How Long Low Calorie
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dianet
Cathlete
I think 1000-1200 is way too low, even you follow with a higher calorie day. That is not enough fuel for your body, even if you just laid around in bed all day. If you are working out too, this is definitely not enough. I know a lot of people benefit from cycling calories, but I think 1000-1200 is too low.
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
>I think 1000-1200 is way too low, even you follow with a
>higher calorie day. That is not enough fuel for your body,
>even if you just laid around in bed all day. If you are
>working out too, this is definitely not enough. I know a lot
>of people benefit from cycling calories, but I think 1000-1200
>is too low.
I agree....I do think you need to rethink your calorie intake as well. Have you ever figured out what your calorie intake is SUPPOSED to be?
>higher calorie day. That is not enough fuel for your body,
>even if you just laid around in bed all day. If you are
>working out too, this is definitely not enough. I know a lot
>of people benefit from cycling calories, but I think 1000-1200
>is too low.
I agree....I do think you need to rethink your calorie intake as well. Have you ever figured out what your calorie intake is SUPPOSED to be?
There is SO much info out there that I am confused about how much I should take in.
I am 5'1" 125lbs and have a desk job.
I ususally w/o 5-6 times per week although I was sick the whole month of March and now that I am well my allergies are terrible and I feel bad.
Can you tell me how many calories you think I should take in to lose these last 8-10 pounds?
I am 5'1" 125lbs and have a desk job.
I ususally w/o 5-6 times per week although I was sick the whole month of March and now that I am well my allergies are terrible and I feel bad.
Can you tell me how many calories you think I should take in to lose these last 8-10 pounds?
Muffin Top
Cathlete
If you go to Calorieking.com and plug in all of your information, it will tell you exacty how many calories you need to maintain your weight. From that, deduct 300-500 per day for weight loss. I love that site!
http://www.calorieking.com/tools/weight_maintenance.php
This is the link to the calorie calculator tool. I hope it works for you!
http://www.calorieking.com/tools/weight_maintenance.php
This is the link to the calorie calculator tool. I hope it works for you!
Muffin Top
Cathlete
I did it for you--1641 calories to maintain. That doesn't include any calories burned during exercise.
I am 5'2" and 124 lbs (after losing 13 in the past couple months). I also workout 6 days a week. I eat between 1500-1600 on my low calorie days and around 2000 on my high calorie day. I agree with everyone else, you probably aren't eating enough. I was eating between 1400-1500 before and found it wasn't enough to sustain my energy all day with all the workouts I was doing. I find that staying closer to 1600 has worked best for me and I am consistently still losing weight. The calorie staggering has worked really well for me.
Katie
Katie
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
I had a tough time losing weight and thought the only way I'd ever lose was to starve. When I tried that, I would be fine for a few days, then I'd be so hungry I'd eat everything in site. So I decided that I'd just maintain - screw the losing weight - and upped my calories so I was no longer eating everything in sight.
Ya know what - I started losing weight. Our bodies are really efficient and much smarter than we give them credit for. They analyse trends and decide how to respond to the data. I found when I was eating good, nurtrionally dense foods, at a higher calorie range, my body realized that the good times were arolling and decided to shed a few pounds. I've been steadily losing weight now.
We're all different, and this may not work for you, but as it did me, I thought I'd suggest it.
Ya know what - I started losing weight. Our bodies are really efficient and much smarter than we give them credit for. They analyse trends and decide how to respond to the data. I found when I was eating good, nurtrionally dense foods, at a higher calorie range, my body realized that the good times were arolling and decided to shed a few pounds. I've been steadily losing weight now.
We're all different, and this may not work for you, but as it did me, I thought I'd suggest it.
Kat2002
Cathlete
Don't dip below 1200. I'm doing pretty well on a 1200 calorie plan..though I don't count everything, add croutons and cheese to my salads, etc. So maybe I'm actually getting a little more than this. I also go out to eat on occasion..
So, I don't know the true answer to your question..I've been eating this way for 5 weeks so far and still doing well..
So, I don't know the true answer to your question..I've been eating this way for 5 weeks so far and still doing well..
I absolutely agree that 1000-1200 is way too low. Not only will you starve your body and begin to burn muscle, but you can also effect your menstrual cycle. If you go too long on a low calorie diet and you notice that your mensis start to be fewer and farther between, you can actually cause your body to go into premature menopause if it goes on too long.
I was doing a 1500 calorie diet a few years ago (5'6" 125 pounds at the time)and I went to see my gynecologist becuase of my abnormal cycle and she informed me of the above information. At that time, I was working out 4-5 days a week for 45-60 mins each day. I now work out 6 days a week for a minimum of 60 mins per workout, but I do not count calories. I eat clean and try to balance out protein with complex carbohydrates. I hope this info is helpful to you.
