Only consuming 500 calories and day and hit a plataue.

callieally

Starting off, I have to say that I know that eating only 500 calories is very bad for you. It has become a mental things now of where if I eat more than that, I hate myself. I feel like a failure and so bloated and fat.

Well, I have lost a total of 51 pounds over a 8 month period. (Only 17 since I joined this site) Before Christmas, I hit a plataue at 140. I was stuck there about 2 weeks. On Christmas day, I threw my diet out the window. I ate like crazy. I just didn't care. Then the next day I stepped on the scale and noticed I had lost a pound. I went back on my 500 calorie diet and continued to lose weight. About 4 more pounds in a week and a half.

Well, Here I am today, about 2 weeks later and still stuck on the same weight that I was after that week and a half ended. I have hit another plataue.
Most people would just easily say "Go crazy again. Eat all you want." but the thing is, I can't. Today I consumed about 1200 calories, and I feel horrible. I feel as if I gained 40000 pounds.

I just don't know what to do at this point. I am stuck between going back to my 500 calorie a day diet, and being stuck at that weight again. (And hate myself) or force myself to eat 1000+ calories again tomorrow (and feel fat and hate myself.)
It is like either way I loose.

Does anybody know why the drastic increase in calories for that one day made me loose 4-5 pounds? I just can't force myself to go crazy again because it is no special occasion, and I fear that Christmas was just a one time thing and if I go crazy, It will just make me gain weight.

jessiew0

Sorry girl but you are starving yourself!!! Too few calories will slow your metabolism and there is no way you are getting the nutrition you need. I hope you are going to therapy of some sort because this almost seems anorexic to me . You will get better results if you eat more not less - maybe go to a nutritionist ?

concordancia

You need to see a doctor.

Acg67

Starting off, I have to say that I know that eating only 500 calories is very bad for you. It has become a mental things now of where if I eat more than that, I hate myself. I feel like a failure and so bloated and fat.

Well, I have lost a total of 51 pounds over a 8 month period. (Only 17 since I joined this site) Before Christmas, I hit a plataue at 140. I was stuck there about 2 weeks. On Christmas day, I threw my diet out the window. I ate like crazy. I just didn't care. Then the next day I stepped on the scale and noticed I had lost a pound. I went back on my 500 calorie diet and continued to lose weight. About 4 more pounds in a week and a half.

Well, Here I am today, about 2 weeks later and still stuck on the same weight that I was after that week and a half ended. I have hit another plataue.
Most people would just easily say "Go crazy again. Eat all you want." but the thing is, I can't. Today I consumed about 1200 calories, and I feel horrible. I feel as if I gained 40000 pounds.

I just don't know what to do at this point. I am stuck between going back to my 500 calorie a day diet, and being stuck at that weight again. (And hate myself) or force myself to eat 1000+ calories again tomorrow (and feel fat and hate myself.)
It is like either way I loose.

Does anybody know why the drastic increase in calories for that one day made me loose 4-5 pounds? I just can't force myself to go crazy again because it is no special occasion, and I fear that Christmas was just a one time thing and if I go crazy, It will just make me gain weight.

Seek professional help

aud085

I am not sure why it works, but I think it has to do with confusing your metabolism. Weight Watchers forums used to be full of post where people did this on purpose and it was proven over and over again that it indeed works. I think they called it the Wendy diet or something like that, although not sure where the name came from either. You can search the post there though for more information

mfoy94

Get help, and not on losing weight.

kellyscomeback

*kitten*, i'd die on 500 calories a day (which I wouldn't doubt what you are doing to yourself). You lost most weight when you ate more because your body was able to fuel its self. I eat 2000 cals a day a losing lots of body fat.

I suggest seeing a Dr, dietitian and a shrink.

bobie1978

Seems as though you have a mental issue you might want to work out with a therapist.. sorry not trying to be rude but its unhealthy and one day you will regret eating that low of calories.

dorianaldyn

Posts like this are so concerning to me! Talk to a therapist. What you've described does not sound healthy or sustainable (both mentally and physically).

