Weight-Loss 600-800 calories diet

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Mamaz2ndbaby

Mamaz2ndbaby

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I understand that its not good to eat low calorie diets because our bodies go into starvation mode and we won't lose weight because it holds on to the energy.

I am wondering if there is anyway to get around this. I read about a guy that was medically supervised on a 600-800 calorie diet and lost a lot of weight.

I want to eat very nutrient rich foods at each meal (5-6 smalls meals a day) and of course lots of fiber and protien.

I'm wondering if the starvation mode thing still applies if I am eating my 5-6 meals every two hours. It seems like if I'm getting food on a consistent schedule my body will know I'm not starving. Actually, when I've eaten this way I haven't been hungry AT ALL ...maybe because of all the water. I know it sounds drastic but so is weight loss surgery...which is my other alternative. Just FYI: I'm also working out pretty regularly.

Any insight?
 
What are your current stats?

For a person at a heavier weight, cutting back calories dramatically isn't a big a shock to the system as a person closer to their goal weight...

the downside to such a low calorie diet, is the satisfaction level and not being hungry... It's my personal belief, after a decade or two of screwing around with all sorts of diffeent diets that the only thing that works is a lifestyle change -and making your favorite things work i your day - Basically ditching the diet mindset...
 
What kind of meals can you eat 5-6 times a day to net 600 calories a day? A large bowl of cereal has close to 600 calories. :p

But ya, what are your stats, and how far away from your target weight are you. I guess your plan is acceptable if all you need is a few pounds or a couple of weeks worth of dieting.
 
Yes it still applies.

I'm a vegetarian (vegan) and I was eating around 1500 a day and could not lose any weight, and this is excersising like a mad woman. I upped it to 1800 or so and the weight is moving.

I only eat nutrient dense food. I don't eat any sugar (or anything sweet), anything white, no dairy, no eggs. So it is a challenge to get my calories.
 
Thanks for the replies so far...

Here is me in a nutshell:

I weigh between 268 and 275 depending on when I weigh myself. My short term goal is 225, long term is 185 (but I would be satisfied at my short term goal). I gained the weight because I was depressed and used ice cream for a coping mechanism.

Pretty good health, other than weight. I'm working out twice a day...and now am training for a 5k race. (in the AM I do 30 min eliptical, 30 min jog/walk on the treadmill, in the PM 3x a week I jog/walk on a track for 30 min and do a 30 min circuit training routine afterwards. The other days in the PM I do 30 mins on the treadmill)

I keep a food journal so a typical food day for me would be:

B: Activia yogurt with a sprinkle of Kashi Mountain Medley granola
S: some type of fruit or 1 string cheese
L: Lean Cuisuine or Smart Ones frozen meal with a small side salad very light vinagarette dressing or a cup of veges like spinach etc
S: Fruit or Vege
D: 1 cup Fiber One cereal with 1/2 cup fiber soy milk

I drink 1/2 gallon to a gallon of water, after I work out I will usually drink a diet ginger ale

And I allow myself one cheat day during a given week BUT my cheat day can only be one meal...not the whole day
 
Mamaz2ndbaby said:
B: Activia yogurt with a sprinkle of Kashi Mountain Medley granola
S: some type of fruit or 1 string cheese
L: Lean Cuisuine or Smart Ones frozen meal with a small side salad very light vinagarette dressing or a cup of veges like spinach etc
S: Fruit or Vege
D: 1 cup Fiber One cereal with 1/2 cup fiber soy milk
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This doesn't look like enough protien intake to me. I assuming you are an omnivore, so the only meat you are getting is in the Lean Cuisuine? And the other protiens are in the dairy.

Can you not cook a chicken breast or a piece of fish for dinner instead of cereal?

I also feel there isn't enough complex carbs in your plan.
 
I'm not a fan at allof processed foods -you're not really getting much nutrition for your calories... Busy's right, you're better off getting some chicken breasts and cooking those, and adding some vegetables and whole grains -

With a little bit of effort a week, you can create your own "frozen" meals that are actually healthy, and taste a lot better than the frozen stuff... Cooking skills not really needed.

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What do you think you'll be accomplishing by going for such a low calorie plan? Are you expecting faster results? A reasonable goal is about 1 percent of your body weight a week, and that can be done on 3x the amount of calories you're currently contemplating...

You really want to consider long term results and have long term success... if your weight plateaus in time you don't have much wiggle room with calories...
 
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I agree; a chicken breast with veges would be ideal and at one point I did that (prepared my own lunch and dinner) but right now it's just not gonna happen captain...

Busy, I'm working my way towards becoming a vegetarian.

Maleficent, what do I want to accomplish? Fast weight loss (I put it on fast, I want it off fast--I know, I know). To be honest, I'm not sure if I could even eat 1800 calories a day on a regular basis...I would be too full. Maybe I could, I'm not sure. I'm a sweets lover, not really a food lover...and now that I've eliminated the haigen dais, entemans and krispy kremes...I'm satisfied with the way I'm eating. And that's why I think I would be good long term...cause even with the sweets, I've learned moderation and discipline and I've even learned what an actual portion looks like.

For plateaus...I never really gave thought to how the calories would effect that...I always thought the way to counteract one was to increase workout intensity.

So, from the feedback I guess you guys are saying my body is still thinking its starving even if I eat every two hours??
 
One thing that helped me was to chnage the life style of my eating. I was the take out and fast food king because I never had time to cook alot before. I had to slow down a bit and make time. If I know I am going to be busy for three nights in a row, I will cook 3 chicken breasts and then micro them with some canned veggies and you have dinner in 5 minutes.

With the weight and calorie thing. I would think that even though your eating spread out during the day its still the amunt of calorie consumed is very small for your well being. I guess it is something you can chart and play with for a couple of days and if you feel like you need to bump it up by 100 calories until you are comfortable that is probably ok. I still think it is extremely low. Good luck on your journey!
 
Mamaz2ndbaby said:
Busy, I'm working my way towards becoming a vegetarian.

So, from the feedback I guess you guys are saying my body is still thinking its starving even if I eat every two hours??
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The more the merrier!

Yes you are right. It isn't how often you eat it is how many calories you consume. Since you spread it out in meals and snacks it should be easier for you to get more cals in. You have to be creative. Just make sure it is nutrient rich foods.
 
Hi Everybody,

Thanks again for your feedback. This post travelled with me for a few days and I decided to up my calorie intake a tad so that I can be MORE healthy not only now but in the long term. I must say though that I am scared that with the increase in calories I will gain and not lose weight. Will let you know how it goes.
 
I can't see that happening if your burning more than you take in.
 
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