Lost a little now want to quit?

tstarrstamper
tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
in Motivation and Support
I've lost about half of my weight loss goal, and for some reason my brain is yelling "you've done good so far, why not just be satisfied with OK?"

I am 5 foot 3 inches, I weight 145 when I started now I weigh 133. I originally wanted to get down to 120... but the rest of the weight is taking more time to come off then when I started.

I am on a weightloss program dictated by a nutritionist. I am also on an exercise program with a personal trainer for 3 times a week.


I have specific goals for each food groups but this about sums upmy diet:

800 calories + protein supplements for health

Dairy: 1 serving
Restricted Veggies: 1 serving
Free Veggies: AS many as I want.
Bread, starch, carbs: 0 servings
Protein: 9 servings
Fat: 1 serving


Should I stick with it or just continue to eat healthy with out such strict restrictions?
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  • JumpingDog
    JumpingDog Posts: 125 Member
    Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    Quite frankly, I am shocked that a nutritionist would put a 21 year old on an 800 calorie diet. It is no wonder you want to quit. Try researching this website for other options like TDEE.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    Haha, I am eating 800 calories, plus 2 protein supplements with about 12 g of protein each...
    So protein fills me up whenever I get hungry.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    It comes out to around 1000ish calories a day...with the protein supplements added in.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Your nutritionist put you on an 800 calorie diet + ~100 calories of protein when you were like 4lbs overweight? JEEZUS. Do you have some underlying medical condition that you haven't mentioned that's driving such a decision?

    If you're otherwise healthy, you need to fire that nutritionist immediately, they're a hack who's interested in short term results for your hard earned dollars. The nutritionist is doing more damage than good, and it's going to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to keep the weight off you've already lost.

    The reason you're feeling that way is because of your low calorie diet. You need to eat more starting TODAY.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    No I'm healthy as a horse. I am also taking some vitamins, calcium, and Essential fatty acids to stay healthy.

    How is she doing more damage than good? (just wondering)


    I don't feel bad, unhealthy, tired or anything negative. In fact I feel better than I ever did when I was over weight. I just miss bread, lol.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    No I'm healthy as a horse. I am also taking some vitamins, calcium, and Essential fatty acids to stay healthy.

    How is she doing more damage than good? (just wondering)


    I don't feel bad, unhealthy, tired or anything negative. In fact I feel better than I ever did when I was over weight. I just miss bread, lol.

    It's called Adaptive Thermogenesis, it's a slowing of the metabolism in response to low calorie dieting. Essentially, it makes you gain weight every time you eat a cupcake from now until you fix it. I'll post a link explaining it in a second.

    Here you go:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077746-starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss?hl=Adaptive+Thermogenesis

    Everything you need to know about it.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    I'm with MoreBean13 on this.

    1. Fire your "nutritionist" - do you know all they have to do is pass an online "test"? You don't need help to lose four pounds.

    2. EAT A WHOLE LOT *&(%$*&^ MORE. Seriously. What is going on here? You're in Eating Disorder territory, woman!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?


    Unfortunately, there's no way you can increase your lean muscle mass on 800-1000 cals a day. It's just not possible to create muscle out of nothing.

    Exercise does help your metabolism short term, but it won't help the problem you're creating with your BMR. Plus if you're exercising and burning additional calories on that low amount of calories, it makes the problem even worse. I would suspect that you've actually been losing lean muscle mass because with that high deficit, your body needs to get fuel from somewhere, and catabolizing muscle is pretty efficient.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    Sorry this is where I go...

    http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/

    Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I had a nutritionist like that. I lost 20 lbs in 4 months, if that... then gained it all back plus some because my metabolism was totally messed up.
  • lisammystery
    lisammystery Posts: 8
    If anything sweetie, that calorie intake and you working out your body has no choice but to draw energy from muscle. And guess what your heart is? Yes, 800 calorie diet is not good. The working out with that little calorie intake is zapping you hard.
  • SDavidson71
    SDavidson71 Posts: 6 Member
    If you feel so great, then why do you want to quit?
  • Jes21sica
    Jes21sica Posts: 90 Member
    Is this a nutritionist or a dietitian? I know most people don't understand the difference but a nutritionist is not a regulated term. Basically a chiropractor can take a 3 credit nutrition class and call themselves a nutritionist. I am a registered diet technician and am studying to be a dietitian. No dietitian I know would recommend that amount of calories. That is far to low for anyone. Make sure they are a registered dietitian, because this person does not seem to know what they are talking about.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Sorry this is where I go...

    http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/

    Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.

    Hmmmm....I checked that web site. Let me guess, on top of the $300 consultation fee, I bet they sell those protein supplements, don't they? I don't like the sound of this place at all. Sounds like a money-making scheme to me.

    You don't need a weight loss clinic to lose 25 pounds. And you definitely need to eat more. Jeez, have some bread!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Sorry this is where I go...

    http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/

    Her name is Dr. Burke. and she has a real Phd in nutrition.

