starvation mode
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Im nearly speechless. However, I will choke out a few words:
Your body and organs need at LEAST 1200 calories each day just to lay in bed and breathe so I hope to God you aren't exercising on only 400-500 calories a day.
i exercise for an hour most days. I walk to uni which is a two mile round trip also.0 -
Just curious...if it is unhealthy to eat 500 calories per day, because of the starvation mode. Then why do doctors allow their patients to do the HCG diet of 500 calories per day???
The hcg diet is a little different, but it's still not safe. It's based off old research from the 1950s that found that the pregnancy hormone hcg makes the body burn fat at a higher rate if a woman is eating a reduced calorie diet, like when she has morning sickness. It is not uncommon for women to lose weight consistently for the first half a pregnancy. But, using this hormone for weight loss isn't necessarily healthy as there are other hormone interactions at play during pregnancy. It is also extremely difficult to get the proper nutrition on a 500 calorie diet regardless of how many calories the body is actually using from burning fat.
Okay, that makes sense. I was only curious because I heard about other people doing the HCG thing. I thought that it sounded a little off--especially when some doctors are prescribing it for their patients. Thank you for explaining!!!:happy:
No problem! I admit it's tempting, especially since I lost weight with both my pregnancies. But it's not natural and honestly seems dangerous to me. I'm a few weeks into my third pregnancy and since I'm generally eating enough I haven't been losing weight. It's a bit of a bummer but as long as I don't start gaining weight yet I'm fine with it. I've got two toddlers running around and having the extra energy is more important! It takes a lot of energy to grow a baby, I'd rather not be exhausted from that all day.0 -
peanut butter isnt a vegan food.0
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Just curious...if it is unhealthy to eat 500 calories per day, because of the starvation mode. Then why do doctors allow their patients to do the HCG diet of 500 calories per day???
Because their patients are under close medical supervision and that amount of calorie restriction is for a very short duration of time.
And of course, don't forget about the docs that sell that bogus crap called HCG.
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I think the worst thing is, you're NOT going to be able to eat like this forever. When you do eat more cals, you will gain every bit back. Take it from someone who knows! It's the worst!
This is what happened to me! Now I battle my motabalism...words from my Dr. herself.0 -
peanut butter isnt a vegan food.
Since when? And from what animal is it made if it is not? If you choose natural peanut butter - where the only ingredient is peanuts - it is ABSOLUTELY a vegan food.0 -
Geeze girl don't you get hungry...Hang in there and do some research and some of the posts have really good advice from people who are losing weight healthy...take care of your body, you don't want to do damage that can't be fixed...
no because i do eat a fair bit of natural foods. Im vegan also which is another reason why its hard for me to get my calories up.
No. You don't get hungry because hunger signals are subjective. If you have been eating like this for long enough your body is used to you not getting enough food and doesn't send hunger signals anymore. If you started eating the proper amount of food your body would adjust and would be hungry. YOUR BODY NEEDS FOOD IN ORDER TO LIVE. IF YOU KEEP STARVING YOURSELF YOU WILL DIE.0 -
peanut butter isnt a vegan food.
Peanut butter isn't made with any animals products. So yes, it is vegan.0 -
Im nearly speechless. However, I will choke out a few words:
Your body and organs need at LEAST 1200 calories each day just to lay in bed and breathe so I hope to God you aren't exercising on only 400-500 calories a day.
i exercise for an hour most days. I walk to uni which is a two mile round trip also.
Then your body isn't getting any nutrition whatsoever.
My toddlers need TWICE what you're eating. Do you think it makes sense for you to eat half of what a two year old needs in order to stay healthy?0 -
OP, did you actually want your question answered, or are you here to brag about your ridiculous, unsafe and unhealthy caloric restriction?
Your question was answered, repeatedly. Yet you just stick your fingers in your ears and sing louder that you're proud of what you are doing and see no issue with it.
:huh:0 -
Geeze girl don't you get hungry...Hang in there and do some research and some of the posts have really good advice from people who are losing weight healthy...take care of your body, you don't want to do damage that can't be fixed...
no because i do eat a fair bit of natural foods. Im vegan also which is another reason why its hard for me to get my calories up.
