1000 a day calorie diet?

gaucincyn

I was actually put on a 1000 a day calorie diet by my dietitian on Tuesday. I am 23 years old and 261 pounds . I work about 50 hours a week at one job go to school at night and i have a pt job on sunday from 2-11 (being a broke college student sucks!!) I have high stress and anxiety which im trying to find the best ways to control it without pills.

My Question is since im always on the go can someone take a look at my food diary and kind of idk hint me on what to incorporate??

BigT555

id say get a second opinion on your diet. 1000 is very low for someone your size and age, especially if you are fairly active

as for food, just try to stick with low calorie stuff, mostly whole unprocessed foods (veggies, lean meats ect) are your best options

gaucincyn

Yea despite my weight i can exercise when it comes to it!!!

and i will thankyou but since i dont have time to eat sometimes is only reason why i eat simple food -_-

melaniecheeks

Your diary isn't open, so we cant comment.

1000 is very low, but if this has genuinely been advised to you by a medical practictioner, then here's my suggested 1000 cal day:

Breakfast - poached egg (80) on toast (100)
Lunch - Soup (150) and some fruit (100)
Dinner - grilled meat or fish (200), steamed veg (50), small portion of potatoes (100)
Snacks - handful of almonds (100), string cheese (50)

Bri_Becq

1000 calories honestly seems too little for all that moving around you've got going on. I would look into it because you do NOT want to slow down your metabolism.

gaucincyn

I think i am! The dietitian i saw didn't really explain much to me and was so hard on me too for being young and overweight. It was my first time going to him because my friend recommended him but now im just why did i go!

aemp93

Sorry, not food/diet related but can I just say, you have a great work ethic!

I know people who maybe go to University for 4 hours a week and claim that that's too much work so they can't possibly get a weekend job as well! x

StaciMarie1974

Just wondering - what were the dietician's credentials?

mysmileighs

1000 a day from a dietitian? Hmmm, sounds fishy to me, but I'm not a dietitian so what do I know? Personally, I agree about getting a second opinion. Maybe call your primary care physician? Most of the time, 1200 is seen as the "minimum". Especially with your activity level. I agree with aemp93, great work ethic! :flowerforyou:

Branstin

You need to do a better job with communicating with people who oversee your health. We don't know your health history so you need to make sure you clearly understand the reason you are told to eat a certain way. If you don't agree then get a second or third opinion.

Cerakoala

I would say you might have better luck following the guidelines here and going by what MFP tells you based on your activity level. 1000 is so low. I cannot imagine.

gaucincyn

Thank you at aemp93 Im taking summer 1 and summer 2 classes this semester along with 2 classes in fall. I graduate in december

and StaciMarie197 I looked at the wall a couple times and failed to look. Only reason i went was because my friend looks amazing now and was bigger than i am. She looks very happy and healthy!

RaeLB

Whaaa? A 1000 calorie diet is likely unnecessary.

Calculate your TDEE and eat a 20% deficit and you'll lose body fat just fine

ironanimal

I think i am! The dietitian i saw didn't really explain much to me and was so hard on me too for being young and overweight. It was my first time going to him because my friend recommended him but now im just why did i go!

Sounds like they have issues. Probably qualified to work with athletes etc. Some professionals have a chip on their shoulder when they end up working with people they don't like for whatever reason.

gaucincyn

I thinks its one of those things where desperate times makes you make stupid choices!
I think Im going to follow the advice given from her for a bit.

buzybev

Thank you at aemp93 Im taking summer 1 and summer 2 classes this semester along with 2 classes in fall. I graduate in december

and StaciMarie197 I looked at the wall a couple times and failed to look. Only reason i went was because my friend looks amazing now and was bigger than i am. She looks very happy and healthy!

is he an actual registered dietitian, or a weight loss specialist?

gaucincyn

here*** not her lol

and ironanimal i think you may actually be right on that one.

dpwellman

1000 a day if you don't count whole fruit and vegetables, then yeah.

The trick for you, though is make sure you eat something-- "early and often" as the catch phrase goes. Most people with busy schedules just don't take the time to fuel properly. By the end of the day they're in such a calorie deficit that: Bag of chips? Gone. Those three tamales? Gone. Pint of ice cream? Gone. So on and so forth.

I divide my day into six parts and try to get at least 200 calories in each part. I take a multivitamin to cover any gaps in micro-nutrients.

geekyjock76

The only time I believe a semi-starvation diet is appropriate is when a person is significantly overfat and has a life-threatening condition as a result of their degree of adiposity. Some dieticians and doctors may prescribe such low intakes for the wrong populations.

