d3sire
03-18-2008, 12:46 AM
Im 21, 5'5, 117/118 lbs.
I usually consume 700 - 900 calories a day, without starving myself. I eat small meals throughout the day. My BMR is 1374. I do cardio 5 days a week & burn 250 - 350 calories. This puts me in a daily deficit of 700 -800 calories a day. Is this too much? Should I up my calorie intake (don't know how I can) or reduce exercise?
Thanks
I usually consume 700 - 900 calories a day, without starving myself. I eat small meals throughout the day. My BMR is 1374. I do cardio 5 days a week & burn 250 - 350 calories. This puts me in a daily deficit of 700 -800 calories a day. Is this too much? Should I up my calorie intake (don't know how I can) or reduce exercise?
Thanks
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Abadoo
03-18-2008, 11:17 AM
I'm not sure but I believe you are eating 800 to 900 calories a day :eek: You may think you're not hungry but your body is starving that's way too low & you're setting yourself up for a very slow metabolism in the future. You should really be eating around 1500 if you're trying to lose weight & 1800 if you're not ;) Just because we're women doesn't mean we have to eat like birds it doesn't make us more feminine to starve ourselves. So eat up ;)
niknak77
03-18-2008, 12:08 PM
I agree with Abadoo 700-900 calories is starving yourself and you are setting yourself up for slow metabolism. You have the right idea with eating small meals throughout the day but your meals are clearly too small. Re-evaluate what you are eating and add plenty more to it-healthy foods of course.
Smartpants
03-18-2008, 06:26 PM
I agree with the others. You are eating waaay too little in a day. 1000-1200is the LOWEST amount of calories you should consume in a day and the fact you are exercising means you should be eating more. you are already on the lower end of the weight range for your height, why are you trying to create such a deficit? how much less could you possibly want to weigh??
d3sire
03-19-2008, 12:45 AM
why are you trying to create such a deficit? how much less could you possibly want to weigh??
I am not trying to create a deficit. I'm a vegetarian & try to eat healthy. I eat mostly fruits & vegetables. After a big bowl of broccoli im good for a few hours & don't want to force extra food down when im stuffed. Im ok w/ my weight, just trying to tone up & be healthy. I am worried about the major calorie deficit & was wondering a) With such a deficit shouldn't I weigh less? & b) What harm the deficit is causing to my body?
I am not trying to create a deficit. I'm a vegetarian & try to eat healthy. I eat mostly fruits & vegetables. After a big bowl of broccoli im good for a few hours & don't want to force extra food down when im stuffed. Im ok w/ my weight, just trying to tone up & be healthy. I am worried about the major calorie deficit & was wondering a) With such a deficit shouldn't I weigh less? & b) What harm the deficit is causing to my body?
Abadoo
03-19-2008, 12:59 AM
I am not trying to create a deficit. I'm a vegetarian & try to eat healthy. I eat mostly fruits & vegetables. After a big bowl of broccoli im good for a few hours & don't want to force extra food down when im stuffed. Im ok w/ my weight, just trying to tone up & be healthy. I am worried about the major calorie deficit & was wondering a) With such a deficit shouldn't I weigh less? & b) What harm the deficit is causing to my body?
The harm I see is you're metabolism is going to be too slow & will affect you if it isn't allready. Vegetarians eat alot more than just broccoli. There are lots of things you can eat I love the mushroom burgers & I'm not a veg. We love to grill asparagus & protobello mushrooms.
The harm I see is you're metabolism is going to be too slow & will affect you if it isn't allready. Vegetarians eat alot more than just broccoli. There are lots of things you can eat I love the mushroom burgers & I'm not a veg. We love to grill asparagus & protobello mushrooms.
niknak77
03-19-2008, 01:19 AM
I respect your choice to be vegetarian, just be sure you are getting plenty of whole grains as well as protein. There are endless possibilities of what you can eat; there are some really great vegetarian cookbooks out there. Remember that the more variety in our diet the better, be colorful in your food. :) Good luck in toning up and let us know how it goes.
Maplethorpe80
03-20-2008, 12:55 PM
Let us know how this goes. I'd be interested to hear about it.
Abadoo
03-20-2008, 06:29 PM
Let us know how this goes. I'd be interested to hear about it.
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tUrRrRa
03-26-2008, 01:50 AM
Eating less than 1000 calories regularly will slow down your metabolism from not getting enough calories. Try to aim for around 1200. I'm a 5'4 female around 120 pounds and my nutritionist told me 1200 calories was a good amount for me to lose weight with. Your body has probably gotten used to eating that amount, so you don't FEEL hungry. In the long run, your metabolism will slow down and your body won't get the nutrients it needs. Just be sure to eat balanced meals and get plenty of protein. I know many vegetarians that don't eat enough protein. If you feel like 1200 calories is a big difference, switch your exercise routine. If you have been doing the same routine for a while, it won't work as well and mixing things up will do the trick.