    From the website -
    Dr. Peggy Burke has been with the Lefebre and Burke Weight Loss & Laser Centre for over 20 years. She has practiced family medicine for many years in Calgary and is also a member of the ASBP and CON.

    Dr. Burke has a special interest in providing pre and post operative care for bariatric surgery patients. She is trained in saline fill adjustments for adjustable lap band bariatric surgery.
    - See more at: http://www.calgaryweightlossclinic.com/weight-loss-doctors/#sthash.S2xXXk1Y.dpuf


    I'm sorry but....the 800 cals would be appropriate for someone whose had the surgery. I'm assuming you didn't have the lap band surgery.

    Fire her and seek out a Registered Dietitian.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.

    ^^yep. Plus I would fire the nutritionist.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    But exercise increases my metabolic rate right? and since working out I have actually increased my lean muscle mass, which from what I understand is one tf the main concerns about starvation mode... right?

    No it doesn't and no it will not have on those calories.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Op do you notice a trend?? You are getting good sound advice from MFP members with weight loss tickers of 39 lbs, 42 lbs. 66 lbs. and now 312 lbs. Fire this nutritionist and for god sake it more food... Bean is spot on with everything she posted but this is your own journey and if you wanna trust the advice from a bariatric surgeon when you really don't need one then I am failing to see where your original question will make any difference then.... Best of Luck
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    Am I understanding this correctly that you are eating 800 calories a day? If I ate that, I would want to quit too.

    This. You are not eating healthy and are losing both fat and muscle. You should quit, and starting eating like a person should.

    ETA keep in mind your heart is a muscle. Eating so low can damage muscles. You see where I am going with this.
  • taliar93
    taliar93 Posts: 111 Member
    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/


    You don't have to listen to me, my ticker does the talking. To become a "Nutritionist" it's pretty much a one day course from what I've heard and seen, and a lot of them are still plugging away outdated beliefs on weight loss (Anyone been suggested rice cakes?) 800-1000 Calories is crash course dieting, I did it for two months at the start of my journey because I was at 242lbs, and even then it was stupid of me, the only people that are specifically put on diets this low by Dietitians, are people that are around the 400lb mark, or are so large they cannot be weighed unless it's one of those special Hospital scales.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    Because its so strict... not because I feel bad.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    You want to quit because you're so restricted. I'll echo what the others have said and advise you to ditch the doc. You'd be surprised, perhaps, to know that many doctors are actually kinda quacky. You don't need to be living on 800 calories and supplements. Now, go make a sandwich, and enjoy that delicious bread. Welcome back to the real world.
  • im_analog
    im_analog Posts: 8
    OP, this is ridiculous. Please for the love of god don't listen to anyone here.

    Your DOCTOR has a PHD in NUTRITION. A PhD in Nutrition requires 5 or more years of full-time nutrition study plus a doctoral thesis approved by a panel of experts usually with 20+ years of full time research and study.

    People here mean well but all the advice you'll get is heavily colored by their personal experiences and feelings. You are working with an expert who knows your medical history and situation, if you have concerns about your diet then talk to her.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    Okay well this is just mind blowing to me... after the last 3 months of this... I feel lost...

    Like where do I start.... what do I eat and of what do I eat..?

    Im over whelmed...
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    I wonder what kind of qualification your " nutritionist " has to put you on such a low cal and/or strict diet. I would probably go for a second opinion and would not eat such a severely restrictive diet, especially if it is for weight loss, because it can't be for health.

    My qualification to say this ? A MA in Nutritional Science from Tufts University......and 33 pounds lost in 4 month.
  • rkcampbell
    rkcampbell Posts: 188 Member
    OP, this is ridiculous. Please for the love of god don't listen to anyone here.

    Your DOCTOR has a PHD in NUTRITION. A PhD in Nutrition requires 5 or more years of full-time nutrition study plus a doctoral thesis approved by a panel of experts usually with 20+ years of full time research and study.

    People here mean well but all the advice you'll get is heavily colored by their personal experiences and feelings. You are working with an expert who knows your medical history and situation, if you have concerns about your diet then talk to her.

    Actually her bio says she is a "family doctor" not a nutritionist or dietician.
  • tstarrstamper
    tstarrstamper Posts: 24 Member
    I have an appointment with her on Monday morning at 8 am...so hopefully this isn't a scam like everyone is saying.

    What questions should I ask her to make sure I am heading down the right way??


    This one of the questions I have for her so far...
    1. Starvation Mode... am I hurting myself? or does it not apply because of the protein supplements?
  • rkcampbell
    rkcampbell Posts: 188 Member
    Honestly, I'd get a second opinion from another professional. Of course she's going to give you the answers you want to hear. She's going to tell you why this will work for you. And it probably will. But it's not sustainable. Are you planning on doing this forever? As soon as you start eating more normally for maintenance, you will gain it back.

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