Dietician recommended 1000 calories daily

Asia_321
Asia_321 Posts: 3 Member
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Hey guys

I just wanted to know what you think about eating 1000 calories daily? My dietician told me that I had to eat that amount to lose weight and I was pretty skeptical at the beginning, but then I started losing weight and stopped being so concerned that it may be too low. I started off at at 154lbs and I'm 5ft3 and I got down to 134lbs. I was exercising so much, twice (sometimes three times, really) a day to lose that weight... After I reached 134lbs, no matter what I did, I could not lose anymore weight. Not to mention, I was starving and had absolutely no energy. I spoke to my dietician about it and she said that 1000cal is fine and my body is not going into starvation mode. In the end, I ballooned back to 154lbs and then some more.

This all happened last year, I now weigh 166lbs :( It's just such a bummer because I really felt like I was doing the right thing... I don't know if my body was in starvation mode at that point or I just didn't have enough willpower to stick to the plan?

Do you guys think that 1000 calories is enough?

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  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    I would eat my arm off at 1000. But, that's me. Have a read and see if this info will help you get some clarity on how to lose weight without losing your mind. I eat between 1500 - 1800 calories a day (this is TDEE method and exercise is included) and I lose about 1 pound a week. Hope this helps!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    I would eat my arm off at 1000. But, that's me. Have a read and see if this info will help you get some clarity on how to lose weight without losing your mind. I eat between 1500 - 1800 calories a day (this is TDEE method and exercise is included) and I lose about 1 pound a week. Hope this helps!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    ^^^This.

    According to your ticker, you have 32 lb. to go. Set your goal no higher than 1 lb. per week—which is way more than 1,000 calories. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Weigh your food.

    Food is fuel, so you should try to find the maximum number of calories at which you lose weight—never the minimum.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    The problem with a 1000 calorie a day diet isn't just that your not getting enough nutrition and fuel...the other issue is that because you are so hungry, tired, cranky, etc, it's much harder to maintain that level of restriction for the long term. Eating more and losing slowly, but actually getting to your goal because it's a lifestyle you can live with, is much better than losing a little weight fast, but being so unhappy about your caloric restriction that you just can't keep doing it.
  • extra
    extra Posts: 5 Member
    Aside from weight loss, was there any other reason (i.e. medical) for putting you on a 1000 calorie diet? Also, did she provide you guidelines on what types of food you should be eating or was her main focus the calorie intake? While there are a lot of reputable dieticians out there, there are some who may not have a full understanding of what your needs are. I work with several registered dieticians they would never EVER recommend 1000 calories unless there was a medical reason for it or if they are working with someone who needs to gradually increase their food intake. If you noticed a decrease in energy and feel like you are starving then you have a couple of options. 1) Question the dietician you are working with. Ask her exactly why, from a scientific standpoint, is 1000 calories good for you. Ask her if she has worked with other patients in your situation and what type of success she has seen. It may also be worth it to ask her if this is something that she thinks is sustainable or if you will have to make adjustments in the future. These types of questions may hold her a little more accountable for what she is recommending to you and it may also help you gain insight on what may be best for you. 2) Find another nutritionist or Registered Dietician. A second opinion can go a long way.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    i would be too hungry at 1000 cals per day.
  • JediPrincess88
    JediPrincess88 Posts: 10
    Honestly? I struggled trying to 1,200 calories a day. I was always over eating and it was very discouraging. So I decided it wasn't worth trying to lose 2 lbs a week and set myself at a goal of 1 lbs a week. This gave me a 1,440 calorie daily goal. It took a few days to really get to where I could do that without going over, but I was only going 20 to 50 calories over and that was encouraging. Now I'm usually about 150 calories under at the end of the day and feeling great,but it took a couple of weeks and some diet changes to reach that.. 1000 really seems too low until unless there's a good medical reason. I hope you get things sorted out and things start looking for you.
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    I wouldn't listen to someone who told me I could only eat 1000 calories a day. I don't care how much training and college they have. I'm losing weight doing what I'm doing, why would I eat 500-800 less calories? That's two whole meals for me, yikes!
  • Asia_321
    Asia_321 Posts: 3 Member
    No there was no medical reason for me following the 1000 cal per day. I didn't exactly feel like arguing with someone who has a college degree, it would have made me look like I was just being difficult... But definitely not going down that road again and its really encouraging to know that people can still lose weight and eat more than that :)

    Okay so definitely bump up the calories :)

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