Victoria Beckham Plans to Follow “The 3 Bites Diet” During Christmas
December 19, 2009 in Victoria Beckham by Versus
Victoria Beckham will be following the ‘three bites rule’ over the Christmas holidays.
The singer-turned-fashion designer is determined to maintain her size zero figure and is said to be panicking at the prospect of eating a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Victoria doesn’t want to relax her strict diet and has come up with a plan to enjoy dining with her husband David, their three sons and chef Gordon Ramsay and his family on Christmas Day.
“Victoria is regimental about her food. There is barely a day when she isn’t controlling and counting calories. But she knows it would be pushing it too far to request steamed turkey or sea bass and vegetables at Christmas dinner,” a source told Closer magazine.
“She will join everyone in tucking into the big turkey, but will only have three bites from everything that is on offer – from three bites of smoked salmon on blinis to the turkey and mince pies. She has joked she would have a heart attack if she ate a whole Christmas dinner. Even thinking about it gives her a panic attack.”
Victoria is believed to work out for 45 minutes every day and limits her daily calorie intake to 700-900 calories. The 35-year-old star is so concerned about piling on the pounds during the festive season she is considering splashing out on an expensive piece of gym equipment.
“Victoria said she was thinking of having a Power Plate machine delivered to her home and joked she would be doing squats on it during the queen’s speech to burn off calories before the meal,” the source added.
Source: Herald Sun
I know there have been lots of rumors, but I can not possibly believe the 700-900 calories / day, every day part – even a tiny woman like her needs at least 1600 calories (Daily Caloric Needs Calculator) to maintain her weight, especially since she is also exercising. Also, I am hoping that the “thinking about food gives her a panic attack” is a complete exaggeration as well.
Every time I read something about her (Not only on this website), I’m like, “What a way to live”. There’s being conscious about your decisions, and then taking it waaaay too far.
There are people in the world that they cannot enjoy Christmas with their families because they have nothing to eat. This is the first time I ‘m hearing the opposite…
I totally agree.
I agree. She’s pathetic. Totally out of touch with what’s important in life. And so vain.
I don’t believe it. Why should she panic this year? She obviously “survived” the last few christmases and knows how to deal with it.
I’m not going to comment on her diet. (But I’m hoping they are exaggerating there, too!)
700-900 calories intake ? she totally messed up her methabolism…
I dont think so. I mean, a woman of her height should have 1200 calories to mantain her weight. Its not so messed up.Maybe its bad if she is doing too much exercise.
It’s not 1200 cal to maintain her figure. I think you calculated her basic metabolic rate – this is the amount she needs in order to maintainm IF she is in bed all day, not doing anything – but she is moving, even exercising, so then she should eat around 1700 at 5′5” or 5′6” and around 95 pounds.
I eat less than she does (300-600 cals). I’m about the same height (she’s 5′6.5 right?)
SO I guess I’m pretty much screwed then.
Chester, you have a problem. Don’t you think so?
Chester: You really do have a problem…I know you don’t think you do…but, you seriously have a problem. I’m assuming you are still youngish but, when you hit over 35/40 your metabolism is going to retaliate; along with your brittle bones and lack of muscle tone (because your body WILL find what it needs to survive if you don’t eat.) SO, yes, you are pretty much screwed…to answer your question.
I agree with weenie and skirmute.
You may think that by eating so little you are restricting caloric intake and thus you will lose weight. Simple math formula right? Less calories in, more calories burned = weight loss.
But no, the body needs a certain amount of calories to survive. If it’s not getting those calories from food that you eat, it will get it from the organs and bones in your body. You are not consuming 300-600 calories. You’re still consuming 1000+ calories. It’s just, now, 400-700 of it comes from your body tissues.
I’m not going to tell you not to stop restricting your dieting, but please, at least eat 1000-1200 calories so that you don’t destroy your body. This will create a healthier weight loss without severe damage toy our body. Like weenie said, the body WILL get what it needs…you can’t do anything about that.
i agree, i am a medical student and you could be doing Irreparable damage to your organs
I find it amusing how you think that being a medical student gives you instant authority on the subject.
