Is it possible to eat only 1500 calories a day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the older (age 45+) men and women I met who have maintained their weight have come to terms with the fact that they can't eat 3 meals a day the way they used to. Not 3 big meals anyway.

Yep. My dad eats an apple and dinner. Kind of miserable but he is trim.

[Anonymous]

I worry that you are too obsessed with your sisters weight and activities. You have posted this multiple times and I’m not sure you’ll be happier losing the weight, which you don’t even need to do- you are perfectly proportionate according to any chart. You probably have bigger bones than she does, or a larger frame. I hope you find what you’re looking for and some peace too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most women around my height (5’3”) are recommended 1200-1300 a day so that sounds about right.

This is exactly where I am at at 5'3. I was hungry at first and then adjusted and realized I was way over eating. Lost 35 pounds. Now look very healthy.

[Anonymous]

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I am convinced that the supposed adult average of 2000 calories is wrong.

Most everything we've been told over the years is wrong, starting with that food pyramid.

Nutrient >>> calories.
400 calories loaded with proteins, carbs, minerals >>>> 1000 empty calories from sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, 2000 is appropriate for normal people working semi-active job.
If you want to be lean and work white collar jobs you need to adjust intake.

are you….saying that people who work white collar jobs are not normal? Are you lost?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, 2000 is appropriate for normal people working semi-active job.
If you want to be lean and work white collar jobs you need to adjust intake.

are you….saying that people who work white collar jobs are not normal? Are you lost?

I read it as saying people who work semi-active jobs and are otherwise healthy/normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are a 5'7" woman who needs to lose weight? Will I be starving? I work out every day and take around 18,000 steps per day. I cannot seem to lose weight and realize I just need to stop eating so much. Not sure what is realistic though.

Don’t work out if you want to feel satisfied with 1500 calories - just walk and lift weights.

Intense cardio drives hunger hormones which makes it very hard to stick to a lower calorie diet.

Best way to feel good at a lower calorie level is to eat lots of fiber. Beans/legumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains nuts and seeds.

[Anonymous]

I’m 5’7” 165lbs and eat about 2500kcal but I’m size 2-4 and pure muscle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’7” 165lbs and eat about 2500kcal but I’m size 2-4 and pure muscle.

Goddess!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I worry that you are too obsessed with your sisters weight and activities. You have posted this multiple times and I’m not sure you’ll be happier losing the weight, which you don’t even need to do- you are perfectly proportionate according to any chart. You probably have bigger bones than she does, or a larger frame. I hope you find what you’re looking for and some peace too.

I recognize OP too. Put down the measuring stick!!! Your sister's exercise and weight has nothing to do with you or your worth. I think you need to examine why you are so competitive with her, probably with a therapist. It is not something that should be occupying so much space in your head.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’7” 165lbs and eat about 2500kcal but I’m size 2-4 and pure muscle.

Whoa! No wonder you need 2500.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you are a 5'7" woman who needs to lose weight? Will I be starving? I work out every day and take around 18,000 steps per day. I cannot seem to lose weight and realize I just need to stop eating so much. Not sure what is realistic though.

Don’t work out if you want to feel satisfied with 1500 calories - just walk and lift weights.

Intense cardio drives hunger hormones which makes it very hard to stick to a lower calorie diet.

Best way to feel good at a lower calorie level is to eat lots of fiber. Beans/legumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains nuts and seeds.

+1 on stopping the intense cardio- it drives hunger and you don’t need that. Weight lifting and walking will do wonders + up your protein intake. You may not lose too many if any pounds on the scale, but you will look better and your clothes will fit better!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you are a 5'7" woman who needs to lose weight? Will I be starving? I work out every day and take around 18,000 steps per day. I cannot seem to lose weight and realize I just need to stop eating so much. Not sure what is realistic though.

Don’t work out if you want to feel satisfied with 1500 calories - just walk and lift weights.

Intense cardio drives hunger hormones which makes it very hard to stick to a lower calorie diet.

Best way to feel good at a lower calorie level is to eat lots of fiber. Beans/legumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains nuts and seeds.

+1 on stopping the intense cardio- it drives hunger and you don’t need that. Weight lifting and walking will do wonders + up your protein intake. You may not lose too many if any pounds on the scale, but you will look better and your clothes will fit better!

Let me understand- you’re recommending less exercise because it make a person hungry . Yeah that sounds healthy. Definitely not an eating disorder…

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP - I think I need to eat what my sister does. She probably only gets about 1300 calories a day. She runs around 5-10 miles a day and on weekends does 16-20 miles a day. She is extremely thin.

Why would you want to be extremely thin?

Are you trying to break your hip?

OP - when I say extremely thin I mean she is 5'7" and is about 128 pounds. Exactly where I would like to be. But instead I am 5'7" and weigh 148 pounds.

You are a normal, healthy weight for your height. You should try to make sure you don't weight more than, say, 155, but you don't need to worry about losing, health wise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’7” 165lbs and eat about 2500kcal but I’m size 2-4 and pure muscle.

Odd I’m the same height/weight and I’m size 12

When I was 145 I was size 10.

I believe you but it’s wild.

I look like a smaller version of the rugby player or more like Sabalenka.

Who do you resemble?