Anyone on 1200 calories wanna be friends?

lavenderlabs

Hey Guys,

I love my friends I have and they are great at motivating, but I like to look at there galleries but all of them are over 1600+ for there goals. I was wanting to see if anyone in the 1200 calorie range would like to be friends? Thanks

CRose7911

I think the reason that a lot of people aren't on the 1200 calorie range is because it isn't healthy. If you starve yourself you're not going to be motivated to diet and will fail at losing weight. Even if you stick to it you'll put your body into starvation mode and your metabolism will creep along and your progress will be very very slow. People tend to think dieting is about restricting the amount you eat but really it's paying attention to what you put in your body. Especially if you're working out 1200 calories is simply not enough to fuel your body. I'd recommend using the calculator on www.IIFYM.com in conjunction with MFP. I know the calories might seem really high at first when you put your information in but I can assure you you will lose weight if you stick to what it says. I'm on a 2035 calorie a day diet and I've lost 15 pounds so far also I'm not starving.

MissLakeTime

I'm doing 1200 calorie...it works for me. I'm also doing low carb (per my doctor).... AGAIN, it's what works for me. My diary is open to friends. You are welcome to add me.

MelanieRBrace

I'm doing 1200 - feel free to add me!

jfeakins

According to MFP I should be under 1200 Net to reach my goal, but it's very hard and I haven't really lost anything... the only way I find myself getting under that is if I burn 500 cals minimum/day.

On another note-- the only thing that really works for me is restricting carbs and sugar, so that's my REAL plan and I'm stickin' too it!

Regardless- feel free to add

jehammaker

I am doing 1,200 or less a day under medical supervision. It is safe and is working for me. Keeping a journal is very helpful for me as well. I've only been at this for two weeks now, so I'm a newbie!

thiswillhappen

I'm doing just over 1200 (1270) and I usually exercise then eat over it, but we're in the same range. I'm losing weight slowly but surely. Feel free to add me

Aviva92

CRose7911 wrote: »

I think the reason that a lot of people aren't on the 1200 calorie range is because it isn't healthy. If you starve yourself you're not going to be motivated to diet and will fail at losing weight. Even if you stick to it you'll put your body into starvation mode and your metabolism will creep along and your progress will be very very slow. People tend to think dieting is about restricting the amount you eat but really it's paying attention to what you put in your body. Especially if you're working out 1200 calories is simply not enough to fuel your body. I'd recommend using the calculator on www.IIFYM.com in conjunction with MFP. I know the calories might seem really high at first when you put your information in but I can assure you you will lose weight if you stick to what it says. I'm on a 2035 calorie a day diet and I've lost 15 pounds so far also I'm not starving.

I did 1200 net to lose weight and never went into starvation mode. I upped my calories probably to 1900'ish after losing the weight and haven't gained it back. It's been over a year now since I lost the weight, so I disagree with this. I rarely log anymore though, so I probably am not someone with a good diary to look at.

lakenrivr

Doing 1220 cals, please feel free to add me!

Jolond1

I am doing 1200 calories as well, I often exercise in order to eat more, but I have lost a total of 42 pounds. 27 of those pounds were lost through the use of myfitnesspal, so feel free to add me if you like. I have 11 pounds to go to reach my ideal weight. Now the pounds are coming off really slowly!! But I am still motivated to count.

GenesiaElizabeth

1200-1300 works for me!! Seems if I go any higher on a regular basis, I can't lose... I am VERY sedentary though. Stay at home mom of a 2nd grader, who obviously is in school lol...

I find this combo is working for me, including weight training, bodyweight/calisthenics and SOME cardio:

1200 calories/day
Protein 35%
Fat 35%
Carbs 30%

5'3"
SW: 203lbs (January 2014)
CW: 145lbs
GW: 120-130lbs (by end of year)

Ladies, feel free to add me if you like! Especially, those with similar stats.

RaspberryTickleChicken

CRose7911 wrote: »

I think the reason that a lot of people aren't on the 1200 calorie range is because it isn't healthy. If you starve yourself you're not going to be motivated to diet and will fail at losing weight. Even if you stick to it you'll put your body into starvation mode and your metabolism will creep along and your progress will be very very slow. People tend to think dieting is about restricting the amount you eat but really it's paying attention to what you put in your body. Especially if you're working out 1200 calories is simply not enough to fuel your body. I'd recommend using the calculator on www.IIFYM.com in conjunction with MFP. I know the calories might seem really high at first when you put your information in but I can assure you you will lose weight if you stick to what it says. I'm on a 2035 calorie a day diet and I've lost 15 pounds so far also I'm not starving.

Generally speaking this depends largely on your height (build should also be factored in).

If you are 6'2" Muscular frame - yea 1200 calories is just madness.

If you are 4'10" Petite frame (like me) it's pretty on par.

SO if OP is on the shorter side 1200 may be just what she needs.

Only OP can properly gauge if 1200 is comfortable & manageable for HER. Everyone is a little different & may require some tweaking.

But I do agree that iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ will be helpful to get a more precise idea based on height, age, & level of activities if the MFP prescribed 1200 is too difficult to maintain.

Good luck!

lisaward111

Hey Ive been on a 1200 calorie count for a week in a half and its kind of hard because I have a big stomach I need to shrink it. Im so used to eating big meals. Ive been thin all my life but in 3yrs I gained 40lbs before I was 125 hight of 5³. I need some support im young which means I can be naive sometimes..lol..

lavenderlabs wrote: »

Hey Guys,

I love my friends I have and they are great at motivating, but I like to look at there galleries but all of them are over 1600+ for there goals. I was wanting to see if anyone in the 1200 calorie range would like to be friends? Thanks

Arekha

I'm on 1200, but I am only 5' 1" barely, and have a desk job. I do eat back my exercise calories, and go a bit (around 100) over on other days as well. My rate of loss is also set low, 0.5lbs/ wk.

