allowed 1200 calories a day, how can you cut 500 calories to

Yogie14
Yogie14 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Question,they say to cut 500 calories a day and you will lose one pound a week. If you are only allowed 1200 calories a day and you cut 500,,, then that's 700 calories! Don't they also say that will put you in starvation mode??? Can someone explain>?? Thanks

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  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    Eating 1200 calories a day is cutting 500 calories a day. Typical person needs about 1800+ calories a day to function (without exercise) all depending on personal metabolism.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    MFP already cuts your calories - you don't have to cut it further...
  • LolaGotThin
    LolaGotThin Posts: 111 Member
    Where are you finding this "cut 500 calories"? Because 1200 calories is your deficit already. You've cut calories, to the tune of about 800 if 2000 is a regular day. There is no need to cut anymore. I guess I just don't understand where you've gotten that info SIMULTANEOUSLY. No need to cut on a deficit.
  • Yogie14
    Yogie14 Posts: 14 Member
    My fitness pal allows me 1240 calories a day
  • WingMan380
    WingMan380 Posts: 2,139 Member
    If MFP is allowing you 1240 that includes the 500 calorie reduction.
  • Yogie14
    Yogie14 Posts: 14 Member
    And when I started eating excercise calories I gained weight. I'm up 15 pounds,,, frustrated
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    And when I started eating excercise calories I gained weight. I'm up 15 pounds,,, frustrated

    You may be overestimating how many calories you burn through exercise or underestimating the calorie count in your food. This is why I only eat about a third of my exercise calories and don't weigh myself. I see my results of weight loss and fitness in the mirror and tape measurements of my body.
  • Yogie14
    Yogie14 Posts: 14 Member
    No loss in any way,, but when I burn 500 at gym,, it leaves me at around 700.When I started eating excercise I started gaining. So confused!
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    No loss in any way,, but when I burn 500 at gym,, it leaves me at around 700.When I started eating excercise I started gaining. So confused!
    It's simple. Your body is only using 700 calories to function. No wonder you're gaining. You need to eat!
  • AKFatBoy
    AKFatBoy Posts: 14 Member
    Are you lifting? I have quite a bit of fat to lose, and after seeing some good losses initially, I thought weight training would speed it up. GAINED weight, but the tape and clothes are telling a different story.
  • Yogie14
    Yogie14 Posts: 14 Member
    When I started eating those calories I started gaining!!!!
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    When I started eating those calories I started gaining!!!!
    Then as many have stated, you are overestimating what you're burning.
  • purplegoboom
    purplegoboom Posts: 400 Member
    You could be overestimating the calories you burn or underestimating the calories you're eating. Do you wear a heart rate monitor to help you keep a more accurate count of calories burned? I assume you have MFP set up to lose 1 pound per week.

    Try eating back only half of your estimated exercise calories and see if that does anything.
  • purplegoboom
    purplegoboom Posts: 400 Member
    If you open up your food diary, we can offer suggestions.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Eating 1200 calories a day is cutting 500 calories a day. Typical person needs about 1800+ calories a day to function (without exercise) all depending on personal metabolism.

    Pretty much.
  • christina0089
    christina0089 Posts: 709 Member
    And when I started eating excercise calories I gained weight. I'm up 15 pounds,,, frustrated

    You may be overestimating how many calories you burn through exercise or underestimating the calorie count in your food. This is why I only eat about a third of my exercise calories and don't weigh myself. I see my results of weight loss and fitness in the mirror and tape measurements of my body.

    I agree. I do the same if I am hungry and I have no calories left then I eat maybe half back but no more. I do weigh however just not often. Maybe every 2-3 weeks.

    good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • mrscollins1112
    mrscollins1112 Posts: 34
    I am allowed 1270 a day right now. I burn anywhere from 300 to 600 on a regular day and i usally eat them all back unless I am full which isnt often haha.

    I have had nothing but success with it. I do tend to go over my amount some days just to keep my body working and not hit a spot where it gets comfortable:)

    Are you weighng out all your food? I found that helped me tons when i weighed EVERYTHING i ate unless it was pre measured for me:)
  • MaggieKillNMaul
    MaggieKillNMaul Posts: 24 Member
    I've had the same problem in the past. I think it's also the KIND of calories you take in. My trainer suggested a little protein before and after a work out (maybe a low calorie, low sugar protien shake before, and plain greek yogurt after). Protein also helps you feel more full, and helps fuel your body during a workout. Maybe take a look at your nutrition the past couple of weeks, and see how many carbs, protiens, and fats you take in. A lot of weight loss is what you're eating, and not entirely how much...i.e. you can cut your calories back and eat 1200/day in Twinkies, but you're not going to lose weight because of the amount of sugar you're taking in.
  • smiley61
    smiley61 Posts: 24
    what is the proper amount of Carb% Protein% and Fat%?

