Eating 1000 calories a day?
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Yes, of course you should eat more than that!
But more importantly, how at 23 years old do you not know how tall you are? Seriously.
The last time I️ was measured I️ was 10. I️ know I’ve grown and inch or two since then, just not sure precisely how much. I️ know I’m really short, I️ just don’t see the point in knowing my height too precisely.
Have you not been to the doctor since you were 10? Every time I go to the doctor I get my weight, height, blood pressure, blood oxygen, and pulse, at the very least taken. I mean, this is all part of your medical file.
I don't recall the doctor taking any of those measurements in the ~3 times I've been since I was 16. They weren't relevant to the problem at hand so I wouldn't expect them to take all that time to do it!
OP, maybe trying drinking some calories if the problem is that you feel full - almond milk, or a smoothie with seeds/nut butter etc. But keep at it until you find something that works for you. Also make sure you're logging accurately and not actually eating more than you think you are.4 -
Almond milk is typically quite low in calories. Peanut butter (or any nut butter) is a good option - calorie dense and a good source of fat and protein.1
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If you don't like avocados, eat some pb&j. You might feel fine for a while at 1000 calories a day. Until you don't. And it takes a while to come back from the don't.4
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Skimmed through comments so apologies if this has been said but are you weighing the food. Entries like 1 Apple, 1 bannana or a handful/cup of nuts etc. Can be vastly off. You could be eating more calories then you think of this is the case.2
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amyteacake wrote: »You are not eating enough. The lowest calories for you is 1,500 - 1,800. When I first started losing weight I would eat 1,700 calories a day. I'm now down to 1,450 calories a day and considering upping it again. But yes, you need to up your calories in order to lose weight.
Since the OP hasn’t transitioned yet 1200 is fine.
OP, as others said please eat more. You’re setting yourself up for muscle loss and a host of other health issues.6 -
amyteacake wrote: »You are not eating enough. The lowest calories for you is 1,500 - 1,800. When I first started losing weight I would eat 1,700 calories a day. I'm now down to 1,450 calories a day and considering upping it again. But yes, you need to up your calories in order to lose weight.
No. You need to up your calories to get proper nutrition. You can lose weight (faster) by eating 1000cals. It is just not healthy.5 -
OP, you need to eat at least your minimum calories. You have done so in the past, if not you would not be over 200 lbs.5
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What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she get to be 200 lbs.??16 -
lucerorojo wrote: »What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she get to be 200 lbs.??
I’m a very different person than I used to be, I️ used to eat a lot of processed foods and take out.3 -
Yes, of course you should eat more than that!
But more importantly, how at 23 years old do you not know how tall you are? Seriously.
The last time I️ was measured I️ was 10. I️ know I’ve grown and inch or two since then, just not sure precisely how much. I️ know I’m really short, I️ just don’t see the point in knowing my height too precisely.
I call bull.
I find it very hard to believe that you have not been measured since you were 10, and it's laughable that you think you've only grown an inch or two since you were 10, and you're not 23.10 -
planner4747 wrote: »greyphan your body will use 600 to 800 of cal a day for maintenance. the heart (the muscle that works 24 hours a day) will take the protein first to repair itself. IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TO REPAR ITSELF IT WILL SCAVENGE THE PROTIEN FROM YOUR MUSCLES! you body is literally eating it self. this is way people that ate the rabbit diet(salad's) gained weight. You will loose weight because of this but because carbs are not used to repair they will be store as fat and you will gain weight a little latter. you will loose carbs burning muscle. this is a vicious circle that you do not want to be in! I do not know what diet you are on but I think I would re-think what you are doing. if any thing please increase you protein to at least 75 grams. best to you
This (above) totally got woo-ed and I get why - people OP's size won't gain weight on 800-1000 calories of salad.
But, embedded in the woo is an important truth:
If you lose weight faster than your body can metabolize fat - as you, OP, risk doing on your current course - your body will make up that excess deficit from somewhere, and a chunk of that "somewhere" is going to be by burning muscle.
