Nutritionist says my body is in starvation mode....will I ever recover?

ouryve wrote: »

amanymorad wrote: »

3bambi3 wrote: »

Yes, he is talking nonsense. No, his logic is not solid. Think about it: if you eat less than your body needs, how on earth would you GAIN weight? If starvation mode like he described was real, no one would ever die from lack of food. You gained weight because you were eating more calories than your body requires.

What's the reasoning behind 9 meals a day? How many calories are you eating? Are you weighing your food on a scale? Also, how is he measuring changes in body composition?

All that is required for weight loss is a calorie deficit; how you get there is entirely up to you.

For me to go below my current metabolic rate, I will be eating less than 1190 cal a day (which is LESS than the recommended 1200 to begin with) with around 300 cal for example....so around 900 cal...how is that healthy??

You're short, so your calorie targets are always going to be quite low <eyes husband enviously>. How fit and active are you, generally? When you don't have a lot of calories to play with, you can give yourself a little (or a lot) more simply by walking a little (or more) each day.

kimny72 wrote: »

amanymorad wrote: »

kimny72 wrote: »

• Enter your stats into MFP and choose a goal of one lb per week (that's 2 kgs)
• If you don't have one, get a food scale.
• Use the food scale for everything you eat except for liquids - this includes pre-packaged items, nut butters, yogurt, everything.
• Log everything accurately and consistently. Eat to your calorie goal.
• Log your exercise and eat back some of those calories

Meal timing, types of foods, number of meals... these are all personal preference. All that matters for weight loss is eating less calories than you burn.

If I'm doing the math correctly, you are under 5', yes? When you are that short, you just don't have as many calories to work with. You might actually want to settle on a goal of 1 kg a week for now just to make it a little easier.

Please take a deep breath. You will not lose weight every week, even if you are perfect. You do not have to follow a bunch of "food rules" unless they make it easier for you to eat the correct amount of calories. Take care of yourself, and good luck :drinker:

MFP won't allow me to go on less than 0.6 kgs a week, with a 1,200 calorie goal (which didn't get me anywhere when I did follow, accurately and consistently.....plateau then weight gain...even when I went as low as 800 cal)

Yup, I'm 4.9 ft

Thank you so much for your advice

I don't think you've answered this - are you using a food scale? How often? Or are you using measuring cups and spoons?

Nikion901 wrote: »

Don't know about the credentials of your nutritionist, it that person is certified or not ... and a lot of advice you have been given scoffs at the advice you got from yours.

However ... not calling it 'starvation mode' ... when I was in my early 30's I had a very low metabolism that came about from improper eating during my do's. My medical doctor advised me to stop dieting and to slowly increase my daily caloric intake even though that would cause me to gain weight. He wanted me to keep it up until I stopped gaining weight ... and that took many months, not a few weeks.

edited to correct ... during my twenties, not during my do's ... stupid spell check/word finisher!
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