900 Calories too low??

merrys73

I was thinking of really slashing the calories for a couple weeks. Good idea or not?

dls06

The body needs at least 1200 calories just to function (Heart, lungs...). You can actually damage your metabolism. Not a good idea.

cramernh

I was thinking of really slashing the calories for a couple weeks. Good idea or not?

Honestly speaking, you should consult with your PCP or specialist who knows more about your health than MFP (a non-medical site).

We have patients at my line of work that are medically advised on 900 at the very bare minimum for post surgical status or eating disorder reasons....

Do the right thing, consult with your physician

marticapitt

Don't do it unless under doctor's care. I'm doing 600 but I have supplements and injections and I am seen every week. Your body will go into starvation mode and you won't lose. Increase your calorie burn instead!

mmstgr

Talk to your doctor before doing anything drastic.
Everyone is different, so I don't ever think in terms of specific caloric amounts.
But if you would like to stay healthy, the doc is the way to go

watboy

900 seems very low and I think after a few weeks you might just binge cus it's such a low amount. That being said some people have done this and have had success and just adjusted calories up every few weeks or at the end of the week. I'm not suggesting you try that but it has worked for some. The advise of most so far to see a Dr. for supervision is solid.

watboy

Bonk!

momma2teacher

I drastically cut my calories about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I was at a plateau, not losing, but gaining. I went to the doctor to get all my numbers checked (thyroid, bmr, etc) I also went to a nutritionist. I dropped to an average of 900 calories. I never go below 800 and some days I go to 1200. I drink lots of water, smoothies, etc. I eat a lot of protein, cut down on the fruits. I was stuck at 150 for 2 months. I dropped down and I am at 147 as of this morning. I don't feel hungry or bloated when i was eating 1500 calories. Not everyone is the same. Not everyone can eat 1500 calories and lose weight. I was/am not one of those people.

treetop57

900 Calories too low??

Assuming you are not on medical supervision, yes, 900 calories is too low. This has been another edition of simple answers to simple questions.

wahmx3

I don't understand why you would want to starve your body, so yes, unless a doctor says this is right, I wouldn't do it. And quite honestly, the doc would have to have a very valid reason for suggesting such a low number for more than a day or two. Most doctors know very little about nutrition and how it affects our body.

AlyRoseNYC

*I* would be miserable eating only 900 calories everyday. Why not just add in an extra half hour of exercise per day? Depending on what you do, it could equal 300 calories. Not trying to preach at you, just a thought.

tinam76

where can i find good food that has the clories i need i dont eat alot during the day night dinner is may main meal looking for good foods to spread the calories out in the am i have yogurt noon smoothie dinner is usually big i tend to barely eat so i don't overeat i am drinking water all day

sleepytexan

momma2teacher

there is no reason to be mean. She was asking a question. No need to beat her up about it.

cramernh

there is no reason to be mean. She was asking a question. No need to beat her up about it.

Your accusation has no merit.. no one was being mean at all

cramernh

I don't understand why you would want to starve your body, so yes, unless a doctor says this is right, I wouldn't do it. And quite honestly, the doc would have to have a very valid reason for suggesting such a low number for more than a day or two. Most doctors know very little about nutrition and how it affects our body.

...but if she is currently taking medications, currently receiving therapies, etc... her little food input can have a drastic result... its always good to start with your PCP.. then if it requires a Registered Dietician, the PCP will direct the OP

erickirb

bad idea. Why would you do that. If you want to increase your metabolism you need to eat more, not less.

erickirb

Don't do it unless under doctor's care. I'm doing 600 but I have supplements and injections and I am seen every week. Your body will go into starvation mode and you won't lose. Increase your calorie burn instead!

If your are talking about HCG, your body will shed almost as much lean mass as fat while on this diet. Very bad idea.

MJ7910

yes it is. it is below your BMR so not a good idea. the BMR and TDEE are two very important things to know. you want to make sure you eat in between these two numbers. you can google these things and there are many good calculators for them. never go below BMR because that is what your body needs to function before exercise and daily activity (meaning BMR is what you would need if you were lying in bed all day).

nursenessa1

According to statistics and research it is not advisable. It's your body though. Do what ya want. I dare say it won't kill you. You wil just waste muscle. Your body will feed off of muscle. And when you pick it up again you will be very binge prone.

I wouldn't. I would eat smaller more often.

LindaCWy

See your doctor. This question is way too common.