Is 800 to 1000 calories a day okay? on a diet?

**sahmof4** · 04-09-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by katiedeschenes

I think you would need to get tested to know for sure what the minimum amount of calories is but I believe the general rule for everybody is 1200 is the minimum that your body needs to run. If you go less than 1200 calories, then your body could go into storage mode and start storing every calorie, fat gram, carb, etc just trying to make ends meet so to speak. That's what happened to me. I gained weight because I wasn't eating enough, I was only eating 2 meals a day and less than 1000 calories, it was probably around 700. Because of that, my body started storing everything I put into it and I didn't lose weight until I actually ate more food.

Katie, Iam impressed with your answer. Good job !!

**sahmof4** · 04-09-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by court2345

I am gonna stick to 1200 for now and see what Sunday (weigh in) brings. If I am not satisfied with the change then I am going to go 4 800 to 950 calories a day!

Sooo di you decide what range in calories your gonna do then ? Come back and let us know.

I posted this twice. Ha,Ha, You would think, I were new to this site or something.

**sahmof4** · 04-09-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by court2345

I am gonna stick to 1200 for now and see what Sunday (weigh in) brings. If I am not satisfied with the change then I am going to go 4 800 to 950 calories a day!

Sooo did you decide what range in calories your gonna do then ? Come back and let us know.

**court2345** · 04-09-2008, 03:59 PM

Been doing 1200, some times I will go 100 over and sometimes 100 over. So far its working!

**c_inabnett** · 04-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Im glad that you are sticking with 1200 Calories. I just don't think it is healthy for anyone to be under 1200 calories a day ( But I am also not an expert.)

I know that sometimes we want to lose weight fast but we have to remember that we didn't put it on over night. So the best way to lose weight is slowly. Also if you lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time remember it might not all be fat. It could also be muscle and water weight. Hope this helps!

**sahmof4** · 04-09-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by court2345

Been doing 1200, some times I will go 100 over and sometimes 100 over. So far its working!

Dang girl, your quick to reply !!

Well that sounds really good court.

I'm so glad that is working for you.

I'll check up on your journal later.

Have a great day !!!!!

ttyl c.c.

**susanpesek** · 04-10-2008, 07:45 PM

Your body needs nutrient-packed foods of, at the least, 1000 calories a day. It's just not possible to get the necessary vitamins, minerals, fibers needed in less than that. If you are eating 1200, but that includes 1000 calories of buttered popcorn, you are in the same fix.

That's the IDEAL. 1,000 calories is the minimum fed to bedbound, 100 pound people, just to maintain body functions. And many, many lose on that. I have read that 1200 is the minimum.

In some situations, if you don't eat the right types of foods, your body will take what it needs from your stores of whatever vitamin. For example, your body will rob the bones to get the calcium it needs to feed an unborn baby...

EAT HEALTHY!

**court2345** · 04-11-2008, 12:14 AM

I do most days eat healthy. But I will have to admit the past few days with all this studying, I have not even thought about food. I have to prepare to eat healthy. I have been up 4 three days straight. well I have had about 5 hrs of sleep in 3 days. But I am back on track now.