STILL HUNGRY - only 717 calories today

helkat922
helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
I am doing a meal plan (just a short one) that was given by a nutritionist. It claims to help you lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Today I decided to input the information into the system and found that I only ate 717 calories today and I am not allowed anything else. I am so hungry right now :sad: but I think today is the lowest calorie day on the plan. I actually lost weight (9 pounds in 10 days) doing this plan about a month ago and found it easier then. This really does work, but what are the dangers of eating so few calories?
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  • helkat922
    helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
    I am doing a meal plan (just a short one) that was given by a nutritionist. It claims to help you lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Today I decided to input the information into the system and found that I only ate 717 calories today and I am not allowed anything else. I am so hungry right now :sad: but I think today is the lowest calorie day on the plan. I actually lost weight (9 pounds in 10 days) doing this plan about a month ago and found it easier then. This really does work, but what are the dangers of eating so few calories?
  • Kimono
    Kimono Posts: 367
    Doesn't sound like a very good plan. But then I can't seem to lose anything so what the heck do I know :wink: We have always heard not to go under 1200, did your nutritionist say anything about that??
  • helkat922
    helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
    I never asked, but I always thought the same thing. I think if you aren't doing it all the time, then what's the harm? This meal plan contains lots of veggies and fruit and protein so it seems well balanced?
  • lessertess
    lessertess Posts: 855 Member
    I don't think a low calorie diet for a minimal few days would do any harm and it would jump start weight loss as long as you moved to a sensible plan after those few days. However, if you were eating 1600 calories a day and still hungry, I'd say you should probably just suck it up but, if you are still hungry on 700 calories, eat something. Even if it's a large salad with some added protein. Letting yourself get too hungry, especially if you're also missing nutrition can lead to binging.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    There's a reason why a nutritionist is NOT the same thing as a dietician. Dieticians have to go to graduate school. Nutritionists don't. Including a lot of fruits and veggies is great, but that doesn't make it balanced. That just makes it high in fruits and veggies.
  • coliechacer
    coliechacer Posts: 105
    Do u mind shareing your mean plan with me i would love to lose 10lbs in ten days
  • peterpandabear06
    peterpandabear06 Posts: 16
    This is a bad idea.
    I just spent 3 hours at a dietician's office today because I was eating too few calories!
    My body is how you would say "in starvation mode" right now.
    You need to get more calories in your diet before this happens to you.
    It's just probably not the best idea.
    From personal experience anyways..
    Because now it is even more difficult to lose weight because everything I eat is getting stored as fat.
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    Do u mind shareing your mean plan with me i would love to lose 10lbs in ten days

    I'd like to see it as well, if u don't mind sharing, my hubby could use this as a kickstart!
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    before jumping to conclusions I am going to ask questions

    Is this a meal plan set up for YOU that your nutrionist/dietician gave to YOU?

    When you lost the weight before did it come back?

    Will the other days on this plan have more food?

    Now Like I know on South Beach Diet at first the calories are fairly low because you don't have much food to choose from but it doesn't throw you into starvation mode either.
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    Anything below 1000 calories a day is considered a "crash diet." It isn't safe. Take a look at the must read threads in this section for more information.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/777-why-is-starvation-mode-so-bad

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again
  • paulamma1
    paulamma1 Posts: 544 Member
    I am doing a meal plan (just a short one) that was given by a nutritionist. It claims to help you lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Today I decided to input the information into the system and found that I only ate 717 calories today and I am not allowed anything else. I am so hungry right now :sad: but I think today is the lowest calorie day on the plan. I actually lost weight (9 pounds in 10 days) doing this plan about a month ago and found it easier then. This really does work, but what are the dangers of eating so few calories?

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  • kattiek
    kattiek Posts: 83
    I have got to agree with paulamma, tweber, mrsyac, and pretty much everyone else who thinks this is a bad idea. I am by no means a nutritionist, but it is currently my minor in college. I was taught that under 1200 calories/day is a no-no. It will throw your system into starvation mode, so your body clings to anything you feed it. Because this response continues after you stop eating this way, you will gain weight. It's the exact formulation for what they call yo-yo dieting. There are cases where those who are considered morbidly obese are put on diets that are about 800 calories a day (still higher than what you were allowed today). However, this is controversial among nutritionists. Their clients also have to be closely monitored and are not on this regimen for more than a few weeks. You are technically losing weight, but it's not in a good way. You're currently losing water weight and possibly the glycogen (what your body converts carbs/sugar to) storage in you liver and skeletal muscles. It's natural to have water in glycogen in your system, you don't really need to lose it. I think it would be wise to get a second opinion. If you consult your family doctor, I'm sure they can refer you to a reliable nutritionist/dietitian. You most likely won't be losing 10lbs in that short amount of time, but your body will be much happier and you won't be so hungry!
  • helkat922
    helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
    Hi mrsyac2:

