Below 1000 calories

soon_chaos
soon_chaos Posts: 18
in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone out there,

I am finding it quite hard to eat more than 1000 calories in a day without feeling guilty because I will feel soooo full for the whole day. I am also aware that our metabolic rate will drop due to insufficient calorie consumption because the body is putting itself in starvation mode.So I chose to do light cycling for 30 minutes and 30 minutes of low impact aerobics + stretching daily to help boost my metabolic rate. Besides exercising, I also go for drinking loads of Green Tea because I heard that it aids in shedding fat and boosts body metabolism as well.
I am new to this webpage and I hope that you all can give me some good advice and see whether there's any problem in my plan~

Thank you soooo much!!!
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  • SkyMusic
    SkyMusic Posts: 43
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.
  • soon_chaos
    soon_chaos Posts: 18
    Well, based on 4 days of tracking my calories, my calorie consumption range is about 600-800 per day.
    I heard that Green Tea boosts our body metabolic rate~ is this true??
    SkyMusic, thanks for replying, it means a lot to me!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Recommend that you speak to a counselor about your food guilt issues. You need to eat more; there's no special trick you can do to get around this.
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    Are you fricking kidding me? I just removed someone from my list. She ate less than 1200 calories a day and workout everyday. She has fainted 3 times month and is on heart monitor. Your body requires nutrients to survive you might not feel it but you are starving your ORGANS. FRICKING EAT .
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    Well, based on 4 days of tracking my calories, my calorie consumption range is about 600-800 per day.
    I heard that Green Tea boosts our body metabolic rate~ is this true??
    SkyMusic, thanks for replying, it means a lot to me!

    Seriously? My 2 year old eats more than that.

    You need to speak to a doctor, honestly, because that low of calorie intake is NOT healthy.

    ETA - If that is you in that pic, you do NOT need to lose weight. If you want to be toned, fine, lift weights...but in the mean time, you should definitely seek professional medical help.
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    You are behaving extremely unhealthy. Please read this thread!!!!!!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/206951-asked-my-trainer-re-eating-back-calories
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    I felt that way at first. It has taken me a while heck it really took me a couple of months to realize that over 1000 is best and also my body started craving more. I think the fear is a beginner thing. Don't worry if you eat more, I am still losing and I am eating my 1200 and over calories. :)

    Everyone commenting please be nice. I think she will eventually start craving more than 1000 calories. Believe me!
  • korsicash
    korsicash Posts: 770 Member
    People worry about this as will your doctor to be sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Please at least be on a good brand daily vitamin. You may notice after a few weeks on this you feel tired and sluggish not eating at least 1200 calories. You may also notice you are not seeing muscle definition that you want to see. I would suggest going for a glass of whole chocolate milk, peanut butter on a good multi grain bread, healthy meats, nuts, avocado and banana. This will help you get to calories, not feel over stuffed and have the good stuff you need.
  • soon_chaos
    soon_chaos Posts: 18
    I appreciate all the replies given my MFP users.
    Ermm.... can you guys check out my diary? Maybe there's something I did wrong in my meals and I would like to hear more opinions on how I can eat better and healthier~
    Appreciate it!
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    I wish this website would block people who are unhealthy from giving others advice. Sure, you ate healthy things, but eating an apple, a sweet potato, and 1/2 cup of cereal ALL day is NOT healthy. Period. I hate to call people liars, but if you are up for more than 6 hours on a day like that, and doing nothing, you are hungry. All day. Stop giving people negative encouragement.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    I heard that Green Tea boosts our body metabolic rate~ is this true??

    It does, but if you aren't feeding your body the increase in metabolic rate may not be healthy.

    Look, few people on this site are actual doctors (myself included). Under 1000 calories is a very low intake rate, but there are other things you need to consider. I'd urge you to see a qualified doctor, just to make sure everything is OK. What caloric level does the site recommend you have based on your height, weight, and activity level (in other words, at 6' 3" and 219 pounds, the site recommends a calorie level of 1,470 for me to lose 2 pounds a week - but your profile picture makes you look somewhat more petite than freakishly-tall me, so what PERCENTAGE of your recommended calories are you actually eating?).

    You're able to exercise, which is a good sign. Do you feel dizzy, light-headed, etc after your self-described "light" workouts? Are you sleeping well and reasonably energetic during the day?

    How's your balance of proteins, carbs, and fats? Are you losing weight? Getting plenty of water?

