eathing only 500 calories

kiki2289
kiki2289 Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I have a question I have been eating very healthy a lots fruits and vegetable and lean meat and my average for the past week is only 500 calories I lost 5 lbs in 3 days! I'm running for 30 minutes a day and I do weight lifting! Is it bad to eat so low calories?
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  • Ketomaniac9
    Ketomaniac9 Posts: 108 Member
    Yes it's bad your body needs at least 1200
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?
  • jessica19lynn
    jessica19lynn Posts: 4
    um...yes. yes you will lose weight incredibly fast, but it comes back even faster. trust me. I was barely eating and lost 30 pounds in 2 months. then it all came back + more out of nowhere.

    the lowest amount of calorie intake I think anyone should have is 1200.
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    See this old thread for the answer:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/518970-who-should-eat-500-calories-a-day?hl=who+should+eat
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    the 5 lbs in 3 days is the waterweight from the lack of carbohydrates... if you do this for a prolonged period of time you will lose weight no doubt... but it will be muscle mass aswell and your actual body fat % will be roughly the same or possibly increased even though your body weight has gone down... making you have a skinny/fat physique.
  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    yup, it is....and can be very bad. You will probably lose weight doing it.....for a while, but it can be very bad for your body. Here's the link to a group that\s called Eat More To Lose More....there is lots of reading for you on eating low cal http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less :flowerforyou:
  • mcrowe1016
    mcrowe1016 Posts: 647 Member
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?

    Yes....Yes it is
  • WILSONBA
    WILSONBA Posts: 197
    Yes it can mess up your metabolism and in the end hurt you in the long run. food/calories= energy, you need so many calories a day just to live. look up your BMR and it will estimate how many calories you'd burn in a day if you just sat in a chair all day and did nothing. if you want to lose weight do it the healthy way, eat clean, and work out. it may take you a bit longer but in the end you will look healthy. good luck on your journey!
  • Fit_Forever25
    Fit_Forever25 Posts: 313 Member
    Only 500 cals is so not Healthy!!!!
    if you are absolutely sure you are counting it right then 500 is too low!
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    Yes, when I first starting I was netting about the same because I wasn't hungry. I would suggest slowly working your way up to at LEAST 1000 calories while still eating healthy foods. Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • kiki2289
    kiki2289 Posts: 11
    I am new to this website.. I am sorry I just was wondering.. I am not trying anything I am just curious because I am all excited because its working for me loosing weight but I have this feeling what I am doing is not very healthy!
  • specialkyc
    specialkyc Posts: 384 Member
    Yes, it is bad. You're starving yourself and screwing up your metabolism. The weight will come off quickly and come back even faster plus some.
  • juliebeannn
    juliebeannn Posts: 428 Member
    yup, it is....and can be very bad. You will probably lose weight doing it.....for a while, but it can be very bad for your body. Here's the link to a group that\s called Eat More To Lose More....there is lots of reading for you on eating low cal http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less :flowerforyou:

    ^^^^ this

    i'm maintaining right now at 2150 calories/day. gonna drop to 1900 in a few weeks. my body is so happy and full of energy now that it's getting more fuel and proper nutrition.

    please eat more, your body needs the fuel.
  • Tannedtiffers
    Tannedtiffers Posts: 558 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 500 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.
  • supermoo2
    supermoo2 Posts: 77
    Far too few calories. At least 1200 is the most healthy but about 1500 for weight loss - it is slower, but better for you and more likely to be able to maintain the new weight.
  • bunsi_fidget
    bunsi_fidget Posts: 2
    Yes, our bodies need atleast 1200 calories. Your body will start trying to keep whatever fat it gets to ensure you don't starve. Even on days where I just juice fruits and veggies I can get my full day of calories and protein, I can get 1300 cals from juicing so even though you are eating healthy, you must not be eating much. Your body needs the fuel, especially if your exercising regularly.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I am new to this website.. I am sorry I just was wondering.. I am not trying anything I am just curious because I am all excited because its working for me loosing weight but I have this feeling what I am doing is not very healthy!

    Your body requires calories for everyday functions - heart, lungs, nervous system .... lots of stuff going on. People is a coma get more than 500 calories (via feeding tube).

