So for those maintaining below 2000/day, is this a lifetime commitment?
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And it keep going and going!!
It is a train wreck, you know you shouldn't look but you just can't look away!
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Iron_Feline wrote: »Oh look it's the op again in their other profile
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10088516/the-truth-about-calorie-restriction/p6
But, but, in this one the poster is 65 and used to be underweight and in the other one she's 20 and overweight. Totally different. Like opposites. Couldn't be the same. No way, no how. Total coincidence that both have landed on the idea that all adult humans need to eat at least 2000 calories a day for health. And how lucky is it that the other poster just posted today? It's like a miracle.0 -
Hi everyone!
Completely new to the forums, but wanted to share that I've kept 80 pounds off for over 20 years by watching what I eat 80% of the time which includes eating about 1600 calories per day give or take a few calories - but am fairly active ( walk a lot every day, climb stairs, Chase toddler and workout 3 times per week)
There are certainly days I go over 2000 calories but those are rare (maybe 1 day per month, if that)
So yes I'm committed to keeping the weight off forever and if that means I should eat only 1600 calories to do it, then so be it.
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2000 calories is hardly low. I'm eating a huge bowl of curried shrimp and vegetables and it's under 150 calories. I'm going for 1700 per day until I reach the muscley look I want and I will have to increase at some point. I mean, if one is eating 2000 calories of not nutrient dense food, then one will be hungry since the amount of food will be little. I can eat 2000 calories in three pieces of popeyes chicken.0
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Iron_Feline wrote: »The op just wants to justify the fact that they are overweight by claiming it is unhealthy to eat less that 2000 cals.
So far they have yet to provide a single link to back up their claims, not surprising as they are nonsense.
I completely agree. The OP was making the same claims on another thread and when I brought up the accurate information and asked for sources I got the same responses.
OP just wants someone to tell her it's ok to be overweight and that she should continue eating whatever she wants. It's pretty clear from her posts. And all the citing of this "research" sounds delusional.
Actually, if you want us to research your claims ourselves, what is the name of the female researcher you are referring to? Let me guess, you don't have time to post that?
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Iron_Feline wrote: »Oh look it's the op again in their other profile
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10088516/the-truth-about-calorie-restriction/p6
But, but, in this one the poster is 65 and used to be underweight and in the other one she's 20 and overweight. Totally different. Like opposites. Couldn't be the same. No way, no how. Total coincidence that both have landed on the idea that all adult humans need to eat at least 2000 calories a day for health. And how lucky is it that the other poster just posted today? It's like a miracle.
The plot thickens!0 -
Iron_Feline wrote: »Oh look it's the op again in their other profile
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10088516/the-truth-about-calorie-restriction/p6
But, but, in this one the poster is 65 and used to be underweight and in the other one she's 20 and overweight. Totally different. Like opposites. Couldn't be the same. No way, no how. Total coincidence that both have landed on the idea that all adult humans need to eat at least 2000 calories a day for health. And how lucky is it that the other poster just posted today? It's like a miracle.
Its not me but I'll probably be watching that one myself! Wish I was 20 again with all I know now.:-)
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christineb1975 wrote: »Hi everyone!
Completely new to the forums, but wanted to share that I've kept 80 pounds off for over 20 years by watching what I eat 80% of the time which includes eating about 1600 calories per day give or take a few calories - but am fairly active ( walk a lot every day, climb stairs, Chase toddler and workout 3 times per week)
There are certainly days I go over 2000 calories but those are rare (maybe 1 day per month, if that)
So yes I'm committed to keeping the weight off forever and if that means I should eat only 1600 calories to do it, then so be it.
Thanks for adding to the group of those who are willing to continue to eat calorie amounts under 2000 for the rest of their lives. The number of those who do as you are planning to do is growing here.