    Dr. Oz suggests 40% 40% 30% to prevent stroke what about weight loss?
  • wmgaver
    wmgaver Posts: 1
    I think I know what you are asking because I'd like to know that too. My doctor told me to continue to eat 1200 calories, even though I am burning about 500 calories running, or doing p90x. This leaves my net calories at 700 per day. I'm not sure I agree with the doctor or not- because if you read P90 x, they recommend adding calories. So I'm not sure what the answer is, but if you find out let me know!
  • evdenapoli
    evdenapoli Posts: 164 Member
    Question,they say to cut 500 calories a day and you will lose one pound a week. If you are only allowed 1200 calories a day and you cut 500,,, then that's 700 calories! Don't they also say that will put you in starvation mode??? Can someone explain>?? Thanks

    The 1200 includes your 500 deficit.
  • luvtcuk
    luvtcuk Posts: 69 Member
    I think you need to look at you food. You should weight every single pieces of food, and record it that pass your mouth. And eat half of work out calories back.

    I had the same problem like you. Until I measure correctly and not eating all my work out calories back. I begin to lose.

    Be honest with yourself and give it at least 3 more weeks.
    Good luck
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    :
    what is the proper amount of Carb% Protein% and Fat%?

    Dr. Oz suggests 40% 40% 30% to prevent stroke what about weight loss?

    Sounds just like "Dr" Oz.....it adds up to 110% :sad:

    It does not matter - it's individual.....
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    I would really recommend looking at your individual calorie needs over what MFP suggests as a blanket to most women. You can calculate this at http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/. It takes into account your height, current weight, and activity level.

    For example, I'm 5'10, 186 lbs., with a good amount of lean muscle, and I lift a few days a week so I can lose on 1800-2000 calories a day.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I think I know what you are asking because I'd like to know that too. My doctor told me to continue to eat 1200 calories, even though I am burning about 500 calories running, or doing p90x. This leaves my net calories at 700 per day. I'm not sure I agree with the doctor or not- because if you read P90 x, they recommend adding calories. So I'm not sure what the answer is, but if you find out let me know!

    1200 calories while doing P90X? It sounds like you might need to find a new doctor.
  • laurenkapitan89
    laurenkapitan89 Posts: 10 Member
    Question,they say to cut 500 calories a day and you will lose one pound a week. If you are only allowed 1200 calories a day and you cut 500,,, then that's 700 calories! Don't they also say that will put you in starvation mode??? Can someone explain>?? Thanks

    I just finished up a nutrition course, what the goal is is to have a calorie deficit. Every person has a different required calorie intake for the day. If you go below yours then you will go into starvation mode. I am on 1250 calories a day and am super cautious to eat at least 1200 and pack as many nutrient in as possible
    Feel free to message me w any questions. DO NOT CUT CALORIES OFF YOUR 1200 TO LOSE Weight. WORKING OUT WILL CREATE THAT DEFICIT FOR YOU.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Question,they say to cut 500 calories a day and you will lose one pound a week. If you are only allowed 1200 calories a day and you cut 500,,, then that's 700 calories! Don't they also say that will put you in starvation mode??? Can someone explain>?? Thanks

    I just finished up a nutrition course, what the goal is is to have a calorie deficit. Every person has a different required calorie intake for the day. If you go below yours then you will go into starvation mode. I am on 1250 calories a day and am super cautious to eat at least 1200 and pack as many nutrient in as possible
    Feel free to message me w any questions. DO NOT CUT CALORIES OFF YOUR 1200 TO LOSE Weight. WORKING OUT WILL CREATE THAT DEFICIT FOR YOU.

    No, the deficit is already built in with MFP. To lose weight you need to take a 500 calorie cut off your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure - you can calculate it at a site like http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/). MFP has already done the math for you and you can lose weight with absolutely no exercise (although exercise has other health benefits).

    Exercising increases that deficit, but often by too much. Too big a gap can cause some muscle loss and metabolic slow down. Too big a deficit for too long can stall your weight loss or cause other health problems. That's why MFP expects you to eat the extra calories you burn off, in an effort to help you lose weight in the healthiest way possible.
  • laurenkapitan89
    laurenkapitan89 Posts: 10 Member
    Question,they say to cut 500 calories a day and you will lose one pound a week. If you are only allowed 1200 calories a day and you cut 500,,, then that's 700 calories! Don't they also say that will put you in starvation mode??? Can someone explain>?? Thanks

    I just finished up a nutrition course, what the goal is is to have a calorie deficit. Every person has a different required calorie intake for the day. If you go below yours then you will go into starvation mode. I am on 1250 calories a day and am super cautious to eat at least 1200 and pack as many nutrient in as possible
    Feel free to message me w any questions. DO NOT CUT CALORIES OFF YOUR 1200 TO LOSE Weight. WORKING OUT WILL CREATE THAT DEFICIT FOR YOU.

    No, the deficit is already built in with MFP. To lose weight you need to take a 500 calorie cut off your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure - you can calculate it at a site like http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/). MFP has already done the math for you and you can lose weight with absolutely no exercise (although exercise has other health benefits).

    Exercising increases that deficit, but often by too much. Too big a gap can cause some muscle loss and metabolic slow down. Too big a deficit for too long can stall your weight loss or cause other health problems. That's why MFP expects you to eat the extra calories you burn off, in an effort to help you lose weight in the healthiest way possible.

    Not everyone needs 1700 calories, it depends on your daily activity level. I am a student and therefore have a lower level than someone who stands on their feet all day. If you or anyone else wants to know what you need (and for it to be super accurate) go see a registered dietician. They will tell you what's best for you. People can sit here all day and tell you just anout anythanything, but that'll get you just about as far as Googlingit will. Again...Good luck.
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