It doesn’t take a degree to know how I eat is harmful.
sorry i caused offence, i sincerely apologise didn’t mean to sound arrogant
Exactly what is the point of this woman? She can’t sing, dance, act, design.. Known for her anorexic like figure and being “The Queen WAG”.
About time she finds a real job, and real things to worry about.
thats has to be taking a toll on her health.
the reason behind her overly strict diet is probably because she suffers from PCOS (poly cystic), which can cause women to be overweight even on a moderate diet, though it does seem extreme.
where did you hear that? i’ve never heard of her suffering from any sort of illness…
If you’re talking about polycystic ovaries, it’s not something you ’suffer’ from! It’s a condition when a female produces too much testosterone. It cause irregular periods and excess hair. It doesn’t cause weight gain as far as i know but if you are overweight it can interfere with your ability to conceive so you do have to mind you don’t become overweight but it doesn’t require any special measures at all, other than that.
I’m surprised so many of you are surprised at her intake. What did you think size 0, eating disordered women eat? 1600 calories?
I believe it, it’s obvious and a lot of women restrict their calories to that amount for years and years, only to believe they are thin and in control and to die emaciated and unhappy.
Eating disorders are no joke.
Victoria will probably continue this way until she dies and the 3 bite rule makes a lot of sense to me. If you fill your plate with a little bit of everything, who says you have to finish it?
i’m a size zero and i probably eat 1800 calories/day. i agree with what anna said. once you go to extremes with your caloric intake, you permanently mess up your metabolism.
what bothers me is that, over the holidays, she’s sooooo concerned with her body/diet. she has a hubby and kids for crying out loud! girl needs some priorities.
I wasn’t implying that all size 0 women have eating disorders. But it’s pretty evident that she does (her eating habits have been in the news for years and she’s never denied any of them). Also, there is a difference between a naturally slim body and one that is simply being starved (pretty easy to see the difference, if you know what to look for).
And again- not to defend all eating disordered thinking but you are missing the point. When your life revolves around being thin and not eating, THAT becomes your priority. Everything else (family, husband) comes second. Sorry but it’s the truth- I’ve seen it many, many times.
I agree with you..I was anorexic..and used to dread family gatherings and dinners..festivals and the like used to make me fanatic..i my parents even forced me to have a small square of chocolate i used to exercise for hours after..to burn off the calories..
And their is a huge difference between an anorexic woman and a naturally slim one..an anorxic gets panicked at the very site of food..has bones poking out of everywhere..doesnt get her menstrual cycle..etc etc..
What intrigues me is as to how Victoria was able to conceive? considering how she is so evidently anorexic..without her monthly cycle??//
she’s awfully public with her anorexia, then. you’d think most people would, i don’t know, want to conceal that sort of thing? you know our society is off when someone flaunts this.
but, it might be an exaggeration. it’s like when the people from dwts publicized their diets and karina smirnoff claimed to eat, like, a head of spinach and a handful of blueberries a day. i feel like celebrities for some reason to feel forced to sell us one of two bulls**t stories: 1. i eat solely in-and-out burger; or 2. i eat only blueberries.
anyway, i get the whole ED thing. what i don’t get is why it’s being PUBLISHED as if it’s DIET ADVICE.
Same here! I am a size 0, am 5′4 and 110 pounds ( a healthy BMI of 19), and I eat like a monster. Lots of so-called “fattening” foods like whole eggs, peanut butter, bagels, pastas, full-fat dairy, etc. I probably eat around 1,800 calories as well..and I don’t gain weight. I can’t IMAGINE eating only 500-900 calories!!