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2000 calories is hardly low. I'm eating a huge bowl of curried shrimp and vegetables and it's under 150 calories. I'm going for 1700 per day until I reach the muscley look I want and I will have to increase at some point. I mean, if one is eating 2000 calories of not nutrient dense food, then one will be hungry since the amount of food will be little. I can eat 2000 calories in three pieces of popeyes chicken.
Hi Valgo, A jar of peanut butter could easily do for the day! If I'm getting your point it depends on the type of food, if its dense with calories or not. I really agree with this. 2000 can be too much if its all raw veg and fruit, IMO, some things could fill me up in 2 minutes, others I could munch on all day.
Its an interesting journy aye?
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JenniDaisy wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »Oh look it's the op again in their other profile
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10088516/the-truth-about-calorie-restriction/p6
But, but, in this one the poster is 65 and used to be underweight and in the other one she's 20 and overweight. Totally different. Like opposites. Couldn't be the same. No way, no how. Total coincidence that both have landed on the idea that all adult humans need to eat at least 2000 calories a day for health. And how lucky is it that the other poster just posted today? It's like a miracle.
The plot thickens!
Its not me, but I'm interested in that other thread, of I could get some time to read it!
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I am barely in the overweight bmi range. i choose to be here, I am eating 2300 a day to stay here, and some days its not easy to eat that much actually. I have my own justification for this from research I have read, no just one artical. But the things I have read from one particular author have lengthy bibliographies amd I am not in a position to look at all the research and post links. Its not new research, I am gathering that some of you have heard about these findings before. Even some news articles have covered it, especially in UK news. It wont be hard to locate.Iron_Feline wrote: »The op just wants to justify the fact that they are overweight by claiming it is unhealthy to eat less that 2000 cals.
So far they have yet to provide a single link to back up their claims, not surprising as they are nonsense.
I completely agree. The OP was making the same claims on another thread and when I brought up the accurate information and asked for sources I got the same responses.
OP just wants someone to tell her it's ok to be overweight and that she should continue eating whatever she wants. It's pretty clear from her posts. And all the citing of this "research" sounds delusional.
Actually, if you want us to research your claims ourselves, what is the name of the female researcher you are referring to? Let me guess, you don't have time to post that?
Thanks for your criticism!
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Hi,
based on my targeted period + potential weight loss to be achieved, I am on 1280 calories/day. I have only had double that calorie intake once when I visited both kfc n McDonald's. I want to continue it for a very long time, to the point where I'm acclamatised to eating only when I need to n wisely too.
Low calorie intake should be done with some protein, fruits and veges as part of the day's menu. You could never go wrong nutrition-wise.
I must confess I started with the Cambridge weight plan where I was on 810kcals/day. So this is me taking my time now yet staying on track...hopefully.
P.S: with the CWP, lost 6kg in 3weeks!
OK great for posting this! Another vote for " yes! I am willing to do less than 2000 a day to keep my weight down."
Its really becoming clear that a lot, maybe MOST of us MPF'ers are willing to keep restricting calories under 2000 a day, isnt it?
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have i missed the flogging a dead horse gif!?0
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I'm curious to know if those who maintain at lower than 2000 a day are happy with that and are you planning to continue it for life. If not what is your plan and do you think that low calorie maintenance will have an impact on you health?
Monday to Friday I find its easier to maintain at 2,000 and below with the routine of work.
Saturday and Sunday I wouldn't maintain but wouldn't binge either.
Only record on MVP Monday to Friday (when I should be working!).
Americano's/Black Coffee really helps me on my low calorie days but the most important thing is to have a strong mind.
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I am barely in the overweight bmi range. i choose to be here, I am eating 2300 a day to stay here, and some days its not easy to eat that much actually. I have my own justification for this from research I have read, no just one artical. But the things I have read from one particular author have lengthy bibliographies amd I am not in a position to look at all the research and post links. Its not new research, I am gathering that some of you have heard about these findings before. Even some news articles have covered it, especially in UK news. It wont be hard to locate.Iron_Feline wrote: »The op just wants to justify the fact that they are overweight by claiming it is unhealthy to eat less that 2000 cals.
