Should I still workout when I barly eat 1000 calorie a day?

[Anonymous]

Im 160 pounds at 6 feet tall I only eat 1000 calorie a day or less and left weights should I stop? Im looking into trying emeals to help me with meal plans since im a picky eater. When I say picky eating I barly eat 70%-80% of all foods

[Oliverlogan263]

Bro, working out is great but you gotta fuel your body properly first before hitting the weights, or else you're just gonna burn out and not see results. At your height and weight, 1000 cals is really low - no wonder you're a picky eater, your body's probably in starvation mode.

I'd say focus on slowly increasing your food intake first before your next gym session. Try the eMeals - having pre-planned meals can take the stress out of choosing what to eat. And maybe consult a nutritionist too, seeing as you have a limited diet, to help design meals you'll actually enjoy.

Once you get your calories up to at least 1500 a day (more if you're working out hard), then you can start lifting again carefully. But be patient with yourself - don't rush into intense routines before your body's properly nourished. Gotta have gas in the tank to gain muscle and feel energized, ya know?

Your health is the priority here over aesthetics. Get your fuel levels stabilized first before pushing at the gym again bro. You'll thank yourself later when you're stronger and have more stamina on your workouts. One step at a time!

[Asker]

Thank you

[Oliverlogan263]

You’re welcome man

[Sonorous]

If I were you, I'd eat way more calories than that if I was planning on trying to gain muscle or maintain a muscular physique. And if I had trouble, I'd just incorporate more easy to digest healthy fats into my diet since fats have the most calories per gram. Bonus points if the fats contain less omega 6's & instead contain more 3's & protein.

But if you don't plan on correcting your poor diet soon, then yes I'd still workout. There's a reason why professional bodybuilders give themselves no choice but to workout even on their extreme deficits. It's because since you're not eating enough calories, you have to give your body very convincing reasons to keep muscle mass. And if you're constantly using them & requiring them to heal & function properly, then your body will be more likely to keep them around.

But keep in mind that the higher the deficit is, the more risk of quick muscle loss there is. It's why this youtuber had to make his protein goals so high when he did an extremely low calorie diet for a week:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dd5F0mGY98E

[Avicenna]

You are not eating enough even for someone who isn't working out- don't starve yourself.

[jahaims]

You would die if you were eating 1000 or less calories daily for very long. An adult male at your height burns 2,300-3,000 calories daily

[Asker]

I barly sleep

[Asker]

Yday I eat two Apples that's it

[DrPepper12]

Bruh you need more calories. I don't know how much protein ur getting but I think you need some

[Asker]

Truest me I known I've been trying hard