Ok maybe not like a “monster” but compared to Victoria, I do. lol
It’s so sad she has a full blown eating disorder and her family doesn’t force her into treatment. She is going to die very early from this.
that’s really sad that she can’t even enjoy the holidays…
constantly worring about food – i worry too, but during the holidays i PIG OUT!! just let go woman!! she’s so obsessed with being a size zero – who cares?!?!? one meal is not gonna make her be a huge fat ass! 
oh well, i don’t know why I care so much… 
haha i cosign. i pig out during the holidays
I must agree with most of you, what a tragic and miserable way of living your life! I am so happy that I got out of my kind-of-disordered eating habits. Even if I weighed less then I am def happier now!
I don’t know, that does not sound realistic to me. Maybe there is some truth to some parts, but overall the article seems exaggerated.
I don’t believe this BS, isn’t not even quoted by Victoria but some random ass person.
Exactly! I can imagine that she made a throwaway comment to a friend about Christmas lunch, not actually really stressing about it, then the tramp went and told the press.
It’s no secret that she watches what she eats but she may not lose as much sleep over it as reports make out she does.
In the meantime, i’m positively salivating at the thought of the 3 bird roast with all the trimmings i’ll be eating on Christmas day!
Exactly… Haha and people are commenting on this as if she really said she will only eat three bites. It’s like hello, why would she ever say that to anyone let alone the press, it’s ridiculous. And if you click on the source from the Herald Sun, it’s nameless, no one is taking credit for it because it is completely false and made up.
Victoria has freaking muscles, she is fit! I have read about some stuff she does fitness-wise… interval training and what not, which takes damn hard work. Sure she had an eating disorder when she was younger, but she is grown up now. She is a fit woman with a low body-fat percentage. I respect her hard work – her body is tight and toned! No wonder David loves it!
I mean seriously, who the F is this man/woman talking about Victoria’s eating habits and why would they even know about her “supposed” eating habits? I think I would have to be an idiot to actually believe this article.
Yeah, I think it is a total joke!
This seems made up!
ridiculous
lol, i love it how people are so defensive. Her metabolism is screwed. She will probably starve to death in few years from now. But hey, at least she dies skinny, right? Living my sarcastic tone aside, i actually feel sorry for this woman, not being able to enjoy life…
Who knows what to think, but she could afford to do some holiday binging. Even if she gained 10 pounds this season, she would still be a size zero.
Haha, I just can’t stop laughing. Another stupid article about her eating habits. What is the original source of such a ridiculous information? The story is totally made up. Would she ever talk about how many bites she’s going to eat on X-mas?
Yes, she’s concerned about her body a lot but not to this extent, I believe. She should be healthy because she gave birth to 3 children and that wouldn’t be possible if she was anorexic. A while back I also used to think she’s anorexic because of her emaciated looks but then just thought that it doesn’t make sense because of the reason mentioned above.
Every time someone has an opportunity to rumour about her diet, the facts are usually twisted. Such a manipulation makes me sick.
Anyway, I wish she pigged out this time. She really needs some extra pounds on her tiny frame.
I know several anorexic women who have conceived so again, some of you are misinformed.
How come? If a woman doesn’t have her monthly period, she is not able to conceive. And as far as I know, anorexics usually don’t have their periods. Even if they could conceive, I just wonder how they manage to carry a baby. Maybe I’m not right, as you’ve already mentioned you know some women who conceived successfully. But 3 times? 3 healthy babies? Unbelievable.
I’m wondering if she is “borderline” anorexic, meaning she still gets her period despite her low intake. That could be a possibility. Or, she had her kids before all this weight loss. I’m trying to remember what she looked like pre-pregnancy but I have no idea.
she prob wasn’t like this before she had her children
like that: http://gustaugust.tripod.com/main.jpg
ughhh who cares nobody wants her body. She’s too thin and I’m sure David would appreciate if she were less hard on herself and would gain some weight. Everyone wants to watch their weight around the Holiday time but she doesn’t need to take it to and extreme someone commented about the validity of this article and I agree she probably didn’t say that but who knows with her she’s kind of narcissist and loooooooveeeeeesss her figure (Kanye Shrug)
Seriously? I can’t believe some of you are commenting on this like it’s fact.
