Starvation mode

wickedcricket

'Based on your total calories consumed for today, you are eating too few calories. Not only is it difficult to receive adequate nutrition at these calorie levels, but you could also be putting your body into starvation mode. Starvation mode lowers your metabolism and makes weight loss more difficult. We suggest increasing your calorie consumption to 1,200 calories per day minimum.'

Now - I was 15 calories under. I am NOT starving. I just want to say in light of the worldwide hunger crisis that I think this is offensive AND innaccurate. WE ARE NOT STARVING. I was FIFTEEN calories under 1200!! this is more calories than some ppl in somalia get in a week!
Ok that's all - just putting some perspective out there
discuss

stanvoodoo

15 calories is fine, unless you had a really large workout, say a 500 calorie burn. They I would say you should have a bit more.

Don't worry, they are just watching out for you!

Take Care!

pittsblue99

I feel the same way - believe me but it is unhealthy to consistantly eat below 1,200 calories a day.

JustBill

It's not like MFP came up with the concept of "starvation zone" it's a medical fact - your metabolism will slow down and will start hording because it thinks it is starving. Don't hate the playa, hate the game! LOL

katheern

Now - I was 15 calories under. I am NOT starving. I just want to say in light of the worldwide hunger crisis that I think this is offensive AND innaccurate. WE ARE NOT STARVING. I was FIFTEEN calories under 1200!! this is more calories than some ppl in somalia get in a week!

"Starvation mode" is a scientific name for not eating enough. It doesn't mean that you may feel like you are starving but technically you are. It's not a big deal if it happens every once in a while but it really is bad for you to eat less than that on a regular basis.

szczepj

Exactly, starvation mode only really 'occurs' when you eat under 50% of your BMR & TDEE (I believe it's both) for a long period of time.

SkateboardFi

lol @ discuss..you're eating back your exercise cals?

taso42_DELETED

may be of interest to read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/302589-eat-more-to-lose-more-explained

SkateboardFi

Don't hate the playa, hate the game! LOL

HA!

Elzecat

relax==starvation mode as far as how it's being used in that "warning" message is not the same as actual starvation/world hunger.

it's just an automated message to remind you not to eat too far under your net daily calorie intake

katheern

may be of interest to read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/302589-eat-more-to-lose-more-explained

Great post!

anubis609

lol @ thread

*Fixed

FearAnLoathing

I never get that message if I dont net 1200 only if my intake before exercise is under 1200

elliecolorado

First of all 'Starvation Mode' is a really dumb name! But I am proof that chronically under eating slows down your metabolism. I spent years eating probably close to 1200 calories a week and as soon as I started eating somewhat normally again (not over eating) I gained a lot of weight and I gained it pretty quickly.

Although I don't believe you will go into 'Starvation Mode' by under eating one day, or for a week, or even for a month, if you do it long enough it can seriously damage your metabolism.

I actually wrote a blog about my theory on starvation mode not to long ago. (http://ellies-new-chapter.blogspot.com/2011/07/starvation-mode-and-eating-enough.html)

JustBreathSB

Mine says that all the time. If I'm hungry, I eat a little more, if I'm not hungry I'm not going to eat. Listen to your body.