Can you eat too little if you're eating whole foods?
wheels6030
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Sometimes I get to the end of the day and only have eaten 1000 calories even though I've gone through a lot of food. I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling. If I feel like I've eaten a lot of food and have gotten my nutrition, should I force myself to eat more (So I don't get that note warning me that I'm eating too little) or just be satisfied with what I've done for the day?
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I would probably add in some fats like nuts or something... are you meeting your daily nutritional needs with only eating 1000 calories? In any case your body needs more to function long term (see BMR).0
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I think if you're meeting all your nutrient requirements then there's no problem. It's actually a falsehood that you need a certain amount of calories a day - provided you have body fat you have all the fuel your body needs right there. Nutrients are really what food's all about for anyone who's trying to lose weight; the problem with eating too little is the possibility of lacking nutrients. If that's all good, then I wouldn't worry about it, and definitely don't try to force yourself to eat more because that's not going to serve you well in the future (overeating is a major cause of obesity after all).0
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Okay eating nuts is a good idea. It's not like every day ends up like that...so it shouldn't be a problem if my totals are really low every once I a while I think...0
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I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling.
Curious - when I need more calories I specifically turn to rice as a way of getting a lot of calories without feeling stuffed or having to eat too much.
Not trying to make an argument, just an observation on how differently people can view the same food!0 -
1/2 a cup of Almonds (360 calories) and a glass (2 measured cups worth) of chocolate milk (300 calories) = 660 calories and is barely a snack in my opinion.... and Rice (1 cup is 200 calories) last time I checking is pretty calorie dense as well.... So between the almonds, milk, and a cup of rice you would be looking at 860 calories....... I just find it hard to believe anyone would have a problem eating 1000 calories a day..... You need to eat more calorie dense food if you can't make up your calories... I have been in maintenance for the past year at 4000 calories a day and have no problem hitting that mark daily..... Best of Luck....0
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I worry about this right now too, haah. I am vegan and to lose weight I cut out processed foods/grains. Meaning right now I only eat vegetables, fruit, beans, and nuts-- In smaller proportions than I used to. I'm sure none of the calories I eat are empty, but I should still eat less, right? I feel just as skeptical as I was before the limitations on processed foods and bread, so I eat especially cautious and meagerly..
I don't meet my caloric goal (a fact I'm stubbornly proud of) but it may be enough to trigger my body's emergency mode. Should I eat bigger meals? I'm so worried about overeating, errg..0 -
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I have trouble meeting mine too. But you just keep on eating. It's completely awesome to be able to have seconds or thirds and/or dessert..
Holy crap @4,000 calories per day.. If I did that much i'd be back where i started! That's a LOT of food!! wow0 -
Sometimes I get to the end of the day and only have eaten 1000 calories even though I've gone through a lot of food. I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling. If I feel like I've eaten a lot of food and have gotten my nutrition, should I force myself to eat more (So I don't get that note warning me that I'm eating too little) or just be satisfied with what I've done for the day?
1,000 calories is not enough food to fuel your body. In fact, I doubt ti would barely give you half a tank of fuel.
That said, my guess is you are eating more than 1,000 calories per day, especially with rice and "stuff like that." What is "stuff like that," anyway?
1 cup of rice generally has 216-300 calories, depending on the type of rice. That's not low in calories, even though its darn delicious and can be worked into any eating plan.0 -
I think it's IMPOSSIBLE to eat too little if one was eating Whole Foods! I'd get sick after the first vegan, dreadlocked cashier!0
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It IS impressive, but according to my Bodymedia, I would maintain at 2750-3000ish. I lose eating an average of 2200. :drinker: I would chew off my own arm eating only 1,000.I have trouble meeting mine too. But you just keep on eating. It's completely awesome to be able to have seconds or thirds and/or dessert..
Holy crap @4,000 calories per day.. If I did that much i'd be back where i started! That's a LOT of food!! wow
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LOL. Bull****.
1/2 cup of rice = 150 calories
So either all you eat is celery, carrots, rice and water, you're underestimating your intake, or you're just not eating anything.
Either way, 1000 calories is a joke.
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It IS impressive, but according to my Bodymedia, I would maintain at 2750-3000ish. I lose eating an average of 2200. :drinker: I would chew off my own arm eating only 1,000.I have trouble meeting mine too. But you just keep on eating. It's completely awesome to be able to have seconds or thirds and/or dessert..
