Too little calorie consumption?

WendyTerry420

and is it really that important for me to increase my intake, even if i'm never hungry?

Looking at what you're at, I'd only be concerned that because your diet is so repetitive, there could be some vitamins and stuff that you're missing out on.

Looking at your calorie levels, I would say that you're doing alright, but increasing it probably couldn't really hurt -- adding in those calorie-dense foods like we've mentioned. I also don't see why you *need* to either, but I'm not one of the many "experts" around -- so I really can't say.

My cheat days are on Tuesdays where I go out for Tacos. and Wisconsin is the dairy state!! so we're pretty picky with our dairy I'm lucky enough I was able to ween myself off of cheeses! haha.

I also take Green Tea pills, a Multi-vitamin, and Omega-3 pills.

I know I should record my gulps, but I really only take them when I take the vitamins (3 times a day). Other than that it's water.

Well there is another issue.... If you are trying to increase your calorie intake, why not add cheese back into your diet? You guys have some delicious cheeses up there in WI. :happy:

WendyTerry420

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

Oh, and cheese has protein!

marycmeadows

i don't have the slightest idea on my body fat.

but if increase my calories by a lot, i'll literally have to FORCE myself to eat. that's my dilemma .

why can't you just eat more calorie dense foods? It's really not that hard to eat more calories.

angmarie28

I eat way too little too, I eat about 1100 calories normaly, before exercise, but if I workout hard, I will drink a protien shake just to add a few more calories. but I normally net about 700-800 also but in not hungry, so im not about to go force myself to eat

brooshie

i don't have the slightest idea on my body fat.

but if increase my calories by a lot, i'll literally have to FORCE myself to eat. that's my dilemma .

why can't you just eat more calorie dense foods? It's really not that hard to eat more calories.

i suppose because i'm so used to what i've been eating consistently, and actually enjoy it. idk.

Laundretta

I've been on a diet since January. I've really tried to eat low-carb food. Sometimes I can, sometimes not, but usually I cheat on every 3rd day and it's so frustrating! I don't know why i didn't lose more weight than this (people say I lost it a lot, but the scale says different). I guess I'm addicted to carbs. I wish I could follow Paleo, LC, LCHF or Atkins, but I'm so tired of eating just meat, fish, eggs and cheese.
My other problem is that I just can't eat my daily dose of calories! It's too much for me (1200kcal).
Should I force myself to eat 1200kcal per day, is that the key of my weight loss?

rileysowner

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

No that post is not. You can eat a bunch of protein, but if your fat level is low enough and you are not getting enough calories over a prolonged period of time, your body will use muscle for energy at a greater proportion than fat. That is why as people get closer to their goal they need to eat at a smaller calorie deficit. As stated, hunger is not always a good indicator. It was our screwed up sense of hunger or satisfaction that got us overweight in the first place, that does not get fixed quickly. That is why it is important to use your brain to determine what and how much to eat, not just your sense of hunger or lack thereof.

beansprouts

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

No that post is not. You can eat a bunch of protein, but if your fat level is low enough and you are not getting enough calories over a prolonged period of time, your body will use muscle for energy at a greater proportion than fat. That is why as people get closer to their goal they need to eat at a smaller calorie deficit. As stated, hunger is not always a good indicator. It was our screwed up sense of hunger or satisfaction that got us overweight in the first place, that does not get fixed quickly. That is why it is important to use your brain to determine what and how much to eat, not just your sense of hunger or lack thereof.

Duh??? If your body fat levels are that low...Then why are you trying to lose weight in the first place? There is a difference between weight loss and maintence.

psuLemon

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

I appreciate your concern but i am not confusing anything.

YEAH YOU ARE Confused!!! Calories alone DO NOT suppress hunger. And for your information...most anorexic people (ie the eating disorder) eat all of the time!

Go eat a pound of veggies, rice, etc and tell me you arent full. Protein prolongs that effect. Making blanket statements like you are is rather ignorant nor is i actually contributing to this thread. If you cant contribute to this thread then just send me a pm and we can discuss over that.

beansprouts

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

I appreciate your concern but i am not confusing anything.

YEAH YOU ARE Confused!!! Calories alone DO NOT suppress hunger. And for your information...most anorexic people (ie the eating disorder) eat all of the time!

Go eat a pound of veggies, rice, etc and tell me you arent full. Protein prolongs that effect. Making blanket statements like you are is rather ignorant nor is i actually contributing to this thread. If you cant contribute to this thread then just send me a pm and we can discuss over that.

Why do people like you feel the need to start name calling when anyone disagrees with you? You are the one who is not contributing much beyond "voodoo" nutrition to this thread.

mcarter99

i don't have the slightest idea on my body fat.

but if increase my calories by a lot, i'll literally have to FORCE myself to eat. that's my dilemma .

why can't you just eat more calorie dense foods? It's really not that hard to eat more calories.

i suppose because i'm so used to what i've been eating consistently, and actually enjoy it. idk.

If you're happy with your results and your food and are not hungry, why bother with all the forum voodoo? If you read a book with this time instead or even the web site of a real authority, you will see that what you're doing is in no way dangerous and that eating more would in all likelihood slow your losses, not speed them up (assuming Wisconsin is still a part of the physical world where laws of thermodynamics apply and that your current intake does not include unlogged binges).

beachlover317

Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. And on this forum there are times when you can't hear the voices of reason for all the "noise" that these posts seem to attract. If you truly want to lose weight in a healthy way - begin some research on your own. I suggest that you start here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised

psuLemon

It comes down to this; do you want to lose muscle or fat? If you like your muscles you need to eat enough calories to sustain. Also for those who say listen to your body i will say this... hunger signals can be suppressed. Its why people who are anoerexic dont feel hungry while only eat 500 calories... its also the reason why people on interim fasting are starving the first week but after that can sustain longer periods of time without food. If you want to test this, go 2 weeks with eating 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Then go back yo just eating 1 meal with a couple of snacks and see the hunger difference.

You are confusing CALORIES with PROTEIN!

I appreciate your concern but i am not confusing anything.

YEAH YOU ARE Confused!!! Calories alone DO NOT suppress hunger. And for your information...most anorexic people (ie the eating disorder) eat all of the time!

Go eat a pound of veggies, rice, etc and tell me you arent full. Protein prolongs that effect. Making blanket statements like you are is rather ignorant nor is i actually contributing to this thread. If you cant contribute to this thread then just send me a pm and we can discuss over that.

Why do people like you feel the need to start name calling when anyone disagrees with you? You are the one who is not contributing much beyond "voodoo" nutrition to this thread.

Again, i am saying you are making an ignorant (it means uneducated) statement. I am perfectly fine with people disagreeing with me. Otherwise how can i learn. I ask those, since you came after me, that you at least demonstrate you knowledge with resources or studies.

Also, i also dont say that i know more than nutritionist, doctors or dieticiens but i do have a fairly good track record around here. I have helped hundreds of people with their weight loss and the majority of the time i back my claims with studies. So if you want to call bs, then all i ask is to back it up. Otherwise, its making an ignorant comment.

If you also go back to my first few people i was trying to help the op, giving him a reference point (about his size) and asking questions.