Too few calories?

If you have a lot to lose, and have a large calorie allowance, then you have more leeway. A small person like me has a limit of around 1400 before exercise, so leaving 500 would be a big deal. If you're still eating over 1500, you're likely fine. As long as you're eating enough to maintain your basic nutrition (usually around 1500-1700 for a man, 1200 for a woman) then that's ok...having a larger deficit means you will lose faster. But think about whether that's the best idea. A large deficit also means you will lose more muscle, and losing muscle means a lower metabolism, as muscle burns calories. Keeping a large deficit can also cause side effects like gallstones, which are very painful. And, if you lose a lot of weight too fast, then your skin may not be able to keep up, and you'll have loose hanging skin to deal with. And finally, a large deficit can potentially trigger a binge.

So, it's fine if you're just not really hungry sometimes, but try to keep those other things in mind. One advantage is that if you eat a little less today, you have the option of eating a little more tomorrow. Some people bank calories for a treat, and measure their progress by the week instead of by the day.

I lose weight eating 2000-2500 calories

princetonmayberry wrote: »

today is day 2 for me, i tried to make sure i stayed at my limit but ended up having 500 calories remaining

My question is that ok? Or would this have a reverse effect on my weight loss journey

Going 500 calories under will cause extra weight loss, not reverse it.