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COACH_DENISE
11/22/07 5:11 P
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Unless your doctor has told you to do that, it is not safe. The problem for a teen to eat less than 1800 calories is that your body is still growing and developing. You need a minimum of 1800 calories to get the proper nutrition for your growing body and to keep your metabolism going. Eating less than that can slow your metabolism a great deal! For an adult, it is recommended to eat at least 1200 calories, otherwise they will slow their metabolism. But adults and teens have completely different nutrition needs and adults do not need as much as teens since teens are still developing. If you are an active person at all, you should be eating a bit more than 1800.
Here is an article that might explain a little more:
A Teen's Guide to Nutrition & Healthy Eating
I do hope that you follow a healthy eating plan so you can continue to develop and grow.
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CUTIEPIE009
11/22/07 9:18 A
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Thanks Coach Denise! 
I also have a question for you, is a 1800-2000 calorie range suitable for everyone? Because that is what I ingest to maintain weight, I was advised to eat in a 1000-1300 calorie range, and by doing that and exercising right, I've been able to lose weight slowly. Am I doing it right?
-- Cutiepie009
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COACH_DENISE
11/20/07 7:25 P
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Those are great goals!
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CUTIEPIE009
11/20/07 10:52 A
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I want to reach my goal weight until new year's eve, it'll give me motivation walking in the next year and on to a healthier happier more productive life! Not to mention feeling greeeaaat about my inner self, aaand my body!
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Start Changing today!
--Cutiepie009
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