Thats funny, I sort of have had the some problems. But anyways, you should really try to aim for 1000 calories at least. Eating lots of small snacks throughout the day will make you feel less full and is also healthier (instead of, say, eating 2 big meals and starving for the rest of the day).

I don't really know about "starvation mode", but I've heard of it. Just don't worry as long as you get your 1000 calories. Also, you may not feel hungry, but eat anyways, especially if you are feeling really tired, dizzy, light headed, etc.

Good luck! ;)

Thankies ^___^

I'm gonna concentrate on shaking this sickly feeling (I had LOADS of spag bol for tea....errghhhh, I feel like a massive baked potato :( ) and then have a bit of melon to add my calories up. OOOH, maybe some milkshake too.

Well. Maybe not. Let's not overdo it haha. Baby steps!

where did you get this 1000 cal minimum BS? I think you know you aren't eating enough...500 and 400 cals is DEF not enough....

NONONONOoooOOoooo...that's not what I meant...

I'm 500-600 cals UNDER my 1700 target. God, if I only ate 500 cals a day I'd be eating my own cat in my sleep!

oh ok...I was like..."what?! who thinks thats ok" but you should still probably eat more than 1000 cals unless you are like 4 feet tall and have an ultra small body type

:P btw I love your blog...cracks me up.

Ok ok, I'll try :)

Will it do lasting damage if I don't though? Just incase I feel a bit stubborn?

(Thanks! ha, I didn't realise it was that funny :p )

ah just that part about your mom running 902938429384 miles and eating small portions of cottage cheese :) no wonder shes so small! haha

I think one or two days occasionally wont hurt anything...sometimes Im just not hungry (or I sleep all day)...but I wouldnt do it on a long term basis.

(I added you as a friend, you look like an interesting person to keep up with)

Aww cheers chuck! As if you're reading my actual blog...nobody does that. Apart from me. I read my own material. I'm like an actor who watches himself on TV :( haha

Women should get no less than 1200 cals/day. The 1200 cals is for a woman who is about 5'0 and of very small stature so I assume you need more. Use the calculator that CC gives you  under tools to find out how much you need. Bulk up your calories with nuts, beans, healthy fats, and fruits higher in calories.

Hi shinybiscuit ~

In your other posts, you mentioned that you are 20 years old,  5'6" and 158lbs.

To lose weight, you will need to have a calorie deficit.  The easiest way to make sure that you are in a deficit is by monitoring your Eat Meter and Burn Meter on your My Account page.

Do you add your exercise and activities to your Activity Log?  If so, it will automatically update your calories burned in your Burn Meter.  As long as you have a deficit, you should lose weight.  As mentioned above, a woman should not go below 1200 calories and most women need more especially if active. 

As for whether or not under-eating can do damage to your body, here are some links that may be helpful.

• Dieting & Metabolism (This is what happens when you under eat for an extended period of time)
• http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories /burning_calori es/starvation.htm (Here's a nice explanation of the starvation mode theory and why it's better to try for a weight loss of 1 - 2 lbs a week)
• The Skinny on Fat (There are wonderful resources on this site to help you achieve a healthy daily caloric intake)

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Heh, I got it wrong, I'm actually 162lbs (wishful thinking?) but thanks for the links and whatnot, I'm going to try my best to eat properly today. I'm gonna make sandwiches for work and EVERYTHING!

I do add my excercise into my activity log, but not my everyday tasks - I figured logging watching tv was a step too far, but should I do this?

I know that some people do log all their everyday activities such as tv watching, driving, and such.  I, however, do not.  I just set my activity to "Light" since I do not sit down all day long and log all my exercises.

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NONONONOoooOOoooo...that's not what I meant...

I'm 500-600 cals UNDER my 1700 target. God, if I only ate 500 cals a day I'd be eating my own cat in my sleep!

 That was funny

She's taken to sleeping in the spare room since I started this diet. Perhaps she's worked out the implications of me being deprived of Kinder eggs for the forseeable future...

I read your profile. You sound like me a little. I am the girl who drops her phone in the toilet..Dont ask :)

Thanks for the smiles I need them today...

Awww np! Glad to meet a fellow unlucker! (That's our official title ;) )

I'm adding you as a friend because you seem nice!

Thank you, you seem nice too. Do you have that black cloud over your head too?? Unlucker huh sounds good to me ;)

Which black cloud is that? I'm not sad today if that's what you mean, it was nice and sunny today, and my happiness is solar powered :D Plus, all these veggies I'm eating now are making me super awake! It's amazing!

AND, I managed to eat over 1200 cals today, so hurray for me :D

Sorry I meant the "unlucker" black cloud...it was nice and sunny here this weekend. Today it is cloudy but warm....Washington what can I say....Good job on the calorie eating. I am @ 370 so far but it is only 12:47pm here so I have all day to get to about 1500....Do you like avocados?

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errrrr avocado is gross! :( But I like guacamole though...strange....