Jenn
I was doing a 1500 calorie diet a few years ago (5'6" 125 pounds at the time)and I went to see my gynecologist becuase of my abnormal cycle and she informed me of the above information. At that time, I was working out 4-5 days a week for 45-60 mins each day. I now work out 6 days a week for a minimum of 60 mins per workout, but I do not count calories. I eat clean and try to balance out protein with complex carbohydrates. I hope this info is helpful to you.
Jenn
kathryn
Cathlete
> I found
>when I was eating good, nurtrionally dense foods, at a higher
>calorie range, my body realized that the good times were
>arolling and decided to shed a few pounds.
I do think our bodies have an innate intelligence, and they work best with real foods that they were meant to eat. They can 'recognize' them, and process them efficiently, vs. artificial foods (processed sugars, foods that you couldn't find in nature) that they don't recognize and don't know what to do with.
And if you supply your body with the correct nutrients (especially minerals), you ofen aren't as hungry, because hunger can be a sign of the body searching for nutrition, NOT calories, but real foods.
I agree that 1000 calories is far too low. 1200 is the minimum recommended for weight loss, but that's probably for inactive individuals. It wouldn't be bad to occasionally eat just 1200 calories, as part of calorie cycling (planned or not). It's actually very normal to eat more some days and eat less other days.
>when I was eating good, nurtrionally dense foods, at a higher
>calorie range, my body realized that the good times were
>arolling and decided to shed a few pounds.
I do think our bodies have an innate intelligence, and they work best with real foods that they were meant to eat. They can 'recognize' them, and process them efficiently, vs. artificial foods (processed sugars, foods that you couldn't find in nature) that they don't recognize and don't know what to do with.
And if you supply your body with the correct nutrients (especially minerals), you ofen aren't as hungry, because hunger can be a sign of the body searching for nutrition, NOT calories, but real foods.
I agree that 1000 calories is far too low. 1200 is the minimum recommended for weight loss, but that's probably for inactive individuals. It wouldn't be bad to occasionally eat just 1200 calories, as part of calorie cycling (planned or not). It's actually very normal to eat more some days and eat less other days.
Well, the so called experts can say what they want, but I am 5'2" and now 46 and last yr and the year before that I lowered my calories to just about that for a month or 2, it worked I reached my goal, and I am doing just fine.
I say do what works for you:7
Someone is always going to have an opinion:7
Right now I weigh 105 and yes have lowered my calories again to reach my goal, 3 lbs to go...:7
Rhonda:7
I say do what works for you:7
Someone is always going to have an opinion:7
Right now I weigh 105 and yes have lowered my calories again to reach my goal, 3 lbs to go...:7
Rhonda:7
atiman
Cathlete
I'm going to disagree with most on here regarding calories. It's all about trial and error.
I'm 5' and weigh currently at 112lbs with a medium build. I use to weigh 146lbs. The only way that I can lose weight NOW is to eat around 1000-1200 calories range. It always works for me. Now, if I go below that for long periods and not realise it, I don't lose weight for weeks. My body fights me and my metabolism will slow down. A spurge usually triggers a weightloss for me when I fall into that range. It's usally the signal that I need to up it a little.
It's not about "just" eating 1000-1200 calories. You could eat 1400+ calories and eat some crappy foods which doesn't mean you fueled your body well just because you ate that many calories.
You have eat high quality healthy foods within the 1000-1200. It's what's important. Also, it will keep you "satisfied". Just think about how many cups of veggies you would need to eat just to add up to lets say 300 calories? Or how many egg whites?
What works for me when I'm motivated to lose or lean up is to eat 4-6 mini meals a day. Eat a mix of carbs, protein and fat (40/40/20 mix). I eat about every 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hrs. Each meal usually has about 20-25 grams of protein (3oz of cooked chicken, or 1 egg and 4 whites). The cal range is somewhere between 200-350 per meal. A splurge meal one to two times a week, but not something that's over the top that would ruin my long hard week of work.
I also like to get the most "bang for my buck" meaning that I want as much quantity as I can get to eat at one time. So, finding low calorie items that take up space and fill me up like veggies, or liquids like soups, a protein shake, or oatmeal. Just get creative.
When I want to maintain, I can eat 1400-1800 caolories a day with 4-6 days of working out. Weighing less doesn't burn as many calories per workout, so there's very little room to play around.
Namita
I'm 5' and weigh currently at 112lbs with a medium build. I use to weigh 146lbs. The only way that I can lose weight NOW is to eat around 1000-1200 calories range. It always works for me. Now, if I go below that for long periods and not realise it, I don't lose weight for weeks. My body fights me and my metabolism will slow down. A spurge usually triggers a weightloss for me when I fall into that range. It's usally the signal that I need to up it a little.
It's not about "just" eating 1000-1200 calories. You could eat 1400+ calories and eat some crappy foods which doesn't mean you fueled your body well just because you ate that many calories.
