VERY LOW CAL DIETS

ashheartshawaii
ashheartshawaii Posts: 18 Member
edited October 21 in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone else who's lost 100+ lbs been instructed by a physician to consume only around 1000 calories per day in order to maintain? I've been given this advice and am wondering how common it is, tips, etc.


(Not looking for a ton of people to tell me how bad it is to eat less than 1200 calories a day, as I have been given this advice by more than one MD who knew my health history. For "normal" people, yes, 1200 calories is necessary for adequate nutrition and loss).

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  • amw212s
    amw212s Posts: 11 Member
    edited July 2015
    I do intermittent fasting. I just skip breakfast, but don't make up those calories. If my super hungry I eat. I eat salads for dinner and lunch with some lean protein. Salads are so low calorie it allows me to have yummy teats like popcorn and pizza. I only ate 2 pieces of pizzas after my salad because I was full. I rarely eat bread and sugars. I was low carb for 2 years but only lost 10 lbs that I kept regaining. I'm back to low calorie and I've dropped 5lb in 6 days. I don't feel hungry because I'm full with salad and a few splurges in moderation. This is easier than low carb for me because I always felt deprived and comparable things like biscuits are made with high calorie almond flour and cheese.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Nope. Then again I'd probably be asking where on earth they pulled that recommendation from. I have lost and am still losing at around 1600-2000 calories per day. I've lost a little over 120 lbs and there is no way I would listen to a doctor who told me to drop to 1000 calories. It would be just plain stupid for me to do so.

    That said did you ask questions about the recommendation. If not you should and maybe ask for a referral to a dietician since they specialize in nutritional needs.
  • Achaila
    Achaila Posts: 264 Member
    Yes. But the doctor was nuts.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    ashheartshawaii wrote: »
    Anyone else who's lost 100+ lbs been instructed by a physician to consume only around 1000 calories per day in order to maintain? I've been given this advice and am wondering how common it is, tips, etc.


    (Not looking for a ton of people to tell me how bad it is to eat less than 1200 calories a day, as I have been given this advice by more than one MD who knew my health history. For "normal" people, yes, 1200 calories is necessary for adequate nutrition and loss).
    Unless you're bed-ridden and below 5', I can't see 1,000 being maintenance.
  • kyrannosaurus
    kyrannosaurus Posts: 350 Member
    Sound like a load of B/S. There is just no way, 1000cals would be well below your BMR let alone your TDEE. How many calories are you eating now? Increase your calories each week by a small amount and eventually you will work out where to maintain.
  • kyrannosaurus
    kyrannosaurus Posts: 350 Member
    Also, even after losing 100+ pounds you don't stop being a "normal person". Losing weight does not damage your metabolism.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    OP made this thread three years ago. They've either wasted away or come to their senses.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    ashheartshawaii wrote: »
    Anyone else who's lost 100+ lbs been instructed by a physician to consume only around 1000 calories per day in order to maintain? I've been given this advice and am wondering how common it is, tips, etc.


    (Not looking for a ton of people to tell me how bad it is to eat less than 1200 calories a day, as I have been given this advice by more than one MD who knew my health history. For "normal" people, yes, 1200 calories is necessary for adequate nutrition and loss).

    I don't understand what kind of comment anyone can make if this advice has been given based on your medical history
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    NECRO THREAD
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    edited July 2015
    Argh, got suckered in.
  • Sandcastles61
    Sandcastles61 Posts: 506 Member
    What's with someone pulling up all the three year old threads tonight?
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    Sandcastles61 wrote: »
    What's with someone pulling up all the three year old threads tonight?
    Some people like that formaldehyde smell.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    suwida2206 wrote: »
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    No you didn't.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,241 Member
    barbecuesauce wrote: »
    suwida2206 wrote: »
    I lose weight from 90 kg to 62 kg now within three weeks.I lose weight really works.this web is i do it. CUT

    No you didn't.

    Cut the link out, so when they nuke the spammer, it isn't still there ;)
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