I’m trying to lose weight and was told that hwo I eat about 800-1000 calories a day is too low and lowers my metobolism which will prevent weight loss. I’ve looked up some meal plans and can’t really afford stuff like chicken breast, steak, or salmon every week. So that is why I’m wondering how I can eat 1500 calories a day. Are there some alternatives that I can do?

Also I’d like to ask, say I exercise and burn say 500 calories would I have to eat those calories back or no? I ask cuz I’ve been told yes and told no.

  • chrischryse@lemmy.worldOP
    3·
    4 months ago

    Maybe I’ll try getting into my fitness pal again. But my trouble is still getting that 1500 calories.

    I exercise 5 days a week.

    My work has a gym which I use both days I’m in office and when I’m not I walk or run

    • SupraMario@lemmy.world
      8·
      4 months ago

      You’re eating way more than you think if you’re not losing weight on less than that.

      Watch secret eaters on YouTube…tons of people don’t realize how much they actually consume.

      • chrischryse@lemmy.worldOP
        2·
        4 months ago

        I lose probably 1-2 pounds a week which isn’t too bad I just don’t want to eat less if it’s unhealthy.

        • SupraMario@lemmy.world
          3·
          4 months ago

          The whole “starvation is bad for you” is bullshit. No one is saying eat so little that you get headaches. You eat yourself into a calorie deficit and once you get to it, your body gets used to it.