You have eat high quality healthy foods within the 1000-1200. It's what's important. Also, it will keep you "satisfied". Just think about how many cups of veggies you would need to eat just to add up to lets say 300 calories? Or how many egg whites?
What works for me when I'm motivated to lose or lean up is to eat 4-6 mini meals a day. Eat a mix of carbs, protein and fat (40/40/20 mix). I eat about every 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hrs. Each meal usually has about 20-25 grams of protein (3oz of cooked chicken, or 1 egg and 4 whites). The cal range is somewhere between 200-350 per meal. A splurge meal one to two times a week, but not something that's over the top that would ruin my long hard week of work.
I also like to get the most "bang for my buck" meaning that I want as much quantity as I can get to eat at one time. So, finding low calorie items that take up space and fill me up like veggies, or liquids like soups, a protein shake, or oatmeal. Just get creative.
When I want to maintain, I can eat 1400-1800 caolories a day with 4-6 days of working out. Weighing less doesn't burn as many calories per workout, so there's very little room to play around.
Namita
Jeanette
I just basically watch my calorie intake, I tend to make sugar free jello so if I do get hungry say 9 pm I can eat that its only about 7 calories for a little over half a cup...
I really try not to eat anything past a certain time, and of course drink LOTS of water.............
I have found that your body does get used to the drop in calories if you just let it.... yeah you will be a little hungry at night, but no one is going to shrivel up and die cause they let their tummy grumble a little.
So I say go for it...... the experts are only going by studies, we have to see what works for us.
I hope this helps some.... Rhonda
I just basically watch my calorie intake, I tend to make sugar free jello so if I do get hungry say 9 pm I can eat that its only about 7 calories for a little over half a cup...
I really try not to eat anything past a certain time, and of course drink LOTS of water.............
I have found that your body does get used to the drop in calories if you just let it.... yeah you will be a little hungry at night, but no one is going to shrivel up and die cause they let their tummy grumble a little.
So I say go for it...... the experts are only going by studies, we have to see what works for us.
I hope this helps some.... Rhonda
Netta
Cathlete
Thanks, Rhonda:
I actually welcome stomach grumbling! Most of the time, I'm eating my 1200+ calories only because I've been told I must not go below that amount. And most of the time, I'm not hungry.
I've tried going above that amount (1300-1800 calories), cycling calories, and still didn't drop any weight. I'm ready to go below and see what happens. I eat very clean most of the time. It can be discouraging to exercise regularly, eat well and still see no weight loss or actually a weight gain.
I am, however, very fit for my age and feel great! So I'm really not bummed at all, just think I should get a little bit more payback from my work!
Thanks,
Jeanette
I actually welcome stomach grumbling! Most of the time, I'm eating my 1200+ calories only because I've been told I must not go below that amount. And most of the time, I'm not hungry.
I've tried going above that amount (1300-1800 calories), cycling calories, and still didn't drop any weight. I'm ready to go below and see what happens. I eat very clean most of the time. It can be discouraging to exercise regularly, eat well and still see no weight loss or actually a weight gain.
I am, however, very fit for my age and feel great! So I'm really not bummed at all, just think I should get a little bit more payback from my work!
Thanks,
Jeanette
I don't really count calories, just sort of keep an eye on what I eat in general. I'm five feet one inch and eat about 2000 calories on average. I'm happy with my weight so no need to cut back. I do think 1200 or 1000 per day is too low, especially if you are working out. This is just my opinion of course. I do want to ask though, to those who say they must go that low to lose, perhaps you are not meant to weight what you want to weigh? If you have to starve yourself to get to a certain goal weight, your body may not be meant to weigh that little. I used to be under 100 pounds (I honestly don't know what I weigh now) but it was a never-ending fight to stay there, and had to keep my calories to about 1000 (or less, dear God.) Now I don't really count calories and my body has settled in where it wants to be, and where I feel most healthy and happy. Just my thoughts.
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
nightowl81
Cathlete
A tip posted on the Beachbody message board by the Fitness Advisor said that at first your tummy is going to rumble because your body is getting use to less food and to go by more on how you feel. Do you have enough energy during and after your workouts? If you are feeling tired, dizzy, can't focus, it's more of a sign you aren't eatting enough. Make sure you are really hungry, not just having cravings from not eatting the usual foods everday. Make sure you are drinking enough water.
I eat 5 small meals throught out the day, around 200-300 calories. I don't get hungry on this; I stick to salads, chicken and brown rice, protein bars and protein shakes/soy milk, veggie burgers on wheat bread. Guess like the other poster said it also depends on what you are eatting.
I eat 5 small meals throught out the day, around 200-300 calories. I don't get hungry on this; I stick to salads, chicken and brown rice, protein bars and protein shakes/soy milk, veggie burgers on wheat bread. Guess like the other poster said it also depends on what you are eatting.