Eating Too Few Calories Can Cause Weight Loss Plateaus
I think I’ve figured out why my weight has plateaued. I haven’t been eating enough calories. That’s right. According to my current weight, height and age, I should be eating 1200 to 1400 calories a day in order to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. I’ve been eating only 700 to 1000 a day.
I was talking to a friend of mine who has a B.A. in Exercise Science and we got to talking about diet programs and which one she would recommend and why. We talked about Weight Watchers and low carb diets, and she prefers Weight Watchers over low carb diets because WW is all about making a lifestyle change as opposed to eliminating certain foods. She also mentioned that she doesn’t like low carb diets because they lack fiber.
Then we got to talking about how our bodies function and when you don’t eat enough calories, your body thinks it’s starving so starts to hold onto everything you give it, slowing down your metabolism. Duh. I know this, in the back of my mind, I know this. She also said when, after eating too few calories, you start eating more again you will probably lose a few pounds because your metabolism will get a boost.
So, once again I’m switching things up…I’m going to continue to count calories and make sure I eat 1200 to 1400 a day. I’m also going to try really hard to eat more fruits and veggies.
I’m really looking forward to this. It will be nice to have a bowl of cheerios again…haha. I’m also going to switch up my exercise some more. I may get one of The Biggest Loser workout videos…but we will see.
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I’m glad you have an informed friend to lean on Mary. I’m back and forth on WW myself, only because so many have gotten stuck on counting points and not eating healthy.
But I’ll back your friend up completely on the body storing more if you eat too little and I’m glad you are taking her advice to heart.
I personally love the body for life program. It’s very well rounded and has lists to help you change current eating habits.
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Hey Val,
Thanks for your input! I think I will check out body for life. I have a couple of friends who do that program.
I have to remind myself of that one alot! When I’m not following a program, I used fitday.com to monitor my calories. It keeps me honest.
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