900 calories and gaining weight
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I di drink water tons0
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This post makes me sad.
Especially since seeing people eat around 2k a day and losing weight.
I'm with dan - your eating far far far too low
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Water...
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Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad!
Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
Sorry but you don't gain muscle on such a large calorie deficit. Muscle needs protein and calories to grow neither of which are enough when one is only eating 900 cals a day.
To the original poster, eat more. 900 cals a day isn't enough.0 -
Eat real food, veggies, fruits, nuts. Drink lots of water. No more bars! They don't have what your body needs! I have learned so much from my friends on MFP. Feel free to add me! I can introduce you to lots of people who know what they are talking about!0
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You have to eat AT LEAST 1200 a day, otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and it will store whatever it gets.
Eat good healthy food every couple of hours to keep your digestive system active and make sure you don't starve yourself.
No disrespect to them....But have you ever seen a picture of people in concertration camps. Tell them "starvation mode" will make you fat.
HAH! That was funny!
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900 calories is ridiculous. Your body requires a certain amount of calories to funciton (breathe, digest, move, etc) Do not take away too many calories because you want to lose weight. 1200 is the minimum for anyone. More, if you're working out. Also, I do agree, you could also be gaining muscle. But if you ARE, then you definitely need to eat more to support the nutrients the muscle requires.0
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Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
You did not gain almost three pounds of muscle in a week eating at a deficit. It's physically impossible. It's likely water retention while your existing muscles heal.
What she said.
I didn't say I gained 3 pounds of muscle but I said I went up in weight 3 pounds and down in body fat by 1% so I AM gaining muscle... did you see my abs??? My legs also got more muscular so yes it is possible! I have a higher protein diet because well I love meat and it makes me build muscle fast! Sometimes too fast for my liking!0 -
Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
What???? she gained muscle by eating 900 calories a day????She gained muscle by just eating protein? What????? SMH
I know. Such BS!!!0 -
I would suggest eating at least 1200 calories. Some people have great success eating even 1800 cals. It all depends on your age, height, and weight. Not to mention your regular habits before trying weight loss. 1200 is typically the minimum for everyone, even if you're petite. Also, get enough water. It is recommended to drink 64oz. You do not necessarily need to drink 64oz of straight. You do get some from foods, especially fruits. I've had success just drinking when I'm thirsty.0
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try upping it to 1640 and see if it helps. are you getting enough water? I eat a lot all day long and I am dropping lbs quickly, but I don't feel hungry with all that I am eating.0
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Eat more, have you been eating that low for long?
I'm in recovery for anorexia now but back when I wasn't trying to recover, even so much as an apple would cause me to gain a pound the next day. Think about it logically though, you haven't eaten 7,000 calories so it isn't REAL weight, it's water weight. I never thought I would ever be one of those people who could just lose weight eating loads but I can now(I'm not trying to lose weight, I'm trying to maintain), I eat 2000+ calories now and I have been dropping a pound most weeks.
If this is about your health then without sounding harsh, stop making your health worse by eating that low. Sure people want to see results fast, we don't like waiting do we? But it wouldn't be sustainable then would it? Focus on your health and giving your body the nourishment it needs, it will thank you for it:)0 -
Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
Sorry but you don't gain muscle on such a large calorie deficit. Muscle needs protein and calories to grow neither of which are enough when one is only eating 900 cals a day.
To the original poster, eat more. 900 cals a day isn't enough.
I love how they say it isn't possible however I am cut! HAH! Its like the whole thing that science says bee's can't fly but they can! HAH!0 -
Ok, the op in in her 50's I doubt she is going to want to weigh 95 pounds.
and the person who eats 6 calories a day some days. I highly doubt that.
Why would you be killing yourself over this. Go see your dr, don't get in with the Pro ana crowd.
Come along with us, we have cookies. 200 calorie cookies.0 -
I would be so crabby if I ate less than 1200. My personal goal is to net at least 1200 every day. Usually more.0
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Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
What???? she gained muscle by eating 900 calories a day????She gained muscle by just eating protein? What????? SMH
I know. Such BS!!!
