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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.

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.

she's extremely thin because she is burning a huge amounts of calories. Running that amount I can eat whatever I want and drop weight

Anonymous wrote:Of course. If you do lean protein and veggies it’s not hard at all.

Unless, of course, your metabolism runs at a different rate. Some of us do not feel satiated at 1500 calories, despite eating lean protein and veggies, so it can be challenging for us. I really hate the “It’s not hard…” blanket statements. It CAN be hard for some people — these people always feel hunger, for whatever reason and despite doing the “right” things.

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Anonymous wrote:2000 calories is far more than necessary for most women. 1500 is definitely doable/normal/healthy

1500 is the absolute minimum for any healthy woman. Less than that is certainly not healthy and hardly "doable." I can't believe the eating disorder on this site.

NP. No, it’s not. 1500 is pretty normal for people who eat healthy food. If you’re eating fast food every day, I can understand how this number would seem low.

Have they diagnosed you with an eating disorder yet?

Have you figured out that you don’t have to shovel junk food down your gullet at every meal?

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Anonymous wrote:2000 calories is far more than necessary for most women. 1500 is definitely doable/normal/healthy

1500 is the absolute minimum for any healthy woman. Less than that is certainly not healthy and hardly "doable." I can't believe the eating disorder on this site.

NP. No, it’s not. 1500 is pretty normal for people who eat healthy food. If you’re eating fast food every day, I can understand how this number would seem low.

Have they diagnosed you with an eating disorder yet?

If you're used to eating like a normal person, going to 1500 calories will feel like a huge change. Even tracking and thinking about calories can be really annoying. I recommend drinking tea, coffee, or other low calories warm drinks to suppress hunger until you figure out what works for you.

Anonymous wrote:Of course. If you do lean protein and veggies it’s not hard at all.

NP If it was so easy everyone would be thin and fit!

Op I would first count every food you eat. Start cutting out the 'easy' foods or drinks first. For example, instead of a grande latte get a tall. Once you know what you eat and when you want to eat you can change your habits.

Do you eat when bored? Substitute for something else or get a different snack. This is a lifelong battle so remember not to sweat any 'mishaps' and just move on

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Anonymous wrote:2000 calories is far more than necessary for most women. 1500 is definitely doable/normal/healthy

1500 is the absolute minimum for any healthy woman. Less than that is certainly not healthy and hardly "doable." I can't believe the eating disorder on this site.

No, that's the amount to maintain weight for most women. Particularly if you're older than age 40 and under 5'10 in height, you're going to have to drop below 1500 calories.
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/healthy-changes-you-will-be-thankful-for#:~:text=A%20150%2Dpound%20woman%20needs,day%20to%20maintain%20his%20weight.

BS, I am 5’6”, 43yo and I am maintaining at 2300.

+1. 5’7”, 44, and I can’t lose if I drop under 1700.

I’m 5’8” and 128-130. I eat 1500-1600 calories a day and lift weights, walk, and do yoga. I eat well, mostly lean meats, veggies, and whole grains. No dairy or alcohol. I’m rarely hungry unless I eat junk. I don’t do much cardio, but if I did I’d need to eat more. I’m not skinny but lean and muscular with some curves.

Anonymous wrote:Just think of it this way— if you’re a short woman (like I am), 1500/day is actually just to maintain weight! I have to drop to 1200 or so to actually lose. So you’re “lucky” in that way, I guess! It does require a whole rethinking of the “nutrition” we learned as kids, which was frankly a lot of bunk.

I am 5’2” and my maintenance is 1800. Weight training days I need 2200.
1500 is do-able on inactive days, I skip a meal here and there when don’t feel like it. But everyday 1500 for over a month gives me depression.

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Anonymous wrote:2000 calories is far more than necessary for most women. 1500 is definitely doable/normal/healthy

1500 is the absolute minimum for any healthy woman. Less than that is certainly not healthy and hardly "doable." I can't believe the eating disorder on this site.

No, that's the amount to maintain weight for most women. Particularly if you're older than age 40 and under 5'10 in height, you're going to have to drop below 1500 calories.
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/healthy-changes-you-will-be-thankful-for#:~:text=A%20150%2Dpound%20woman%20needs,day%20to%20maintain%20his%20weight.

BS, I am 5’6”, 43yo and I am maintaining at 2300.

Just think of it this way— if you’re a short woman (like I am), 1500/day is actually just to maintain weight! I have to drop to 1200 or so to actually lose. So you’re “lucky” in that way, I guess! It does require a whole rethinking of the “nutrition” we learned as kids, which was frankly a lot of bunk.

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.

Anonymous wrote:I’m short, on Wegovy, eating 1100-1200 per day, and still not losing weight. Menopause sucks!

Yes. Add more walk or light cardio. Hang in there!

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Anonymous wrote:2000 calories is far more than necessary for most women. 1500 is definitely doable/normal/healthy

1500 is the absolute minimum for any healthy woman. Less than that is certainly not healthy and hardly "doable." I can't believe the eating disorder on this site.

NP. No, it’s not. 1500 is pretty normal for people who eat healthy food. If you’re eating fast food every day, I can understand how this number would seem low.