{"id":9642,"date":"2020-09-25T19:12:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9642"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"1100-calories-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"1100 Calories A Day: Scaling Back Your Caloric Intake To Nix Those Extra Pounds"},"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\/1100-calories-a-day\/#What_Do_We_Know_About_The_1100_Calories_A_Day_Diet\" >What Do We Know About The 1100 Calories A Day Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/1100-calories-a-day\/#What_Happens_If_You_Eat_1100_Calories_A_Day\" >What Happens If You Eat 1100 Calories A Day?<\/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\/1100-calories-a-day\/#What_Is_The_Normal_Daily_Calorie_Intake\" >What Is The Normal Daily Calorie Intake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#What_To_Eat_For_1100_Calories_A_Day\" >What To Eat For 1100 Calories A Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#What_To_Do_On_The_1100-Calories-A-Day_Diet\" >What To Do On The 1100-Calories-A-Day Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#1100_Calories_A_Day_For_Sedentary_Lifestyle\" >1100 Calories A Day For Sedentary Lifestyle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#Is_Eating_1100_Calories_A_Day_Safe\" >Is Eating 1100 Calories A Day Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#Is_Eating_1100_Calories_A_Day_Healthy\" >Is Eating 1100 Calories A Day Healthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_We_Know_About_The_1100_Calories_A_Day_Diet\"><\/span>What Do We Know About The 1100 Calories A Day Diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dieting and losing weight in general is a numbers game, in which you calculate the exact number of calories you need to both consume and burn. These numbers are often stated in the names of diets, letting people understand what to expect from them. One of those such diets is the 1,100-calories-a-day one, with which you have to eat the stated number of calories on a daily basis, regardless of your daily norm. Consequently, since women\u2019s bodies naturally need less calories to function properly this diet is easier for women to follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating 1,100 calories a day is not the most extreme form of dieting, which may make it safer than a number of other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-meal-plan\/\">meal plans<\/a>. That being said, it might be not suitable for certain groups of people. So, let\u2019s get into looking at what\u2019s involved in the 1,100-calories-a-day diet to identify its potential risks and the best strategies for enhancing your dieting experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Eat_1100_Calories_A_Day\"><\/span>What Happens If You Eat 1100 Calories A Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, a 1,100-calorie diet is classified as a low-calorie meal plan, meaning it involves eating less calories than your body needs. Basically, on a low-calorie diet, the daily calorie intake makes up 1,000-1,500 calories. By eating only 1,100 calories a day, you create a caloric deficit, which is a condition that can ultimately result in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bilberry-benefits-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>. As a consequence of normal activity, you will be burning more calories than you consume and this is a natural way to shed pounds.<\/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=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37368 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the state of the caloric deficit, your body is looking for the alternative energy sources to ensure the proper functioning of the body systems. Fat deposits in different areas of the body are the best alternative energy reserves to fuel you up. As your body converts fat into energy, you will be losing weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-calorie-deficit-3495538\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is not recommended to jump into the 1,100-calories-a-day diet without preliminary preparation and expert\u2019s consultation. Since each body is unique, the one-size-fits-all approach will not work here. 1,100 calories is less than most people need in a day to stay healthy and get in all the nutrients they require. Low calorie diets in general may be even more risky for those with certain medical conditions or histories.\u00a0 So, if you decide to try this diet, you should first consult your doctor and dietician and undergo a physical examination (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you should take into consideration is whether you really need to lose weight. For example, you can calculate your BMI to see how close you are to your ideal weight. One easy way to measure your body composition is to take a measurement of your waist circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies<\/a><\/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=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37373 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1100 calories a day\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Normal_Daily_Calorie_Intake\"><\/span>What Is The Normal Daily Calorie Intake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on their age, BMI, and sex, people require different numbers of calories. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the calorie intake for women should make up between 1,600-2,400 calories and a bit more for men \u2013 2,000-3,000 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/170555-1100-calorie-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the 1,100-calorie diet, the number of pounds you lose will depend on the number of calories you need to maintain your weight. 