Is it possible to lose weight by just cutting calories alone?

Question

I am only eating 900 calories a day will i lose weight this way?

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible but exercising makes it easier. 900 calories/day is cosidered a starvation diet. You will lose weight but it is not a safe way to do so. Your body will go into starvation mode, your metabolism will slow down, and any food you do eat will be conserved to prevent starvation. Most women lose weight on a 1,200 cal/day diet along with exercise at least 60 minutes per day 3 times per week.

Answer 2

You are actually losing muscle instead of fat. You are not taking in enough nutrients so your body begins breaking down muscle to continue to function. Consider this.

Sometimes keeping a food diary can help. Sometimes we don't remember how much we have snacked on during the day. The food diary can help you see if you are snacking excessively or help you see a bad habit.

If snacking is your problem you can look into a couple of options. You can cut down on your snacking or plan for healthier snacks. Don't drastically change your diet unless you know that you can stick with it. Otherwise you just gain all of the weight back because you go back to old habits. Just change a little at a time. Try having two "healthy meals" a week. Something as simple as having grilled food, instead of something fried.

Also, to lose weight you really need to do some type of exercise. Find something that you enjoy doing. You will be more likely to stick with it. Maybe walking, swimming, yoga, dance, aerobics. Just whatever you find interesting. If you bore easily you may want to try doing more than one thing. For instance, walking with friends on Monday and Wednesday, yoga on Tuesday and Thursday. The next week try dance on Mon. and wed. and aerobics or Tues. and Thurs.. You just have to find what works for you. The most important thing is to keep it fun and interesting. Take time and try some new things!

I hope these suggestions were helpful. Good luck and just keep the faith in yourself. You can do it. You just have to decide that you are ready to.

Answer 3

I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.

You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.

It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.

Answer 4

You'll lose weight on a 900 calorie diet, but I wouldn't advise staying on that low of a diet for long. Be sure and take vitamins!

Answer 5

about 2 years ago, I ate 800 calories a day and lost good amounts of weight...but the doctor gave me a label instead of a pat on the back, EDNOS....
900 is too little....try 1100-1200 and walk 20 minutes.

Answer 6

Thats not good

U know your body needs calories to function

If the body doesn't have calories it feeds off your muscles and other body parts and so on

Answer 7

It's the best way. Because you can eat healthier foods like salads and vegetables. Although 900 cals may be a little too low. 1200 is more reasonable.

Answer 8

900 Calories, yes actually, but it will level off in weight loss because your metabolism will slow down...

Answer 9

muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does so try twenty minutes of strength straining two to three times a week

Answer 10

a handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds make for a healthy mid day snack theyre rich in magnesium which helps lower blood pressure