If you regain - something that's extremely likely after huge calorie deficits - the regain will be primarily fat. Repeat this cycle of fast loss and regain over time, and your body composition drifts in a bad direction: Higher body fat percents at lower body weights.
Though the effect is small, muscle tissue burns a tiny number more calories per pound than does fat tissue. The more body fat you have at any given weight, the fewer calories needed to maintain that weight, and the easier it becomes to regain weight.
This is a vicious cycle you don't want to get into, even though it's a slow process. Live life like this, and by the time you get to my age (62), your calorie budget to maintain weight will be brutally small, and disability will arrive at an earlier age than it would've needed to do, because muscles and bones won't be strong.
The 75g daily protein idea isn't crazy. As a 5'5" vegetarian, I make sure I get 100g every day.
OP, its entirely probable you will lose weight at 1500. Eat that. Stay strong and healthy. Please.
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lucerorojo wrote: »What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she get to be 200 lbs.??
The only time I've been weighed and measured was when i was asking the doctor about weight loss pills. My height and weight is completely irrelevant to what i usually visit the doctor for.1 -
Hi,
I’m a 23 year old pre-t ftm who’s roughly somewhere between 5’1 and 5’3, and my SW is roughly 200lbs (my scale broke a few months ago). MFP gave me a calorie goal of 1500 to lose 1 lb a week. So far, my lowest day was 893 calories (I️ ate a banana after I️ finished my diary to bring it up to just over 1000), and my highest is 1065. I’m not purposely trying to eat so little, but I️ eat mostly fresh fruits, veggies, and plant based foods (I’m 100% vegan), so I️ guess they aren’t that high in calories. Is this sustainable? Or should I️ try and eat more food to lose weight?
Dietary fat is essential to proper nutrition...you also need more protein sources...and yes, you are undereating.
Eat more fat and protein.
If you are 200 Lbs, you were eating a lot more than 1,000 calories at one point...1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she get to be 200 lbs.??
The only time I've been weighed and measured was when i was asking the doctor about weight loss pills. My height and weight is completely irrelevant to what i usually visit the doctor for.
Maybe it depends on where you live. I'm almost 45, live in the US, and height, weight, and blood pressure are taken for every single visit I've ever had for either a general visit or an OB/GYN visit. I think, maybe, the only visit that height and weight weren't taken were a couple neurology visits.3 -
Christine_72 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she get to be 200 lbs.??
The only time I've been weighed and measured was when i was asking the doctor about weight loss pills. My height and weight is completely irrelevant to what i usually visit the doctor for.
Weird...they take my BP, height, and weight every time I go in before I even see the doctor. The only time they don't is if I'm just going in to get blood work done only.
I'd think they'd at least do this at an annual physical at minimum?4 -
Please be sure you're keeping an eye on your B12 levels. People tend to stress protein when they hear veg/vegan, but it's not that hard to come by if you're eating properly. Low levels of B12 can really screw you up and can take a while to rebuild. I learned that the hard way and ended up on injections for months.3
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Trt adding some healthy fats like avocado, nuts and nut ouls to round things up a bit.1
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Please be sure you're keeping an eye on your B12 levels. People tend to stress protein when they hear veg/vegan, but it's not that hard to come by if you're eating properly. Low levels of B12 can really screw you up and can take a while to rebuild. I learned that the hard way and ended up on injections for months.
Doesn't sound like OP is eating properly which is why protein has been mentioned here...she only mentions fruit and vegetables...no mention of legumes or lentils or tofu or any typical vegan protein source.
OP doesn't sound like she's getting enough fat or protein in her diet...
And yes...supplement B12.0 -
lucerorojo wrote: »What kind of doctors do you folks go to? No matter what I go in for, the first thing they do is put me on a scale and weigh, and then take blood pressure.
I am also confused by the OP. If all she he eats is 800-900 of fruits and vegetables calories, how did she he get to be 200 lbs.??
FIFY8 -
Let’s start with 2 obvious questions. Did you get to bee 200 eating vegan? Are you losing now, 1000?0
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