Uh no its not and don't call me a liar either.0 -
You have to eat AT LEAST 1200 a day, otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and it will store whatever it gets.
Eat good healthy food every couple of hours to keep your digestive system active and make sure you don't starve yourself.
No disrespect to them....But have you ever seen a picture of people in concertration camps. Tell them "starvation mode" will make you fat.
HAH! That was funny!
LOL
Starvation mode will make you fat for a while until your body needs to start using the stored fat for energy and nutrients. That is why people lost all their mass in concentration camps.0 -
You really do need to eat more. It sounds like a weird concept but just try it. Your body needs it. Make sure to get a good amount of protein, good luck! 0
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thanks you made me laugh0
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You have to eat AT LEAST 1200 a day, otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and it will store whatever it gets.
Eat good healthy food every couple of hours to keep your digestive system active and make sure you don't starve yourself.
Please stop making things up, you're not helping anyone
Actually, they're right. I regularly talk with nutritionists and exercise physiologists, and it is RECOMMENDED that you eat 1200 calories a day as a minimum, or your body will indeed start to starve and store. It happened to me...there was a week where I was topping out at 1000 calories BEFORE workouts and I GAINED 2 pounds. The very next week, I ate closer to my goal of 1500 calories, still worked out, and lost 3 pounds. I've been doing exactly that and oh gee....I LOST 32 pounds total (and still losing!)
See, if you keep starving yourself, you will inevitably (unless you have iron willpower) fall off the wagon and OVEREAT. Your body then gets confused because it is starving and wants to hold on as tightly as possible.
And you, the one who told the previous poster to stop making things up...seriously? That's some negative s*it, dude. Chill.0 -
Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
You did not gain almost three pounds of muscle in a week eating at a deficit. It's physically impossible. It's likely water retention while your existing muscles heal.
What she said.
I didn't say I gained 3 pounds of muscle but I said I went up in weight 3 pounds and down in body fat by 1% so I AM gaining muscle... did you see my abs??? My legs also got more muscular so yes it is possible! I have a higher protein diet because well I love meat and it makes me build muscle fast! Sometimes too fast for my liking!
Yes, WE'VE SEEN YOUR ABS.0 -
Eat more, have you been eating that low for long?
I'm in recovery for anorexia now but back when I wasn't trying to recover, even so much as an apple would cause me to gain a pound the next day. Think about it logically though, you haven't eaten 7,000 calories so it isn't REAL weight, it's water weight. I never thought I would ever be one of those people who could just lose weight eating loads but I can now(I'm not trying to lose weight, I'm trying to maintain), I eat 2000+ calories now and I have been dropping a pound most weeks.
If this is about your health then without sounding harsh, stop making your health worse by eating that low. Sure people want to see results fast, we don't like waiting do we? But it wouldn't be sustainable then would it? Focus on your health and giving your body the nourishment it needs, it will thank you for it:)
Congrats for overcoming anorexia. That is a big step. Keep up the positive lifesytle!0 -
I don't get how the whole "starvation mode" thing works. Ya know, how if you eat under so many calories a day, or none at all, your metabolism will go down and you wont lose weight? But if it's true, how are people with liKe anorexia nervosa so skinny?
26 Replies (Because they keep eating less. When they eat more they gain weight because their metabolism is so slow.
If you under eat, your metabolism adapts and is more energy efficient i.e. it shuts down non-essential processes to focus on keeping you alive with what little calories you give it. Because they eat like 300-500 cals a day and your body can only do so much to adapt to a starvation level of cals.
I don't care for the term "starvation mode". Basically it is metabolic adaption and happens to all dieters to some degree. If your body considers itself in a famine, it will decrease the amount of cals you burn to a certain extent and start burning muscle instead of fat as it takes more to support and you can't have that if you are in a famine. There are also a whole lot of hormonal things that happen when you diet and your body tends to "defend" your starting weight. Someone who has "dieted down" to 140 lbs tends to burn less cals to maintain that 140 lbs then another person who is at that weight naturally and never dieted to get there. The whole process is very complex and everyone's body is differentActually not all anorexics actually eat that low. Some eat in the 500-1200 range and still end up very underweight and sick. If someone is tall then they need more calories naturally so if they normally maintain on 2000 or more then eating 1400 can lead to anorexia. Yes it is true that as your body adapts you have to eat less to keep losing because your body will fight to keep you alive. Also many anorexics actually have a hard time gaining. Sometimes the weight initially come on faster and then the metabolism will kick in and/or they become hyper-metabolic (metabolism goes into hyper burn essentially) and they need more to get to a healthy weight. Most end up needing 2000 or more calories to repair damage and restore weight.