1 pound of fat equals 3,500 calories, which is the main criterion you should consider when creating a 1,100-calorie-a-day meal plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/170555-1100-calorie-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, if you are aiming at a rate of 2 pounds lost a week, which is the maximum recommended to shed a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20047752\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), you will need to create a weekly 7,000-caloric deficit. On a daily basis this means you will be looking at cutting back on your daily caloric intake by 1,000 calories a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off you energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/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=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1100 calories a day\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_For_1100_Calories_A_Day\"><\/span><b>What To Eat For 1100 Calories A Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have made up your mind and cleared it with your doctor to try a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/800-calorie-diet\/\">low-calorie diet<\/a>, the \u201cwhat to eat\u201d question becomes especially relevant. As its name suggests, the 1,100-calories-a-day diet consists of eating no more than this number of calories. However what exactly you will be eating is pretty flexible as nothing is said about the food choices for this meal plan. So then, you might ask yourself: should I even restrict myself in what I eat?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is definitely \u201cyes.\u201d Since you are not allowed to exceed 1,100 calories a day, it is crucial for you to eat products that are both nutritious and low in calories. Here\u2019s the list of foods with which you can substitute for those that are neither compatible nor suitable for the meal plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fruits and veggies.<\/strong> As food sources which are rich in nutrients and fiber, these will help you curb your appetite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lean protein foods and low-fat dairy.<\/strong> These include fish, skinless chicken, skimmed milk, etc., all of which are rich in protein that facilitates weight-loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Whole grains.<\/strong> Besides being rich in complex carbohydrates, whole grains contain a great number of nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for a substantial meal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/reap-the-benefits-of-whole-grains#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Herbs and spices.<\/strong> These add flavor to your food without adding calories. Just beware of spice blends that may be high in sodium, which can contribute to weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9080920\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/news\/20170501\/salt-weight-connection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37371 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1100 calories a day\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_On_The_1100-Calories-A-Day_Diet\"><\/span><b>What To Do On The 1100-Calories-A-Day Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a caloric deficit, eating less than you need is not the only thing that you can be doing. Along with that, you can engage in some other weight loss practices, such as physical activity. Getting active is always a healthy and effective way to burn calories. Vigorous physical activities, including jogging, swimming, skiing, and competitive sports can work miracles for your body. Likewise, you can make use of the high-intensity workouts that will make your fat melt. Usually, after an hour of such workouts, you burn 400-600 or even more calories. If you do regularly practice such high intensity, high calorie-burning workouts, however, eating only 1,100 calories on those days may not be enough to stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are too busy throughout each day and so hardly have the time and willingness to do high-intensity workouts, you can still find other ways to make your lifestyle more active. Even such a non-demanding activity as brisk walking for 20-30 minutes, can have an invaluable impact on your weight management. Other activities of moderate-intensity include stretching, dancing, and hiking. An hour of any one of these can burn up to 400 calories at a time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, if you are used to commuting by car, you should think about walking the distance instead. Likewise, if you usually use an elevator, try walking up and down the staircase, as this is already considered a moderate-intensity physical activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the easiest and most effective way to create a caloric deficit is to combine physical activity and dieting. In other words, to burn 600 calories a day, you do not necessarily have to do that all through restricting your caloric intake. For example, you can eat 300 calories less than usual and at the same time burn another 300 calories through moderate-intensity exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ways-to-exercise-at-home\/\">Ways To Exercise At Home: Going Full Throttle On Your Body Transformation Plans<\/a><\/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=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1100 calories a day\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1100_Calories_A_Day_For_Sedentary_Lifestyle\"><\/span><b>1100 Calories A Day For Sedentary Lifestyle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not feel like doing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-exercises-per-muscle-group\/\">physical exercises<\/a> and would prefer to stick to a sedentary lifestyle, you are free to do it. However, in this case, you will have to considerably cut the size of your portions, so that at the end of each day you eat no more than 1,100 calories. For this, you will need to choose low-calorie foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-low-calorie-diet-2506557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Generally speaking, it is possible to follow a 1,100-calories-a-day meal plan without engaging in physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Eating_1100_Calories_A_Day_Safe\"><\/span><b>Is Eating 1100 Calories A Day Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1,100-calories-a-day diet is not the easiest one to follow, considering you have to deal with constant hunger. Being forced to abstain from food for lengthy periods, you are very likely to snap and break your diet. This can consequently lead to rapid weight gain shortly after, making it hard for you to keep the lost pounds off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the 1,100-calories-a-day diet can be harmful for the following groups of people (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326343#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant and breastfeeding