2006-08-21 06:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Debra B 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
MYTH:I can only lose weight if I eat less than 1000 calories per day.
FACT: Consuming too few calories can send your body into "starvation mode." Your metabolism slows down, putting your body into a state of survival in which it conserves more of the calories you eat, making it more difficult for you to lose weight.
MYTH: Losing weight means deprivation.
FACT: Long-term weight loss is achieved with balance and moderation, not deprivation. You are less likely to stay on a program that requires you to give up your favorite things. So, include your favorite foods and give yourself rewards - you are demonstrating a healthy balance, not a lack of willpower.
2006-08-21 07:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by akabebee5150 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you're a pretty small person, 1000 cal/day is probably too low. did a dr. or nutritionist put you on that diet? if not, i think it's probably too extreme and would explain your hair situation. the condition of your hair often reflects your overall general health and right now, there's a chance that you're malnourished. if you switch to a healthier diet (more calories!) your hair should start to grow back. also, take a multi vitamin to make sure that you're getting all the micronutrients that you need. if the hair loss persists, i strongly suggest you see a dr.
2006-08-21 13:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by redlion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a person not geting the right amount of nutrition. But is not normal in a healthy diet. You need to increase your calories to a good level and increase your activity. I also recomend that you see a dietician. In general very low calorie diets (VLCD) normal do not produce a long term weight loss.
2006-08-21 13:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Brad C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair loss is a symptom of anorexia. Obviosuly, your body is trying to say that you should increase the calories you consume. 1500 per day would be better.
2006-08-21 15:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jalena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a calorie restricted diet the food you do eat must be GOOD. Hairloss is a bad symptom.
Forget the food pyramid and all the BS fed you by the agribusiness/FDA mafia
try mercola.com or lef.org
2006-08-21 13:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kirk M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1000 a day? What are you trying to do starve yourself? Jeez.
2006-08-21 13:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by sickandtiredinpa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends. must be something yr not eating. try tips on weight loss and exercise programs that might help you better on this site
2006-08-21 13:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