1,000 Calories/Day

_SalmonSultan_ · November 2016

I'm 19, 133 pounds, and 5'3. Short and stout. My goal is to eat about 1,000 calories a day, and I can eat 1,200 if I burn the extra 200 off. Coming from a background of disordered eating habits, this is the highest amount of calories I've ever eaten while trying to lose weight, so I'm not sure how well it will work or how quickly I will lose weight. Part of me even thinks this is W A Y too much for my body to be consuming for weight loss. I guess I really need to be reassured that this amount isn't too much. If it really is too much though then someone please tell me.

DancingMoosie · November 2016

I am 5'3" and 1350 worked for me. 1000 calories is in no way too much food. In fact, the closer you get to your goal weight, you may even need to increase your calories so as not to stress your heart. Keep working out and strength training to preserve muscle and lose a greater percentage of fat.

singingflutelady · November 2016

_SalmonSultan_ wrote: »

I'm 19, 133 pounds, and 5'3. Short and stout. My goal is to eat about 1,000 calories a day, and I can eat 1,200 if I burn the extra 200 off. Coming from a background of disordered eating habits, this is the highest amount of calories I've ever eaten while trying to lose weight, so I'm not sure how well it will work or how quickly I will lose weight. Part of me even thinks this is W A Y too much for my body to be consuming for weight loss. I guess I really need to be reassured that this amount isn't too much. If it really is too much though then someone please tell me.

1000 calories is actually too low for you to be eating. There is no way you will properly nourish your body with such low calorie intake.You should aim for .5-1 lbs a week which is a 250-500 calorie deficit a day. Figure out your TDEE and deduct 250 to 500 from that.

vespiquenn · November 2016

It's not too much. In fact, it's likely not enough. Unless you're getting less than 4K steps a day (aka sedentary), you should be eating even more.

WinoGelato · November 2016

OP are you still in treatment for disordered eating? I know it can be scary to eat more, but what you're describing is still too low calories and talking about eating more only if you earn it through exercise sounds a little harsh as well.

For what it's worth, I'm 5'2 and lost my weight eating between 1600-1900 cals/day. You need more and should eat more than 1000 cals. How much were you eating prior to this, when you weren't actively trying to lose?

elphie754 · November 2016

I am sorry but it seems like your disordered eating habits have not been addressed/completely gone away. Your BMI is already in a healthy range. Honestly think you would benefit from some professional help.

Edit-autocorrect did some funky things with my first sentence.

_SalmonSultan_ · November 2016

vespiquenn wrote: »

It's not too much. In fact, it's likely not enough. Unless you're getting less than 4K steps a day (aka sedentary), you should be eating even more.

I'm actually pretty sedentary, I work a desk job. I try to go out and walk a 2-3 miles a day a few times a week, though.

singingflutelady · November 2016

_SalmonSultan_ wrote: »

vespiquenn wrote: »

It's not too much. In fact, it's likely not enough. Unless you're getting less than 4K steps a day (aka sedentary), you should be eating even more.

I'm actually pretty sedentary, I work a desk job. I try to go out and walk a 2-3 miles a day a few times a week, though.

That still makes 1000 calories too low.

Seffell · November 2016

1000 is in fact too little. The fact that you feel it might be too much is from the ED. Are you still seeing a therapist for the ED? It might be a good idea to discuss this with someone whose opinion and judgement on the matter you trust and who has knowledge of EDs.
Most people here will probably say it is too little but I don't know if you'd take their (our) opinion as meritable.

_SalmonSultan_ · November 2016

WinoGelato wrote: »

OP are you still in treatment for disordered eating? I know it can be scary to eat more, but what you're describing is still too low calories and talking about eating more only if you earn it through exercise sounds a little harsh as well.

For what it's worth, I'm 5'2 and lost my weight eating between 1600-1900 cals/day. You need more and should eat more than 1000 cals. How much were you eating prior to this, when you weren't actively trying to lose?

I'm actually not in any sort of treatment, as I was never officially diagnosed with anything due to lack of access to doctors and therapists, so it's just something I'm trying to do on my own. If I wasn't paying attention or anything, my caloric intake averaged about 800, but when I tried losing weight, I'd eat around 500 calories a day, and I'd fast one or two days a week. With the help of friends I realized I had a problem, and now here I am.

Edit: I'd also like to add that more recently, I suffer from binge eating, consuming up to 3,000 calories a day. I guess I have an 'all or nothing' sort of behavior.

Junebuggyzy · November 2016

I lose weight at 1200 calories. I am 5'1 and weigh over 150

DancingMoosie · November 2016

Maybe focusing on a healthy goal, rather than losing weight, would be helpful?

