thoughts on the 500cal diet

shaddowstorm

I've heard about this diet, doesn't sound healthy but is it a quick weight loss if you do it for a week?

Not sure what food you'll be able to have since it's so low calorie.

taytaylynn3

I think it sounds like a bad idea..

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hearthwood

Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

BombshellPhoenix

No.

cwolfman13

My thoughts??????

lemonsnowdrop

Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

I'm sorry, while I do agree that a 500 calorie diet is ridiculous and unhealthy, eating that amount for a week will not make you starve, nor will your body store those calories as fat. Please don't spread misinformation.

shaleena007

Don't, you will be hungry, tired, and grumpy all day long. Also, as soon as you start to eat normally you will more then likely gain it all back.

nappsmcgee

Don't do it.
Hell no.

Birder155

500 calories per meal would be good.

SnuggleSmacks

Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

Sorry, but studies have proven this to be a diet myth. While eating such super low calories won't put you into the mythical starvation mode, it will have adverse affects on your body and can be quite dangerous. At the very least, eating below 1200 calories makes it difficult to obtain the proper nutrients. At worst, read up on the physical affects of anorexia. That's what you would be looking at.

chadya07

sounds like my own personal version of hell, personally.

if you want to be a certain weight, you need to make habits that you can continue for life.

you cant live on 500 calories a day for life, therefore i wouldnt do it.

change your lifestyle to one that makes you a healthy person. speedy starvation weight loss does not make you healthy just skinny. if it even does that.

AJ_G

Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

I'm sorry, while I do agree that a 500 calorie diet is ridiculous and unhealthy, eating that amount for a week will not make you starve, nor will your body store those calories as fat. Please don't spread misinformation.

^ This times 1000. Stop spreading "Starvation Mode" misinformation...

PikaKnight

No. This is extremely unhealthy. Sure you'd lose weight, but you'd also end up losing a lot of muscle mass while you are at. Also, if this goes on for long enough, you'll end up with a lot of deficiency problems and worse.

Do yourself a favor and read this link and follow the tips and advice here.

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

drmarctagon

It's severe food deprivation, of course you're going to lose weight but at what cost? Plus when you eat regularly the week after, you'll gain most of it back.

ah1141

Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

leantool

500 cal does not sound healthy from any aspect!

dedflwrs

Eating 500 calories a day sounds depressing. Food is good. And yes, being thin is good to but done correctly.

And yes, you don't get fat from not eating. That's such a ridiculous concept. Ask Karen Carpenter. Oh wait, she's dead.

I know at least two people who are morbidly obese and swear they don't eat. All they have is maybe a bit of chicken or a bowl of rice. I would love to see what they hide under their bed and in the back of their refrigerator.

AJ_G

Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

PikaKnight

Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

She got really good answers too. I don't blame you.

rosebette

Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

Please do not support each other in what is disordered eating. I have seen your thread. Your body needs more than 544 calories.

ah1141

Lol AJ! I read and took your advice seriously, but I AM meeting my nutritional needs! It's just that I exercise too much or something.

ah1141

The issue isn't disordered eating, it's making up for the calories I lose because of the exorcise I do. Maybe you should reread my post...or not.

PikaKnight

Lol AJ! I read and took your advice seriously, but I AM meeting my nutritional needs! It's just that I exercise too much or something.

Then why are you asking for more advice? It seems you are trying to find ways to justify not eating enough.

It's simple. You exercise a lot, you have to eat more. If you exercise less, than you don't have to worry about eating as much. Meet your calorie net goal. Having too big a calorie deficit can hurt you in the long run. And basically everything he told you in that thread.

ArtGeek22

Screw 500 calories a day. Been there and not fun. If you put the best calories in the tank, you won't need to worry about the quantities. So carb up on fruit, veg, and wholefoods. Cheers :drinker:

Mr_Bad_Example

I've heard about this diet, doesn't sound healthy but is it a quick weight loss if you do it for a week?

Not sure what food you'll be able to have since it's so low calorie.

My thoughts on a 500 calorie diet?

"I need more food."
"Please let me eat."
"I am starving."
"I hate this."
"If you don't give me that pizza, I will rip your face off and eat it."

ah1141

So I guess the issue comes down to calories and not actual nutrition. I have loads of energy and a sped up metabolism because of the meds I have to take so....I'll consume more calories, but to be honest, I don't think it's imperative for my health as I'm already meeting and often exceeding the nutritional requirements set by MFA.

ybee1991

500 cals a day makes me think of: low energy, being miserable/cranky/generally sour to the people around me, and gaining back twice the weight as soon as that week is over. Are the (approx) 3-5lbs really worth it?

PikaKnight

Great read on why large deficits aren't good:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html


Other links with great info/advice/tips:

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

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1214490-the-wisdom-of-trogalicious?page=1#posts-19000763

http://body-improvements.com/2013/05/24/undiet-your-diet/

cwolfman13

So I guess the issue comes down to calories and not actual nutrition. I have loads of energy and a sped up metabolism because of the meds I have to take so....I'll consume more calories, but to be honest, I don't think it's imperative for my health as I'm already meeting and often exceeding the nutritional requirements set by MFA.

You just rock on with your pro-ana self....

ah1141

I ate nearly 1000 calories today, but thanks for being a huge misogynist and accusing me of being pro ana. Your opinion is obviously really important to me.