I've been starving myself (not literally) for weeks, with no weight loss?

[Anonymous]

For four weeks I only ate 1700 calories a day, then for the next four weeks I only ate less than 1200 calories a day and for the last two months I've been working out like crazy up until about midweek last week.
I don't really know what else I can do, why isn't my weight changing at all? I've been doing this for more than a month with no results... And before the weight lifters come on here, no I haven't been lifting weights so I haven't been gaining muscle while losing fat, I look exactly the same.

[sweet_t2394]

You need to figure out what the appropriate calorie consumption is for you. If you're consuming 1200 calories a day, you are pretty much starving yourself which is not good at all, especially if you're working out. When you don't get enough nutritional calories in the day, your body goes into "starvation mode" and begins to hold conserve energy allowing your metabolism to slow down. Here's more information on it:https://www. livestrong. com/article/264810-weight-loss-starvation-mode/
Basically, you need to eat good, real, nutritional foods in appropriate moderation as well as be active. I would find out though how many calories you should be consuming. Hope this helps! 😆

[ninetynine]

What I like to do is eat literally as much fruits and veggies as I want throughout the day, and then eat a high carb meal for dinner (like pasta) a couple hours before exercising. I don't count calories - I just try to eat healthy. Running and bike riding are great ways to slim down and tone up.

Cut out soda, processed foods, salt, and meat. Aim to drink a liter (or 8 cups) of water every day.

[Dtegesd123]

maybe your body is in starvation mode. so it is slowing down your metabolism.

I have no idea how much you weigh, but you should spread your meals out into 6 smaller meals. That helps boost metabolism

[ATPPC]

You look the same or you weigh the same?

You are probably counting your calories wrong. Something small and innocent like salad dressing contains large amounts of calories.

[Ygritte_snow]

You don't necessarily notice loss of weight by looking at the number on a scale. Muscle is heavier than fat, so if you've been working out, chances are your fat has gone away in favor of muscle. Measurements are the go-to solution. That's how you notice you've improved. If you lost a few inches here and there, you're all good :)

[Polocrew]

Less than 1200 > starving mode > bdo storing fat to function > no results.

1600 > result > happy > starving? > drink two ful glass of water > send your mind safety signals so ur bod is relaxed. > mho?

[Asker]

That was useless, are you serious?

[Polocrew]

I am very serious and that wasn't useless at all

[Asker]

You just told me to do exactly what I've been doing

[Polocrew]

"I only ate 1200 cals for next for weeks" nope

[Asker]

I was eating less than 1700 every day with no results... did you read it?

[Polocrew]

U didn't waited so and uep I did

[Asker]

I ate like that for a month and stayed the. exact. same. weight.

[Almostragan]

If you are working out, you might need to eat more than that to avoid slowing down your metabolism drastically.

[Zendrya]

because you aren't going about it right. Weight loss can take months

[cth96190]

Find a Herbalife member and have a conversation with them.
My daughter lost 18kg and I lost 14kg.