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500 calorie diet

by Grimm Reaper
(Death Valley)

I started off with a 500 calorie a day diet, I lift weights, walk, box, jump rope, and do normal workout videos, I've dropped about 100lbs in a few months, but it is not very healthy, since then I bumped my diet up to 1400 to 1500 calories, which may seem like a lot, but if you keep up the hard work and exercise you will lose it more slowly, but it will be more natural and much safer. I guess I would suggest starting off with that many calories to give your Metabolism a kick in the ass so that you can eat more and still lose more weight. I also take Vitamin B which kicks your Metabolism into high gear, and suck down green tea, it's got egcg or whatever to make your heart work harder to burn more. Hell if my former fat ass self can kick the bad habits you can to, I weighed 320 pushing a 48 inch waist wearing a 4xl shirt, now I weigh about 215, 38-40 waist, and almost down to fitting into a XL shirt comfortably. I'm still going though, my goal is 180-190lbs and a 36 inch waist, and to fit nicely into a XL shirt.

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starstarstarstarstar 		Great resutls
by: Osagie

Very impressive work indeed and I wish you all the best on your weightloss.
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 Calories a day does work!
by: The Vegetarian Viking

What gets me about the weight loss industry, is that they keep putting out a one size fits all diet menu. Regardless of what you weigh, or need to loose.

Grossly obese individuals need a serious jump-start their plans. The 1,200 to 2,000 calorie daily limit is just too high.

It not how many calories you eat a day, it what those calories are made of. Example:

1,200 of fake processed diet food stuff is bad.

500 calories of non fat proteins, fiber and real vegetables and or fruits is good.

One of the most successful diets in history,(Dr. Stillman's Quick Weight Lost Diet 1969) actually had a limited number of calories-400 to 900 a day. But the doctor who wrote this book, didn't preach low calories consumption a day, he preached high protein low fat.

Individuals who used this diet to loose weight quickly, found that after a couple of days the naturally dropped from 1,200 calories a day to around 400 to 900 calories a day. Each day being different in calorie count.

Slim normal weighted people really don't consume as many calories as they think. Their consumption varies from day to day, from event to event.

Obese people, think about food all time, count calories constantly, and food is the event.

This weight loss Viking has been on both sides of the scale.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hero
by: Anonymous

Wow you are my hero!
I will think of this often
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starstarstarstarstar 		what is wrong with me
by: Anonymous

I have been on a 500 cal. a day diet for 8 days and have not lost anything. I eat 100 cal. 5 times a day.NOT one lb. I am 45. Anybody know why? Do I need to go down too 400 cal. ??? Help.
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 cal a day
by: Anonymous

3 weeks now on 500 cal. a day. I lost 8lbs. It is really slow. I will hang in there. I was told that the older you get, it is slower to come off.
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starstarstarstarstar 		I DID THIS AND LOST 25LBS IN 2 WEEKS
by: Anonymous

I DID THE 500 CALORIE DIET AND I LOST 25LBS IN TWO WEEKS.BUT I ALSO WALKED 3-5 MILES ADAY.THE WALKING SOUNDS ALOT HARDER BUT ONCE YOU DO IT ITS IS A PIECE OF CAKE,I EVEN HAVE A BAD BACK WITH 3 RUPTURED DISK AND SCOLIOSIS.SEE YA ITS 7AM AND IM GOING TO GO WALK 2 MILES RIGHT NOW.GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE.P.S. ALSO NO POP DRINK ALL WATER,IT WILL TASTE GOOD IN A DAY
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by: FATTY

I have started a 500 cal diet program of my own. If you burn at least half of the cal you eat the weight will fall off for women and men. I have tried every diet and diet pill and this has worked for me. Its not healthy to eat less than 1000 cal or take diet pills. I take vitamins and lift weights so that I wont get flabby from the quick weight loss. I lose 8lbs in 3 dys and I'm going to do this for a month then back to 1000 cal diet to maintain the weightloss. It took me 5 years to get it together and I'm loving it. There are so many foods that give you the energy with the combination to burn quicker please do your research. Pray Pray Pray
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starstarstar 		titsoot for the lads
by: titsoot