Also a person who is overweight who drops weight very quickly in an unhealthy manner can still be in the healthy weight range but suffer all the same effects as a person who is classed as anorexic. You can pack all the nutrients you want into your diet but if you don't eat enough your body doesn't have the fuel to use them efficiently. Basically eating as little as possible and losing as fast as possible puts strain on the body and can do damage. Slow and steady wins the race and keeps off the yo-yo ride.
More important than the metabolism stalling out is the fact that if your body is not getting enough fuel it has to take it from your muscles and bones. You want to eat above your BMR but below your daily burn and exercise to maintain the muscle you have throughout the weight loss journey. Its not just about reaching a number its about attaining/maintaining a strong healthy body that will carry you for a lifetime.0 -
This lady didn't gain 2lb of muscle in 4 days.
Neither did she gain 2lbs of fat in 4 days either.
It's mostly water and maybe a little fat.
Anyone who says you stop losing fat in the fact of even an unsuitably large calorie deficit does not understand the true implications starvation mode. It does make the fat loss process less efficient and means it is more likely you will gain fat stores when you eat at a surplus but it does not mean fat loss stops altogether in a deficit.
That's a fairytale...0 -
i found this on a site to explain y under eating is no good to any oneI don't get how the whole "starvation mode" thing works. Ya know, how if you eat under so many calories a day, or none at all, your metabolism will go down and you wont lose weight? But if it's true, how are people with liKe anorexia nervosa so skinny?
26 Replies (Because they keep eating less. When they eat more they gain weight because their metabolism is so slow.
If you under eat, your metabolism adapts and is more energy efficient i.e. it shuts down non-essential processes to focus on keeping you alive with what little calories you give it. Because they eat like 300-500 cals a day and your body can only do so much to adapt to a starvation level of cals.
I don't care for the term "starvation mode". Basically it is metabolic adaption and happens to all dieters to some degree. If your body considers itself in a famine, it will decrease the amount of cals you burn to a certain extent and start burning muscle instead of fat as it takes more to support and you can't have that if you are in a famine. There are also a whole lot of hormonal things that happen when you diet and your body tends to "defend" your starting weight. Someone who has "dieted down" to 140 lbs tends to burn less cals to maintain that 140 lbs then another person who is at that weight naturally and never dieted to get there. The whole process is very complex and everyone's body is differentActually not all anorexics actually eat that low. Some eat in the 500-1200 range and still end up very underweight and sick. If someone is tall then they need more calories naturally so if they normally maintain on 2000 or more then eating 1400 can lead to anorexia. Yes it is true that as your body adapts you have to eat less to keep losing because your body will fight to keep you alive. Also many anorexics actually have a hard time gaining. Sometimes the weight initially come on faster and then the metabolism will kick in and/or they become hyper-metabolic (metabolism goes into hyper burn essentially) and they need more to get to a healthy weight. Most end up needing 2000 or more calories to repair damage and restore weight.
Also a person who is overweight who drops weight very quickly in an unhealthy manner can still be in the healthy weight range but suffer all the same effects as a person who is classed as anorexic. You can pack all the nutrients you want into your diet but if you don't eat enough your body doesn't have the fuel to use them efficiently. Basically eating as little as possible and losing as fast as possible puts strain on the body and can do damage. Slow and steady wins the race and keeps off the yo-yo ride.