    When you eat 500 calories & exercise (which uses even more calories) .... you are left with very few calories for basic functions. This is why MFP uses "net" calories. This is the DIFFERENCE between calories in (food) and calories out (exercise).

    Please eat Net calories of at least 1200.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 50 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.

    What type of doctor would assist in this type of diet?! 50 cals? No one can survive on that!
  • curlygirly80
    curlygirly80 Posts: 176
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?

    Yes....Yes it is

    Whats a troll post?
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    You already know it isn't healthy, which is why you are posting.

    Seems a bit pointless really. Most of the loss is water weight, and it isn't something you can sustain for life, and you will most likely gain back everything you lose and more if you ever start eating normally again, and if you don't eat normally again, well... But if you wish to end up in hospital attached to a drip one day, then it is your call.
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 50 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.
    This
    When I read your post I got tears in my eyes. I am sorry for your Sister and for you. Thank You for warning. I am amazed she did not lose more her body was trying to survive. Thank You for warning others it is their choice whether they listen.
  • kiki2289
    kiki2289 Posts: 11
    Thank you For your reply I will increase my calories! I knew it wasn't the best to do that but its to how bad it is or what would happen in a long run I wasn't sure! I am sure all of you understand you get exciting to see number going down and whatever ur doing you want to keep doing it because its working.. that's why I ask.. want it to see if I continue how bad it would get.. It's a reality check! I cant keep doing it because I am not planning on eating 500 calories for the rest of my life! Thank you!
  • Tannedtiffers
    Tannedtiffers Posts: 558 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 50 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.

    What type of doctor would assist in this type of diet?! 50 cals? No one can survive on that!

    meant to say 500 calories..oops.
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?

    Yes....Yes it is

    Whats a troll post?

    Yeah, what's a troll post???? :ohwell:
  • kiki2289
    kiki2289 Posts: 11
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?

    Yes....Yes it is

    Whats a troll post?

    Yeah, what's a troll post???? :ohwell:

    I was wondering the same??? What is a troll post?
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    :noway:

    Is this a troll post?

    Yes....Yes it is

    Whats a troll post?

    Yeah, what's a troll post???? :ohwell:

    I was wondering the same??? What is a troll post?

    It's when someone deliberately posts incorrect information or dangerous methods in an attempt to start a fight/heated discussion/get people riled up in the forums.
  • LittleD311
    LittleD311 Posts: 618 Member
    Hi, I have a question I have been eating very healthy a lots fruits and vegetable and lean meat and my average for the past week is only 500 calories I lost 5 lbs in 3 days! I'm running for 30 minutes a day and I do weight lifting! Is it bad to eat so low calories?

    your starving your body! you need to eat at least 1200 calories per day!
  • DyanCB
    DyanCB Posts: 138 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 500 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.

    THANK YOU for being so generous and sharing info about your sister. This is exactly what people need to hear about the non-weight related results of eating so little.
  • skm4jc
    skm4jc Posts: 62 Member
    If you're including plenty of meats and fruits in your diet, then there's no way you're only eating 500 calories/day. Fruit has lots of natural sugar, and obviously sugar = calories, and protein also has a higher caloric content. Make sure you're counting every nibble that goes in your mouth, even that small handful of grapes you just grabbed to nosh on. If you are genuinely eating only 500 cal/day, consider adding more cheeses and healthy grains (oatmeal, whole wheat bread, whole grain pastas, etc) to your diet. If all else fails, of course, talk to your doctor. A good doctor who is genuinely concerned about your personal well-being should be willing to sit down and work out a diet plan with you.

    **ADDENDUM:** If you're referring to your NET caloric intake (i.e., what is subtracted after you've burned off calories working out), then it may not be as great a concern.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Yes...my sister was on the "Dr. Assisted Diet" with the B12 shot, Adipex, and 500 calorie a day limit. She was walking every day for at least 20 min. She dropped 55 lbs in 4 1/2 months. She is recovering from a mini-stroke right now. She had it a few days ago, at the age of 27!!!! Her Potassium level and Electrolytes were almost non-existentent. I would not advise you doing this, at all.

    Any "doctor" who assists with or recommends this type of diet deserves to lose his or her medical license.

    Electrolyte imbalances are often the cause of death for those suffering from EDs (Karen Carpenter comes to mind) .
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