{"id":9308,"date":"2020-09-15T19:59:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T19:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9308"},"modified":"2025-07-11T08:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:07:44","slug":"900-calorie-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"900-Calorie Diet: Is It Enough Fuel To Keep Your Body Up And Running?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#What_Does_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like\" >What Does a 900-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Is_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Safe\" >Is a 900-Calorie Diet Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#What_Are_the_Side_Effects_of_Eating_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >What Are the Side Effects of Eating a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#What_Diet_Is_Better_Than_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >What Diet Is Better Than a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#The_Mediterranean_Diet\" >The Mediterranean Diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Vegan_Diet\" >Vegan Diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Intermittent_Fasting\" >Intermittent Fasting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#What_to_Eat_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >What to Eat on a 900-Calorie Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Complex_carbohydrates\" >Complex carbohydrates\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Fruits\" >Fruits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Dark_leafy_greens\" >Dark leafy greens\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Lentils_and_legumes\" >Lentils and legumes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Lean_protein\" >Lean protein\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Oily_fish\" >Oily fish\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#All_kinds_of_vegetables\" >All kinds of vegetables\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#What_Does_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like-2\" >What Does a 900-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Sample_of_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Menu\" >Sample of a 900-Calorie Diet Menu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Sausage_potato_pie\" >Meal 1 &#8211; Sausage potato pie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Tuna_and_chickpea_salad\" >Meal 2 &#8211; Tuna and chickpea salad\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Tuna_egg_and_asparagus_salad\" >Meal 3 &#8211; Tuna, egg, and asparagus salad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Keto_900-Calorie_Diet_Plan\" >Keto 900-Calorie Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Breakfast\" >Meal 1 &#8211; Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Homemade_keto_pizza\" >Meal 2 &#8211; Homemade keto pizza\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Tomato_feta_soup\" >Meal 3 &#8211; Tomato feta soup\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Vegan_900-Calorie_Diet\" >Vegan 900-Calorie Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Tofu_scramble_with_a_blueberry_smoothie\" >Meal 1 &#8211; Tofu scramble with a blueberry smoothie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Sweet_potato_and_miso_soup\" >Meal 2 &#8211; Sweet potato and miso soup\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Maple-cumin_tofu_with_farro\" >Meal 3 &#8211; Maple-cumin tofu with farro\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#How_Much_Weight_Will_You_Lose_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >How Much Weight Will You Lose on a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Who_Should_Eat_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >Who Should Eat a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Why_Am_I_Not_Losing_Weight_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\" >Why Am I Not Losing Weight on a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Youre_not_eating_enough\" >You\u2019re not eating enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Your_metabolism_has_slowed_down\" >Your metabolism has slowed down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Muscle_loss\" >Muscle loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Youre_at_a_weight_loss_plateau\" >You\u2019re at a weight loss plateau<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Which_diet_is_most_successful_For_weight_loss\" >Which diet is most successful For weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Which_food_is_best_for_weight_loss\" >Which food is best for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#How_can_I_slim_my_body_in_7_days\" >How can I slim my body in 7 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Which_diet_has_the_highest_success_rate\" >Which diet has the highest success rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#Can_the_no-sugar_diet_help_with_weight_loss\" >Can the no-sugar diet help with weight loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/900-calorie-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line_Is_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Worth_It\" >The Bottom Line: Is a 900-Calorie Diet Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you lose weight and have enough energy to sustain you on a 900-calorie diet? How many pounds can you lose by consuming 900 calories a day? Is the 900-calorie weight loss eating plan worth trying out? These are questions anyone who is trying to kickstart their weight loss might wonder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to shedding those extra pounds, many of us understand that food is a primary culprit in weight gain. In an effort to combat bad eating habits, or fit in those tight jeans in just two weeks, many people make drastic changes to their eating plan. A 900-calorie diet plan is one way that some people may consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is this diet really worth it or are there better and still effective options out there? Let\u2019s find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like\"><\/span><b>What Does a 900-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This eating plan is exactly what it sounds like. Anyone who participates in it is required to limit their caloric intake to approximately 900 calories each day. To do this they either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume 300 calories per meal, i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try intermittent fasting and have two slightly bigger meals a day &#8211; each consisting of approximately 450 calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people can even go to extremes and try the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/omad-diet\/\">OMAD