How to be full on 1200 calories?

VUA21

My calories is also as 1200 a day. I'm also trying to do a really good 5k time and build to a good 10k, so I do burn a lot running, I eat back 75% of my calories, which can be as high as an extra 1000 calories (usually about 500-750).

1. Do you eat back any of your exercise calories. (50-75% is the norm as MFP is notorious for overestimating calories burned)
2. If you're always hungry, set your weight loss a bit slower. Being miserable because your hungry all the time is one of the biggest reason people quit.

ashxtasticness

Protein! Try to get more calories from protein than anything else. It helps keep you feeling fuller longer .

beachbody4l

I'm 5'0 and I often have a hard time eating to 1200 (it's annoying because mfp won't complete my diary for the day because of this). I also work out a few times a week. Walking is a great low impact exercise and great for mental health (personally).

Here's a common day for me.

-Breakfast:
Coffee with creamer & truvia (100)
-Lunch:
Cheese Pizza from Uni Cafe (400) or if not at school -
Turkey Burger with Muenster Cheese (380) -or- Grilled Cheese (360)
-Dinner:
Curry Chicken with Zucchini Noodles (300)
-Snack:
Half pint of Breyer's Delights Chocolate Ice Cream (135)

I don't feel wanting because I get to eat my favorite foods (cheese lol) and ending the night with ice cream is the best

WinoGelato

beachbody4l wrote: »

I'm 5'0 and I often have a hard time eating to 1200 (it's annoying because mfp won't complete my diary for the day because of this). I also work out a few times a week. Walking is a great low impact exercise and great for mental health (personally).

Here's a common day for me.

-Breakfast:
Coffee with creamer & truvia (100)
-Lunch:
Cheese Pizza from Uni Cafe (400) or if not at school -
Turkey Burger with Muenster Cheese (380) -or- Grilled Cheese (360)
-Dinner:
Curry Chicken with Zucchini Noodles (300)
-Snack:
Half pint of Breyer's Delights Chocolate Ice Cream (135)

I don't feel wanting because I get to eat my favorite foods (cheese lol) and ending the night with ice cream is the best

Lots of places you can add in extra calories to get up to the 1200 NET minimum (meaning if you exercise you should be eating more). Why not add in some fruit or oatmeal at breakfast? How about a salad or some veggies at lunch?

ljashley1952

I try to keep my calorie intake to around 1200-1300 because I'm short and not as active as I could be. I am cutting way back on carbs, so it requires an increase in proteins, vegetables, and fruits. I'm following WW Freestyle and most turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, vegetables, and fruits are free to eat as you wish. Proteins help satisfy the hunger, so I will eat an egg or some chicken or fish to help keep me from being hungry. Apples are low calorie and they are filling. I eat big salads with eggs or chicken. I also get some mileage from coffee with creamer.