Get some exercise and lose weight - skipping meals is not good for the kidney's
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starstarstar 		titsoot for the lads
by: titsoot

Get some exercise and lose weight - skipping meals is not good for the kidney's
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 cals
by: Anonymous

I'm 22, and female. I started this diet a few weeks ago, In 4 days I dropped 10lbs, I was also walking 4-5 miles every day. I am still walking and going to the gym, I have increased my calories to 1200-1500 and just work out 500 calories a day or more depending on the exorisice. I am loosing weight slowly but healthier. This diet really works and definatly is a great kick start to a diet.
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starstarstarstarstar 		working for me
by: Anonymous

Ive been on a 500 calorie a day diet for about 4 weeks. Ive lost 20 lbs. Some may say thats to much but as well as this diet i ended up taking meds for Hypothyroid. Totally unknown to me that I was one of many with this disorder. Amazing though with the proper meds and moderate work outs I am very pleased. For any intested the most weight i lost was the first week 12 lbs, ive gone between 2 and 6 lbs the last three weeks. im 5'9 and weighed in intially at 190. Im now at 170. I have 25 lbs to go. For anyone having problems with this diet, i would reccomend have your thyroid levels checked by your doc. Also make sure your limiting your average meal to 3.5 oz of protien each meal and 1 cup fresh veggies steamed. Never eat the same thing twice in one day. The diet i have has very specific things i can and connot have. I also eat one peice of bread and one fruit a day as well as 2qts of H2O or more a day. NO SODA but i cant help myself with the coffee in the morning loaded with fatfree hazelnut creamer. Cant be perfect. Hope this helps!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still going!!!
by: Stacii Hill

I just started a 500 calorie a day diet two weeks ago and I have been going to the gym 5-6 times a week. when I go to the gym I go on the treadmill for 20 mins at a 5.0 incline at 2.8 speed. I started this plan on Monday March the 15th. I weighed myself and was astounded to realize I weighed 303 pounds. I was really depressed but even more determined. I haven't cheated on my diet one time and I continued to go to the gym on Tuesday the 16th and Wednesday the 17th. After my workout on Thursday the 18th I weighed myself and couldn't believe I lost 8 pounds. Now two weeks later I have lost 12 pounds. I was informed that the first 20 pounds is just water but I'm still happy because I never would have lost it sitting on the couch eating donuts. I am going to continue and hopefully I can lose 100 pounds in two months then I will change to a higher calorie diet.
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starstarstarstarstar 		?s about 500 calorie diet
by: Anonymous

For those of you who have had success on the 500 cal diet, which plan did you follow? Dr Simon or the HCG diet 500 cal. And are you guys taking HCG. Im trying to see if I can lose without HcG. Ive been working out walking incline and running for 20-30 min a day. Eating under 1000 calories. I need to lose 20 lbs b4 April 29. I ordered HCG, but I am skeptical about loading days and I have heard it makes your menstral cycle last longer. I really dont want to have that happen bc I got a lot going on end of April and May.

This decision is so hard because its crunch time. If I had known I would have to go to this event I would have started earlier. I am 5 3" and weigh 153 lb. Its all in my belly. So I dont look like your typical short fat girl. because im not carrying it in my hips, but, or thighs. Of course they do get a lot smaller when I lose. But you get what I am saying. Most people think I am 140. Anyway, I want to get down to 133. That is my normal weight b4 I started nursing school. Im not super skinny at that weight but I look healthy.