Holy crap @4,000 calories per day.. If I did that much i'd be back where i started! That's a LOT of food!! wow
1000 is crazy. i could do it only on days AFTER i had eaten 3000-4000 calories and wasn't hungry anymore.
also, i think 499 people out of 500 people cannot meet their proper daily fats and protein goals on a 1000 calorie diet.
e.g., a person at 150lbs with 25% BF needs 53g fat and 90g protein. that's 53 x 9 + 90 x 4 = 837 calories out of 1000 that have to be specifically chosen to meet those 2 macros. it's even harder the heavier the person gets.0 -
I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling.
Curious - when I need more calories I specifically turn to rice as a way of getting a lot of calories without feeling stuffed or having to eat too much.
Not trying to make an argument, just an observation on how differently people can view the same food!
a pint of plain brown rice is like 850 calories.
3/4cup=160kcal*5.3330 -
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Sometimes I get to the end of the day and only have eaten 1000 calories even though I've gone through a lot of food. I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling. If I feel like I've eaten a lot of food and have gotten my nutrition, should I force myself to eat more (So I don't get that note warning me that I'm eating too little) or just be satisfied with what I've done for the day?
Look at the packet! Rice and pastas are quite high in carbs, they are not low carb foodstuffs at all0 -
I'm not going to say 1000 is too low but it probably is for most women unless they're non ambulatory. However:
Are you getting enough protein? If not, you will eventually lose muscle mass. Losing muscle mass is not healthy and loss of muscle mass as we age (sarcopenia) is a great concern. We've got to put on muscle now because there will be a battle to retain it as we get older and more frail.
Dietary fat is also important for proper hormone function How much are you getting?
If you're vegan- Nuts & nut butters, seeds, olive oil, avocados, olives will increase your fat intake. Grass fed butter and omega 3 eggs if you're not.0 -
drink whole milk it will bump up your calories, tis what i do if im low at the end of a day and need a quick boost0
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I used to eat a lot of chocolate/icecream which is why I needed to lose weight. I also always eat brown rice, which is a lot more filling than white rice. A cup of brown rice has a little over 200 calories. Plus I like tofu dishes and that is relatively low calorie too. And I love things like broccoli and kale stir-fries. Those all have a lot of vitamins and nutrients..0
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I'll try the milk thing. That's a good idea. I just don't want to eat extra dessert or anything like that solely to boost my calories. I still want it to be good food. Thanks for all the replies!
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1/2 a cup of Almonds (360 calories) and a glass (2 measured cups worth) of chocolate milk (300 calories) = 660 calories and is barely a snack in my opinion.... and Rice (1 cup is 200 calories) last time I checking is pretty calorie dense as well.... So between the almonds, milk, and a cup of rice you would be looking at 860 calories....... I just find it hard to believe anyone would have a problem eating 1000 calories a day..... You need to eat more calorie dense food if you can't make up your calories... I have been in maintenance for the past year at 4000 calories a day and have no problem hitting that mark daily..... Best of Luck....
Holy crap 4000!! How do you do that!!? And how is your maintenance 4000? You must exercise hours every day!0 -
A friend of mine has a Bodymedia, like I do. He 28, is 5'8, maybe 140lbs and easily burns 4000 calories every single day. I am always trying to beat his daily burns (and rarely can, as I mentioned, my TDEE is 2750ish). He doesn't do ANY cardio or lifting, just is an active person and keeps busy. And I HAVE hit 4,000 on numerous occasions without exercising for hours. A good bike combined with an active day at work, maybe a kickboxing class in the evening. Boom, baby.:bigsmile:1/2 a cup of Almonds (360 calories) and a glass (2 measured cups worth) of chocolate milk (300 calories) = 660 calories and is barely a snack in my opinion.... and Rice (1 cup is 200 calories) last time I checking is pretty calorie dense as well.... So between the almonds, milk, and a cup of rice you would be looking at 860 calories....... I just find it hard to believe anyone would have a problem eating 1000 calories a day..... You need to eat more calorie dense food if you can't make up your calories... I have been in maintenance for the past year at 4000 calories a day and have no problem hitting that mark daily..... Best of Luck....