diet<\/a> (one meal A day), where they eat a 900-calorie meal once per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep their energy intake low, people generally drink either water or black unsweetened coffee to curb hunger. They can also drink unsweetened black tea, green tea, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">oolong tea<\/a>, or herbal tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything apart from these listed options could contain extra calories that will make you go above the 900-calorie limit. To keep track of how much energy you\u2019re ingesting, it is recommended that you use a trusted calorie-counting app to keep track of your food and drink intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Safe\"><\/span><b>Is a 900-Calorie Diet Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is not for most people. The 900-calorie diet plan can be referred to as a very low-calorie diet. Very low-calorie diets, aka VLCDs, are eating plans that restrict caloric intake to 800 to 900 calories per day. For an adult, such small quantities of food cannot give you enough energy to properly sustain you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended calorie intake for different individuals is determined by several factors, including age, sex, lifestyle, level of physical activity done in a day, and height (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is also estimated that the average woman should eat around 2,000 calories per day to maintain her weight and the average man should eat approximately 2,500 kcal a day to maintain his weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to shed some weight and lose approximately 1 pound per week, you can cut 500 kcal from your daily calorie intake, meaning men and women would consume around 2,000 kcal and 1,500 kcal, respectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to try limiting your intake even further in the hope of perhaps quickening the weight loss process, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warns that in general, women should not consume fewer than 1,200 calories a day, while men should not go below a daily calorie limit of 1500 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/calorie-counting-made-easy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it\u2019s clear to see that a 900-calorie diet is too little for any adult, unless it is recommended and supervised by a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results <\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Side_Effects_of_Eating_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are the Side Effects of Eating a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going below the recommended caloric intake has multiple possible side effects, both short-term and long-term. Some short-term effects that you may experience include fatigue, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, a dry mouth, cramps, headaches, and dizziness, in addition to feelings of extreme hunger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the above symptoms may disappear in a matter of a couple of weeks, some people end up experiencing\u00a0 more long-term and severe side effects, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gallstones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are pieces of solid material that form in your gallbladder. When you don\u2019t eat enough or lose weight quickly, the liver secretes more cholesterol into bile, which can then form gallstones. Rapid weight loss can also prevent the gallbladder from emptying, which puts you at a higher risk of gallstones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/gallstones\/dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A year-long study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Obesity<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that participants who consumed very low-calorie diets (less than 1200 calories) were 3 times more likely than those on more moderate low-calorie diets to end up with symptomatic gallstones requiring hospitalization or cholecystectomy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ijo201383\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutrient deficiencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They occur when the body doesn\u2019t absorb or get enough vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food. These nutrients are essential for both body development and disease prevention. Without them, we are at a higher risk of numerous health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study of popular low-calorie weight loss diets, researchers concluded that people who followed such eating plans were likely to become micronutrient deficient &#8211; something that may significantly increase their risk of debilitating health conditions and diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jissn.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1550-2783-7-24\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019re eating a very small amount of food, it\u2019s harder for you to eat enough of a variety of foods to give you all the nutrients you require for a healthy life and general well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18.png\" alt=\"900 calorie diet\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Diet_Is_Better_Than_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Diet Is Better Than a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, the 900-calorie diet is a risky diet that may cause more harm than good to those hoping to try it. Instead of using such a diet for weight loss, here are some better options that could help you reach your goals in a safe and healthy way:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mediterranean_Diet\"><\/span><b>The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-desserts\/\">Mediterranean Diet\u00a0<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a primarily plant-based eating plan that recommends a daily intake of whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans and other legumes, nuts, and a variety of herbs and spices. Fish is eaten often, but other animal products such as meat and dairy are more limited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has suggested that such an eating plan has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that make it beneficial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9317652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and is safe and realistic to follow in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><b>Vegan Diet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an entirely plant-based diet that prohibits the consumption of all animal products such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and honey. While some choose veganism for ethical or environmental reasons, others look to the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/\">vegan diet<\/a> for weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A systematic review of plant-based diets found that such eating plans can improve weight status in some people, largely due to reduced fat intake and reduced calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7533223\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another review on plant-based diets found that not only can they be used to help treat obesity, but they can also help prevent and treat other chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2022.952553\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Intermittent Fasting\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t a diet per se, but rather a meal-timing schedule that blocks some hours for fasting and others for eating, generally resulting in overall lower calorie intake. A systematic review of studies over a 19-year period showed that this eating pattern can help with weight loss and shows incredible promise for the treatment of obesity &#8211; at least in the short term (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, regardless of the diet you choose, you can\u2019t lose weight if you\u2019re eating too much or too little. To determine how much you should be eating to lose weight, use a reputable calorie-counting app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/day-weight-loss-low-carb-diet\/\"><i>7-Day Weight Loss Low-Carb Diet: Choose High-Protein, High-Fiber, or Ultra-Low-Carb<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>What to Eat on a 900-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re insistent on trying this eating plan and are being medically supervised while doing so, here are some foods you should ensure to add to your diet. While we cannot guarantee that these foods will reduce your chances of experiencing the above side effects, they can help make sure that you have more of a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">balanced diet<\/a>, which is much better for you<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complex_carbohydrates\"><\/span><b>Complex carbohydrates<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include foods such as whole wheat, brown and wild rice, oats, and quinoa. Not only do they have more nutrients than refined carbohydrates, they also have more fiber, which makes them more filling and great for digestive and heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/nutrition-basics\/carbohydrates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits\"><\/span><b>Fruits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, they\u2019re high in fiber, and also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants that help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses and help with body weight management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As some fruits are high in calories, something that the 900-calorie diet limits, you can try low-calorie fruits such as lemons, strawberries, grapefruits, blackberries, blueberries, and pineapples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_leafy_greens\"><\/span><b>Dark leafy greens<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only are they low in calories, carbs, sodium, and fat, they also have high levels of fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-articles\/2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Popular examples of dark leafy greens include bok choy, arugula, Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, and romaine lettuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lentils_and_legumes\"><\/span><b>Lentils and legumes<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re naturally low in fat, are practically free of saturated fat, and provide fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4608274\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/26.png\" alt=\"900 calorie diet\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lean_protein\"><\/span><b>Lean protein\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are a big part of very low-calorie diets. A high-protein diet helps with weight loss by increasing satiety hormones while reducing levels of the hunger hormone, ghrelin. Proteins also boost your metabolism slightly, which makes you burn a few more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523274274?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Lean proteins are better as they have less saturated fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oily_fish\"><\/span><b>Oily fish<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include trout, tuna, salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, and pilchards. They are rich in protein and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and may help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/23\/4919\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_kinds_of_vegetables\"><\/span><b>All kinds of vegetables<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark leafy greens are not the only vegetables you should consume on the 900-calorie diet. It would be best if you tried to get your hands on as many vegetables and fruit as you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fruit and vegetable-rich diet can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent certain types of cancer, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems, and positively affect blood sugar levels, which can help keep your appetite in check (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/vegetables-and-fruits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like-2\"><\/span><b>What Does a 900-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to try this eating plan and are being medically supervised while doing so, here are some 1-day sample menus for a 900-calorie diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_of_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Menu\"><\/span><b>Sample of a 900-Calorie Diet Menu<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Sausage_potato_pie\"><\/span><b>Meal 1 &#8211; Sausage potato pie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">340 g lean ground sausage, 28 g shredded potatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, 2 cups shredded kale, 6 eggs, 1\/2 cup milk, 1 and 1\/2 tsp mixed dried herbs, salt and pepper to taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve with 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the pie recipe makes 6 to 8 servings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/six-ingredient-sausage-potato-pie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 342. Fat: 14.4 g, Proteins: 28 g, Carbs: 21.8 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Tuna_and_chickpea_salad\"><\/span><b>Meal 2 &#8211; Tuna and chickpea salad<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425 g canned chickpeas, 142 g chunky light tuna packed in water, 1 large red bell pepper, 1\/2 cup chopped red onion, 1\/2 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp capers, 1\/4 tsp salt, 8 cups mixed salad greens, black pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above ingredients make 4 servings (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/252451\/mediterranean-tuna-antipasto-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 306. Fat: 15.9 g, Proteins: 14.8 g, Carbs: 28.5 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Tuna_egg_and_asparagus_salad\"><\/span><b>Meal 3 &#8211; Tuna, egg, and asparagus salad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large egg, 100 g asparagus, 80 g tuna packed in water, 1\/2 small red onion, 62.5 g cannellini beans, juice and zest from 1\/4 lemon (half if you like lemons), 1 tsp chopped dill, 1\/2 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 279. Fat: 10 g, Proteins: 33 g, Carbs: 12 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 927. Fat: 40.3 g, Proteins: 75.8 g, Carbs: 62.3 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\">Our app will help you restructure your habits<\/a>, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keto_900-Calorie_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>Keto 900-Calorie Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Breakfast\"><\/span><b>Meal 1 &#8211; Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 medium-sized boiled eggs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1\/2 medium-sized avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 456. Fat: 42 g, Proteins: 13 g, Carbs: 7 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Homemade_keto_pizza\"><\/span><b>Meal 2 &#8211; Homemade keto pizza<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the crust &#8211; 113 g ground chicken, 40 g shredded mozzarella, 30 g shredded parmesan cheese, 1\/4 tsp Italian seasoning, 1\/4 large egg, salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the sauce &#8211; 12.5 g mayonnaise, 19.2 g sour cream, a pinch of dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, and garlic powder. Add onion powder, salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza topping &#8211; 28 g mozzarella cheese, 85 g plum tomatoes, 0.75 slices no-sugar bacon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 2 servings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lowcarbyum.com\/bacon-ranch-chicken-crust-pizza\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 284. Fat: 23 g, Proteins: 18 g, Carbs: 2 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Tomato_feta_soup\"><\/span><b>Meal 3 &#8211; Tomato feta soup\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp olive oil, 20 g chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, 1\/4 tsp salt, a dash of black pepper, 1\/4 tsp dried oregano, 1\/2 tsp dried basil, 1\/2 tbsp tomato paste, 5 tomatoes, 375 g water, 39.66 g heavy cream, 78.86 g crumbled feta cheese (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cookinglsl.com\/easy-tomato-feta-soup-recipe-low-calorie-low-carb-keto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 170. Fat: 13 g, Proteins: 4 g, Carbs: 10 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 910. Fat: 78 g, Proteins: 35 g, Carbs: 19 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/29.png\" alt=\"900 calorie diet\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Vegan 900-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_1_%E2%80%93_Tofu_scramble_with_a_blueberry_smoothie\"><\/span><b>Meal 1 &#8211; Tofu scramble with a blueberry smoothie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>For the scramble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 225 g firm tofu, 1\/4 tsp salt, 1\/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1\/8 tsp ground black pepper (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleveganblog.com\/simple-tofu-scramble\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the smoothie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 1 scoop plant protein powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1\/2 cup blueberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 272. Fat: 9.7 g, Proteins: 32.3 g, Carbs: 18.1 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_2_%E2%80%93_Sweet_potato_and_miso_soup\"><\/span><b>Meal 2 &#8211; Sweet potato and miso soup<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tbsp cooking oil, 6 finely chopped spring onions, 2 thumb-sized ginger pieces, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp white miso paste, 500 g cubed sweet potato, 750 ml low sodium vegetable broth, 2 large handfuls of kale (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/recipes\/vegan\/sweet-potato-and-miso-soup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 242. Fat: 6 g, Proteins: 10.1 g, Carbs: 33.3 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_3_%E2%80%93_Maple-cumin_tofu_with_farro\"><\/span><b>Meal 3 &#8211; Maple-cumin tofu with farro\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup farro, 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 can black beans, 1 tbsp olive oil, 225 g cubed extra firm tofu, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1\/4 tsp fresh minced ginger, 1\/2 tsp garlic powder, 1\/2 tsp cumin, 1 medium-sized carrot, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/fitness\/Tofu-Farro-Stir-Fry-37181513\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 381. Fat: 6.9 g, Proteins: 18.3 g, Carbs: 62.4 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 895. Fat: 22.6 g, Proteins: 60.7 g, Carbs: 113.8 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Will_You_Lose_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Will You Lose on a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no way to tell how much an individual can lose while on any diet, let alone the 900-calorie diet. The amount of weight you can lose is not dependent on diet alone, but also several factors such as starting weight, usual eating habits, exercise, and metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all the 900-calorie diet results you see online may seem exciting, you should keep in mind that there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll experience the same results. You should also know that this diet is not sustainable. Most of us would not be able to sustain a 900-calorie diet plan for more than a week, let alone for an entire month, without medical support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid weight loss is also not healthy, and its results are difficult to maintain over time. According to the CDC, a gradual and steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is more likely to be maintained (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is