How much weight do you think I will lose in 6 months?

littlebutlean

Also, littlebutbig, MFP rules are no promotion of starvation diets, which is exactly what you're suggesting fyi.

Just read the rules. It doesn't identify sub 1200 as a starvation diet, or is that something you're identifying personally? You can report my post agreeing with her eating 1k calories at 5'1" if you wish and report it as a "starvation diet" simply because you personally disagree. If that would make you feel better then please do! I never at any point laid out ANY diet or regimen for her to follow. I wouldn't do so because we don't have enough information. I don't have her full stats, her training regimen, what sort of foods/diet she is eating, her age, etc. Lots of stuff missing but I still do agree that if she personally chooses @ 5'1" to eat 1000 calories per day, it's perfectly fine in both results for body composition and dare I say health (ooooooh).

deksgrl

As you may know, (but probably not since you insist that this is safe), women can damage their ability to reproduce by restricting calories and fat. I'm sure the girls who stop having their periods and have their hair start to fall out will really be glad they followed your advice.

So at 1k calories per day, 5'1" if she follows a balanced diet her hair will fall out and periods will cease? Is that what you're saying?

A 130-pound woman has an approximate resting metabolic rate of 1,300 calories per day. Resting Metabolic Rate is an indirect measure of the number of calories your body needs to maintain normal physiological function. This means that RMR will tell you the amount of calories your body would need at rest to keep your heart, lungs, brain and other organs working properly.

Eating 1,000 calories doesn't supply enough. Doing so for a long period of time could affect her hormones and nutrition.

Phoenix_Warrior

Also, littlebutbig, MFP rules are no promotion of starvation diets, which is exactly what you're suggesting fyi.

Just read the rules. It doesn't identify sub 1200 as a starvation diet, or is that something you're identifying personally? You can report my post agreeing with her eating 1k calories at 5'1" if you wish and report it as a "starvation diet" simply because you personally disagree. If that would make you feel better then please do! I never at any point laid out ANY diet or regimen for her to follow. I wouldn't do so because we don't have enough information. I don't have her full stats, her training regimen, what sort of foods/diet she is eating, her age, etc. Lots of stuff missing but I still do agree that if she personally chooses @ 5'1" to eat 1000 calories per day, it's perfectly fine in both results for body composition and dare I say health (ooooooh).

Simply posting about doing it is enough of a suggestion. Especially with the "It worked for me" put in there. Whether you'll admit it or not, you're promoting something that could very well lead someone to a disordered thinking of food. It's not necessarily that you're a "warrior against the parrots of 1200 calories". It's your desire to potentially lead someone to believe that they NEED to eat that little. When YOU don't know if it's a damaging suggestion or not.

littlebutlean

Simply posting about doing it is enough of a suggestion. Especially with the "It worked for me" put in there. Whether you'll admit it or not, you're promoting something that could very well lead someone to a disordered thinking of food. It's not necessarily that you're a "warrior against the parrots of 1200 calories". It's your desire to potentially lead someone to believe that they NEED to eat that little. When YOU don't know if it's a damaging suggestion or not.

So you're actually identifying that MFP users who personally have eaten less than 1200 calories a day and had success with it are NOT allowed to share their experience, it's against the rules? That sound about right?

littlebutlean

Eating 1,000 calories doesn't supply enough. Doing so for a long period of time could affect her hormones and nutrition.

Oops @OP, I stand corrected. Don't eat 1000 calories per day @ 5'1" 146 lbs. Your hormones could be affected which will cease your periods and your hair will fall out.

Whew! Dodged a bullet on that one.

mrsamanda86

I wish everyone would stop trying to tell short people that it's okay or necessary to eat so little!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH! :explode:

Seriously?!?!

I'm 4'11, started out at 168, and am down to 135 so far(started in about July), and have NEVER, unless sick, eaten under 1200. Why? Because I like food, and when you work out, you NEED food. Being a short woman means you need less food than a six foot tall guy, NOT that you need to eat ridiculously low amounts of food. Right now I eat 1650 a day.

OP Eat more, your workouts will get better, your body will look and feel better, and you will still be able to lose weight. You should only be aiming for like 1 pound loss/week right now. Slow and steady is the best way to go about weight loss in a healthy way. You are not morbidly obese or even close to it so you don't need to be dropping huge numbers.

amyx593

OP, follow MFP guidelines and tweak until it works for you. Don't try to lose too much too fast.

Bottom line is, every person is different and most people on this site think they're health and fitness experts.

Take suggestions and read the comments, but know that these are opinions and/or it is biased information based on what worked for these people as individuals. People can and will state what worked for them, which is great.... but you need to find what works for you. You know yourself best!

amandaaune14

Are you trying to look supermodel thin (which is just as unhealthy as being a little overweight) or do you want to look toned?

I don't like this. There's nothing wrong with super models... Most supermodels are toned. Just because they are thin does not equate unhealthy. If done correctly, lowering BF% can result in that look without starving yourself. I agree that eating at sustainable levels is mandatory to obtain this but I just don't agree with shaming people who are thin.

Actually, according to Phycology Today on February 5, 2012, the average BMI of a supermodel is "17.1 and almost half have BMI's below 17." As you may know this is underweight which can lead to fertility and immune system issues, anemia, osteoporosis, and weakness. This is not shaming people. It is the truth. A lower body fat % can be better for your health but in women anything less than 10% is considered unhealthy and can lead to a cessation of menses. Again, this isn't shaming. People need an understanding of what healthy looks like because most people don't know what that is.

amandaaune14

Congrats on the weight loss!