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.

  • kambusha@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    I’m confused too. OP is trying to lose weight by eating more calories? I feel like I’m missing something.

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      3 months ago

      There is a ton of bullshit out there from the HAAS groups, that say “your body will go into survival mode if you eat a calorie deficit and will make you gain weight”. It’s just bullshit pettled by people who don’t want to get healthy.

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      3 months ago

      OPs relationship with food is clearly problematic and they’re not actually cognizant of the food and calories going into their body.

      I bet soda is a culprit here