With that said, you'd be able to reduce fat mass by consuming a much more satisfying amount without being extremely restrictive. You, yourself, may be surprised by how much energy you need to maintain body composition.

IoveIy

Although I'm not a dietitian or nutritionist, I would recommend netting no less than 1200 calories a day in order to not slow down your metabolism too much and keep your body healthy. It will be much easier to maintain your goal weight after dieting also because your metabolism will be able to adjust to your maintenance calories.

http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

This calculator will tell you your BMR and TDEE. You might already know how to calculate your weekly caloric deficit and find out how much fat you'll lose in a week, but just in case you don't, here's how it works: Subtract 1200 calories from your TDEE and then multiply that number by 7. That will tell you your weekly caloric deficit. After that, divide that number by 3500 to get how many lbs. of fat you'll lose per week.

For example, my TDEE is 1533. I'll be netting 1200 calories a day. That means I'll lose .6 lbs. of fat a week. The reason my fat loss rate is so slow is because I'm only 6 lbs. away from my ideal weight.

Also, don't be disappointed if you feel like your fat loss rate is slower than you'd like. You'll be losing a whole lot more in water weight initially.


Some foods that I typically incorporate into my diet are:

Dannon - Light N Fit yogurt

South Beach Diet - Good to Go bars (I really like the dark chocolate one because it has the least amount of sugar (6 g))

Salads (I usually put fish, olives, and grape tomatoes on my salads. The biggest thing to watch out for is your dressing! I only like to use Delallo 100% lemon juice (not from concentrate) for my dressing in order to not let me dressing take up any of my caloric intake for the day.)


You kind of have to play around with the amounts to make sure that your calories and macros are in check.

Most importantly, drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and flush out toxins.

My personal tip is to weigh yourself weekly since your weight is going to fluctuate based on water weight. Just because you may gain ~2 lbs. one day and you have been sticking to your diet, doesn't mean you gained fat. It's just the natural water fluctuation of your body and if you're exercising, it could mean muscle growth eventually.



I know 1200 calories is only 200 calories more than 1000 calories, but trust me, you'll be grateful for that extra snack at the end of the day. If you find 1200 calories to be unsustainable for you, play around with subtracting caloric intakes from your TDEE to find your adjusted fat loss rate.



Best of luck to you!

gaucincyn

THANK YOU GUYS THIS REALLY HELPS

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I was actually put on a 1000 a day calorie diet by my dietitian on Tuesday. I am 23 years old and 261 pounds . I work about 50 hours a week at one job go to school at night and i have a pt job on sunday from 2-11 (being a broke college student sucks!!) I have high stress and anxiety which im trying to find the best ways to control it without pills.

My Question is since im always on the go can someone take a look at my food diary and kind of idk hint me on what to incorporate??

Your diary isn't open. If you want people to take a look you may want to open the diary so people can get a better idea of what you are currently eating.

Like others have mentioned the 1000 calorie a day diet seems really low especially for someone that is on the go with work and college.

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sexymamadraeger

I think you go by how you feel. I ate 1000 calories a day at first and felt great and had lots of energy. When I started weight lifting I got a lot hungrier so I ate more. Now I eat about 11-1200 and it's enough. Your body will tell you if you need calories. Don't let yourself get lightheaded or feeling depleted.

_Zardoz_

Was he actually a state registered dietician? I would go to your doctor and ask them to refer you to one they recommend

beautifulwarrior18

id say get a second opinion on your diet. 1000 is very low for someone your size and age

I second this advice

sharonpink

1000 seems very low to me. You will obviously lose "fast" on that diet, but your body will catch on and slow it's metabolic rate and you won't burn as many calories. I would look into boosting that maybe up to about 1200-1500 per day so your metabolism doesn't sink. I wouldn't think any reputable dietician would recommend 1000. The goal is about 1-3 pounds per week at the max to lose.

AthenasWiseOwl

I'm 5'7" and 177 lbs, still I cannot feel satisfied with 1000 calories. If I'm on 1000 - calorie diet, I'd probably feel weak all the day and have a binge attack. In my opinion, taking your stats into consideration and being active, you should not lower your calories below 1800 calories.

elizabethharper123

you all need to chill, 1,000 calories a day is fine Just eat really nutrient rich foods

BigT555

you all need to chill, 1,000 calories a day is fine Just eat really nutrient rich foods

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NewYearRes2013

That will be hard to maintain. 1200-1400 is low enough for weight loss and will be easier on you as you get started.