Holy crap 4000!! How do you do that!!? And how is your maintenance 4000? You must exercise hours every day!0 -
Sometimes I get to the end of the day and only have eaten 1000 calories even though I've gone through a lot of food. I eat a lot of rice and stuff like that, which is low on the calories, but very filling. If I feel like I've eaten a lot of food and have gotten my nutrition, should I force myself to eat more (So I don't get that note warning me that I'm eating too little) or just be satisfied with what I've done for the day?
1,000 calories is not enough food to fuel your body. In fact, I doubt ti would barely give you half a tank of fuel.
That said, my guess is you are eating more than 1,000 calories per day, especially with rice and "stuff like that." What is "stuff like that," anyway?
1 cup of rice generally has 216-300 calories, depending on the type of rice. That's not low in calories, even though its darn delicious and can be worked into any eating plan.
You don't need enough calories to fuel your day - that's what your body fat is for. So long as you're getting enough nutrients, fat, protein, etc. you actually don't need any calories at all. They've done studies where they inject people with their full day's worth of nutrients, and then the person doesn't eat or drink anything (except possibly water, I now don't remember) and they were perfectly healthy just burning their own body fat for well over a year I believe. I don't remember now where to find that study, but MFP's idea of needing a set amount of calories to fuel your day is wrong. It's just nutrients you actually need so long as you have body fat to burn.0 -
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"You don't need enough calories to fuel your day - that's what your body fat is for. So long as you're getting enough nutrients, fat, protein, etc. you actually don't need any calories at all. They've done studies where they inject people with their full day's worth of nutrients, and then the person doesn't eat or drink anything (except possibly water, I now don't remember) and they were perfectly healthy just burning their own body fat for well over a year I believe. I don't remember now where to find that study, but MFP's idea of needing a set amount of calories to fuel your day is wrong. It's just nutrients you actually need so long as you have body fat to burn."
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Please DO NOT listen to this advice, as it is wrong!!! Do you think if you "inject" protein, fats & carbs into a person they aren't getting any "calories"? That's ridiculous! I'm a newborn intensive care physician (neonatologist) & I write for IV nutrition every day in the form of TPN (total parenteral nutrition) for babies who are too stick to nipple & ingest their nutrients through their GI track. You can get them to "maintain" with fewer calories IV, because there is no waste in the stool, but we are still giving both nutrients (fats, carbs, protein, vitamins & minerals) & calories! The MINIMUM recommended calories/day for women is 1200 calories/day in order to absorb your "essential nutrients." That isn't to maintain weight, but just meet minimal requirements! It is generally not healthy to ingest 1200 cals/day over the long term, UNLESS you are morbidly obese & under a physician's care. And by physician's care, I mean a physician well versed (knowledgable)with in depth nutrition, which is NOT your general practitioner!
Also, most women need 100-120 grams of protein/day to minimize lean body mass loss (i.e. muscle). If you are not eating meats, then you need to find another source for your protein. Fats are also important, no only for health, but also to adequately absorb fat soluble vitamins. Based on the little info you've given about your diet, it sounds like you need to up your intake of both protein & fats.
By the way, MFP has a calorie deficit built into it's calorie suggestion, You should NOT eat below that suggestion. You should also eat back your exercise calories, again, because there is a deficit already figured in!0 -
LOL. Bull****.
1/2 cup of rice = 150 calories
So either all you eat is celery, carrots, rice and water, you're underestimating your intake, or you're just not eating anything.
Either way, 1000 calories is a joke.
I'm out.
Man. Someone seriously has some anger issues in all her replies. Meow.
I thought that was a dude until I clicked on the profile....0 -
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Dark angel: I think you need to quit giving advice. There is no way to get protein/fat needs without calories. There is nothing injectable to meet those needs that does not contain calories also. There are ways to meet peoples need wih injections (tpn) for sick people who cannot eat, but that contains calories!0
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LOL. Bull****.
1/2 cup of rice = 150 calories
So either all you eat is celery, carrots, rice and water, you're underestimating your intake, or you're just not eating anything.
Either way, 1000 calories is a joke.
I'm out.
Man. Someone seriously has some anger issues in all her replies. Meow.
Really? I don't perceive any anger issues in that reply.
In fact, 1,000 calories a day does not afford a person much more than carrots, rice, water, and very little rice.0
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