When eating at a restaurant?

[megankxthleen]

I don't eat very much, and never get 700+ calories on a daily basis. Today I had a green juice with spinach, kale, strawberries, a banana, and chia seeds; half a cup of green yogurt; 10-15 almonds and pecans; a vine tomato with onion; I sauteed about a cup of broccoli and asaragus for lunch; and I drank a cup of coffee this morning with three bottles of water. I just went out to dinner with my mom and her friend to Outback and got the Sesame Salad which is under 600 calories. I know this probably sounds awful, but will I gain any weight from the salad? It was pretty big, and although I didn't eat it all, I ate A LOT of it. I took about an hour walk this morning and I'm just wondering if I should take another to burn the salad off, or is it not a big deal? - Yes, this is a serious question. Thank you.

[AriadneSky]

well thats a starvation diet so eating a normal amount yeah you'll gain some weight. probably lots of salt too so you'll retain water. but 600 calories isn't a pound 3,500 calories is. so the weight gain you will see just means you retained water that it.

teaspoon of salt will show up as two pounds as well an extra 1000 calories. but to actually gain one pound you need an extra 3,500 calories.

how long have you been eating 700 calories a day? you won't die not for a long time. i mean people lived for years on that during famine, but, it is not a great idea i mean you could damage your brain or organs if your sugar is too low consistently. or you're not getting enough p retina or the right nutrients.

also you're still young your body isn't done you could be short changing yourself on brain development. and bone density. its nt usr calories but chemical reactions that tell your body what to do like storing calcium in ones and connecting neurons in brain and building essential organs... as well as fertility can be impaired.

[megankxthleen]

I've been a vegetarian since I was 13 and on this specific diet routine for about 4 months

[AriadneSky]

vegetarian doesn't give much to do with it i mean cheese and french fries are technically vegetarian so it can be high calorie food.

anyhow, for four months. is there a reason you're aiming so low? are you ok energy wise and focusing?

[AriadneSky]

dehydration is the main problem when people lower their intake drastically, but looks like you're getting lots of liquid and electrolytes from vegetables so thats good. but why so low in calories , are you like 4 feet tall?

[megankxthleen]

I'm 5'6" and I'm not really sure why to be honest. I starting eating really clean around the end of February, and just started cutting out processed foods and stuff. I can link you to a question I asked regarding my everyday diet, which includes everything I've been eating on a daily bases

[megankxthleen]

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q2054061-is-my-diet-unhealthy

[AriadneSky]

sure ok

im not juging by the way. i actually tend to eat less than a lot of people bc i find it ives me more energy and i feel calmer and cleaner and happier. i think attitude has a lot to do with how things affect you. when i eat less im not trying to save im just getting in to with my natural rhythms and respecting what my bids is telling me. i think [eople what way more than they need bc its habit.

im very careful about my nutrition so I've never had problems. i can't stand when people get hysterical about what other people eat.

obviously we are all different shapes and sizes. average means little if your looking at a 6 ft 98 guy and a 5 ft 6 woman yet everyone on average eats X amount. its pretty dumb

so are you feeling strong or are you feeling unwell?

[megankxthleen]

Exactly. It's basically all about feeling good and having a positive mindset for me. When it's hot out, I know a lot of people tend to eat less. It just makes me feel a lot cleaner and energized by eating this way, opposed to eating three donuts and then sitting on my phone all day (exaggerated but still haha). And I've felt fine. The past few days, however, I've been feeling a little unmotivated and just really low on energy. It could be the heat but I understand why my diet would be affecting it. I actually have blood work tomorrow so I'll have to see if I'm lacking in anything.

[AriadneSky]

thats great that you're on top of things. i get regular blood work, too :)

heat really exhausts me. i can feel like im totally low in sugar then i go to a cool area and im all raring to go. just snap right out of it:)

[megankxthleen]

Humidity is terrible. And yeah, I have blood drawn every 3 months ☺

[AriadneSky]

yup and yup :)

[Summerxxx]

You need about 1500-2000 calories a day, so if you're never eat more than 700 calories a day, you're not eating enough.
What you listed what you ate today sounds really healthy and you will definetly not become fat from that salad. I think you should eat more.
Do you have an eating disorder?

[Anonymous]

You're fucking your metabolism so hard it's hard for me to guess what your body might do.

[Anonymous]

Make sure you are getting the right amount of calories and nutrients for your height and body type a day, or you can get health risks. As long as you have the proper nutrition, then you can jog or do other cardio exercise to help burn some calories.

[Xfitchick]

700 is far too low. A young body (depending on your weight) that works out , will need more towards 2000 cal (if not more) to have a good energy balance. Otherwise you will burn muscle too.

[Afrochick]

"and never get 700+ calories"

Anorexia warning

[Anonymous]

You sound anorexic.