    I'd say, overall, if you feel healthy and energetic, no problems with the workouts or climbing a couple of flights of stairs, and you're losing weight at a reasonable 1-2 pounds a week, you're getting all your nutrients and your diet is reasonably balanced, my completely amateur non-medical opinion is to see your doctor anyway, but you probably have little to worry about.
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    Focus on increasing your calories over time. Try 100 calorie increase a month or a few weeks. Also don't focus too much on the green tea burning fat. Make sure you get enough water to stay hydrated.
  • bigd65
    bigd65 Posts: 171 Member
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    Advice from an 18 year old who has just started, Nice advice! Pick your friends wisely that will help you more than what this misinformed person is telling you
    her diary totals 260 exercise calories earned= 260-292= -32 and you friended her?
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    I wish this website would block people who are unhealthy from giving others advice. Sure, you ate healthy things, but eating an apple, a sweet potato, and 1/2 cup of cereal ALL day is NOT healthy. Period. I hate to call people liars, but if you are up for more than 6 hours on a day like that, and doing nothing, you are hungry. All day. Stop giving people negative encouragement.

    100000000000 % AGREE
  • korsicash
    korsicash Posts: 770 Member
    You need to open your diary and make it public. The hard thing is if you only have a few pounds you want to shed and need to shed they come off slowly. It is okay that this is the way they come off. Maybe try putting some weights into your exercise routine they will not make you bulk up they will help your muscle become lean and lean muscle helps to burn fat. If you do not eat enough the body uses the stuff we want such as muscle tissue to fuel itself. So although starvation mode is probably the wrong way to put it, like most of us I am sure you want your body to be lean and strong not twiggy and floppy. Also I looked at your profile. Loose weight for you. Beautiful dresses come in many sizes! I am a size 6 to an 8 and I can find clothes in my size. We are all built different if you continue to compare yourself to others you will make yourself feel worse. This is hard for me to say because I do the same thing time and time again. Good luck to you.
  • Nastasha915
    Nastasha915 Posts: 124 Member
    I don't know how you eat your meals but I've found eating more small meals throughout the day makes it easier to eat more calories throughout the day. After I started doing this I was able to eat all my calories without feeling like I was forcing myself to eat.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    Ermm.... can you guys check out my diary? Maybe there's something I did wrong in my meals and I would like to hear more opinions on how I can eat better and healthier~
    Appreciate it!

    It's not public, so I can't.

    Here's what I'd do if I were you - the site is capable of tracking the three components of calories (fat, proteins, and carbs). If you are truly unable to eat more calories than you are, I'd urge you at least to keep the calories in balance (the site will give recommended levels of each, try to eat about the same percentage of each).

    The other thing I'd mention - are you eating so few calories because you're truly not hungry, or because you feel like you shouldn't because you want to lose weight? If it's the first, make sure you are getting plenty of water and do your best to eat as much as you can manage, and your body might adjust and you'll find your appetite increasing. If it's the second, then I'd suggest that a very low-calorie diet is not a healthy and sustainable way to lose weight, and you might consider trying more calories out and see how it feels.

    But, please, see a professional about what is right specifically for you.
  • lilac_meddow
    lilac_meddow Posts: 22
    I appreciate all the replies given my MFP users.
    Ermm.... can you guys check out my diary? Maybe there's something I did wrong in my meals and I would like to hear more opinions on how I can eat better and healthier~
    Appreciate it!

    I occasionally feel like this too.. all depends on the day and my mood and a lot of things... if you feel full and you're under just eat something little that packs a punch like a protein or nutrition bar or a shake, my fave is some cheese.. I love it and if it's a higher fat cheese like cheddar it's more calories. Just pick your favorite snack and give yourself room to indulge... don't give into the guilt... it's just messing with your head... with time it will take a hike.
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    You not have a metabolism increase as long as you starve yourself. Caffiene is bad for your heart so just eat healthy and you will lose weight. Your body needs fuel to run itself and it will burn fat when it has enuff fuel. Can you drive a car on empty , not for very far.
  • soon_chaos
    soon_chaos Posts: 18
    Well, firstly, I am really happy to know that people are actually saying that I'm not that fat. But in the case of my country, South East Asia region, my current body weight and size (173cm tall and 68kg) is considered quite an amount. The clothes here aren't made for big sizers like me and I have difficulty in finding an adequate dress or clothes for myself many times...

    Hmm....I should really consider all of the comments telling me to increase my calories... cause almost everyone are bombarding me with the same facts...hahaha.... actually I really hope you guys can check out my diet diary and give good suggestions to it so I can make good adjustments to my diet!

