Does it matter that I am eating little?

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

jenilla1 wrote: »

There goes your lean muscle mass...

Tbf I would much rather look like this http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Christopher+Mintz+Plasse+Kick+*kitten*+European+KsADCcsb_Lul.jpg
Than this
http://photo.elsoar.com/wp-content/images/Photo-of-muscle-man.jpg

Plus, 5 weeks ago I couldn't even do 5 push ups and now I can do 50 so I'm actually getting stronger which is nice

Having lean muscle mass doesn't mean you look like a body builder. Muscles help give our body a pleasing "toned" look. Virtually nobody wants to increase the amount of fat they have relative to muscle but that is what will happen if you try to lose weight too quickly -- your body will burn more muscle relative to fat. Many people wind up seriously unhappy with their smaller body when their percentage of body fat is higher. It's a lot harder to rebuild muscle than it is to take simple steps to preserve the muscle you have. Why not do that?

malibu927 wrote: »

2 pounds a week is a healthy amount for someone who has 75+ pounds to lose. You're only about 15 pounds from the top of a healthy BMI, so that rate is too aggressive.

Just because you feel great doesn't mean you aren't damaging your body. At that low of an intake you're risking a lot of muscle loss, as well as a host of other health issues. Eat a MINIMUM of 1500 calories, if not the goal MFP gives you for .5-1 pound a week.

THIS You may disrupt your body by eating on 900 calories per day. It's definitely not maintainable or healthy weight loss.

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

Therealobi1 wrote: »

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

Therealobi1 wrote: »

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

jenilla1 wrote: »

There goes your lean muscle mass...

Tbf I would much rather look like this http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Christopher+Mintz+Plasse+Kick+*kitten*+European+KsADCcsb_Lul.jpg
Than this
http://photo.elsoar.com/wp-content/images/Photo-of-muscle-man.jpg

Plus, 5 weeks ago I couldn't even do 5 push ups and now I can do 50 so I'm actually getting stronger which is nice

They both look great, but neither of them are you.

I wish I was that lucky haha

don't be like that, you should work on being the best you can be
don't worry about the people in movies, tv etc
I wish you all the best, don't harm yourself

This actually made me smile so thank you
I don't think I will change my diet right now but I will keep an eye out for the problems that have been mentioned in the thread that could happen, and if I start to notice any unwanted effects I will reevaluate what I am eating.
I know its not the answer people want to hear but I have been given something to think about so you could say that I am in a better position now for starting this thread

Those signs will be telling you that the damage is done. But I am glad that you are thinking about it. Hopefully as the day passes, or in the next day or two you will start to think about what your goals are and how you can reach them. There is something to be said for health being considered along with weight loss. It's not all about aesthetics. Otherwise, you are just aiming to be a good looking corpse.

khelmann wrote: »

I have been wondering the same thing, I am a 5'6" 152lb female, some days I eat 800 to 900 cals and other days I meet my 1200cal goal. I never feel hungry, stomach never growls when under my calorie goal. I just feel like if I'm not hungry, I'm not going to eat (Eating when not hungry is how I gained weight in the first place)

Read my first reply, and then add in that undereating can mess with hormones that can interrupt your menstrual cycle

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

Therealobi1 wrote: »

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

Therealobi1 wrote: »

Prince_of_Mind wrote: »

jenilla1 wrote: »

There goes your lean muscle mass...

Tbf I would much rather look like this http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Christopher+Mintz+Plasse+Kick+*kitten*+European+KsADCcsb_Lul.jpg
Than this
http://photo.elsoar.com/wp-content/images/Photo-of-muscle-man.jpg

Plus, 5 weeks ago I couldn't even do 5 push ups and now I can do 50 so I'm actually getting stronger which is nice

They both look great, but neither of them are you.

I wish I was that lucky haha

don't be like that, you should work on being the best you can be
don't worry about the people in movies, tv etc
I wish you all the best, don't harm yourself

This actually made me smile so thank you
I don't think I will change my diet right now but I will keep an eye out for the problems that have been mentioned in the thread that could happen, and if I start to notice any unwanted effects I will reevaluate what I am eating.
I know its not the answer people want to hear but I have been given something to think about so you could say that I am in a better position now for starting this thread

Ok so what about up upping your intake, and research a personal trainer who can work on how you want to look. you don't have to do heavy weights if you don't want to.
I like this idea better

malibu927 wrote: »

khelmann wrote: »

I have been wondering the same thing, I am a 5'6" 152lb female, some days I eat 800 to 900 cals and other days I meet my 1200cal goal. I never feel hungry, stomach never growls when under my calorie goal. I just feel like if I'm not hungry, I'm not going to eat (Eating when not hungry is how I gained weight in the first place)

Read my first reply, and then add in that undereating can mess with hormones that can interrupt your menstrual cycle

Very helpful input! I guess I wasn't super clear in my first post, for example maybe like 1 or 2 days I would be under, some days I am right on track and some days I go over by a hundred or two. Would this even out or is 1 or 2 days a week under still be doing long term damage in your opinion?