anyone on 800 calories diet?

um.... hey people..... my 2 yr old eats more than that. :noway:

haha! the first time I read this I just glanced and thought you said that your 2yr old cat eats more than that!



But seriously, girl... it is not healthy to lose at such a fast rate. If you plan on doing this GO SEE A DOCTOR. Monitor your weight loss. But I would suggest trying to lose weight slow. I know, I know... not something you want to hear. But seriously. Losing weight at a rapid pace will make your body be all like, "What? No more food? Well, might as well eat some of your muscles while I'm at it. NOMNOMNOM GOOD MUSCLES. Meaty muscles! So... hungry.... need more muscles..."

Unless you are obese and/or under the supervision of your doctor, you should not do this, and it will probably be very bad for you.

Dangers of a Very Low Calorie Diet

Many diets limit calories, but diets that limit calorie intake to as little as 500 to 800 calories a day are considered very low calorie diets. These commercially prepared formulas come packaged in shakes and soups that replace normal food for several weeks or months. As was stated previously, following this type of diet should be done under medical supervision. In fact, the only time these diets are actually recommended are for obese people on a specialized program because they are suffering other health issues that losing weight will improve.

Health Risks

Beyond the danger of lowering your metabolism and losing lean muscle there are more serious health risks associated with very low calorie diets. Major risks related to starvation or semi-starvation diets for severely obese patients site occurrences of sudden death due to ventricular arrhythmias. Correlation has been shown between the duration of the diet and the amount of protein and essential minerals ingested as contributing factors. Deficiencies play an important part in increasing chances of developing an electrically unstable heart.

Who Should Follow a VLCD?

Because of the health risks associated with very low calorie diets, they are normally restricted to people who suffer from moderate to severe obesity and are experiencing other weight-related health issues. However, very low calorie diets are not appropriate for the following people unless they are taking part in a specialized program to treat obesity.

source:
http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Dangers_of_a_Very_Low_Calorie_Diet

That;s just cooky talk, 800 calories a day is not the answer if you are hoping to maintain longterm weight loss... In fact, after you lose a few pounds your body will think it's starving and you will not lose another ounce at that calorie count...

I actually gain weight when I eat too little. Be sure to fuel your body! Exercise AND diet equals best results. Good luck

this is from livestrong:

A VLCD is reserved for those with a body mass index, or BMI, of greater than 30, which is considered obese. To put it into perspective, if you are at a healthy body weight, you have a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. VLCDs can be dangerous for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding; children, teens and those over 50 years of age; or those with some preexisting medical conditions. Before a VLCD is prescribed, each patient is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if a VLCD is a safe option for weight loss.

Side Effects of a VLCD
Patients who are following VLCDs often complain of fatigue, constipation, nausea and diarrhea. A VLCD can also increase the risk of experiencing more serious side effects. The most common serious side effect is the formation of gallstones, which are more common in women who are experiencing rapid weight loss. When adolescents or children consume a VLCD, their growth and development may be in jeopardy. It is extremely important that those who attempt a VLCD to lose weight are under the care of a medical professional in case any side effects present themselves.


http://www.livestrong.com/article/396404-side-effects-of-a-very-low-calorie-diet/






she has 18kg to loose... I'm guessing she is not morbidly obese, or has a BMI over 30, so if you want to tell her its ok, your position isn't backed up by evidence.

Since your ticker says you want to lose 39 lbs. you're obviously not obese and should not be eating so little to lose weight. It sounds to me like you should be under the care of a doctor and a psychologist for your eating disorder. Your body can't function properly on so few calories for very long and it WILL complain. Do yourself a favor and make this a lifestyle you can maintain long-term and stop starving your body.

Question: for what purpose are you asking?

healthy doesn't matter if you don't have enough food to function...

QFT

um.... hey people..... my 2 yr old eats more than that. :noway:

lol :happy: :laugh: :laugh: my girls eat at least twice that too!!

but seriously I eat less than my girls do and I am fine and under a doctors guidance I think the key is DOCTOR GUIDANCE / MEDICAL SUPERVISION

good luck

this is from livestrong:

A VLCD is reserved for those with a body mass index, or BMI, of greater than 30, which is considered obese. To put it into perspective, if you are at a healthy body weight, you have a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. VLCDs can be dangerous for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding; children, teens and those over 50 years of age; or those with some preexisting medical conditions. Before a VLCD is prescribed, each patient is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if a VLCD is a safe option for weight loss.

Side Effects of a VLCD
Patients who are following VLCDs often complain of fatigue, constipation, nausea and diarrhea. A VLCD can also increase the risk of experiencing more serious side effects. The most common serious side effect is the formation of gallstones, which are more common in women who are experiencing rapid weight loss. When adolescents or children consume a VLCD, their growth and development may be in jeopardy. It is extremely important that those who attempt a VLCD to lose weight are under the care of a medical professional in case any side effects present themselves.


http://www.livestrong.com/article/396404-side-effects-of-a-very-low-calorie-diet/






she has 18kg to loose... I'm guessing she is not morbidly obese, or has a BMI over 30, so if you want to tell her its ok, your position isn't backed up by evidence.

thanks for this! good info

1200 is the least you should eat and tha'ts what I'm doing, and I go over that if I have a great work out ...just remember anything worth having doesn't come easy, take your time and get results slowly that will last...a quick fix will only lead to more problems...I watched my mother do it for years and developed her same horrible eating habits...36 years later I've finally been able to actually get my head straight enough to realize that I can have a healthy lifestyle and I don't have to be stuck in that cycle anymore

I'm on an 800 calorie diet where I eat 800 calories, and then I eat 700 more. It's worked great for me.

Lmso That was brilliant, may I add you? haha

Starvation mode is a myth. I ate an average of 500-800 calories for a year and never hit a plateau. Then I relapsed into bulimia, and THAT'S when I hit a plateau. Forget starvation mode, even if you lose tons of weight, the health effects are not worth it - physical and mental. Only do this under careful doctor and psychologist supervision. There was a study done on healthy young men where they consumed a VLCD - the great majority of them developed eating disorders.

Starvation mode is not a myth because I have experienced it, but it is not the way people think of it. It also affects everyone differently. Ketosis or similar is what I would think of as starvation mode. xoxo

No, and never would deprive my body that way.. Im here to get healthy.. I don't need MFP to help me starve myself.

Im on an 800 cal diet!! I have 800 cals per meal, three times a day ... :bigsmile: