Bell's Adventure

**important to note that I’m not encouraging this behavior in any way but if you’re going to persue unhealthy wl then harm reduction is important**

1) take multivitamins EVERYDAY and stay hydrated

2) if you’re down with the flu or any other sickness please increase your cal intake to aid in the recovery process

3) if you notice negative side effects like hair loss, excessive bruising, joint pain, etc take more vitamins i.e. hair, skin, and nails, joint vitamins, iron supplements

4) if you’re feeling faint/dizzy/nauseous constantly please eat something and maybe consider raising your cal intake for at least a few days

5) avoid hot temperatures, hot showers, working out, etc if you think you may faint to avoid any injuries, embarrassment, etc

6) don’t stay at a super low cal intake for extended periods of time (under 500 cals)

7) if you’re fasting and start to experience heart palpitations, dizziness, nausea, spotted vision break your fast immediately it’s not worth it

8) never NEVER dry fast!!!!!

9) avoid excessive caffeine intake it can cause headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, etc and it doesn’t curb your appetite enough to risk that

10) if you’re feeling dehydrated but feel like you cant drink more water try a hydration multiplier like liquid iv

11) make sure you’re using your cals for healthy choices at least try to eat a fruit or vegetable once a day

12) make sure you’re getting enough protein it will aid in wl while also keeping you healthy

13) don’t excessively purge or avoid it all together the health problems it causes are nothing to play around with

14) don’t abuse laxatives it fucks up your stomach badddd

Many active people (women included) eat 3000+ calories a day and stay plenty lean.

The recommended daily calorie intake is 2000 for women and 2500 for men.

The recommended daily calorie intake for weight loss is 1500 for women and 2000 for men.

A 5-year-old needs about 1400 calories or more every day.

The minimum daily calorie intake for a long-term diet without medical supervision is 1200 for women and 1800 for men. Eating less than that eventually leads to starvation mode (a real–yes, real–state of biological stress characterized by decreased metabolism, increased cortisol production, and heart, brain, organ, bone, and muscle damage).

A 2-year-old needs about 1000 calories or more every day.

Most people can’t even imagine eating 1000 calories in a day. You’ll get 1,357 Google results if you search for the exact phrase “1000 calories is way too low” or “1000 calories is way too little”…but you’ll get even more results if you Google the same phrases for 1200 calories, because few people consider dipping below 1200.

A 3-digit daily calorie intake puts you at high risk for binge-eating, slowed metabolism, bone and muscle loss, nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal issues, infertility, hair loss, mood swings, and depression. Oh–and sudden death.

900 calories is less than what a completely sedentary, 5'0", 80 lb, 70-year-old woman burns daily (keeping in mind that your metabolism slows with age).

A very low calorie diet, also known as a starvation diet, is 800 calories a day or less. It is prescribed by doctors to obesity patients who need to lose weight quickly, is specially formulated to be nutritionally complete, and is monitored by medical professionals to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and death. It is considered an extreme diet.

600 calories a day or less is literal starvation.

500 calories is less than the daily calorie needs of the average 1-month-old.

400 calories is less than the daily calorie needs of the average newborn.

300 calories is less than what the adult brain alone burns every day.

You can’t judge a metabolism by its cover. Two people could have the same height, weight, BMI and wear the same size but have a wildly different body composition, making one the calorie burning equivalent of a Bic lighter and the other a blowtorch.

Metabolism is the total number of calories your body burns each day. 65% of those calories are used up for 24/7 functions like breathing and circulation-the top burners are your brain, liver, heart, and kidneys- with another 10% devoted to the process of digesting the very foods that may have given you that muffin top in the first place. The remaining 25% of the calories you burn can be chalked up to the physical activity you do in a day- not just spin class but every move you make, including standing in line or posting your latest Instastory.

It’s not all genetic.

Don’t be intimidated by strength training. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn. Lean tissues, including organs and muscles on average burn 14 calories a pound a day, while fat only burns about 3 calories per pound. The absolute amount of muscle in you determines the overall speed of your resting metabolism (the amount you burn just sitting around) and some of us are born with an edge in the amount of muscle fibers we’ve got. Hit the gym and take advantage of free weights and strength training machines. They’re good for building lean muscle and will help increase your metabolism.

Metabolism does slow over time but it doesn’t do a sudden nose dive as you sit binge watching Netflix. Metabolism drops off 2 to 4 percent every decade as we tend to lose muscle mass. Every workout is a potential answer to how to increase metabolism, not just during but also afterward. A 50 minute weight routine delivered an additional afterburn of 14 calories. Between sets, add cardio bursts or shorten the rest, and that afterburn spikes- to the tune of 25 calories following a quickie 19 minute circuit session.

High-intensity interval training in a quick way to ramp up your body’s ability to use fat as fuel. The speed bursts spark a 20 percent increase in the amount of fat burned, and that’s just one of the benefits of HIIT.

Protein has a high thermic effect; your body will burn more calories to digest it. People who eat a high protein breakfast control their hunger longer and their weight better.

Stay away from sodas, alcohol, and calorie laden beverages. They’re the exact opposite of how to increase your metabolism. Drinking green tea is an effective way to get EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), an ingredient known to speed up metabolism. Three cups of green tea a day can increase metabolism by up to 10%.