What if I eat 1000 calories a day?

Asked by la16love 6 months ago, 10 answers.

I'm 15 and weigh 132 and I'm 5"2. Is it ok to eat 1200 caloires a day?
And...
what if I eat 1000 caloires a day ?
will I get sick or anything?

I'm trying to loose weight.

Answered by ehbetch on May 12, 2008, 12:43PM
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well one day I didnt have breakfast and I at lunch I just had some fruitloops and then I played tennis after that for like 2 hours. but I didnt do it on purpose I just didnt have time to eat. and by the time dinner came around I wasnt feel well at all I was so weak and I felt like I was going to faint. and I got really sick and was throwing up all night...I wouldnt recommend fasting or anything like that. just eat smaller portions and cut out pop and sweets and stuff and that will help

Answered by bubblicious97 on May 12, 2008, 01:06PM
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I really don't know because it depends on how your body is use to what you eat!! If your on a diet AND EVEN IF your NOT your REALLY SUPPOSED to eat about 2,000 calories a day!!

Answered by djwager on May 12, 2008, 01:31PM
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I love these questions!!! haha, sorry... anyways if you eat 1000 a day you might feel faint sometimes or abit sick and down... My suggestion is eat the same amount, make sure they are good calories (ie no sugars or thick carbs) and work out to burn off more then you eat! its the safest and most rewarding way. the results will last aswell.

Answered by teresa_is_cool on May 12, 2008, 02:14PM
| 288 answers.

your not going to feel good at all trust me and also im 5"3 and I way 138 and im ok so were bout the same and non of it is fat

Answered by kyser on May 12, 2008, 02:43PM
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as most diets are '1000' calorie a day it can only help you loose weight. however - make it balanced and not 1000 calories of doughnuts or chocolate.

Answered by s_a_v_v_y on May 12, 2008, 03:10PM
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I suggest a 2,000 callorie diet and a lot of exercising. Its the healthiest way and it can be fun and creative. You could try playing lots of sports or somethign healthy and athetic. this diet could open tons of new doros to your life

Answered by daydreamer13 on May 12, 2008, 05:54PM
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#1 always eat breakfast- it starts your metabolism and helps burn calories
#2 It is a fact that it takes about 3000 calories to gain 1 pound.
#3 go to mypyramid.com fill out the info and it will give you how many calories and how much of each food group you should eat everyday

Answered by ty on May 12, 2008, 06:19PM
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My nutritionist suggested I eat about 1500 cals a day to lose weight... so I dont think anything around there would be bad, 1000 is a little low though, your body will go into starvation mode and your metabolism will shut down...

Answered by ethmer on May 12, 2008, 08:20PM
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At 1500 calories a day with moderate exercise you might lose a pound per week. At 1000 calories you might lose 2 pounds per week but you would have to make sure that you were eating nutritionally healthy meals and probably taking vitamin/mineral supplements.

 
"How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?"

 
One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn.

But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories.

 

Answered by runeblade on Jul 07, 2008, 01:20PM
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Your best bet is to exercise, eat healthy, and calorie cycle. Always eat breakfast. In fact try to eat 5 times a day but smaller portions. By eating throughout the day you are keeping your metabolism high. Protein is really good. About 25% of calories from protein are burned off in digestion. Stay away from trans fats, saturated fats, and high fructose corn syrup (this thing is in everything so read the lables)

As for calorie cycling, find out how much you need to eat to MAINTAIN your weight. Eat less than that for no more than 3 days in a row. Any more and your body will adjust to the new caloric intake and your metabolism will slow down. Then eat 1 or 2 days ate your maintain.

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