    Yes it was given to me specifically and it works. I wanted to something to boost things as I just had a baby and wanted to lose the first 10 pounds. It stayed off and I am almost at my pre-pregnancy weight. I certainly don't eat like this on a regular basis and eat a well balanced diet usually (with the exception of my birthday last weekend... :laugh: ) I guess it's a pretty controversial topic :happy:
  • heal4444
    heal4444 Posts: 709
    You just gave birth to a baby girl.

    Imagine if someone came up to you and say, stop feeding your baby half way thru and deny your baby of half off her daily nurishment.

    What would you say to that person?

    :heart: Love yourself no matter what.:heart:
    :heart: Love your Life no matter what.:heart:
    :heart: Love this moment no matter what.:heart:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    I lost 10 pounds my first week just drinking more water and tea and eating 1500 calories. I'm sure with the plan it is mainly water weight that you shed, and the fact that you will have very little "waste" in your body. When you eat more you will gain part of that back. Also starving yourself for that long can slow down your metabolism and make losing weight in the following weeks harder. Really would you rather lose 10 pounds in 10 days then nothing the next 30, or consistantly lose a little each week and work towards healthier habbits. If you don't look at this as something you are going to continue doing, count on putting that weight back on. The best way to lose to to make healthy changes to what you currently do, and make changes that you can stick with.
  • helkat922
    helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
    I did this plan a month ago and never gained it back. It worked for me and I haven't had any problems losing a pound a week just from eating healthy after I finished this plan either. For me, I just wanted a kick start after having a baby :smile:
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I did this plan a month ago and never gained it back. It worked for me and I haven't had any problems losing a pound a week just from eating healthy after I finished this plan either. For me, I just wanted a kick start after having a baby :smile:

    Are you breastfeeding? :huh:
  • helkat922
    helkat922 Posts: 150 Member
    of course I am not breastfeeding!

    I only did this plan when I stopped breastfeeding to try and lose 10 pounds to kick things off. I only have 8 pounds to go until I am at my goal weight and plan to lose the last 8 by eating well balanced meals.

    I start a boot camp next week so will be upping my calories. Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!
  • altazin0907
    altazin0907 Posts: 188 Member
    of course I am not breastfeeding!

    I only did this plan when I stopped breastfeeding to try and lose 10 pounds to kick things off. I only have 8 pounds to go until I am at my goal weight and plan to lose the last 8 by eating well balanced meals.

    I start a boot camp next week so will be upping my calories. Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!

    I think if your Nutritionist gave you the plan then it cant be to bad for you, and it seems you are just looking for a jump start not a fix. I say go for it!!:flowerforyou: Everyone will always have something to say and some will talk to you like your an idiot but just be proud of yourself for being almost at pre-pregnancy weight and continue with your great success:drinker:
  • altazin0907
    altazin0907 Posts: 188 Member
    And if you don't mind email me the plan, you never know when you might need that last five pounds:happy:
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    of course I am not breastfeeding!

    I only did this plan when I stopped breastfeeding to try and lose 10 pounds to kick things off. I only have 8 pounds to go until I am at my goal weight and plan to lose the last 8 by eating well balanced meals.

    I start a boot camp next week so will be upping my calories. Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!

    ha ha! Yeah, us fat people are sensitive. Who would've thought? HA HA HA

    No worries sister. I get what you're doing. As long as you don't get sick and it works for you, power to you!

