On 1200 calories a day - anybody else?

WelshFoxy

Hey everyone,

So I'm (relatively) new to MFP. I've been logging for a couple of weeks, but only started chatting on the community today. So....uh....hi!

I'm looking to make friends with other people who are on low calorie diets (from 1200 to 1400 I guess?) so that we can support each other, swap food ideas, and just generally grumble when it gets tough.

So, can we be friends?

KarinaOrtiz6

I'm at 1430 a day. But I work 2 jobs and i didn't want to drop too low. Anyway, feel free to add me!!

Panda8ach

Hey ☺ I'm a short *kitten* on 1200 per day! I'm 68 days in and always happy to motivate and support people... I sometimes need a kick up the *kitten* too!

WelshFoxy

Added you both! Thanks

astrdomitter

Please add me as im just starting back today

WelshFoxy

Done Welcome back

seaglasstreasure

I normally stay within that range. I could always use more friends to share support and motivation with.

DrSarahClaire

Hi, All,
I'm posting for the first time, too. I am doing, and have been doing 1430 calories/day for 11 months here, and have lost 41 lbs! I just love it! Journaling is a proven aid to success for me. I sometimes cannot believe how much food I have had in a 1430 calorie day! I am also constrained by having to follow a "pain free' diet, (no proteins and starch foods together, ever!), so I won't get any more diverticulitis attacks! Two were enough! And they work seamlessly together. And I love the challenge of trying new recipes. Success in losing the weight, finding the amounts satisfying, and including regular gentle exercise (walking, swimming, and yoga), have really sustained my motivation. I am happy to be a positive supportive force here!

I have some more good stuff to share next time! Cheers and Happy Counting!

daisycarolina95

I just got MFP today and I started dieting today. I am on a 1200 calorie diet.

tofiggy

Hi, I'm on a 1200 kcal diet as well (after exercise), started 8 days ago, and been able to do it except went over one day. Also, looking for supportive friends on this journey

tofiggy

seaglasstreasure wrote: »

I normally stay within that range. I could always use more friends to share support and motivation with.

Hi Id love to be your friend

rob0781

I dunno how you ladies can do 1200 a day I do 2030 a day and some random days im under but most I'm thinking about food non stop. Good job to you all actually doing 1200

Taneri08

I am! Add me

MayBabyChristine

Hi there! I'm doing 1380 calories a day, though some days are under, some are over. I've been back for 7 weeks and lost 7 pounds. Would love to have more friends to keep me motivated!

nyguyintucson

I just started and im budgeted for 1600, but have been in the 1200-1400 range everyday without a problem. The reason for this is that before I started dieting (this is my first ever diet) I never ate breakfast anyway so its easy for me to get the calories for only 2 meals and snacks. I have been having mostly fruit for snacks and eating mostly low calorie meals as well. Last night the app told me I didnt have enough calories and they wouldnt let me print a log unless i had more lol.

rdd584

Hello. I've been doing MFP on and off for years. 1350 a day here. If anyone wants to add me, feel free!

clayelliott847

I am at 1547 per day. The doctor wants me on 150 carb diet, so that is what it equals out to. I do well during the week, when I make sure I cook and have my meals planned out. But the weekend is a different story. Went to see a movie and drank a large coke. That was over a 100 carbs right there. Soda and bread are my problem areas.

I did not have much to lose. I have lost 10 pounds in 30 days and now I am down 145 at 5ft 6.

zjpq

hiya! My MFP goal is 1270 (1.5lb loss per week) and I try to stick as close to that as possible (but often am more in the 1lb loss window lol)

rachiedeA

Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.

JnineGains

1400 for moi

rachelsambrown8

1200 is sooo difficult - got any tips and tricks?

NerdyNesa

Also on 1200. Feel free to add me

candiceeve88

I am doing good so far how are you doing

bbell1985

I'm at 1200 a few days of the week. I can't eat the same amount every day so I get low a few days so I don't have to have a depressing Saturday or can have a glass of wine here and there and still lose.

CoffeenSquats

Welcome! (Kinda.) I'm on 1200, but I aim for 1000 to leave room for error as I don't physically weigh my food, etc.

tinajlee

I'm new on my 5th day and on 1200 per day... feel free to add, I'd love to swop ideas and recipes

leetopliss79

I'm only hitting 1100 calories a day

itisrocketscience

Hi everyone, I'm aiming for this amount of cals too. Would be great to have some MFP friends to keep my motivation up! !
What really helps me is to see what others are eating for new ideas and it makes me more accountable to log my meals if I know it might help others ☀️

WelshFoxy

My tips so far:

My calorie spread usually looks like this: Breakfast is 100-200 cal. Lunch is 300-350 cal. Afternoon snack is 100 cal. Dinner is 300-500 cal. Evening snack is 100 cal.

Sometimes I save up my calories through the day so I can pig out for dinner (one of those people who likes going to bed on a full stomach)

If you can't bear to give up that coffee in the morning, replace your usual milk with almond milk (100ml = 47 vs 13 cal)

If you have to drink, Diet Coke and vodka is one of the more palatable drinks that are low calorie!

Alpro soya desserts are a god send. They taste AMAZING.

Keep a physical chart of your progress as well. I have a wall chart which I update each night (with a fruit card if I've stayed under calories, an ice cream card if it's a cheat day, and a few 'keep going' cards for when I slip up). It's extra motivation and is a physical reminder!

Also keep a photo diary of what you eat (I use Instagram for this - PM me if you want a link!)

Xxx

joinn68

rachiedeA wrote: »

Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.

How do you lose 10 lbs in 19 days (3lbs a week) on 1200 cals? Lots of exercise? Or high starting weight? Or? Just curious.

WelshFoxy

joinn68 wrote: »

rachiedeA wrote: »

Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.

How do you lose 10 lbs in 19 days (3lbs a week) on 1200 cals? Lots of exercise? Or high starting weight? Or? Just curious.

To be fair, I lost 3.7 lbs last week. I figured it's because I was only on week two, and a lot of what I was losing was water weight. Imagining it will be a lot slower and steader after the initial 'honeymoon' period