commenting here because i'm doing the same thing and i'm worried like i eat one snack then bp at night and i've lost a LOt

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commenting here because i'm doing the same thing and i'm worried like i eat one snack then bp at night and i've lost a LOt

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if I stick to it ill def lose but like,,, lmao not tryna suffer organ failure or anything.. I'm just wondering if there's anyway or how long I can continue like this without any severe damage through something like vitamins, alternating days, whatever etc. and im willing to up but only by so much and I can't handle high restriction,,

I'm not saying its guaranteed I'll die or something but its logically no way that little calories is gonna work all by itself in terms of my health.. I'll be alive but I wanna be alive and not laid up attached to a machine somewhere or something.

I doubt my ED will leave me in tip top shape I'll probably feel fucked. I just dont want to suffer anything terrible and reduce that as much as possible. I'll probably have to up eventually, but would vitamins etc also help keep me stable??

for now I'm fine but as the months go on I'm unsure how bad things would get and how quick. I'm just a bit worried. from now to next year on >350 cal is extremely taxing and damaging.. but how bad would it be and how fast?

 

Well, taking multivitamins and electrolytes would be definitely a lot better and healthier than not taking them. Don’t confuse it with being healthy tho. Being healthy or being at least a bit healthier and reducing some damage is a difference

 

Well, taking multivitamins and electrolytes would be definitely a lot better and healthier than not taking them. Don't confuse it with being healthy tho. Being healthy or being at least a bit healthier and reducing some damage is a difference

its fine, I'm in touch with the reality of how bad it'll actually be with me on that few calories a day. to be honest with myself I'm looking for damage control.

or an easier way on my body to go about things. but I honestly dont think it's much else to do but what's already obvious.. ty for any help though!!

 

there’s 0 cal flavored electrolyte water you can drink. I recommend a bottle for anyone who just purged(although plz don’t!!) or is restricting in general

 

there's 0 cal flavored electrolyte water you can drink. I recommend a bottle for anyone who just purged(although plz don't!!) or is restricting in general

Really?? :0 I'm always looking for more electrolyte replenishment. What brand is it by?

 

i know u said don’t say high restricting but...i’m saying it. it’s SO FUCKING DISTRESSING AND UNCOMFORTABLE to do it. but! if you commit to doing it even when you feel emotionally unable, and repeat, and repeat, you’ll see that 1) nothing bad happens. you don’t balloon. the world doesn’t end. and 2) you will feel so, so much better. the key to change like this is not running back to low restriction the moment you feel uncomfortable—you HAVE to commit, remind yourself you’re doing it bc it’s better in the long run. the more you do it, the more you train your brain to chill on the anxiety. pls pls pls give it a chance

 

Really?? :0 I'm always looking for more electrolyte replenishment. What brand is it by?

not sure, haven't had them in a while-bottle was transparent with some purple on it if that helps

 

From what I understand, low calorie diets are only dangerous in the long term if there are concurrent nutrient deficiencies as well. Eat nutritiously every time you let yourself eat something, and take those supplements! Stay hydrated and (as others have mentioned) keeping your electrolytes up will help you from feeling woozy with chronically low blood sugar, too.

 

Really?? :0 I'm always looking for more electrolyte replenishment. What brand is it by?

Propel is good for that

 

Middle of next year > 350 kcal - that makes no sense at all?!?!

Two-Three months on > 350 kcal you are going to feel pretty sh*te and likely to encounter physical problems.

How long have you been consuming >350 kcal?

 

For the descent: nutrients and electrolytes as mentioned. There's an anecdotal study where a morbidly obese man waterfasted for hundreds of days only drinking water and supplements so I say eat your cals but take those supplements. If necessary ask a health care professional.
To maintain: your bmr will be lower, and I don't know what activities you do but if I were you i'm get therapy prior to this, to make sure you can eat enough to maintain at this level. If not there are drinks like ensure patients are given to makw up the calories. If you think you can look the other way and chug it you're in the clear.
Warning: i'm not a professional, but even though I took supplements somehow after i got to around bmi 11, my brain kind of gave up and didnt want to study. Please do not do that. Best of Luck 👍🏻

 

Middle of next year > 350 kcal - that makes no sense at all?!?!

Two-Three months on > 350 kcal you are going to feel pretty sh*te and likely to encounter physical problems.

How long have you been consuming >350 kcal?

ok so this actually made me chuckle because

middle of next year: i totally agree it makes zero sense lmao, really to think id even last that long without any complications..

to clarify, i only say middle of next year as im trying to reach an ugw by then for an event that takes place during that time, and the calorie limit i have atm guarantees that. also, aside from that fact, upping my calorie intake in general is always something thats really difficult for me to do. i tried doing it once for awhile not too long ago and felt like i was eating too much, even if its by like 25 cals or something, and ended up making it even lower than it was before to what it is now.. i know that realistically though, i'll have to eventually up my intake whether i want to or not, to avoid any major complications.

two to three months on: sounds pretty accurate in terms of how long itll take for shit to hit the fan aside from the regular issues of restricting and yeah.. i dont know what im going to do

i just recently started consuming >350 cal. i never thought'd i restrict that low in my wildest dreams or feel the need to but here i am, and it scares me. i feel like all i want to do is eat as little as possible, but i cant live this way..

