buckner,
I cut down to 1200 calories, eating ONLY when I was hungry. Eating lots of veggies, no meat of course, very little bread (I can't remember the last time I had a PIECE of bread), and just low calorie foods. I've found that if I drink more water (it's good for you!!) I will eat less and less. And eventually, my actual stomach was getting smaller so I was eating less at every meal. I weigh in every Monday morning, so in the past 3 weeks, I've lost 20lbs. Unfortunately, I've got SO much weight to go.
That is SO UNHEALTHY! You NEED at least 1700 calories a day, Bare minimum. Yes you will lose weight eating like that, but is it worth compromising your health???

Protein? Dairy? Maybe you just didn't mention it in your post, I hope you are eating a well balance diet. To lose 20lbs in three weeks is much, much, much too fast. When you go back to normal eating habits, if will be very hard to keep the weight off. You can mess up your metabolism FOR LIFE! Your brain needs fat to funtion, your body needs a certain amount of calories to fuction.

I used to crash diet all the time, and lived off of coffee. And I know the damage it can do on your body. Please try to lose weight a more healthy way. Ask your doctor for a diet plan, and follow it. You won't lose the pounds as fast, but you will keep them off, and be happier!

I am not trying to nag at you, i just want to open your eyes abit about how much damage you can do to your body. I am only 24 and I have messed up my body for life! Please be careful.