"they want you to consume about 500-800 calories a day"

I don't trust that group for that reason. Under 1200 is considered starvation by the National Health Association.

Eat what you can- change around what you are doing- try cutting meat for a couple days, then change to low-carb. Change around your exercises too- try to get your body out of the routine? I hope this all helps!

i agree, that seems to extreme. i eat about 1550 cals a day, and when i started in jan i was eating 1600 cals a day. i have lost 45 pounds since jan and all together 78 pounds. and it sounds like you got your exercise in, so that will boost your metabolism. i try to get in 5 fruits and veggies, eat lean meat, and drink at least 64 oz of water a day. i have completely cut out all fried foods and try not to snack. it seems to be moving for me. but if i were you i would do some more research about this medical diet.
oh, one other thing, when you eat, try to eat foods you know will fill you up and keep you feeling full. like apples and grapes. it sounds like you may benifit from the weight watchers core plan.
alright, well have a wonderful day! =D

I agree! Very low calorie diets are too hard and then cause weight gain when you stop! I think eating less and moving more would be the best way. WW is a great structure to follow. Good luck with what you do - I wish you the best!

I would introduce more protein sources into yoru diet. I like yogurt and granola, cottage cheese and fresh fruit, low fat cheese and crackers, granola bars, protein bars...every now and again for a snack...not a meal! I supplement with protein shakes...especially after I work out. I don't buy junk food...that takes away the temptation. I do, however, allow myself treats, like ice cream and chocolate every now and again. If I don't, I tend binge...that never ends well!!

If you add more protein and fiber to your diet, you'll feel full longer and hence, won't "need" the junk food.

And as far as the 800 calorie diets...hell, I have 800 calories at some meals!! I'm so over the calorie counting thing. Here's the deal, if you're eating good, whole food, and paying attention to what an actualy serving is and not what you're "hungry" for, you'll be fine. If you need to do it for developing a habit...so be it, but I try to give folks credit for having a little common sense. Clearly we all know that eating a whole chocolate mousse cake...(don...???) isn't how to go about it...LMAO!! But, you could sit down and eat your weight in celery and lettuce and fresh veg and get the same "fullness" that a bag of chips would give you...with NONE of the guilt! I would add some peanut butter...2 tbs...for protein or a few slices of low fat cheddar...but that's me!

I really hope this helps:)

800 calories a day is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Period. You need to eat enough food to fuel your workouts and your body. Otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and start shutting down. I can't believe some place suggested you eat that. WOW.

I have to go to monthly classes for eating well. (doc refered)They suggested that I at my weight start out on a 1600 cal a day diet and when i hit a spot when I stop losing that I only go down 50 cals at a time. Good luck. Anyone who tells you to eat 800 cals a day is just out for your money or is a quack!

The first thing you should do is report the group to the AMA. No one can eat 500-800 calories a day and still be healthy. You will do incredible damage to your body if you follow those guidelines. 1200 per day is MINIMUM. If you exercise, you need more. Healthy weight loss is not going to happen quick. Look for .5 to 1 pound per week. Slow and steady wins the race.

Thanks everybody! It was because the group is ran by a hospital and I couldn't believe it. They said that people on average would lose up to 3-4 pounds a week and keeping the weight off for years. But I think they kept it off because the program required that you buy their food and didn't allow any outside food except for friuts and veggies. I really want to lose about twenty more pounds but I don't think starving myself will be my route. I was considering it because I am at a weird size. So I'm too small for the plus size stores and too big for the deparment stores and I'm 6'3 so that makes everything a little worst.

Thanks for the comments

I ws on 1400 -1500 calories day and eating good and 6 meals a day I never was able to reach it....

I eat 1200 now and sometimes 1250 which is my max but if it goes 1300 cool but next day back on 1200.... most times I land at 1175 or something lol...

I love it, works for me... I haven't binge cause my snacks are normally those 100 calorie packs, fruit or frozen fruit bar ( popsicle) that's 90 calories or breyers 100 cal cookies and cream cups lol my snacks are normally 100 and down.... my meals are 250 -400 cals