Could you give us a breakdown of your DAILY intake on a 400-500 calorie diet?? I would be interested in knowing what exactly you consider HEALTHY!!0 -
OP, did you actually want your question answered, or are you here to brag about your ridiculous, unsafe and unhealthy caloric restriction?
Your question was answered, repeatedly. Yet you just stick your fingers in your ears and sing louder that you're proud of what you are doing and see no issue with it.
:huh:
I was about to ask the same thing. Thanks for saving me the effort.0 -
keep eating like that hun, and I gurarantee you will do renal damage to your kidneys or you can destroy your gall bladder........Dont believe, just wait and see the stories youll see posted about losing weight too fast ............Your gall bladder needs certain fats to fuction
deny the gall bladder what it needs, youre going to be up ****s creek before you know it............Youre playing with fire hun.........Lloyd0 -
keep eating like that hun, and I gurarantee you will do renal damage to your kidneys or you can destroy your gall bladder........Dont believe, just wait and see the stories youll see posted about losing weight too fast ............Your gall bladder needs certain fats to fuction
deny the gall bladder what it needs, youre going to be up ****s creek before you know it............Youre playing with fire hun.........Lloyd
You know that people can function just fine without a gallbladder, right?1 -
Also, if you feel you are already at a healthy weight, why are you trying to lose an additional 25#? How tall are you? You look thin as a rail in the photos posted on your profile. The more this thread carries on, the more apparent it becomes that you most likely DO have an eating disorder. Don't take our word for it. Go talk to your doctor.0
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peanut butter isnt a vegan food.
My inlaws eat PB and they've been vegan for over 30 years 0 -
OP, did you actually want your question answered, or are you here to brag about your ridiculous, unsafe and unhealthy caloric restriction?
Your question was answered, repeatedly. Yet you just stick your fingers in your ears and sing louder that you're proud of what you are doing and see no issue with it.
:huh:
It was just a question. I am by no means bragging about it or proud. All i wanted to know was at what point your body goes into starvation mode so im no longer in it. The comments im making now is in reply to other peoples questions.
And sorry guys, i thought peanut butter had dairy in it. Cos of the butter part, my bad.0 -
LOL NoAdditives...I function great without my gallbladder.....I function myself right up to the bathroom as soon as I'm done eating, to take a nice, disgusting bile poop. Without a bile regulator (ie: gall bladder) my body doesnt know how much bile to dispense, so it just dumps a whole load of it in there, every time I eat. Funny, I'd have thought this would make me lose weight quicker than when I was able to properly digest my food, but it hasn't worked out that way.
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Also, if you feel you are already at a healthy weight, why are you trying to lose an additional 25#? How tall are you? You look thin as a rail in the photos posted on your profile. The more this thread carries on, the more apparent it becomes that you most likely DO have an eating disorder. Don't take our word for it. Go talk to your doctor.
I am 5'7. And because im still podgey around the edges.0 -
OP, did you actually want your question answered, or are you here to brag about your ridiculous, unsafe and unhealthy caloric restriction?
Your question was answered, repeatedly. Yet you just stick your fingers in your ears and sing louder that you're proud of what you are doing and see no issue with it.
:huh:
In case you haven't figured this out yet, YOU'RE IN IT! You won't be out of starvation mode until you start eating three times what you are now.
It was just a question. I am by no means bragging about it or proud. All i wanted to know was at what point your body goes into starvation mode so im no longer in it. The comments im making now is in reply to other peoples questions.
And sorry guys, i thought peanut butter had dairy in it. Cos of the butter part, my bad.0 -
Starvation mode aside, at 500 cals a day you will be actually starving yourself, and over a prolonged time that will lead to loss of hair, bone, muscle, your ability to heal will be severely compromised, so you will get sores, and your immune system will fail, leading to a potential range of illnesses. Don't do it. It's stupid.0
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no additives, yes but it comes with a price. I know people who have stones and when the loss is to immediate, they can put theirselves thru hel
I just think this ones playing with fire...........she can do it in a safe and nutritious way, just seems to me shes coming up with excuses not to follow a healthy , nutritious and safe health plan.........really, is is worth the risk of dying just to lose 20 or so pounds like she is.........sorry, this one needs help.........Lloyd0 -
LOL NoAdditives...I function great without my gallbladder.....I function myself right up to the bathroom as soon as I'm done eating, to take a nice, disgusting bile poop. Without a bile regulator (ie: gall bladder) my body doesnt know how much bile to dispense, so it just dumps a whole load of it in there, every time I eat. Funny, I'd have thought this would make me lose weight quicker than when I was able to properly digest my food, but it hasn't worked out that way.
