have I entered "starvation mode"?

Hey Scottsephens,

Starvation mode isn't a myth, most people just define it wrong. For instance, if you don't get enough magnesium, your body can "starve" for it and your insulin receptors won't work right so you'll hold on to fat.

If you're not getting enough protein for your workouts, your body will "starve" and sacrifice amino acids from your muscle post-workout.

If you take heavy antibiotics and your gut flora are off, food won't digest and absorb properly so you'll "starve".

I'm Training people now who have ALL been in these situations and unable to lose weight until we stopped them from "starving"



Most likely, your baroreceptors (pressure receptors) in your neck are getting overloaded and making your blood vessels open up. Combine that with your newly lower blood pressure (WOOHOO 32 POUNDS!!! )

Slam water and put some Celtic sea salt in it and you should be good. But like Avs said, wouldn't hurt to get a stress test for your heart.


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#1 - There is no such thing as starvation mode. If you are losing weight then that wouldn't be the definition of starvation mode anyway. Starvation Mode is not losing weight despite being in a huge caloric deficit. Did I mention that starvation mode is a myth?

#2 - If you are losing 2 pounds a week, then calories seem to be right where they need to be. (1-2 pounds a week is optimal)

#3 - If you are dizzy during workouts, eating an hour or so before working out could give you some extra energy. I don't like working out on an empty stomach.

#4 - Have your blood pressure checked, could be an underlying medical issue.

^^ This.

You don't have enough fuel for a good hard workout, that's why you're dizzy. You need both sufficient water and sufficient calories to fuel a workout. Try eating closer to workout time, and down 16 ounces of water before you start. It also could be your blood pressure dropping.

If you're still losing weight, you're not likely in "starvation mode". Usually people have their weight loss stalled when this happens. It's less starvation, more conservation. Your body is very good at adapting to new situations. When you put a stress in one direction it will push back. If you eat too little, your body will hold onto every calorie for as long as possible, stalling your weight loss. This is the so-called starvation mode.

Congrats on the losses! Make sure you're healthy and push ahead!

Two pounds a week is what's ideal for those with more than 75 pounds to lose. While you will surely continue to lose with a 1000 calorie a day deficit, it's not optimal for your particular situation. You'd be better off at one pound a week for now, then a half pound a week as you get within 10-15 pounds of your goal.

While 2 lbs weekly goal may have been appropriate at start, with 31lbs off, is may be too much now, making your daily goal too low.

Remember, just because you change a figure on the screen from 2 to 1 does not mean you are only allowed to lose 1 lb weekly.

You'll probably still lose 2 or 1.5 lbs weekly.