Is 1043 calories a day too few?
Rachel1534
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I am 29 years old. Female. 5'1". Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Two anxiety medications. A two year old child. I'm 158.5 right now. I'm wanting to get to 132 by September 27th. Quick I know, but I want to slim down some before my beach vacation. I've lost 15 pounds all together. I was doing it really slowly, but I got some motivation by planning this last minute vacation. I'm not having any trouble eating that amount of calories and I'm still able to ride my stationary bike for 30 minutes a day. I just keep reading things about "starvation mode" and the body hanging onto fat. I personally don't think 1043 calories are too few for me, but what is y'all's opinion?
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It's probably too low...but depending on how you're calculating it, it's entirely possible you're eating more than that (most people terribly underestimate how many calories they're actually eating).
That said, "starvation mode" - as you are using it - isn't a thing.0 -
Yes, it is. Minimum recommended intake to ensure you're getting adequate nutrition is 1200 calories. And 26 pounds in under nine weeks is too aggressive of a goal.0
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What's your plan for getting your required nutrients at that extremely (and probably dangerously) low calorie level? For instance iron, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, Omega 6, etc.?0
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as mentioned depending on how you are calculating them...
That being said...yes it's too few.0 -
It depends on your context. If you're not running low on energy, and you're not dropping weight too fast, you may be fine.
I would suggest, however, opening up your diary so you can double-check whether that is what you're actually eating.
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Rachel1534 wrote: »I am 29 years old. Female. 5'1". Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Two anxiety medications. A two year old child. I'm 158.5 right now. I'm wanting to get to 132 by September 27th. Quick I know, but I want to slim down some before my beach vacation. I've lost 15 pounds all together. I was doing it really slowly, but I got some motivation by planning this last minute vacation. I'm not having any trouble eating that amount of calories and I'm still able to ride my stationary bike for 30 minutes a day. I just keep reading things about "starvation mode" and the body hanging onto fat. I personally don't think 1043 calories are too few for me, but what is y'all's opinion?
I think your goal is a little aggressive. You have about nine weeks left to your goal, so you can probably lose about 9 to at most 18 pounds. Although, slow and steady wins the race in my opinion. So you should probably be aiming to lose 1/2 lbs a week though.
As far as the amount of calories you are eating, I think the recommended minimum for females is 1200 so you can get properly nourished.0 -
General recommendation is no lower than 1200 a day for women. Make sure you're weighing EVERYTHING when logging, and if you do so and are still that low, I would suggest adding more just to at least hit that 1200 mark. If you're nervous about it, ask your doctor where they think you should be at. Given that they'll have your medical history, they're probably in the best spot to advise you.0
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What's your plan for getting your required nutrients at that extremely (and probably dangerously) low calorie level? For instance iron, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, Omega 6, etc.?Yes, it is. Minimum recommended intake to ensure you're getting adequate nutrition is 1200 calories. And 26 pounds in under nine weeks is too aggressive of a goal.ceoverturf wrote: »It's probably too low...but depending on how you're calculating it, it's entirely possible you're eating more than that (most people terribly underestimate how many calories they're actually eating).
That said, "starvation mode" - as you are using it - isn't a thing.
I just still don't understand all of the "starvation mode" talk. I've read about it on these message boards. It made worry that I am going to be having the opposite effect of what I was wanting to achieve.0 -
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Rachel1534 wrote: »I just still don't understand all of the "starvation mode" talk. I've read about it on these message boards. It made worry that I am going to be having the opposite effect of what I was wanting to achieve.
There is no "starvation mode" in the sense you're thinking of. Just ignore it.0 -
Rachel1534 wrote: »
Measuring cups/package serving sizes such as 1 slice etc vs weighing food on a scale
for example:
loaf of bread
2 slices (41 g) = 70 calories
I rarely (almost never) get 2 slices that weigh 41 g. Typically it's more like 46-50 g. That means my 2 slices is more than 70 calories. However, if I wasn't using a food scale I would just log 2 slices and be underestimating my intake by doing so.0 -
Rachel1534 wrote: »
She means are you weighing your food.0 -
Is there anything anyone could say here that would make you go, "Hmm, yeah, 1043 isn't enough"? Other than "1043 isn't enough for a 4'10" old woman in a coma"?0
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Rachel1534 wrote: »I just still don't understand all of the "starvation mode" talk. I've read about it on these message boards. It made worry that I am going to be having the opposite effect of what I was wanting to achieve.
A very good article on 'starvation mode'
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/starvation-mode/0 -
In 9wks time, a more reasonable goal would be to lose 5-15lbs IMO
Dont stress about body size for a vaca- theyre supposed to be fun and a treat! Not to mention they usually involve yummy foods & drinks when you get there0 -
The more aggressive weekly weight loss goals are the harder it is for your body to support existing lean muscle mass. If you want the number on the scale quickly.....without regard to future body fat percentage.....carry on.
Unfortunately all weight loss isn't just fat loss (I wish).0 -
Rachel1534 wrote: »I just still don't understand all of the "starvation mode" talk. I've read about it on these message boards. It made worry that I am going to be having the opposite effect of what I was wanting to achieve.
A very good article on 'starvation mode'
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/starvation-mode/
Thanks for the article...so much easier to share than explaining over and over.0 -
The general consensus is, that yes, it is too few. I figured that much, but why do both MyFitnessPal and USDA.gov both say that for a woman of my age, height and weight that eating between 1000-1200 is safe and recommended for weight loss? I'm not trying to be argumentative because I know people can't know someone's tone on a message board. I just don't understand why it is being recommended if it is dangerous.0
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Rachel1534 wrote: »The general consensus is, that yes, it is too few. I figured that much, but why do both MyFitnessPal and USDA.gov both say that for a woman of my age, height and weight that eating between 1000-1200 is safe and recommended for weight loss? I'm not trying to be argumentative because I know people can't know someone's tone on a message board. I just don't understand why it is being recommended if it is dangerous.
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Rachel1534 wrote: »The general consensus is, that yes, it is too few. I figured that much, but why do both MyFitnessPal and USDA.gov both say that for a woman of my age, height and weight that eating between 1000-1200 is safe and recommended for weight loss? I'm not trying to be argumentative because I know people can't know someone's tone on a message board. I just don't understand why it is being recommended if it is dangerous.
My question to you is, what's the rush? Wouldn't you rather learn sustainability and do it in a healthy way? You definitely want to stay healthy for that little one.0
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