Can I lose weight by eating less than 500 calories?

Im 15. I drink about 1.25 gallons of water a day. I run 2 reasonably fast miles (about 9:40 on hilly pavement). I take daily chewable multivitamins. Unfortunately, I take a "fat-burner" energy supplement (I say unfortunately because I know it's probably horrible in the long run) It is effective though. The point of my diet is to lose a lot of fat. The pill speeds up metabolism and I space out my small healthy snacks, e.g. Half a protein bar before run, half after, banana and small snacks for dinner, light yogurt at night. It ends up being <500 cal a day. I drink water constantly, and I'm never hungry. I eat no wheat. I feel great and I'm losing weight but I'm wondering if my body I burning the fat or if the weight loss will eventually level off. Any info would be great. Thanks!

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As a teenager, you should not be eating that low at all. YOU WILL STOP GROWING. Teenagers should be gaining weight, because you are developing and growing into an adult. Eat 2000+ calories, even if that means you have to swap out your 1.25 gallons of water for milk or juice. And if you're worried about hydration you should be eating fruits and veggies. You NEED calories like you NEED vitamins. If you don't get enough calories, the vitamins are a waste.

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• Your body isn't burning any real fat, your body is burning off all your muscles. Man quit with these idiotic pills and starving your body. Read up on how to lose weight the proper way. Its ALL about the diet. Exercise is just small part of it.If you want to increase your metabolism, eat 6 small healthy meals a day. A healthy meal would be like some oats and fruits or some yogurt and raisins.
• I'm 15 also! I started weight watchers about a year ago and I've lost 50lbs. I was 160lbs & now im 110! did try the under 500 cal thing and I read some about it and it really isn't that good for you:/ your body needs more nutrients! I think you've got a good exercise going, I really think you should try weight watchers. It's amazing! I used to get called a whale & stuff like that, but the people who used to call me that are now like "oh wow I'm so sorry for making fun of you last year!" ...it's the best feeling ever. Hope I helped and good luck (:
• Your just losing water weight if you eat tht many calories your body will think your starving and actually store everything you eat as fat if you want to lose weight eat 1500 calories of preferably fruit and meats your body naturally burnes 3000 calories each day just by keeping you alive