i went from 1200 cal restriction when my ED first began, to 700, to 500 to 400-450, now to >350 and im afraid itll just keep dropping.., it feels cozy - and upping it feels like hell. i feel bad for upping my calorie intake once i lower it.. like im being greedy or eating too many calories or something, or dont deserve to eat that much, even though its less than bird food, so it feels like literal "torture" for me to do so.

sustainability is impossible for me to achieve on that little esp for so long and im kinda just grasping for straws at the moment. i have no idea how to beat my mind on upping my calorie intake and no idea how to go about it all. and yes, im afraid of recovery.

i know ill have to overcome my ED to stay okay in the slightest and im worried because theres no way i can keep going like this.. no way at all. :/

 

i know u said don't say high restricting but...i'm saying it. it's SO FUCKING DISTRESSING AND UNCOMFORTABLE to do it. but! if you commit to doing it even when you feel emotionally unable, and repeat, and repeat, you'll see that 1) nothing bad happens. you don't balloon. the world doesn't end. and 2) you will feel so, so much better. the key to change like this is not running back to low restriction the moment you feel uncomfortable-you HAVE to commit, remind yourself you're doing it bc it's better in the long run. the more you do it, the more you train your brain to chill on the anxiety. pls pls pls give it a chance

i know, im not mad at you for mentioning it. it makes me feel sick (no offense i just.. cant). at the least i know ill have to up my calorie intake eventually, so thank you for being brave and kind enough to care and suggest it, as its really a huge obvious solution to the risks that come with eating so little. its on the table. ill think about it.

From what I understand, low calorie diets are only dangerous in the long term if there are concurrent nutrient deficiencies as well. Eat nutritiously every time you let yourself eat something, and take those supplements! Stay hydrated and (as others have mentioned) keeping your electrolytes up will help you from feeling woozy with chronically low blood sugar, too.

yeah i mean.. theres no way me eating >350 cals though wont result in that. which is why i asked about supplements and vitamins. getting enough nutrients on 350 per day is nearly impossible in the long term, and even then vitamins and such dont replace the actual nutrient you get from food and the health benefits that come from eating properly. but thank you, im sure staying hydrated (which i try to stay on top of) and keeping my electrolytes leveled with def help with some things

Propel is good for that

awesome, saving it down. im pretty sure ive seen it in the grocery store so ill try and pick some up as soon as possible if need be.

For the descent: nutrients and electrolytes as mentioned. There's an anecdotal study where a morbidly obese man waterfasted for hundreds of days only drinking water and supplements so I say eat your cals but take those supplements. If necessary ask a health care professional.
To maintain: your bmr will be lower, and I don't know what activities you do but if I were you i'm get therapy prior to this, to make sure you can eat enough to maintain at this level. If not there are drinks like ensure patients are given to makw up the calories. If you think you can look the other way and chug it you're in the clear.
Warning: i'm not a professional, but even though I took supplements somehow after i got to around bmi 11, my brain kind of gave up and didnt want to study. Please do not do that. Best of Luck

yeah but theres a huge difference between a monitored study of someone morbidly obese and someone of my size with an ED and the whole lot. but i get the help youre trying to give. ill definitely need some sort of supplement. i used to take a multivitamin since i low restrict, and i try and restore my electrolytes regularly.

stay safe and have a nice day <3

 

Of the 350 cals, make sure it's extremely nutrient and fiber dense. Then supplement like a mf. Capsules/pills are tough on an empty stomach, so try to take those with your meal, and the rest of the day sip on herbal and green teas and water with added vitamin tablets (Nuun is a brand I like) throughout the day. I also suggest taking a probiotic - gut bacteria influences so many things, especially our mood. Low restriction/fasting can kill off the stuff that we need, so making sure to keep their populations up will help immensely, especially if/when you decide to recover and eat normally again - your bowel movements shouldn't be effected as bad as if you didn't take anything at all.

You don't have to be perfect you just have to be consistent. Also, make sure you're brushing with fluoride toothpaste (i've had teeth pulled because low restriction weakened my enamel), make sure you're sleeping at least 8 hours (I recommend taking a magnesium supplement before bed to help with stress and muscle relaxation) and any exercise you do, make sure it's low impact. Walk don't run. Your heart will be weaker as well as your bones and joints.

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Of the 350 cals, make sure it's extremely nutrient and fiber dense. Then supplement like a mf. Capsules/pills are tough on an empty stomach, so try to take those with your meal, and the rest of the day sip on herbal and green teas and water with added vitamin tablets (Nuun is a brand I like) throughout the day. I also suggest taking a probiotic - gut bacteria influences so many things, especially our mood. Low restriction/fasting can kill off the stuff that we need, so making sure to keep their populations up will help immensely, especially if/when you decide to recover and eat normally again - your bowel movements shouldn't be effected as bad as if you didn't take anything at all.

You don't have to be perfect you just have to be consistent. Also, make sure you're brushing with fluoride toothpaste (i've had teeth pulled because low restriction weakened my enamel), make sure you're sleeping at least 8 hours (I recommend taking a magnesium supplement before bed to help with stress and muscle relaxation) and any exercise you do, make sure it's low impact. Walk don't run. Your heart will be weaker as well as your bones and joints.

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thanks!