Remind me why I shouldn't eat too few calories

wanderingarcher

It's sooo tempting....

fromnebraska

Why would you want to? I prefer to eat more to lose weight.

wanderingarcher

Sometimes my brain still defaults on me and tells me if I eat less I'll lose weight better. I know it's not true, but the last two days I can't seem to shake the temptation.

nomeejerome

Sounds like you already know why and do not need a reminder.....make a choice.

Chief_Rocka

too, adverb
1.to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively

conniesqueen

How many calories are you wanting to consume? And are you talking about just for the first few days?

MyChocolateDiet

too, adverb 1.to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively

used in a sentence ...chief rockas profile pic is almost too sexy for this thread too sexy new york and japan lalala.

thesophierose

Because you want to keep your metabolism up to speed.

Francl27

Because you want to keep you metabolism up to speed.

This and because it's much easier to stick to a new 'diet' if you're not starving and depriving yourself.

herblackwings39

Because you want to love yourself and the body you are in now as you build toward the body you want to inhabit in the future. You deserve to be healthy and happy and not eating enough calories will send you down a road you no longer want to travel.

Sandytoes71

I totally know what you mean, op! Things that I do to fight lowering my cals are:

1. I read the forums on this subject. There are groups you can join too. Browse the groups.
2. I think about where am I going to lower my cals to once my losing slows down or stops. I can't live on 1200 cals for the rest of my life, much less even lower than that.
3. I don't want to be miserable while losing.
4. Who am I to be so damn impatient lol. I truly believe patience pays off.

Well, I hope this helps some Read read read success stories.

helenrosemay

I know when I look at my food diary and see the long list of foods I've eaten I can't help thinking that's a lot of food for that low amount of calories. But then I remember before I'd eat higher calorie/carb/fatty foods and now I eat larger portions of fruit and veg that bulk up my meals and I've started eating a big breakfast (I know not everyone enjoys a breakfast, but it works for me) which has made a big difference.

You have to change your whole way of thinking about food and calories.

wanderingarcher

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

GGDaddy

too, adverb 1.to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively

used in a sentence ...chief rockas profile pic is almost too sexy for this thread too sexy new york and japan lalala.

In for a great ref. No way he's disco dancing...

jamielynas

My hair was falling out, would rather that didn't happen again

AdanaDjor

because if you eat not enough your body goes into starvation mode and thats not what you want


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Velum_cado

Because if you're adequately fuelling your body it will be able to work more efficiently to do, among other things, stuff like build muscle and burn stored fat.

Calliope610

4 WORDS - chocolate w/ peanut butter

AmykinsCatfood

Do you feel guilty if you eat too much or feel too full? Is that why you're having a harder time getting up there in calories?

Here are a few foods that are higher cal, are great sources of proteins and good fats, but won't fill you up to the point of bursting:

-Full fat cheese, a 30g piece is around 120 calories. You can get snack size blocks of cheese at the grocery store.
-Icecream/frozen yogurt. Around 250 calories for 1/2 cup. If you're worried about sugar, you can get low sugar varieties.
-Whole milk. Around 150 calories per cup.
-Almonds, pistachios or any other nut. Excellent source of protein and good fats. 1/2 cup of pistachios is around 160 calories.

FitCurves444

Becuase it is in your best interest to eat ALL of your calories to achieve your goals.

Fitfully_me

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

wanderingarcher

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

You know, I've been wondering that all day. I think that basically there is a fear that I will lose control again and start eating too much. Irrational, really. Because the second reason is that it actually is hard to eat enough calories, especially now that I'm incorporating a lot more cal-burning workouts in my routine.

Thanks for the reminders of high-cal snacks that are simple to consume. Got me craving the Coconut Bliss again.

Really, I know why it's not good for me. Yes, needed to just make the choice. But it's so nice to hear other people confirm it as true.

Thanks for the reminders!

ps. Hair falling out... yes, that's right...btdt...ugh

Sandytoes71

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

Im not sure about the reason for op but for me it is so tempting to drop lbs fast. And 1200 cals have been ingrained in my head for years. So its also alittle scary to up cals for me. BUT I am not going that low. This is just my reason for why dropping my cals is tempting sometimes.

deksgrl

Food = Fuel.

You know when you have a battery operated shaver, and the batteries start to die, and it runs slower and slower? Not feeding yourself enough makes your body like that. It might still be working, sort of, but not at optimal performance. You need to charge the batteries. Eat the foodz.

jfrankic

I'm not sure why anyone would be tempted to eat too few calories. I eat at least 2,600 per day. And lost the majority of my 75 pounds eating 2,000+ per day. Why in the world would I eat half that when I don't have to?

Do you water down the gasoline before you put it in your car? Probably not. Can it run when it's on that big red E? Nope. Your body can't either. Eat food. Lift weights or do bodyweight lifts. Be strong and healthy.

wanderingarcher

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

Im not sure about the reason for op but for me it is so tempting to drop lbs fast. And 1200 cals have been ingrained in my head for years. So its also alittle scary to up cals for me. BUT I am not going that low. This is just my reason for why dropping my cals is tempting sometimes.

Yep. That. Ingrained 1500 cal when I really feel (my body feels) like I need more right now.

I found this helpful thread along with several others; thanks for all the great info on here!

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

Fitfully_me

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

You know, I've been wondering that all day. I think that basically there is a fear that I will lose control again and start eating too much. Irrational, really. Because the second reason is that it actually is hard to eat enough calories, especially now that I'm incorporating a lot more cal-burning workouts in my routine.

Eat enough, continue to exercise, get adequate rest, see progress. You've got this. Don't get caught up in the notion that less food = faster progress; that is not always the case. Be smart about it. Slow(er) progress is still progress.

Fitfully_me

Thanks! I'm feeling better now. I think I'll go eat something.

Glad you've decided to eat something but since you brought it up... What about eating too few calories tempts you?
Is it the perceived notion that this will somehow be of more benefit you? Because, it won't.

Im not sure about the reason for op but for me it is so tempting to drop lbs fast. And 1200 cals have been ingrained in my head for years. So its also alittle scary to up cals for me. BUT I am not going that low. This is just my reason for why dropping my cals is tempting sometimes.

I always shy away from posts with that deal with hard and fast numbers like the 1200 calories you referred to because I can't speak on whether or not that is "right" for a specific person at any given time. That number may be appropriate for you, or someone else. It may not. It may be enough for some, it may not.

Opting to eat "too few" though, says that you know the amount you're eating isn't enough, and that's a whole 'nother issue.

DatMurse

Why would you want to? I prefer to eat more to lose weight.

yea me too.
I like eating past my energy expenditure to lose weight.

wanderingarcher

Eat enough, continue to exercise, get adequate rest, see progress. You've got this. Don't get caught up in the notion that less food = faster progress; that is not always the case. Be smart about it. Slow(er) progress is still progress.

Thanks-- that's the temptation-- to think less=faster weight loss.

wanderingarcher

yea me too.
I like eating past my energy expenditure to lose weight.

Can you expound for me?
I am still trying to understand this concept.