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

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brainlessguy
brainlessguy Posts: 2
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Hi guys. How do I know if I'm currently in starvation mode? How do I know if my metabolismic rate is normal or not? I'm 5 foot 6 inches and I've been eating on average of 800 - 1200 calories daily before exercise. Some day I took 2 big meals, and some day I took 4 smaller meals.

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  • JazzieG13
    JazzieG13 Posts: 11 Member
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    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.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
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    Hi guys. How do I know if I'm currently in starvation mode?

    If you look like this...

    starve02.jpg
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
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    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
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
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    Hi guys. How do I know if I'm currently in starvation mode?


    Easy - you're not.
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
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    Are you literally starving? No? Then you're not.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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    Try ctrl/alt/delete
  • jellybaby84
    jellybaby84 Posts: 583 Member
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    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.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Try ctrl/alt/delete
    Okay that's just funny!
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
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    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).)
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
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    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!
  • catruledquilter
    catruledquilter Posts: 48 Member
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    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.
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
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    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.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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    Which is yet another reason the "ctl-alt-del" joke falls flat these days.

    It works because I was being ironic
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
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    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?
  • Fatandfifty3
    Fatandfifty3 Posts: 419 Member
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    Hi guys. How do I know if I'm currently in starvation mode? How do I know if my metabolismic rate is normal or not? I'm 5 foot 6 inches and I've been eating on average of 800 - 1200 calories daily before exercise. Some day I took 2 big meals, and some day I took 4 smaller meals.
    That's easy... you aren't.
  • brainlessguy
    brainlessguy Posts: 2
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    Thanks guys. I wish my body takes instructions like a PC.

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