Please let me know if you guys have had success. S
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starstarstarstarstar 		food
by: Anonymous

you said you ate 500 calories daily but didnt say what you ate.what can you eat for 500 calories and are you satisfied or constantly hungry.500 cals dont seem like much.is it safe?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Food plan for 500 cal a day diet
by: ~rie

What an inspiration! I am going to try the 500 calories a day diet as I am at a Plateau.... I am going to kick start the weight loss, but having a hard time coming up with a meal plan. Can any of you suggest any sites or menus of what you ate? Thanks!
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starstarstarstarstar 		HGC 500 cal diet
by: Anonymous

It has been 5 days on this hgc diet and i plus 3 of my girlfriends have all lost 10 pounds... 500 cal's aday is easy,i dont feel like i am starvin and i eat alot of stuff you just need to do your homework..
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starstarstarstarstar 		great
by: Anonymous

Iam doing this diet kinda...I eat 800 calories a day and have lost 40 pounds in two months. The first 20 in the firat 2 weeks! I eat oatmeal in the morning and green beans and chicken for lunch...and cherry tomatoes for a snack! I love it! Plus I walk with the dvd leslie sansone for 5 miles a day! Love it
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starstarstarstarstar 		You can do it!
by: Anonymous

I started the 500 calorie (plus HCG) diet this past weekend and I've already lost 7 pounds (in 6 days-including the first 2 days where you eat as much as possible). The diet is mostly protien, vegetables and fruit. The 500 calorie diet will only work if you are eating the right foods. You can't just have a Big Mac once a day and try to live off that. I started playing the wii fit yesterday and my BMI has gone down by almost 3 since the start of my diet! That is pretty darn good.

If you do this diet, you have to be very strict with yourself. You have to follow the plan to a T. You cannot stray or cheat because you will pay for it in the end. Please make sure that you do your research before you try it. There are several recipies online that you can choose from and the food is actually pretty good (unlike nutrisystem).
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 calories a day
by: Stacie

I started this 500 calorie a day plan at the beginning of December. I've lost 50 lbs so far (female). My starting weight was (xxx) and now is (xxx)... lol (women hate to reveal their true weight).
At first it was hard. All I thought about was food (could be why I had gotten that big). I walked mostly at first and now am hitting the gym for toning and strength exercise. I feel great! My goal is 40 more pounds. My friends and family are worried about the small amount of calories that I eat a day ... but you'd be surprised how many veggies you can eat. My day always starts with a poached egg on double fiber toast (no-calorie butter spray). Salad for lunch (spray dressing - 1 calorie per squirt), and a low-fat protein with veggies for dinner. Lots of water!
On Saturdays I get to have a non-diet cheat item.
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Personal Diet
by: Brooklyn

I'm in my 8th week of weight loss program and so far I've lost 37 lbs. My starting weight was 213 lbs and now I'm 176 lbs. I'm 6 feet tall and have a medium frame body. My goal is 165 lbs. First few weeks I was able to loose on average 1 pound a day but now it got a lot harder. What I do - for breakfast I drink coffee with fat free or sugar free creamer, next I take my dog and my 2 kids and walk 1 mile up the hill to the park (i body carry my 20 lbs son and push the stroller with my 40 lbs daughter). I stay at the park and rest while my daughter plays then back home. For lunch (depending on a day) I usually eat tuna or chicken salad with lots of vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, I use red wine vinegar as my dressing with hot sauce. I also take 1 pill of vitamins (mega men) after eating my meal and usually drink water or tomato juice. Before my dinner I eat fruits apples, oranges, kiwi, mango, watermelon (no bananas) normally 2. For dinner I eat Campbell soup (100 calories) and I take 2nd pill of vitamins. I do that when I'm home 4 days per week, when I work I eat a lot less and run 6 miles on a treadmill 3 days loosing 1000 calorie each time. After the gym I drink a protein shake with a pill of vitamins. Protein shake contains 120 calories with almost no fat and 24 grams of protein to which I add about 4 oz of 1% fat milk and 5 strawberries and 1 kiwi. Normally I have a deficit of 1500 to 2000 calories per day which helps me loose almost .5 lbs per day. I feel perfectly fine and a lot more energized. I normally fast 1 day per week (fridays) and have a good meal on saturday. Few times i had no choice but to pig out on occasions but always pushed myself harder at the gym the next day. I've also put my wife on a diet which helps both of us to maintain healthy eating habits. After few weeks my stomach have shrunken and i dont get as hungry anymore (i still do but will myself into not eating, it is a lot easier now then before) I've also spend a lot less money on food now. I hope I can continue doing this and once I reach my goal I can maintain my weight as I've lost weight before many times but always seemed to gain it back, I was as big as 250lbs but this is my lowest weight since I was 16, I'm 31 now
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why are you falling for this gimmick?
by: I KNOW BEST

