On 1200 calories a day - anybody else?

lexington88

Me! I'm on 1200, and will be until at least after my Summer holidays in September. I'll probably stick to it after that too, as I lost almost 4 stone on 1200 calories back in the day, but if I do go up, the most I'll go up to is 1500.

It is hard, and I find that for the first few weeks (where I'm at now) I get so low on energy, but I know that once I hit my stride, I'll be feeling so much better as long as I fill those 1200 calories with lots of veggies and lean protein.

I'm a bit of a gym-phobe too, so I can rarely make the calories back by exercise. I'm working on it, and on weekdays I'm generally around the right mark, but weekends are where I struggle most, especially if I visit my family for dinner as they don't know the concept of moderate portion sizes.

But yeah, add me and we can struggle on together!

TorStar80

I'm doing 1200 a day and mostly I've been at or under that. Mostly my trick is to keep my calories relatively low through the day and enjoy a higher cal dinner. So breakfast is usually two eggs and some tomatoe or an apple, lunch is typically veggies (veggies fill you right up and are generally low in calories). I try to stick some protein in there but I don't feel I'm very hungry in the middle of the day, also I have a very sedentary job, I'm not burning a lot of calories so my plan works for me.. good luck!

Maggyms16

Hi there!
I am on a 1400 diet for a few week, I have lost a 15 kgs with this diet and still working on losing another 8.
I would love to exchange thoughts and ideas with you.
Add me if you like.

katie4285

Hi ya'll! I am on about 1100-1200 calories a day. Been at it 7 days. Love some support! Please add me

DebLaBounty

I'm set for 1200 per day, but I exercise enough to eat 1400-1600 a day most days. My progress has averaged out to one and a half pounds to two pounds lost per week over the past two months. I fully intend to up my calorie intake to a maintenance level when I reach my goal weight. Good luck!

SaraydaB

Hi! I am on 1200 calories too!

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cactioctopi

I'm also on a 1200 cal diet, it's very tough, especially since I like to snack- a lot! I could honestly eat a whole pizza if I let myself! However, I am an athlete and I think that losing weight and being healthy will help my performance a lot, I'd like an accountabilibuddy so I'd love to help you through this!

QueenPooh

I will be doing 1200 calories a day for now so count me in!

vnb_208

Add me 1320 per day I've been logging 343 days with a 89 lb loss

_NicLovin_

I'm at 1200 a day, and have been using MFP regularly for the past month. I'm also looking to grow my support circle so I can stay on track and stay motivated. Feel free to add me. :-)

rahimlj

Hey l lost about 7 lbs and then gained weight again like within the last few weeks after eating pretty crappy foods. l want to drop 50 lbs. l used to be about 129 and pretty slim. lm trying to build muscle and drop weight. currently trying to have around 1200-1500 calories a day. fresh start lol.

WelshFoxy

This is all great, guys! It's so good to meet other people who are trying to stick to the same goals.

rahimlj

definitely

tdaniels54

I'm on a 1200 cal diet until I reach my goal. I'm almost there. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I've lost 70 lbs over a period of 12 years, the last 20 over the last year. I understand the struggles associated with weight loss and maintenance. You have my support.

vercampi

Keeping around 1100 a day + 45 minutes cardio - good results - glad to be here with you if you'll have me

kokonani

Is 1200 your actual number at deficit when you calculate all your stats, or are you just choosing 1200 because it's a low enough number for loss? I think it's way too low unless you are very sedentary and/ or very short and small to begin with. I'm 5'4" 115lbs and I eat 1500-1700. With calories so low, you will end up hungry with low energy, despite quick weight loss.

heatherj0y

I've been on a pretty low calorie diet and lost over 12 kilos. I think once you are post menopausal your body really needs to be deprived otherwise it just manages without burning fat.

I find lots of veges is my solution. because I'm a bit lazy I use mcains frozen winter vegetable. I have them three meals a day.
in the morning I defrost them and then mix an egg and extra egg whites though it to make a sort of omlette. Actually it looks more like a stir fry with bits of egg in it. I eat some and then put the rest in two lunch boxes. I eat one lunch box at lunch time and one either at home time or if I'm hungry earlier that is what I eat.

I then have a dinner of protein, small carb and more veges.

I feel if I bust out and eat a cheat it's not the end of the world. I reckon that's how skinny people eat. Low calorie most of the time with the odd bust out.

MrsDan1667

kokonani wrote: »

Is 1200 your actual number at deficit when you calculate all your stats, or are you just choosing 1200 because it's a low enough number for loss? I think it's way too low unless you are very sedentary and/ or very short and small to begin with. I'm 5'4" 115lbs and I eat 1500-1700. With calories so low, you will end up hungry with low energy, despite quick weight loss.

It's the number MFP gave me when I put in my stats/goals of 5'3 122 (CW.... my SW was 140) sedentary and with a goal of 1pound loss per week. I put sedentary because I average 3000-5000 steps a day BEFORE any intenial exercise and I only exercise 3 to maybe 4 days a week. And that's usually just a 30 min walk.

So, I'm short, sedentary and I'm 33. 1200 is a lot for me now bc I've never been big on breakfast. I usually unintentionally IF a 16:8 so I get hungry around 1pm and eat until about 9 just before bed. Lots of veggies, lean meats and a couple pieces of fruit with a measured portion of whatever we have for dinner. Also drink 3L of water a day.

I've lost 19 pounds since 1/1/17 and have more energy now than I did before.

I would consider you short and small but I think if I were to eat 1700 a day I'd gain. My tdee according to my Fitbit is about 1575 a day.