    Thank you!!
  • lilac_meddow
    lilac_meddow Posts: 22
    I'll add y'a and take a look
  • mkbledsoe
    mkbledsoe Posts: 132
    you should talk to your doctor and probably a nutritionist. I have (for totally different reasons) but it helped a lot. We are trying to learn healthy eating habits that we can maintain for a lifetime.
  • SkyMusic
    SkyMusic Posts: 43
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    I wish this website would block people who are unhealthy from giving others advice. Sure, you ate healthy things, but eating an apple, a sweet potato, and 1/2 cup of cereal ALL day is NOT healthy. Period. I hate to call people liars, but if you are up for more than 6 hours on a day like that, and doing nothing, you are hungry. All day. Stop giving people negative encouragement.

    What I do with my life has nothing to do with the advice I give to others. My personal issues as far as recovering from an eating disorder do not prevent me for giving perfectly adequate advice. And I believe I would know if I were hungry.

    If someone is trying to lose weight, eating 800 calories occasionally is not going to hurt her. Obviously making a habit out of it will hurt her in the long run, but listening to your body is important. Your body will adjust to your eating habits.
  • jjelizalde
    jjelizalde Posts: 377 Member
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    Really? You trust your body to tell you? Is that how you ended up on MFP? You're the one who thinks 1/8 cup of cereal an apple, a couple of bites of broccoli and a little baked yam constitutes three meals. Please don't give anyone else advice. You have no idea what you're talking about. You don't eat enough to sustain your organs or provide fuel for your body. Do some research please!
  • bugsy2011
    bugsy2011 Posts: 14 Member
    Yes, take a look at your diet and reflect upon what you are eating and the nutrients you are putting into your body. Just as an FYI: one of my best friends in the world was put on a diet to eat at least 800 calories a day when she was trying to rebuild her strength, esteem, and body from a battle with anorexia. You are eating as much as she was one she was trying to recover from a life-threatening disease. Just think about that.
  • bigd65
    bigd65 Posts: 171 Member
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    Advice from an 18 year old who has just started, Nice advice! Pick your friends wisely that will help you more than what this misinformed person is telling you
    her diary totals 260 exercise calories earned 292 (260-292= -32) and you friended her?
  • Babsvii
    Babsvii Posts: 177 Member
    i read your diet diary, i think you did really well for dinner, i would add more veggies though like 70-100 grams of carrots is good or any other veggie. I usually eat 100-150 calories of meat depending the kind so your meat is good. But your breakfast and lunch is really really lacking nutrients.... i would work on eating some cereal (oatmeal) and fruit for breakfast. about 1 cup at the very least and a banana or berries. For lunch if you want to be healthy but want something filling i would make a nice big salad with chicken it it or almonds. If you don't want to snack during the day then don't but you need to make those 3 meals a decent size, i would try to eat at least 400 calories each meal... or do 200 for breakfast and then a snack before lunch like an apple or something. you need to eat more.. specially with exercising... if you are exercising that is just more calories you are burning which you SHOULD try and eat back... after you work out you should be hungry. Its important to eat those calories because then your body is just feeding off of muscle and not fat.
  • SkyMusic
    SkyMusic Posts: 43
    Starvation mode is such an overused term. If you eat 900 cals, your body is not going to go into starvation mode. It probably won't even if you eat 500, unless you do it consistently for weeks.

    If you feel absolutely stuffed, don't eat. Eat when you're hungry and eat healthy when you do. Also eat healthy fats like nuts, beans, eggs, etc. :)

    I, too, never really reach my 1000 - but I always feel full. I trust my body to tell me what I need.

    Advice from an 18 year old who has just started, Nice advice! Pick your friends wisely that will help you more than what this misinformed person is telling you
    her diary totals 260 exercise calories earned 292 (260-292= -32) and you friended her?

    I'm not done for the day yet, calm down. I'm here to support people, too, just like everyone else. I don't understand why people who eat 3000 calories when their goal is 1200 are not insulted, if I am. I go under cals, they go over cals. No one would call an overweight person who consistently eats over their cal goal fat or obese, so how is it okay to call me anorexic?

    If any of us were perfectly healthy, none of us would be here. I'm still learning, too, and I apologize if giving you advice from my own experiences was unhelpful or offensive. And if you want to unfriend me, I understand.
  • soon_chaos
    soon_chaos Posts: 18
    Hey guys! I made my food diary public and you can go in and take a look! I am now cooking chinese cabbage with tofu soup， with a pinch of salt and 3-4 drips of oil~ going to eat it with spinach noodles and a hard boiled egg! take a look in my diary and add in any more suggestion you see fit for me!! Thank you!!

    Please don't judge SkyMusic...It's hard for her to adjust to normal calorifie consumption already, let her go step by step... she will recover as time goes on...
  • soon_chaos
    soon_chaos Posts: 18
    You are behaving extremely unhealthy. Please read this thread!!!!!!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/206951-asked-my-trainer-re-eating-back-calories

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