1200 calories daily!

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  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    clairelesleywilson931 wrote: »
    I'm 5ft 3 and 9st 7 and it gives me 1,200 if I set it to lose 1lb/week (set at sedentary). I find it hard not to go over some days! But my average for the week is 1,250. I've lost 5lbs in 2 weeks. So could eat more if I wanted to lose weight at a more steady pace.

    You're already at a healthy weight. That rate of loss/deficit isn't healthy. Please take a look at Tinkerballang83 from above:
    tinkerbellang83 wrote: »
    catzZxx wrote: »
    Thank you , yes i used to eat more calories before but junk food obviously, ive been ill for a couple of days and it seems my stomach has shrink as i haven’t eaten anything, i just had greek yogurt granola and fruits i only could eat 5 spoons i feel full and if i tried eating more i feel like im pushing my self into eating

    You seem to be in the common all-or-nothing diet mindset, we've all been there, thinking we have to make drastic changes to lose weight. You will be far more succesful if you eat in a way that doesn't make you miserable (or ill) and that you can sustain long term.

    First off check if 1200 is suitable for you, a lot of people set themselves too high of a deficit when they start out, then lose the shakes and log your normal food accurately for a couple of days and look at sensible ways to get from your normal intake to your calorie allowance, this could be things like:
    • Drinking less calories - if you drink a lot of sugary drinks or creamy drinks, consider switching to diet/low cal versions, water or tea.
    • Portion sizes - it's very easy to underestimate portion sizes particularly when it comes to things like cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, etc. Weighing out the correct serving sizes can make a big difference.
    • Watching the use of oils and condiments in cooking - these are things that are often over-looked.
    • Finding more filling foods - bulking out meals with lower calorie filling foods, for example where you might have had steak and half a plate of chips before, you still have steak and some chips, but you control the portion of the chips and add some steamed veg or large salad.

  • deeblues13
    deeblues13 Posts: 84 Member
    I have been tracking and always seem to come a few calories under and havent found it hard and im not feeling hungry which is why i think this is the best way to diet as someone else said ditch the shakes ive tried this before and it fails only have one if your in a rush and know your going to skip the meal otherwise and also i dont just tely on my calorie intake i watch the nurients and macros if it says i need more protein i will eat some fish or beans for example that way its more balanced
    And for the person who said its hard to reach the required vitamins with a low calorie diet recommend and multi vitiamin once a day hope this helps someone x
  • MissyCHF
    MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
    toxikon wrote: »
    MissyCHF wrote: »
    toxikon wrote: »
    If you can't reach 1200, add more healthy fats and proteins to your diet! Nut butters, avocado, butter, oils, red meats... :)

    The OP has increased her calories, read the thread.

    I did read it...? I was just giving OP some ideas on some high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods she could add to her diet.
    Yes, my apologies, I jump in with both feet - wrongly.

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