women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who have irregular menstrual cycles because of being underweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who have eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals under 18<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are already underweight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37369 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1100 calories a day\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Eating_1100_Calories_A_Day_Healthy\"><\/span><b>Is Eating 1100 Calories A Day<\/b><b> Healthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1,100-calories-a-day diet can be unhealthy for your body primarily because you do not get the necessary number of nutrients. Undereating minerals, vitamins, macros, and fiber can result in malnutrition, which negatively affects your body systems. For instance, when following a 1,100-calories-a-day meal plan, you risk losing muscle. Similarly, due to the lack of minerals, calcium in particular, your bones can get fragile, which in the long run might result in osteoporosis and fractures. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, when you do not <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet-meal-plan\/\">get enough nutrients<\/a>, your metabolism slows down, and your body enters the survival mode. By doing this, your body stores energy to fulfil the essential functions. Gallstones are another problem you might face when eating around 1,100 calories a day. These cause acute abdominal pain, which can be eliminated only through surgery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/weight-loss\/your-health-and-your-weight\/4-ways-low-calorie-diets-can-sabotage-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another area that might suffer as a result of the 1,100-calories-a-day diet is your nervous system and brainwork. As you eat fewer calories, you receive insufficient fuel (glucose) for your body to run on. Consequently, if you stick to the 1,100-calories-a-day meal plan, you should not get surprised when you feel that your brain is not performing to its full potential. Plus, you might feel constantly exhausted (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/weight-loss\/your-health-and-your-weight\/4-ways-low-calorie-diets-can-sabotage-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being classified as low-calorie, the 1,100-calories-a-day diet involves under eating and restricting yourself in the choice of food. On this diet, you are creating the caloric deficit necessary for weight loss. Of course this will depend on your weight and current caloric intake. In any case, you will have to calculate the number of calories you eat on the daily to avoid exceeding the required one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is not necessary to restrict yourself in food choice on the 1,100-calories-a-day diet, it is recommended to do so for better meal planning. The products you should eat include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, non-fat dairy, lean protein, and herbs and spices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To facilitate the effect of the 1,100-calories-a-day diet, you can try hiking, dancing, swimming, and other physical activities. Nevertheless, if you prefer a sedentary lifestyle, you can avoid exercising and just focus on dieting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the safety of the diet, it depends on your lifestyle, health, and physical characteristics. You should not reduce your caloric intake to 1,100 calories a day if you are a(n):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding or pregnant woman<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woman with irregular menstrual cycles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underweight person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person with eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you should consult a doctor before starting the diet to prevent possible health problems, such as gallstones, osteoporosis, etc. Plus, you need to remember that when eating less than is needed, you risk having slow metabolism and brainwork. Overall, it is strongly recommended that you undergo a medical examination to avoid possible problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1100_Calories_A_Day\" 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>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe | Create Happiness now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Do We Know About The 1100 Calories A Day Diet? Dieting and losing weight in general is a numbers game, in which you calculate the exact number of calories you need to both consume and burn. These numbers are often stated in the names of diets, letting people understand what to expect from them. 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These numbers are often stated in the names of diets, letting people understand what to expect from them. One of those such diets is the 1,100-calories-a-day one, with which you have to eat the stated number of calories on a daily basis, regardless of your daily norm. Consequently, since women\u2019s bodies naturally need less calories to function properly this diet is easier for women to follow.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Eating 1,100 calories a day is not the most extreme form of dieting, which may make it safer than a number of other <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-meal-plan\/\\\">meal plans<\/a>. That being said, it might be not suitable for certain groups of people. So, let\u2019s get into looking at what\u2019s involved in the 1,100-calories-a-day diet to identify its potential risks and the best strategies for enhancing your dieting experience.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\">What Happens If You Eat 1100 Calories A Day?<\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">First off, a 1,100-calorie diet is classified as a low-calorie meal plan, meaning it involves eating less calories than your body needs. Basically, on a low-calorie diet, the daily calorie intake makes up 1,000-1,500 calories. By eating only 1,100 calories a day, you create a caloric deficit, which is a condition that can ultimately result in <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bilberry-benefits-weight-loss\/\\\">weight loss<\/a>. 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