This story is coming from an “unnamed source” of a rather sketchy, gossip newspaper.
Not everything that gets published is real or true. This is “photoshopping of text.” Fake. Come on now.
Besides, if you’ve had a restrictive diet for the whole year, I’m pretty sure you’d feel fine about pigging out for one meal. It takes 3500 net calories to gain 1 pound. Whoever fears gaining weight from a single meal is stupid.
She’s obviously anorexic, the poor girl has a disease, but she keeps talking about diet and discipline.
When you count calories, you have an eating disorder and you’re not a happy person.
she has a problem
While this article’s source is sketchy at best, I do not think it is a far cry from her actual eating habits. She may not have a full blown eating disorder, but she definitely has disordered eating habits.
I feel bad for her. She should be enjoying the holidays with her family and friends, not worrying intensely about the food she eats.
actually as weird as it sounds i do believe in this artice. Im going through and eating disorder, now im a bit underweight, nothing noticable, however last xmas i was in panic, i thought for the whole month what was i going to have for dinner etc. 2 years ago, the same.
Anorexia really takes control over you. Every morning i used to have an exercise rutin, and on school days if for some reason i couldnt do my squads, or abs etc, i hidded in the bathroom or something and workout…i know, weird. Just picture me working out in the bathroom and stuff. I controled my calories like crazy, and im only 16…i cried everytime my family and i were eating at a restaurant
So, yes, i believe this article, perhaphs, its not her case, who knows.
I agree with you, but I also think that people who have ed try hard to hide it. So I don’t think that Victoria would share her Christmas plan with others
Being an ex-anorexic i can tell you..holiday times are the worst..and yes lala i too am 15 znd going to turn 16 in 4 months and i too used to exercise in the bathroom if i missed my morning workout..i recently got my periods back and am so thankful and grateful to God..:)
I think is good ideea to have only three bites from everything that is on offer in a Christmas dinner. Especially if they serve more dishes. Because it’s good for digestion. Not particularly for maintain some figure size.
But in her case i think it is more an obsession. No offens!
the three bite rule sounds alot like that diet Bethanny Frankel put out “Naturally Thin” in regards to dealing with holidays and restaurants, to take bites of things so you get the variety, some satiety without overdoing it. I would think if you are faced with alot of choices that would be a satisfying way to try foods and enjoy the holidays, such as a reception or something. I would do that at a party and enjoy foods I wouldn’t normally have in my diet, desserts, etc…. sounds like fun to me! However I don’t have a scared to death feeling towards that situation, and just have balance.
My mom is 45 and she probably eats aroun 800 calories a day (I just started noticing how little she eats) and she is not that tiny… She weighs around 125 pounds and is 5′4″ but she doesn’t do a lot of sport. I believe that Victoria only eats so little! I’m not sure about the exercising though.
Her metabolism is then screwed. She should really seek help, that is no way normal. Even though she is not underweight, she still is technically restricting. This isn’t something i would brag about on a gossip site, however… it’s serious health issue not personal merit or achievment of any kind!
I have to disagree with the “even a tiny woman like her needs at least 1600 calories” ’cause I usually eat between 500 ans 800 calories a day and I’m perfectly healthy! Some people just don’t have huge appetite and it’s not a big deal! Anyway I have to agree that she has a problem if she thinks about it all the time…
I know seriously… And calories are not all equal. If you ate a heap of vegetables and lean proteins for one day, it would be natural to consume around 800 calories. It’s so funny, people are so used to like “McDonalds” as a meal, which is 800 in one sitting. There are people who you know, actually EAT vegetables which are naturally low in calories. Ever heard of snacking on carrots or apples? I mean if you eat healthy foods you will consume a fairly low amount of calories without eating any less of a volume of food.
