How do I know if i'm in Starvation mode?

Hi ~ You should never take in less than 1200 NET calories a day, especially on exercise days. Your muscles, bones and body need those calories to rebuild; otherwise, it begins to feed on itself (hence, the "starvation mode"). If you're taking in 800-1200 calories BEFORE exercise, your body will begin to shut down. Add lots of lean protein and/or supplement with protein shakes to add the nutrients your body is craving.

Starvation mode isn't real. You should however be eating more than 800-1200 calories, plus eating back a portion of your exercise calories. Also, the number and timing of your meals has no bearing on weight loss.

These links are helpful:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

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

Are you literally starving? No? Then you're not.

It's very unlikely that you are in starvation mode.

Many say it's a myth anyway.

Even if it's real, it can't stop or reverse your weight loss, just slow it. Otherwise, anorexia would be a mystery wouldn't it! The average anorexic eats 800 calories a day. They still lose weight.

Try ctrl/alt/delete

Okay that's just funny!

This content has been removed.

Try ctrl/alt/delete

Lol. Lol

I'm literally laughing over here. That was awesome.


Oh yea, OP, you're not.

Yeah, that jokes been around for awhile.

(It started when ctrl-alt-del actually did reset your PC (Windows, of course). Doesn't work anymore (try it).)

Hey, now I know where they hid the "switch user" option in Win 8.1!! I was used to the "three finger salute" getting me to task manager and then I could reset from there. Haven't needed that with my new computer...YET.

Try ctrl/alt/delete

Lol. Lol

I'm literally laughing over here. That was awesome.


Oh yea, OP, you're not.

Yeah, that jokes been around for awhile.

(It started when ctrl-alt-del actually did reset your PC (Windows, of course). Doesn't work anymore (try it).)

It's doesn't work anymore?


Hey.............almost got me there. Nice try buster.

You might want to update your OS, LOL!

I rarely ever use an actual computer to come online. I've probably used my computer maybe once or twice in the past year for personal use. Everything is always done on my phone. I'm out of date with what's new or cool or whatever.

Good point. And I'm willing to bet most people don't use their PCs to access the Net anymore.

Which is yet another reason the "ctl-alt-del" joke falls flat these days.

Which is yet another reason the "ctl-alt-del" joke falls flat these days.

It works because I was being ironic

Well, it is hard to give up on the classics, isn't it?