achieved through a calorie deficit of 500 to 1,000 calories a day &#8211; 3,500 to 7,000 cals a week &#8211; and exercising for at least 30 minutes a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-smoothies\/\"><i>24 Weight Loss Smoothies, 2 Diet Plans, and 5 Belly Fat Smoothie Secrets<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Eat_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Who Should Eat a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, this eating plan is not safe for most people and should be avoided. However, certain exceptions apply, but only under strict medical supervision. Doctors sometimes recommend very low-calorie diets to obese and severely obese people who have certain medical conditions, those who are going to have surgery, or those who are preparing for fertility treatment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10552824\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Am_I_Not_Losing_Weight_on_a_900-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Why Am I Not Losing Weight on a 900-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons why this eating plan isn\u2019t giving you the results that you desire:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_not_eating_enough\"><\/span><b>You\u2019re not eating enough<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, this diet is incredibly low in calories for both men and women. When you don\u2019t eat enough, your body may assume that you\u2019re starving and go into \u2018starvation mode&#8217;. To protect you from this assumed starvation, your body holds on to fat to save you from wasting away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_metabolism_has_slowed_down\"><\/span><b>Your metabolism has slowed down<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food and drink into energy. Anyone with a fast metabolism burns more calories when working out and even when resting, whereas someone with a slow metabolism burns fewer calories at rest and during exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you eat too few calories, this interrupts your metabolism. As stated above, your body thinks that food is scarce and that it should conserve energy. It slows down metabolic processes so that the energy you have stored lasts longer. This can make it more difficult to lose weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_loss\"><\/span><b>Muscle loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without enough food to turn into energy, your body turns to the muscle, which it starts burning to give you energy. Muscle uses more calories than fat when at rest, so a loss of muscle means you will be burning fewer calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_at_a_weight_loss_plateau\"><\/span><b>You\u2019re at a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-plateau\/\">weight loss plateau<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the start of this eating plan or any other calorie deficit diet, your weight will fall off quite fast, but it will stop after a while. This is typically caused by muscle loss and a slower metabolic rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-2.png\" alt=\"900 calorie diet\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_diet_is_most_successful_For_weight_loss\"><\/span><strong>Which diet is most successful For weight loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy, balanced diet with a moderate calorie deficit is what\u2019s best for weight loss. Plant-based diets such as veganism, vegetarianism, a Mediterranean diet, or even a simple balanced diet that doesn&#8217;t cut out any food groups will work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure that it is a moderate deficit (500 to 1,000 kcal less a day) and if you can, add working out to your routine. Exercise helps build more muscle and burns extra calories, which helps greatly with weight and fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_food_is_best_for_weight_loss\"><\/span><strong>Which food is best for weight loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no one type of food that\u2019s best for weight loss. A diet that includes the foods listed in the \u2018what to eat on a 900-calorie diet\u2019 guide will work as long as you eat balanced meals with a variety of foods from all food groups and create a moderate calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_slim_my_body_in_7_days\"><\/span><strong>How can I slim my body in 7 days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps not the answer you want to hear, but unless you\u2019re going under the knife for weight loss surgery, there\u2019s no way to slim your body in 7 days. Healthy and sustainable weight loss takes months and sometimes years of dedication and work to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_diet_has_the_highest_success_rate\"><\/span><strong>Which diet has the highest success rate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many experts say that the Mediterranean diet is considered to be the best and most successful diet. It has the most scientific evidence supporting its health benefits, and it is both safe and realistic to stay on in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_no-sugar_diet_help_with_weight_loss\"><\/span><strong>Can the no-sugar diet help with weight loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. Added sugars are something that should be limited for optimal health and they also add extra calories to your diet, which can lead to weight gain. Eliminating added sugars could help kickstart your weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=900_calorie_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Is_a_900-Calorie_Diet_Worth_It\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Is a 900-Calorie Diet Worth It?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it\u2019s not. Despite the rapid weight loss that may be achieved on this eating plan, the side effects are not worth it. You would be taking risks with your health while trying to shed a couple of pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the absolute lowest recommended calorie intake per day for most women and men is 1,200 and 1,500 cals, respectively. Any diet that is lower in calories than these figures should be done strictly under medical supervision and for specific health reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to try this eating plan or think that you\u2019re eligible for it, you should first consult a doctor for advice on the way to progress.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you lose weight and have enough energy to sustain you on a 900-calorie diet? How many pounds can you lose by consuming 900 calories a day? Is the 900-calorie weight loss eating plan worth trying out? 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