WinoGelato · November 2016

_SalmonSultan_ wrote: »

WinoGelato wrote: »

OP are you still in treatment for disordered eating? I know it can be scary to eat more, but what you're describing is still too low calories and talking about eating more only if you earn it through exercise sounds a little harsh as well.

For what it's worth, I'm 5'2 and lost my weight eating between 1600-1900 cals/day. You need more and should eat more than 1000 cals. How much were you eating prior to this, when you weren't actively trying to lose?

I'm actually not in any sort of treatment, as I was never officially diagnosed with anything due to lack of access to doctors and therapists, so it's just something I'm trying to do on my own. If I wasn't paying attention or anything, my caloric intake averaged about 800, but when I tried losing weight, I'd eat around 500 calories a day, and I'd fast one or two days a week. With the help of friends I realized I had a problem, and now here I am.

Edit: I'd also like to add that more recently, I suffer from binge eating, consuming up to 3,000 calories a day. I guess I have an 'all or nothing' sort of behavior.

Do you have the opportunity to see a doctor about this? At this point, you are at or close to a healthy weight for your height. I would think maybe just trying to find a balance between binging and restricting and just focusing on eating a healthy amount and healthy types of foods without trying to lose would be very good for you. You really need to get your head around what healthy amounts of calories are, as well as addressing the fact that you see yourself as "stout" when you are at a healthy weight.

Good luck

DancingMoosie · November 2016

^^^this! 128 was the # on the scale when my doctor told me to stop trying to lose weight, since I was at a normal weight/BMI. I had a health scare right before that appointment and ended up in the ER. They basically decided I was not eating enough to fuel my workouts. The doctor didn't want to tell me not to work out, but he did tell me to try to bump my calories to 1800 (they had been about 1600 the week before.) His advice was more protein, more water, multivitamin, more calories in general. Adding a little more exercise to your routine might help you fell better about yourself. IDK, being more fit gives me more confidence!

NancyYale · November 2016

1200 is the bare minimum. Deprive yourself of the nutrition you need and you might lose in the short term, but you won't be able to sustain it long term. You will lose muscle, bone, and even damage your hair and organs. Think about changes you can make for LIFE.

vegmebuff · November 2016

NancyYale wrote: »

1200 is the bare minimum. Deprive yourself of the nutrition you need and you might lose in the short term, but you won't be able to sustain it long term. You will lose muscle, bone, and even damage your hair and organs. Think about changes you can make for LIFE.

Your BMR is 1440 calories/day. BMR - the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day. Eating less than this will harm your body. As Nancy said: "You will lose muscle, bone, and even damage your hair and organs. Think about changes you can make for LIFE."

Great, though that you are increasing your calories. It's a start that is for sure!

lynn_glenmont · November 2016

What MFP needs is a flag button for misspelled spam with punctuation errors.

diannethegeek · November 2016

RudySgtv wrote: »

If you are Struggling Loosing weight, you should check out this 3 week diet thats is really simple and effective! it works for me, if you are dedicated you should check it out.. --nope--

How dare you try to take advantage of someone who already has an eating disorder @RudySgtv That's really low.

_SalmonSultan_ · November 2016

vegmebuff wrote: »

NancyYale wrote: »

Great, though that you are increasing your calories. It's a start that is for sure!

Thanks, I feel like increasing my calories too much (even if it's a healthy amount) just won't be good for me. I guess I need to baby step this, because even 1,000 is A LOT for me. Maybe I'll be able to gradually work up to 1,200 and higher for healthy maintenance. It's hard work for me.

nutmegoreo · November 2016

Here's the thing, if you are already having difficulties with binging, restricting to 1000 calories a day can intensify this and send you into a cycle of feeling like a failure, blah, blah, blah. Been there. In fact I found 1200 to do the same thing for me. I'm a few years older than you (okay, more than double) and 5'2". I comfortably lose weight without feeling deprived or needing to stuff myself at 1600cal/day. I know you are nervous about the idea, but honestly my concern is that your plan is going to do the exact opposite of what you are wanting.

_SalmonSultan_ · November 2016

nutmegoreo wrote: »

Here's the thing, if you are already having difficulties with binging, restricting to 1000 calories a day can intensify this and send you into a cycle of feeling like a failure, blah, blah, blah. Been there. In fact I found 1200 to do the same thing for me. I'm a few years older than you (okay, more than double) and 5'2". I comfortably lose weight without feeling deprived or needing to stuff myself at 1600cal/day. I know you are nervous about the idea, but honestly my concern is that your plan is going to do the exact opposite of what you are wanting.

I'm not sure about you, but for me it's gonna take a lot to be mentally ready to eat that much...I want to work my way up there eventually...but I'm not sure today's the day.

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