    :heart:
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!

    yes this among other things on this website will ruffle some feathers- take it with a grain of salt- if this plan was given to you do you but don't make a daily habit of it which you already said you wouldn't be doing anyway so i don't see any harm in it.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member

    someone said
    think if your Nutritionist gave you the plan then it cant be to bad for you, and it seems you are just looking for a jump start not a fix. I say go for it!!:flowerforyou: Everyone will always have something to say and some will talk to you like your an idiot but just be proud of yourself for being almost at pre-pregnancy weight and continue with your great success:drinker:



    I say
    of differing opinions here....that would tell me that I need more information.....just because a "nutritionist" says it is ok would not be good enough for me.....
    I had reconstructive surgery on my shoulder and eventually found myself with "physical therapist" who quickly proceeded to have me work my shoulder so hard that I tore open the repair and had to have three more surgeries as a result...the therpaist was licensed and insured...so qualifcations mean something but not everything...crash diets can be dangerous and are usually for the short term
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    of course I am not breastfeeding!

    I only did this plan when I stopped breastfeeding to try and lose 10 pounds to kick things off. I only have 8 pounds to go until I am at my goal weight and plan to lose the last 8 by eating well balanced meals.

    I start a boot camp next week so will be upping my calories. Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!

    ha ha! Yeah, us fat people are sensitive. Who would've thought? HA HA HA

    No worries sister. I get what you're doing. As long as you don't get sick and it works for you, power to you!

    :heart:
    :noway: Tweber got it right...ppl do get roused easily here when a simple question is ask...:tongue:

    That's awesome you've almost got to your pre-baby weight, that must feel good!:flowerforyou:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    Yikes, didn't think I would open such a can of worms with this topic!

    yes this among other things on this website will ruffle some feathers- take it with a grain of salt- if this plan was given to you do you but don't make a daily habit of it which you already said you wouldn't be doing anyway so i don't see any harm in it.
    :drinker: what she said!:laugh: if this was a plan given to you, you get to chose whether or not to follow it, some folks give strong loud opinions before they know all the facts from a person...I say if you talked this over with your professional and feel OK about it and like mrsac suggested you're not doing it long term, I say go for it, sounds like you're about finishd with the low calorie end anyway, right?:wink:

    FC:heart:
  • criztawl
    criztawl Posts: 34
    Your nutritionist shouldn't be practicing. Anything under 1200 calories for a women is not healthy ... not only will it throw your body into strarvation mode but it will also do damage to your orgins.

    Also, losing 10lbs in 10 days is NOT healthy. You are suppose to lose 0.5-2lbs a week ...


    Why is it that people will do ANYTHING to lose weight ...even if it means hurting themselves greatly??
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    So, what are you going to do after the 10 days when you gain 8 back by replenishing your lost glycogen and water? :huh: I can drop 10 lbs in less than 10 days, but that requires no carbohydrates and little water, and that's not fat loss anyway.
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    The controversy continues... :laugh:

    I suppose if all else fails, she's got plenty of folks to say, "I told you so."

    I, on the other hand, am going to say... go for it. If it doesn't work, you still have MFP to fall back on for suggested nutrional values and goals.
  • GIBride01
    GIBride01 Posts: 328 Member
    Curious,,, where does this nutritionist work?
  • heal4444
    heal4444 Posts: 709
    Whenever I wish someone the best here on MFP, I say:

    Good luck on your healthy weight loss/fitness journey.

    or

    Wishing you the best in your healthy weight loss/fitness journey.

    The most important word in either phrase is "healthy".

    There's all kinds of ways to weight loss. And starvation, eating disorders are not healthy weight loss. Yeah, you'll lose weight. And, you'll also lose your health.

    I wish you a healthy weight loss journey.

    Yes, we all understand your rush to gain back your prepregnancy body. We all too want to instantly weight at our goal weight. No one of us on MFP do not want to be instantly, snap our fingers an be there too. Yet, I hope most of us know that healthy weight loss is about a lifetime of creating new habits, new healthy eating choices, moderate our portions and not overindulge, moving more, building muscle, increasing stamina, strength, flexibility, and overall health as a result.

    We all want you not to be starving hungry. Just because she is a nutritionist does not make what she says is right. After all, a scientist many years ago told all the earth is flat. He was wrong. And so is your nutritionist.

    Listen to your inner voice. Hear it. Hear its hunger for food. For proper nutrition, for proper amounts. Your body is starving. Don't starve it. Feed it. Feed it with the right proper amts of food.

    I truly believe that by your typing the original post that you already know what is the right answer. It was more a call for compassion to regain your prepregnancy body. We all know being a new mom is not easy, the sleep deprivation, always concerned for the health of your baby, many changes and stresses. Yet, not eating enough, starving yourself, would make your life much more difficult.

    :heart: Love yourself.:heart:
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