1200 cal/day and exercise

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »
    annacole94 wrote: »
    1200 calories is a bare minimum for losing weight while sitting on your butt all day. If you also move, you need to eat those calories back. And it's great motivation to exercise - I get to eat if I move more, and still lose weight. Win win. Skinny isn't healthy on its own.

    Actually, no it isn't. It may be for YOU, or for other specific people, but it is certainly NOT the case for everyone. 1200 calories for ME is maintenance, WITH my daily exercise. I sit on my @ss all day in my job, so for me, my calorie requirement is far lower than someone that is on their feet most of the day. Add to that my age (60) and than just makes it even worse. THere are no broad "one-size-fits-all" calorie numbers that you can apply to every person. People do have to start somewhere, but then find what works for them.

    You are saying your TDEE is 1200? You said you are 60, what is your height?

    I am 5'7". And in perfect health. Physical every year. My doc says whatever I am doing, I am doing right. :)

    If I had to hazard a guess you're eating more than 1200 cal per day a just underestimating your consumption. Most people's brain alone needs about 500 cal per day to function.
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