thoughts on the 500cal diet

shaddowstorm
shaddowstorm Posts: 155 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard about this diet, doesn't sound healthy but is it a quick weight loss if you do it for a week?

Not sure what food you'll be able to have since it's so low calorie.
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  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I think it sounds like a bad idea..
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  • hearthwood
    hearthwood Posts: 794 Member
    Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

    Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    No.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    My thoughts??????

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  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

    Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

    I'm sorry, while I do agree that a 500 calorie diet is ridiculous and unhealthy, eating that amount for a week will not make you starve, nor will your body store those calories as fat. Please don't spread misinformation.
  • shaleena007
    shaleena007 Posts: 5
    Don't, you will be hungry, tired, and grumpy all day long. Also, as soon as you start to eat normally you will more then likely gain it all back.
  • nappsmcgee
    nappsmcgee Posts: 33 Member
    Don't do it.
    Hell no.
  • Birder155
    Birder155 Posts: 223 Member
    500 calories per meal would be good.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

    Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

    Sorry, but studies have proven this to be a diet myth. While eating such super low calories won't put you into the mythical starvation mode, it will have adverse affects on your body and can be quite dangerous. At the very least, eating below 1200 calories makes it difficult to obtain the proper nutrients. At worst, read up on the physical affects of anorexia. That's what you would be looking at.
  • chadya07
    chadya07 Posts: 627 Member
    sounds like my own personal version of hell, personally.

    if you want to be a certain weight, you need to make habits that you can continue for life.

    you cant live on 500 calories a day for life, therefore i wouldnt do it.

    change your lifestyle to one that makes you a healthy person. speedy starvation weight loss does not make you healthy just skinny. if it even does that.
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Less than 1200 calories a day will put you into starvation mode, thereby shutting down your metabolic rate. The worst part is then your body takes those 500 calories and stores them as fat. Fat cells have this habit of growing when you eventually increase your calories.

    Therefore these insanity diets just make you fatter. They are designed to lose weight quickly, the problem is you gain it back twice as fast as you lost it, plus some. So don't do it, stick with your recommended MFP calorie intake for long term, permanent weight loss success.

    I'm sorry, while I do agree that a 500 calorie diet is ridiculous and unhealthy, eating that amount for a week will not make you starve, nor will your body store those calories as fat. Please don't spread misinformation.

    ^ This times 1000. Stop spreading "Starvation Mode" misinformation...
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    No. This is extremely unhealthy. Sure you'd lose weight, but you'd also end up losing a lot of muscle mass while you are at. Also, if this goes on for long enough, you'll end up with a lot of deficiency problems and worse.

    Do yourself a favor and read this link and follow the tips and advice here.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • drmarctagon
    drmarctagon Posts: 101 Member
    It's severe food deprivation, of course you're going to lose weight but at what cost? Plus when you eat regularly the week after, you'll gain most of it back.
  • ah1141
    ah1141 Posts: 37
    Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    500 cal does not sound healthy from any aspect!
  • dedflwrs
    dedflwrs Posts: 251 Member
    Eating 500 calories a day sounds depressing. Food is good. And yes, being thin is good to but done correctly.

    And yes, you don't get fat from not eating. That's such a ridiculous concept. Ask Karen Carpenter. Oh wait, she's dead.

    I know at least two people who are morbidly obese and swear they don't eat. All they have is maybe a bit of chicken or a bowl of rice. I would love to see what they hide under their bed and in the back of their refrigerator.
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

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  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

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    She got really good answers too. I don't blame you.
  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    Hey snugglesmacks, please read the post I made earlier and tell me what you think. I'm meeting and often exceeding my nutritional needs but netting at around 544 calories a day because of the exercise I do. Any thoughts??

    Please do not support each other in what is disordered eating. I have seen your thread. Your body needs more than 544 calories.
  • ah1141
    ah1141 Posts: 37
    Lol AJ! I read and took your advice seriously, but I AM meeting my nutritional needs! It's just that I exercise too much or something.
  • ah1141
    ah1141 Posts: 37
    The issue isn't disordered eating, it's making up for the calories I lose because of the exorcise I do. Maybe you should reread my post...or not.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Lol AJ! I read and took your advice seriously, but I AM meeting my nutritional needs! It's just that I exercise too much or something.

    Then why are you asking for more advice? It seems you are trying to find ways to justify not eating enough.

    It's simple. You exercise a lot, you have to eat more. If you exercise less, than you don't have to worry about eating as much. Meet your calorie net goal. Having too big a calorie deficit can hurt you in the long run. And basically everything he told you in that thread.
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    Screw 500 calories a day. Been there and not fun. If you put the best calories in the tank, you won't need to worry about the quantities. So carb up on fruit, veg, and wholefoods. Cheers :drinker:
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I've heard about this diet, doesn't sound healthy but is it a quick weight loss if you do it for a week?

    Not sure what food you'll be able to have since it's so low calorie.

    My thoughts on a 500 calorie diet?

    "I need more food."
    "Please let me eat."
    "I am starving."
    "I hate this."
    "If you don't give me that pizza, I will rip your face off and eat it."
  • ah1141
    ah1141 Posts: 37
    So I guess the issue comes down to calories and not actual nutrition. I have loads of energy and a sped up metabolism because of the meds I have to take so....I'll consume more calories, but to be honest, I don't think it's imperative for my health as I'm already meeting and often exceeding the nutritional requirements set by MFA.
  • ybee1991
    ybee1991 Posts: 106 Member
    500 cals a day makes me think of: low energy, being miserable/cranky/generally sour to the people around me, and gaining back twice the weight as soon as that week is over. Are the (approx) 3-5lbs really worth it?
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Great read on why large deficits aren't good:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html


    Other links with great info/advice/tips:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1214490-the-wisdom-of-trogalicious?page=1#posts-19000763

    http://body-improvements.com/2013/05/24/undiet-your-diet/
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    So I guess the issue comes down to calories and not actual nutrition. I have loads of energy and a sped up metabolism because of the meds I have to take so....I'll consume more calories, but to be honest, I don't think it's imperative for my health as I'm already meeting and often exceeding the nutritional requirements set by MFA.

    You just rock on with your pro-ana self....

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  • ah1141
    ah1141 Posts: 37
    I ate nearly 1000 calories today, but thanks for being a huge misogynist and accusing me of being pro ana. Your opinion is obviously really important to me.
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