This gimmicky diet plan has no chance for sustainability. Why don't you just eat right and exercise daily and you will see that it can be maintained long-term. My personal opinion is you are starving yourself. Go see your doctor and he/she will tell you so....
My doctor recommended Weight Watchers and that is not a crash diet. It's learning to EAT and LIVE that is maintainable and reasonable. I applaud that you are going through these efforts in order to better yourselves but you are only endangering your health in the long run. Good luck to you.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Young and chubby
by: Ami

Would it be safe for me to do this. Im a 15 year old girl. This summer i plan to get healthy and skinny. I want to do it by this summer for my new school year.
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starstarstarstarstar 		CONSISTENCY
by: Anonymous

I started out doing a 500 calorie diet Monday- Friday. On Saturday- Sunday, I would eat more up to 1000 calories. I workout at the gym in the morning and evening Mon-Fri. On Sat-Sun, once a day. I drink over a gallon of water a day. I take whey protein, multi-vitamin, and calcium during the day between workouts. At night, I take fiber. In the gym, I do cardio at a min. 2 hours a day and weight training. The 1st week-I lost 12 lbs; 2nd week-I lost 8 lbs, 3rd week-calf injury, 4th week-I lost 4 lbs; 5th week-I lost 6 lbs.
I have peaks and lows. I have learned less is better than more in the gym. Keep the weights low and comfortable. My energy level is at an all-time high. I love to take exercise classes day and night. The diet is for serious disciplined people who are sick and tired of being heavy. Change your foods weekly or daily. Don't have a consistent pattern. You want your body to not expect what you are doing next.. Good luck to all..
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starstarstarstarstar 		nice
by: Anonymous

nice job man... i did the same thing and droped 60lbs its tuff but well worth it. now im in the army, and can run 8 miles strait.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't Do It
by: Anonymous

500 calories a day isn't healthy at all. If you become addicted to the weight loss you could potentially develop an eating disorder (which I did) and it could potentially begin to take over and ruin your life (which it has)
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 cals is great!
by: Anonymous

Hello I started the 500 calories diet 2 days ago, I have lost a pound a day. I find it really easy and have done an hour of aerobics each day and also biked 2 miles. I am going to continue this diet for 5 weeks. I want to lose 22 pounds all together, more if possible!

My meals are still yummy and filling
I had rice crispies for breakfact, steamed vege and cod and butter sauce for lunch and then a tin of tomatoes with a sweet potato for tea.

Today I had a low fat yoghurt for breakfast, steamed vege and cod and butter sauce for lunch and then rice and mushrooms, onion and tomatoes with chilli powder.

I am cutting out bread, cheese and red meat. I will only eat fish or chicken.

I think this diet is a great idea, I weigh 160 pounds, and just want to get to my healthy BMI :)
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starstarstarstarstar 		500 Calorie Diet
by: Dieter AUS

Hey guys I just started a 500 calorie diet which consists of:-

Breakfast:-
200g watermelon
100g Rockmelon
100g cantaloupe.

Lunch:-
150g lettuce
100g Carrot
100g Cucumber
Lite tuna John west only 2 times a week.

Dinner:-
100g cauliflower
100g broccoli
100g carrot.

and drink at least 1.5 L water

this is about 300 calories {375 with tuna} and seems to fill me up.

This is my 5th day on this diet and have lost 8.16 pounds, I only do 20-30 min of exercise every second day because if i do hardcore exercise with the amount of food intake it could be dangerous.

I'm not saying this will work for everyone and don't suggest to follow my direct plan.. This is just what works for me...

And a few things i tell myself to keep me motivated! {You didn't gain the weight overnight so its not going to disappear over night.

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

I hope this information helps someone.

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