NicoleBecca

When you don't eat enough your body thinks its straving and starts to store everything you do eat as fat. I would advise you do some research or speak to a doctor or nutritionalist. Best of luck

oddyogi

You're 18 (if that). You're still growing. You need to seek a doctor or ask your parents for help. It sounds to me like you have an eating disorder.

sunshine_gem

You are talking like a person with an ED. You seem to have disordered thinking when it comes to food and that is what needs to be addressed. Your body has plateaud because you aren't eating enough. You need to seek professional help from someone a lot more qualified than anyone here will be and also a qualified dietician who will be able to explain to you about proper nutrition. You already know that eating so little isn't right, now you need to talk to someone about it. Get help.

cocoqt

I really hope you don't take offense to this, but it sounds to me as though you're developing (or possibly already have) an eating disorder. Starvation (500 calories a day is EXTREME) followed by binge eating, coupled with a distorted self-image can't be healthy.

Just curious, but how much more weight do you want to lose? How tall are you? What did you do to lose the 51 pounds? 51 pounds over 8 months is actually pretty respectable rate of weight loss.

To answer your question, my guess would be that binge eating for one day after eating 500 calories a day would not cause you to lose weight.

Erica262

Definitely go to a doctor! Your first sentence screams eating disorder. Go see a doctor before you do any permanent damage. Please! :frown:

tbellamy1

Please increase your calories and seek help The damage you are causing to your body is only going to make you more unhealthy. PLEASE EAT!!!

Seahawk27

Seek professional help, seriously.

PikaKnight

You need to see your doctor immediately. Let him know what you've been doing so he/she can run tests to see what the damage is internally and how bad (if any).

Ask your doctor if he/she has any recommendations for a counselor or psychiatrist. If not, you'll need to do your own research. Make an appointment asap and get help.

If able, see about also including a nutritionist to work with both your doctor and psychiatrist/counselor.

Let your family and close friends know what is going on and see if they can help you overcome this - whether by giving you some tough love, emotional support, or even maybe looking for the above professionals you need to see.

Graelwyn75

Starting off, I have to say that I know that eating only 500 calories is very bad for you. It has become a mental things now of where if I eat more than that, I hate myself. I feel like a failure and so bloated and fat.

Well, I have lost a total of 51 pounds over a 8 month period. (Only 17 since I joined this site) Before Christmas, I hit a plataue at 140. I was stuck there about 2 weeks. On Christmas day, I threw my diet out the window. I ate like crazy. I just didn't care. Then the next day I stepped on the scale and noticed I had lost a pound. I went back on my 500 calorie diet and continued to lose weight. About 4 more pounds in a week and a half.

Well, Here I am today, about 2 weeks later and still stuck on the same weight that I was after that week and a half ended. I have hit another plataue.
Most people would just easily say "Go crazy again. Eat all you want." but the thing is, I can't. Today I consumed about 1200 calories, and I feel horrible. I feel as if I gained 40000 pounds.

I just don't know what to do at this point. I am stuck between going back to my 500 calorie a day diet, and being stuck at that weight again. (And hate myself) or force myself to eat 1000+ calories again tomorrow (and feel fat and hate myself.)
It is like either way I loose.

Does anybody know why the drastic increase in calories for that one day made me loose 4-5 pounds? I just can't force myself to go crazy again because it is no special occasion, and I fear that Christmas was just a one time thing and if I go crazy, It will just make me gain weight.

Seek professional help

This.
It is fairly obvious you have fallen into an eating disorder, complete with the irrational fears and unhealthy patterns of behaviour.
I suggest help now unless you wish to lose endless years battling this, messing up your health in the process.

PikaKnight

I am not sure why it works, but I think it has to do with confusing your metabolism. Weight Watchers forums used to be full of post where people did this on purpose and it was proven over and over again that it indeed works. I think they called it the Wendy diet or something like that, although not sure where the name came from either. You can search the post there though for more information

No..just no. Eating at 500 is dangerous and anything that low should only be done under a doctor's supervision. DO NOT even try to support this. This is wrong.

ChristyRunStarr

I just don't know what to do at this point.