More important than the metabolism stalling out is the fact that if your body is not getting enough fuel it has to take it from your muscles and bones. You want to eat above your BMR but below your daily burn and exercise to maintain the muscle you have throughout the weight loss journey. Its not just about reaching a number its about attaining/maintaining a strong healthy body that will carry you for a lifetime.0 -
Yes drink more water! You could be gaining muscle though. I went from 107.2 to 110 over the last couple of days. Man does it suck looking at the number go up! YES! However I also went from 18.9% body fat down to 17.7% over the last week and lost an inch. So what does that mean??? Muscle!!! I have been eating around 900-1100 calories too... minus yesterday so eating more might not be the answer. Drink plenty of water, it actually helps you loose water weight! You are taking in ALOT of protein, you might have gained some major muscle with that. Throw the scale out.... easier said then done I know I have the same issues, and go to how you look in the mirror, inches loss or body fat %. Its more accurate. I bought a body fat tester on e-bay 6 years ago for like 25.00 with shipping the electronic kind.... SOOO worth it. Every time the scale goes up my body fat goes down so I don’t feel so bad! Hang in their too and power through it.... Whenever I go up eventually I go down if I don't get too depressed because of a stupid scale and remember to look in the mirror!! Remember girls cycles…. We go up and down throughout the month too depending about where we are at. You are doing AMAZING! Keep it up girl!
Sorry but you don't gain muscle on such a large calorie deficit. Muscle needs protein and calories to grow neither of which are enough when one is only eating 900 cals a day.
To the original poster, eat more. 900 cals a day isn't enough.
I love how they say it isn't possible however I am cut! HAH! Its like the whole thing that science says bee's can't fly but they can! HAH!
I don't think anyone here cares about your 6 pack or how cut you are. So please stop going on about it.
To the OP, please eat more. Ignore people talking about it is OK to eat as little as 900 calories. In the long run, it isn't. You are risking your long term health. There is no reason to eat so little. You can lose weighjt slowly and succesfully eating more calories.0 -
you must eat at least 1200 calories a day...you won't lose on that low of a calorie count0
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This lady didn't gain 2lb of muscle in 4 days.
Neither did she gain 2lbs of fat in 4 days either.
It's mostly water and maybe a little fat.
Anyone who says you stop losing fat in the fact of even an unsuitably large calorie deficit does not understand the true implications starvation mode. It does make the fat loss process less efficient and means it is more likely you will gain fat stores when you eat at a surplus but it does not mean fat loss stops altogether in a deficit.
That's a fairytale...
EXACTLY!!! It's WATER.0 -
Ditto to the comments about eating more.... 900 calories a day is usually not enough food for an adult person unless it is something recommended by a healthcare professional. You risk putting your body into starvation mode, when this happens your body will actually burn muscle because it has more energy than fat. With your muscle mass being depleted for energy, your body will then begin storing more fat in order to regulate your body temperature. You need to consume more calories, at least 1200- 1500 per day and a wider variety of healthy foods. Add fruits, vegetables, healthy proteins like eggs, fish, turkey and chicken, whole grains, healthy fats. You also want to be sure to consume foods that are high in fiber so you can have regular bowel movements. You would be surprised how much waste can be stored in the intestines. An easy way to see results on the scale is to clear out that waste. Regulate your carb intake. Eating more calories is not a bad thing as long as your are eating the right foods AND controlling your portion sizes, because too much of a good thing can still be bad. You may also want to consider adding a multi-vitamin to your daily routine to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. Look for ones that are plant based because the body can absord them a lot better. Also, if you are not already, add a 20-30 workout to your schedule at least 3 times per week, even if it is just a brisk walk. Finally, hydrate hydrate hydrate. Your body needs a lot of water, at least 8 cups a day. That is 64 oz. You may notice that by consuming enough water each day, you will not only feel better, but you will have more energy because water helps your body to better absorb the nutrients in the foods you eat. Avoid soda, energy drinks and some juices that contain a lot of sugar. There is very little nutrition in these drinks and they add unnecessary calories to your diet. Consuming less calories may seem like the logical thing to do to lose weight, but starving yourself isn't necessary as long as you eat a balanced diet and exercise. Hope this helps. :-)0
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To the OP, please eat more. Ignore people talking about it is OK to eat as little as 900 calories. In the long run, it isn't. You are risking your long term health. There is no reason to eat so little. You can lose weighjt slowly and succesfully eating more calories.
Agree, long term is most important.0
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