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Doctor insights on: 800 Calorie Diet Meal Plan

See below: There are multiple Meal plans on our webpage@wwwweighstation.net. Feel free to use any of them there included in each of our newsletters..It's not so much the calories is what makes up the calories. I hope this helps you. ...Read more

Diet: Look up Eat right for your type. These are diets based on your blood type. If you are unsure, then you can be type and crossed by your doctor. Very compelling evidence. Good luck ...Read more

Not healthy: Too few calories- In general the amount of calories you are suggesting would be too low to sustain a weight loss over time. Your body may go into starvation mode and decrease its metabolism cause its not getting enough calories. I suggest more calories- with 20% as protein, 60% as complex carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes. 20% as healthy fats from nuts, seeds,etc ...Read more

Possible: I recommend you do this under the supervision of your physician to monitor your electrolytes and adjust your diabetes medications as you start losing weight. Remember the best diet is one you can maintain for life so unless there is a medical reason to do something this drastic, i think you should talk to your doctor and come up with a sustainable plan. Good luck to you. ...Read more

Your cardiac history: is important considering you've been on a Holter monitor, had a stress test done before. Low calorie diet indicates that you are overweight or worried about gaining weight? If you exercise, you burn calories. Work with a clinical nutritionist to make sure you have a nutrient dense diet, and not one with minimal calories, or you'll be approaching it from the wrong angle. ...Read more

See details: A 500 calorie a day diet is too severe. You do not need to starve yourself but fish and vegetables should be the main components with grains and some fresh fruit. ...Read more

I think it is great: That you are taking this step! that being said, without knowing more about your medical history or medications, its difficult to say whether or not it would be safe. In an ideal world, where you have no other health problems, this seems like a good idea. However, this should be done under the care of a physician to be safe. ...Read more

Diet tips: Were you a compulsive eater? Do you think you can maintain a balanced diet in the future? One of my patients who lost 100 lbs said he is always cautious about sweets. He doesn't think he can have just one. Everyone is different and you need to figure out what works for you. Many people have issues with food addiction, while some can eat in a balanced way. ...Read more

Weight loss: Weight loss as described above is not particularly healthy nor sustainable. Most guidelines say that caloric intake for men should not fall below 1500 calories per day. The optimum number of meals is a matter of dispute in the literature, but that they should be nutritious is not. Drinking water is generally a positive in weight loss. Most sources say that losing 1-2 lbs/week is a good goal. ...Read more

Maybe: 1200 calories a day can be a good maintainence diet, but could also cause weight gain. If you are not exercising and if there are a lot of sugars and starches iin that 1200 cal, weight gain is more likely. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you will burn also. ...Read more

Of course you are: Yes, that's what makes dieting hard. You can try different things to help this: eating smaller portions more frequently, drinking a glass of water, low calorie snacks, or taking a little walk. Your body will adjust and the hunger pangs will improve. Most cravings last 5-10 minutes and then go away, whether you give in to them or not. ...Read more

Nocturnal hypoglycem: Is the biggest problem that you are unable to sleep? And you think that is because your blood sugar is low? Have you checked your blood sugar at night (when you think it's low)? What are the readings? If that is truly the problem, often we asks diabetics to eat a midnight snack (just before going to bed). Ice cream works well. It supports the blood sugar long enough to sleep soundly. Don't overdo. ...Read more

Maybe: Their are diet plans that substitute high protein shakes for a meal. The carbohydrate content of the shake can vary. ...Read more

Read the label: The label should have this information on it. ...Read more

Fasting: Not what u need daily. If u want 2 do this, divide 500 by # of meals. Not a health diet tho. ...Read more

Your Choice my sugge: Brekfast 70o cals lunch 750 to850 cals average 800 cals healthy snack 200 cals dinner 800 cals you can rearrange the way you desire based on whether you want a full breakfast, or bigger lunch and snacks etc and total adds up to 2500 cals it is not a good idea to skip breakfast or another meal unless unavoidable circumstances. ...Read more

High fiber diet: No worries. The fiber will help your constipation. Just increase your fluid intake.. ...Read more

Slim: Yes you are slim and yes, you need to put on weight. Of the various options available to you I would start by having an appointment made with a hospital (or university) based dietitian. You won't bulge overnight but I am confident you will gain weight. ...Read more

Varies: It varies but for a healthy adult a ball park figure would be about 600 calories for three meals per day. ...Read more

Maintain +/-1500/day: Some people need up 2 1800/day. U need 2 divide it by the # of meals u eat a day. Find ur need &this will maintain ur weight, &if u want 2 loose u need to shave of some calories from each meal. Exercise will burn some of them also. ...Read more