Is 1,500 calories enough?

[8089022]

I would say I am around 20-25% Body fat, trying to atleast reach 13-15% before I decide what to do. At the moment I am 189cm or 6'2 weighing at around 100kg or 220Lb. I am thinking if I reach around 85-90kg that would be where I am around 13-15% bf. Fyi I workout daily, cardio, weights, I supplement creatine which has shown me slight bloating, but that doesn't really bother me as it is water retention.

My big question is... is 1,500 calories decent? I have been able to somewhat manage it for the past 2 weeks, not sure if there is any health risk to dropping it down so much. (to put it into perspective, my maintenance calories is around 3,000)

 

[diddeh]

I would say I am around 20-25% Body fat, trying to atleast reach 13-15% before I decide what to do. At the moment I am 189cm or 6'2 weighing at around 100kg or 220Lb. I am thinking if I reach around 85-90kg that would be where I am around 13-15% bf. Fyi I workout daily, cardio, weights, I supplement creatine which has shown me slight bloating, but that doesn't really bother me as it is water retention.

My big question is... is 1,500 calories decent? I have been able to somewhat manage it for the past 2 weeks, not sure if there is any health risk to dropping it down so much. (to put it into perspective, my maintenance calories is around 3,000)

how old r u

 

[away]

How old are you?

 

[8089022]

how old r u

20

 

[8089022]

How old are you?

20

 

[ccwb]

20

Maybe wait till 21 js to be safe
Rn very slight deficit

 

[Zygomatter]

Bro, eliminate carbs and start consuming high-fat (preferably animal fat), and moderate-high protein.

 

[Zygomatter]

You should not be focusing on calories.

 

[8089022]

Maybe wait till 21 js to be safe
Rn very slight deficit

Hmmmm I turn 21 in august maybe if I'll it to1,750-2000

 

[8089022]

You should not be focusing on calories.

Thermodynamics? + I have been eating a lot healthier, fatty meats, completely cut out pasta, bread and a lot of rice out of my diet. My usual meal is generally just a piece of protein and either steamed or fresh vegetables

 

[Zygomatter]

Thermodynamics? + I have been eating a lot healthier, fatty meats, completely cut out pasta, bread and a lot of rice out of my diet. My usual meal is generally just a piece of protein and either steamed or fresh vegetables

Yeah, i appreciate the foods you excluded, vegetables can be okay but they do contain anti nutrients and carbs. Fatty meats are great, especially red meat in my opinion. Try adding some more eggs, sea food if you can. I would also recommend liver, its not necessary but they're very nutrient dense

 

[8089022]

Yeah, i appreciate the foods you excluded, vegetables can be okay but they do contain anti nutrients and carbs. Fatty meats are great, especially red meat in my opinion. Try adding some more eggs, sea food if you can. I would also recommend liver, its not necessary but they're very nutrient dense

Liver is a bit hard to find, typically my main sources of proteins come from either tuna, salmon or steak (beef). However I think I should include eggs more often. Been having lots of caffeine to get me through the day (either black coffee or sugar-free monster), paired with L-theanine so my cortisol doesn't go through the roof. I notice when I'm not stressed I can handle my diet a lot better

 

[Zygomatter]

Liver is a bit hard to find, typically my main sources of proteins come from either tuna, salmon or steak (beef). However I think I should include eggs more often. Been having lots of caffeine to get me through the day (either black coffee or sugar-free monster), paired with L-theanine so my cortisol doesn't go through the roof. I notice when I'm not stressed I can handle my diet a lot better

Tuna, salmon and steak are optimal for nutrients. I would suggest change/replace black coffee as its a seed, they contain phytic acids, lectins, tannins, goitrogens. Monster isn't recommended, but it's not the worst. Your diet is very optimal

 

[8089022]

Tuna, salmon and steak are optimal for nutrients. I would suggest change/replace black coffee as its a seed, they contain phytic acids, lectins, tannins, goitrogens. Monster isn't recommended, but it's not the worst. Your diet is very optimal

How should I consume caffiene then? What's your recommended source of caffiene?

 

[Zygomatter]

How should I consume caffiene then? What's your recommended source of caffiene?

Definitely caffeine tablets, they arent rough and dont contain excessive seeds, and stimulants

 

[ccwb]

Hmmmm I turn 21 in august maybe if I'll it to1,750-2000

Sound good

 

[KingAze]

1500 cals is fine, i run around 1200-1500 rn. For hormones its pretty shit but tis only temp so eat high fat and high protein fuck carbs take caffeine instead. also the more cardio/steps/movement/cals burned = faster deficit = u can eat normal again faster so just get moving and youll be back to eating normal and healthy soon

 

[AlphaLooksmaxxer666]

go keto and fasting only way to burn fat quickly