs.

150 is ideal for my height at 5'7"..... I outweigh you by like 90lbs, and you want to drop?........:huh:

trogalicious