So far they have yet to provide a single link to back up their claims, not surprising as they are nonsense.
I completely agree. The OP was making the same claims on another thread and when I brought up the accurate information and asked for sources I got the same responses.
OP just wants someone to tell her it's ok to be overweight and that she should continue eating whatever she wants. It's pretty clear from her posts. And all the citing of this "research" sounds delusional.
Actually, if you want us to research your claims ourselves, what is the name of the female researcher you are referring to? Let me guess, you don't have time to post that?
Thanks for your criticism!
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I am barely in the overweight bmi range. i choose to be here, I am eating 2300 a day to stay here, and some days its not easy to eat that much actually. I have my own justification for this from research I have read, no just one artical. But the things I have read from one particular author have lengthy bibliographies amd I am not in a position to look at all the research and post links. Its not new research, I am gathering that some of you have heard about these findings before. Even some news articles have covered it, especially in UK news. It wont be hard to locate.Iron_Feline wrote: »The op just wants to justify the fact that they are overweight by claiming it is unhealthy to eat less that 2000 cals.
So far they have yet to provide a single link to back up their claims, not surprising as they are nonsense.
I completely agree. The OP was making the same claims on another thread and when I brought up the accurate information and asked for sources I got the same responses.
OP just wants someone to tell her it's ok to be overweight and that she should continue eating whatever she wants. It's pretty clear from her posts. And all the citing of this "research" sounds delusional.
Actually, if you want us to research your claims ourselves, what is the name of the female researcher you are referring to? Let me guess, you don't have time to post that?
Thanks for your criticism!
Hi
I wonder if I could get you to maybe look at this from a different angle to the BMI one.
I would like to work out (with your permission) your body fat percentage, to see if that is in the healthy range?
All I would need is your weight,height, wrist measurement, hip, waist (at naval) measurement.
I would be able to tell you what your BF percentage is which is a far better indicator of health than the BMI index which takes no account of the composition of the person.
Are you up for a bit of open mindedness?
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Hi,
based on my targeted period + potential weight loss to be achieved, I am on 1280 calories/day. I have only had double that calorie intake once when I visited both kfc n McDonald's. I want to continue it for a very long time, to the point where I'm acclamatised to eating only when I need to n wisely too.
Low calorie intake should be done with some protein, fruits and veges as part of the day's menu. You could never go wrong nutrition-wise.
I must confess I started with the Cambridge weight plan where I was on 810kcals/day. So this is me taking my time now yet staying on track...hopefully.
P.S: with the CWP, lost 6kg in 3weeks!
OK great for posting this! Another vote for " yes! I am willing to do less than 2000 a day to keep my weight down."
Its really becoming clear that a lot, maybe MOST of us MPF'ers are willing to keep restricting calories under 2000 a day, isnt it?
Again, it's not RESTRICTING if that is how much energy is needed to MAINTAIN a certain weight. You can't teach your body to absorb more calories. You can just be more active or burn a handful more calories with muscle that you have added, it's not like we've CHOSEN to follow the LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS.
People quite often get their TDEE wrong, either way.
When you've meticulously weighed everything,got your average weekly weight and measurements, and stabilised for a good few weeks, you can say that you've found your set point. Mine is 1750 without exercise, a bit higher than the good calculators sedentary numbers for my size, age and weight coz I am active outside my exercise too. I then add my exercise calories and eat em all up! I quite often go into the mid 2000s, but I am still always a bit hungry. I was always a bit hungry when I was 5 stone higher too. That is maintenance unfortunately. Getting pretty darn hungry before meals.
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I say, congrats to the OP for sticking in there and answering all those comments! I don't agree with you OP (and I'm a doctor) but you sure have some staying power!0
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Why on earth would anyone go to the trouble of losing weight if they weren't intending to maintain it?? What an odd, odd thread.0
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