See a doctor

LittleMiss_WillLoseIt

Please seek professional help like numerous people have told you. It's unfortunate that so many people try to starve themselves because they think they can't actually "eat good" and still lose weight. Please go get help..Best of luck to you.

JediMaster_intraining

If you physically or mentally cannot start taking in at least a 1000 calories a day (of actual food not just drinks or supplements) then you might need to seek professional help. Sorry that I can't be of much help but I wish you the best.

BTW it's not just about losing weight to look "better"...it's about being a healthy, content individual.

ottawagirl613

This isn't eating disorder territory, it's an eating disorder. Definitely seek professional help.

To answer your question your body is starving which is why it won't allow you to lose much/any weight at 500 calories a day. When you get close to your goal (or within a healthy range for your height) you have to eat at a smaller deficit (i.e. well over 500 or 1200 calories) and accept that you will lose more slowly. Your body knows it doesn't really need to lose weight at 140 pounds and it's fighting you every step of the way because you're starving it.

smanning1982

Hey there. Please please please talk to someone about this whether a therapist or your parents or someone. You HAVE an eating disorder. This is anorexia, borderline. If you feel fat eating more than 500 calories, this IS an eating disorder. Please seek help. This first step is realizing you have a problem.

What is happening is your body is going into starvation mode. It may have took several months of losing the weight and now your body is going into starvation mode, whether you feel starved or not. What happens, your body is now hanging on to anything and everything you put into your body to try to stay alive so you probably won't lose any more weight until you get on a healthy diet. At least 1200 calories. Once your body reconizes that you are constantly eatin those 1200 calories a day it will stop holding onto everything and let you start losing weight again.

msbunnie68

500 calories a day and you feel disgusted if you go over? You know it's not healthy but you can't stop it? Honey, you need to go to your doctor and tell them is. You HAVE and eating disorder. This IS anorexia nervosa. You need to see this before it impacts on you permanently. You are playing russian roulette with your future health, fertility and mental state. Please seek medical health now NOT advice for further weight loss.


PLEASE GET HELP. TALK TO SOMEONE.

Please do not give this girl any advice on how to kick start weight loss. It is not what she needs. She needs support and encouragement to seek help from a health professional.

ironanimal

Go to a Doctor.

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jansengirlnm

you are starving your body of required nutriients it needs to survive. plus - as a secondary kick - you are starving your body which is making it think it needs to store up any fat in reserves - which only reduces your metabolic rate. ...
eat well balanced meals (low fat, low sodium, low carb) every 2 hours AND ensure you drink 8 8-oz glasses of water (else you will store the sodium in your body) .... and you should target a 500 calorie deficit (if you want to lose weight) over what you expend each day in moving/wallking/cleaning/exercising....

i doubt telling you to see a doctor would make you happy - but honestly if you want to live a healthy life - you should seek medical guidance on how to manage your weight..... who knows - you might even have a thyroid problem or something else that no one on this site would know because we don't know YOU

Crankstr

Go to a Doctor.

^this.

how old are you?

shanmackie

I ate 500 calories per day in college, and I didn't even have to lose weight. I started at 113. I ended up at 102 after a month or so. Weight came off fast and then plateaued out, and THEN I started the uncontrollable binging. I was eating nearly entire cakes, entire gallons of ice cream, boxes of cereal, etc. I gained it all back and then some, up to 123 lbs. I know that's not much by any means, but it was a lot for me, and I'm only 5'1.5" tall. It put me in a place where I didn't want to be and I've been struggling ever since. Only now am I finally able to eat what I believe is like a "normal person." Please get professional help. Your low calories are what is causing your plateau, and will eventually cause to you eat out of control.

SRH7

I agree with everyone else - you really do need to get help as there is no getting away from the fact that you have or are developing an eating disorder. Is there someone you can talk to about this? Your doctor, sister, mum, friend? Losing weight is absolutely possible on way more than you are currently eating (just ask anyone on this forum) and it's really worrying that you are afraid of increasing your calories.

I'm sending you a big hug and urging you to get help for this.

Take care.