Of course fruits, vegetables and lean protein are low in calories and should be a big part of our diet. But we should also strive to include whole grains and a decent amount of healthy fats ( also great for skin and hair) And its never bad to allow yourself a little treat or two. I dont know but I am really active ( personal trainer and also i love working out and fitness in general ) and with my amount of activity I lose weight if I consume 1800 cals a day ! By experience to maintain I need about 2000-2200. And I am taking about healthy food not crap. I understand some people might not be as active but 800 cals is insanely low !!
Of course I agree with you about healthy fats and fruits and ect. There are SO many other variables. If I wrote everything I knew about health and nutrition it would be an essay! Only about 10% of what I am trying to say translates – and I used to want to be a personal trainer too! I decided to go the medical route instead though. Still passionate about fitness/nutrition though!
that’s quite stupid. cute, but stupid.
Oh I forgot, you know it all Uma, no need to be a bitch.
http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/maintain-muscle-mass-on-800-calories-per-day/
have you actually read the article or thought you will be a smartass if you post it?
I quote: “These people were under close supervision and it was for a 12 week period of time. I’m sure the long term effects of eating so few calories would have a negative effect.”
or “When you are eating lower calories than normal, remember to do resistance training to insure you don’t lose muscle and that your resting metabolism stays high.”
And it still is for losing fat, not maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I would say fail under normal circumstances, but I am not bothering with loss cases. Especially since you’d rather offend me than argument your points. Oops, sorry, i forgot: you don’t have any arguments!
lol Uma of course I have read the article, a while ago actually. I go to that website all the time, Rusty the owner is a great guy who is very knowledgeable. You don’t have to be so rude, it’s just skinny vs curvy lol calm down!
12 weeks diet! Not a constant starvation (yes, I call this starvation).
Although I do think this so-called diet is a total bullshit.
Yes exactly… I was just confused as to why so many people are freaking about 700 – 800 calories, it’s not the end of the world! Yes you would need to up your calories after a while but it’s not going to kill anyone going through periods when you eat only 800 calories. Especially when it is good quality food. Anyone who is a fitness enthusiast would know about this!
I kind of disagree with you Jay-Lisa. I don’t know about your personal case, but I’m a skinny woman, and I know if I go without eating at least 2000 calories a day, not only do I lose a pound or two, but I also feel lethargic, weak, and tired. I’m sure my lab tests will tell me I’m perfectly healthy, but I also know my body and know that I should be eating more.
I think naturally thin women need to eat MORE than an average woman or a dieting woman to maintain, simply because our metabolism burns off a lot of our daily intake of calories. At some point, if we don’t eat enough, it will burn off muscle, or, even worse, organ tissue.
As for appetite, sometimes you just got to force yourself to eat. Several doctors have told me the more you eat, the bigger your appetite gets.
There is something called a basal metabolic rate…no one should eat between 500 and 800 calories a day.
Exactly!!! But as you see some people will disagree because they do not believe in that. They are way to ignorant to get proper info so they just assume everyone with the scientific facts and numbers are wrong. And fat. And have a huge appetite because oh my they eat 1500 calories a day, ewww gross. This site used to be intelligent, know it sounds pro-ana.
It’s so terrible to read all these comments about eating 300 cals a day and claiming it’s normal. One cannot survive starving too long. And malnutrition is a kind of starvation, so it won’t take too long to mess up their organisms. Jesus, you people with eating disorders should be doing something for sake of your health, not reading posts about celebrities and their diets. Sometimes I really think media has done it’s dirty work to increase the rate of eating disorders.
very good post, i totally agree people healthy = beautiful eat lots of whole-grains and fish and fruit vegies dairy etc and eat till your full and satiated , and don’t think about it all the time just go out there and live treat your body with respect and as something you listen to not as a machine that your scared of
No one should make 500-800 calories their normal diet.
Even gastric bypass patients, those with the most incentive to go on a highly restrictive diet because they’re on the brink of death due to obesity, have restrictive diets around 1000-1200 calories.