However 1200 is a challenge as there is so little wiggle room, and lot things said here, "eat what you like and make it fit" is way harder...

808Trish808

i'm on the 1200! Anyone who wants to can add me as a friend!

lil_lizt

I'm on 1,200 calories, everyone is welcome to add me I'm also only 5' tall and sedentary, especially now my horse is off work

ViolaLeeBlueberry

CRose7911 wrote: »

I think the reason that a lot of people aren't on the 1200 calorie range is because it isn't healthy. If you starve yourself you're not going to be motivated to diet and will fail at losing weight. Even if you stick to it you'll put your body into starvation mode and your metabolism will creep along and your progress will be very very slow. People tend to think dieting is about restricting the amount you eat but really it's paying attention to what you put in your body. Especially if you're working out 1200 calories is simply not enough to fuel your body. I'd recommend using the calculator on www.IIFYM.com in conjunction with MFP. I know the calories might seem really high at first when you put your information in but I can assure you you will lose weight if you stick to what it says. I'm on a 2035 calorie a day diet and I've lost 15 pounds so far also I'm not starving.

Well, it comes to the same thing. The amount the TDEE Calculator gives initially isn't the amount you need; it's an initial estimate, and then the site tells you to subtract 15-20 percent from it. For instance, I'm doing 1200. The TDEE gave me 1717 in that initial result. But that's only the first step. I then have to subtract up to 343 (20 percent) as per the instructions. That takes it down to 1374 ... and the TDEE had earlier asked us to record how often we exercise, so it's taking that into account. (Which, weirdly, the TDEE site doesn't define; does "exercising four times a week" mean "five jumping jacks four times a week" or "running 10 miles four times a week and then lifting for two hours"?)

Arguably, the TDEE would actually give you FEWER calories, once you subtract the percentage and account for calories -- particularly if you're exercising heavily! MFP is lots easier, IMO, than a calculator that has you do all that work in order to lose weight "in an effective and efficient manor" (sic. Yeah, they didn't copy edit, either. Also they apparently couldn't find a layout person. Just some funky ads. I'm sure the info is fine, but hmmm. Just saying.)

PokeyBug

A lot of days, I actually end up doing slightly less than 1200 calories. I watch my macronutrients, make sure I'm eating eating wisely, etc. My body has yet to start cannibalizing itself, and I'm losing at a rate of 1.5-2 lbs a week. IMO, those who try to second-guess others without any modicum of knowledge about their particular situation are a bit, well, full of themselves. They know what is best for them, and that's great. I know what works best for me, so I do what works best for me. No apologies.

/rant Feel free to add me if you want, lol!

808Trish808

I actually eat what I want but keep it 1200

wkwebby

I shoot for 1200 knowing that I'm going to go over (this is just the way my mind works). I see red and think twice about eating whatever it is I'm thinking about eating (is it worth it for the calories, etc.). I have rarely been able to stay at this caloric requirement (which is probably good because my BMR was calculated to be 1300-1400). My mentality is that as long as I'm not starving (I try to listen to true hunger not just hydration issues), 1200 every now and again is not going to hurt me. Feel free to add me.

GenesiaElizabeth

808Trish808 wrote: »

I actually eat what I want but keep it 1200

If only I could do that... I've even given up my beloved peanut butter sandwiches but I'm loving my new self more now so the trade is worth it to me.

lissac53

I am currently at 1250 and sometimes I struggle just to make that.

808Trish808

GenesiaElizabeth wrote: »

808Trish808 wrote: »

I actually eat what I want but keep it 1200

If only I could do that... I've even given up my beloved peanut butter sandwiches but I'm loving my new self more now so the trade is worth it to me.

Look at how far you've come! As long as you're happy that's all that matters

GenesiaElizabeth

808Trish808 wrote: »

GenesiaElizabeth wrote: »

808Trish808 wrote: »

I actually eat what I want but keep it 1200

If only I could do that... I've even given up my beloved peanut butter sandwiches but I'm loving my new self more now so the trade is worth it to me.

Look at how far you've come! As long as you're happy that's all that matters

Yes! Thank you. This is all very much a personal journey.

123Allyxox

I have my goal set at 1300 and normally eat more, but because I am breastfeeding and that burns calories I would normally try to keep it around 1200. Feel free to add me:)

makzes

Feel free to add me. I have found success before at 1200 net a day. I am just getting back into logging.

cguchek

I am on 1200 calories which is what was set for me when I registered. Today is my 3rd day. I lost .4 lbs the 2nd day and today I gained .5. So I'm already depressed. I've gone out and walked the past couple of days. I rode my exercise bike for a bit. So today I'm starting over again.

Amyafm

CG don't get depressed! Probably is water weight fluctuation and what not. Don't let it get you too down

Anyway, I have my goal set for 1200 - 1500 per day and I usually end up closer to 1200. Add me if you'd like

Myrmilt

My goal is 1200 a day, most days I do stay within 1200 net. I am fairly new to this site, but am used to tracking food from the first round of baby weight I had to lose about 10 years ago.

consideritdonemi

I am set at 1200 calories. My personal target range is between 1200-1500. I am 5' 2", started at 143 and weighed in at 133 today and that took just under 2 weeks. I do move about 3-4x a week and I would say I eat "half healthy". Most days I go over 1200, some days terribly so.

Feel free to add me. I could always use more friends. :-)

bhinoj

It's great to see so many people with similar ideas as mine in this weight loss struggle. Feel free to add me, I can use all the support and ideas I can get.