if I wana lose weight fast why eat back my calories?

itsskyhigh
itsskyhigh Posts: 33
in Health and Weight Loss
I really dont understand the whole eating the calories back thing. I mean I feel sick eating 1200 :/ and I exercise to lose the weight faster

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  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    You may want to read this before proceeding

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1214490-the-wisdom-of-trogalicious?hl=trogalicious#posts-19001490

    Losing weight fast may not be ideal, best of luck, but please read the link.
  • mom2kpr
    mom2kpr Posts: 348 Member
    Check this out too.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexy+pants&page=4#posts-18964199

    It explains it all.

    In short - MFP sets you up with a deficit assuming you don't exercise. When you exercise, you need for fuel (calories) for your body. You should always eat 50% - 75% back.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I really can't add much to the responses you've already gotten. Great advice.

    The point is not really to lose weight as quickly as possible. The point is to make the time and effort to create healthy, sustainable eating habits and learn how to fuel your body appropriately. You should be working toward eating and exercising in a way that you can modify and maintain for the rest of your life. Exercising a lot and eating a little is probably not a good long-term plan for success. :smile:
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 478 Member
    You're like a car.

    20$ of gas will only get you so far. If you want to go farther/longer you need to add more fuel.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    I will reiterate what I repeated in your other thread. There are many reason not to lose weight fast. Losing fast can lead to loss in lean body mass.. losing muscle, tissue, bone density can lead to a lot of issues.. such as a lower metabolic rate (both basal metabolic rate and resting metabolic rate). What this means, is where you used to burn 2200 calories as a normal TDEE, it can drop significant. This means, if you don't maintain a lower calorie diet, you will gain back weight a lot faster. Second, since muscle is lean and tighter, the more muscle you lose, the more body fat you will have. Essentially, you will just be a lighter version of your current self. Third, fast weight loss can lead to stretch marks and more flabby areas. And lastly, for many people who eat lower calorie diets, it tends to lead to binges.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    You can keep asking this question.

    The answer isn't going to change.

    Therefore, do what you want. No one is stopping you.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    why do you want to lose weight fast? Wouldn't you rather lose it permanently?
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    saggy skin. hair loss. muscle loss. and eventually, potentially, weight gain and yo-yoing.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    saggy skin. hair loss. muscle loss. and eventually, potentially, weight gain and yo-yoing.
    That sounds sexy.
  • Billy323
    Billy323 Posts: 182 Member
    saggy skin. hair loss. muscle loss. and eventually, potentially, weight gain and yo-yoing.

    LOL its a give and take. I lost 70 pounds in 5 months by running a pretty serious calorie deficit. I lost a ton of strength, some muscle mass and 6 months later I noticed my hair was uniformly thinning out. My skin is doing better than some all things considered but it is starting to get a little loose.

    Going back I would go back and do it again only because my skin isn't too bad but these side effects are very real and should not be shrugged off.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    If eating 1200 calories really made you feel sick, you wouldn't be in a position to be trying to lose 47 lbs. You've been given good advice about how to lose the weight in a healthy manner, it's up to you whether or not you choose to listen.
  • Rockstar_JILL
    Rockstar_JILL Posts: 514 Member
    Great advice here...1200 is way too low for most....
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I will reiterate what I repeated in your other thread. There are many reason not to lose weight fast. Losing fast can lead to loss in lean body mass.. losing muscle, tissue, bone density can lead to a lot of issues.. such as a lower metabolic rate (both basal metabolic rate and resting metabolic rate). What this means, is where you used to burn 2200 calories as a normal TDEE, it can drop significant. This means, if you don't maintain a lower calorie diet, you will gain back weight a lot faster. Second, since muscle is lean and tighter, the more muscle you lose, the more body fat you will have. Essentially, you will just be a lighter version of your current self. Third, fast weight loss can lead to stretch marks and more flabby areas. And lastly, for many people who eat lower calorie diets, it tends to lead to binges.

    ^this

    *And* it tends to make people cranky...and irrational...and leads to more bad decisions.

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