I don’t blame celebrities so much for this as all sorts of pseudoscience and “health” media making all sorts of ridiculous claims, which have skewed people’s perceptions of a normal diet. I mean, technically we’re not supposed to eat fat, sugar/carbs, salt, cholesterol, according to those sources. So what is left?
i think there are more important things in life, she’s so superficial, its really sad I feel sorry for her.
Really what a way to live, she is not a teenager anymore.
This article made me think of Brittany Murphy, may she RIP. I can’t believe she just died. They’re speculating it’s from an eating disorder which made me think of Victoria’s “supposed” (I don’t believe she said this) comment.
I really don’t believe she’s anorexic, rather she restricts her portions to a certain size. My aunt reminds me a lot of Victoria, the same size and controls what she eats and how much of it to eat, but she’s definately not anorexic.
Wow, so she finally admits she’s anorexic!!
Obsessive food rules + counting calories daily + irrational fear of weight gain, even at a low weight + extremely low-calorie diet = the definition of Anorexia.
wow this screams anorexia
I think this whole article is bullshit! “someone” is saying this is what victoria eats, not victoria saying what she eats and im pretty sure she would not have told anyone this “plan” if this was what she was going to do. Plus sheand her family are spending xmas with gordan ramseys family, and you can be sure he will be cooking alot of food for them. Im not saying she will stuff her face but I dont believe this “3 bite plan” crap! Obviously she restricts what she eats alot to maintain her figure but I dont believe she is anorexic, she has had a consistent weught for years now! she never fluctuates. she is too skinny for my taste but
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but …. I dont think she is anorexic!
For some reason, I feel like she’s joking and also over-exaggerating. I weigh 108 at 5′4 and I’m a size zero like she is, and my basal metabolic rate with no activity is exactly 1347.4 calories a day. If you input 40 years old rather than my 15 years, then the basal metabolic rate is 1229.9. I don’t necessarily think she’s anorexic, but I feel like she really is just rather strict with her eating. Also keep in mind that it is possible to get the nutrients and protein needed for your body on that many calories (for example, Fage Nonfat yogurt has 120 calories and 20g of protein for serving; someone at that weight only needs 50-60 grams of protein a day; do the math.) Fiber and vitamins and other nutrients come from non caloric, nutrient-dense foods like vegetables and fruits. I tend to eat 1000-1600 calories a day, because I naturally have a small appetite, and I also don’t eat any packaged or refined foods; I tend to stick to nonfat dairy, low-mercury fish, fruits, whole grains, nuts, legumes and vegetables and I’m rather healthy. I’m also pretty athletic, and I find that I don’t really need to watch my weight. I used to be overweight at 160, so I kept a food diary for a year after my loss to keep a log, but it really is a lifestyle. Now I don’t watch what I eat; I stop when I’m full and I only provide my body with healthy fuel.
Being the same size as she is, I kind of am appalled that everyone would immediately assume that her small size means she’s anorexic. I also dislike it when people immediately make negative comments on smaller sizes; there is no perfect size and everyone looks good at different sizes and feels different ones are appealing. Calling someone who isn’t anorexic is just as sizeist and just as offensive as calling someone obese if they aren’t thin. Anyways I feel as though it’s merely dry humor that people take a little too seriously when they judge her. Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness, and while she needs to watch what she eats because she is in fact in the public eye, that doesn’t necessarily mean she’s anorexic. I had a friend die from anorexia; being mindful of what you put in your body does not make you anorexic.
Also, put yourself in her position. If everyone was watching your number on the scale as closely as if you were a celebrity, you wouldn’t exactly want a whole helping of mashed potatoes, and then pie, and then turkey, and so on.
http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html
Also, she’s on to something. Science has proven that the first three bites of something offer the most pleasure before your taste buds are accustomed to the taste. On Thanksgiving I actually had 6 desserts, but I stuck to the same basic rule. By 3 bites, she probably is just humorously saying she’s watching portions.