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Back when I was in college, my roommate followed a similar calorie intake to that you are describing. She lost a significant amount of weight rapidly and ended up hospitalized for malnutrition. (Also note that she lost quite a bit of hair and she stopped having her period.). She spent another several months being treated for an eating disorder.
I would strongly suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your weight loss goals and strategies.
Due to your rapid loss so far, I expect you would benefit from eating maintenance calories for a few weeks to give your body some rest from the stress of such a sharp deficit.5 -
I hate plateaus. I was told after a two month plateau to increase calories and add strength to my routine. I just did cardio. It worked. So I would recommend adding some calories. Hope it helps! I’m kinda in another plateau now but had COVID and got off my game, so trying to get back in line.4
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While looking up restrict-binge... that doctor appointment you were thinking about? Not at all a terrible idea.
I last looked at refeeding syndrome a while back and since you have been eating "something" I didn't really think you were at risk... but, hey, "great news", Google search says (1*) you qualify!
But, since Google ain't your real life, and since random people on the internet are random, they've invented real live doctors you can consult with one-on-one! Highly recommended!
(1*) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440847/3 -
Please seek help from a medical professional. 400-800 calories per day is less than the recommended caloric intake for a toddler. You are eating too few calories.
I wish you luck in your recovery.
Edit: rephrased for politeness.2
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