My point was that people can live without their gallbladders. I worked for surgeons and gallbladder removal was one of the most common procedures they performed. Patients never came in with post-op complaints like those you described so I didn't know that was possible. And yes, I did read every single op report, chart note and dictation for every single patient.0 -
GO figure. Everyone I know that had their GB removed has the same issues I do, some have even worse issues with bile duct spasms. Not fun to see my fiance writhing on the floor in pain while his bile duct does a dance for no apparent reason, sometimes lasting several hours. It sucks.
What state do you live in? LOL Next time I hear of someone needing their's out, I'll send them your way
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I think you need to do more research on being a vegan so you don't die, plain and simple! Eating 400-500 cals a day AND exercising an hour each day, Im surprised you still have a pulse. You can eat many things to up your calories with being a vegan. I just looked at your profile and noticed you're just a teenager. You are wayyy too young to die, especially becuz you deprived yourself of the nutrition your body needs just to survive, forget about how much you need to be able to exercise and do daily things like cleaning, showering etc.0
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no additives, yes but it comes with a price. I know people who have stones and when the loss is to immediate, they can put theirselves thru hel
I just think this ones playing with fire...........she can do it in a safe and nutritious way, just seems to me shes coming up with excuses not to follow a healthy , nutritious and safe health plan.........really, is is worth the risk of dying just to lose 20 or so pounds like she is.........sorry, this one needs help.........Lloyd
loss of gall bladder, life, etc....
you're right she is in need of help and guidance. I hope she is capable of examining her current status, gathering good information and seeking professional help.
we can only strongly suggest that she do these things. If I was her sister, though, I'd be driving her to the doctor right now.
I sure hope she can learn what eating healthy really means.0 -
Just curious...if it is unhealthy to eat 500 calories per day, because of the starvation mode. Then why do doctors allow their patients to do the HCG diet of 500 calories per day???
This is usually only when the person needs to lose SERIOUS amounts of weight for health purposes. Also, those same doctors are probably seeing these patients more than once a week and the patients themselves usually get many tests run to make sure their bodies functions are working properly.
This girl is not doing so. She is actually showing signs of anorexic thinking. Reason I wouldnt say full blown anorexia is because many anorexic girls stay very to themselves about their eating habits. I had MANY friends who had to be hospitalized because of eating disorders (its common among dancers, obviously), so I was there holding their hands through so much of this.0 -
GO figure. Everyone I know that had their GB removed has the same issues I do, some have even worse issues with bile duct spasms. Not fun to see my fiance writhing on the floor in pain while his bile duct does a dance for no apparent reason, sometimes lasting several hours. It sucks.
What state do you live in? LOL Next time I hear of someone needing their's out, I'll send them your way
OMG. I'm so freaking sorry I was soooooo wrong.....No one can live a happy life without a gallbladder. Happy now?0 -
Also, if you feel you are already at a healthy weight, why are you trying to lose an additional 25#? How tall are you? You look thin as a rail in the photos posted on your profile. The more this thread carries on, the more apparent it becomes that you most likely DO have an eating disorder. Don't take our word for it. Go talk to your doctor.
I am 5'7. And because im still podgey around the edges.
This is where toning and exercising takes place, not low calorie intake. When I weighed 98 lbs in high school at 4'11 I still had slightly larger thighs...thats why I went this route, thought I was fat due to thick family genes...and pudgey love handles. Exercise got that taken care of....0 -
my weight isnt low enough for anarexia guys. Look at my pedometer thing. my weight is healthy
You dont have to be sickly thin to have an eating disorder.
an eating disorder is different than anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder.0
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