1200 Calorie Diet

1poundatax

I have had doctors in the past who do not understand weight loss and weight management. I had one doctor tell me that all he did to lose weight was go from eating 2 sandwiches at lunch to one and that was all I needed to do- ummm if only it were that simple. I went to another doctor when I had strep throat and he told me the reason I had strep throat was because I was obese- no the reason I had strep throat was because I had 2 kids at home with strep throat. That doctor kept tryint to refer me to a friend of his who sold diet supplements. My current practioner is amazing. She encourages me to make and continue life style changes, she is excited about my success and we can discuss my concerns.

Weight loss is about making changes to eating and life style. There is no one size fits all, you need to do what works for you. If WW is working when you do it then I would say continue to follow WW and really "do it." I have finally learned at age 62 that the changes I make need to be changes I can live with forever- not just until I lose weight and go off my "diet." Good Luck!

westrich20940

rosson wrote: »

I went to a doctors appointment this morning and was told to go on a 1200 calorie diet. She said women shouldn't consume more than that. How many calories do you eat? That seems low to me.

Without any additional info - I'd say find another doctor. If someone is telling you 'women shouldn't eat more than 1200 calories per day' they have no clue what they are talking about

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did she really mean eat that much to be at a deficit to lose weight? Is there a medical reason for you to be on such a restrictive diet?

I am 34, 5'3", weigh between 115-120 (but usually around 116-118)....and eat 1600 on a day that I do no exercise. Easily 2,000+ if I go for a 5 mile run. And I'm sure I could probably be eating ~1700 and still not gain weight.

goal06082021

1poundatax wrote: »

I have had doctors in the past who do not understand weight loss and weight management. I had one doctor tell me that all he did to lose weight was go from eating 2 sandwiches at lunch to one and that was all I needed to do- ummm if only it were that simple. I went to another doctor when I had strep throat and he told me the reason I had strep throat was because I was obese- no the reason I had strep throat was because I had 2 kids at home with strep throat. That doctor kept tryint to refer me to a friend of his who sold diet supplements. My current practioner is amazing. She encourages me to make and continue life style changes, she is excited about my success and we can discuss my concerns.

Weight loss is about making changes to eating and life style. There is no one size fits all, you need to do what works for you. If WW is working when you do it then I would say continue to follow WW and really "do it." I have finally learned at age 62 that the changes I make need to be changes I can live with forever- not just until I lose weight and go off my "diet." Good Luck!

WOW. Talk about Fat Broken Arm Syndrome. Did he get his medical degree off the back of a cereal box? What a terrible doctor, I'm glad you found a better one.

dvmmcw8020

1200 calories is starvation. Who could ever maintain that?

Strudders67

dvmmcw8020 wrote: »

1200 calories is starvation. Who could ever maintain that?

I was eating 1200 (plus my exercise cals) for about 3 years. No starvation involved. I'm 5'1 (and a half)" and weigh 105lb. According to MFP, my maintenance cals are 1320. Someone under 5' and a bit lighter would potentially maintain on 1200.

nooshi713

dvmmcw8020 wrote: »

1200 calories is starvation. Who could ever maintain that?

My maintenance calories are around 1450 and I still have quite a bit to lose. That’s with about 7000 steps a day. I imagine when im older or lighter, my maintenance will be even less.

freda666

dvmmcw8020 wrote: »

1200 calories is starvation. Who could ever maintain that?

No it isn't. It is the minimum women are recommend to consume so as to maintain health, assuming also a balanced diet.

So please, do not make up your own 'facts'.

ReenieHJ

dvmmcw8020 wrote: »

1200 calories is starvation. Who could ever maintain that?

I admit that some days it *feels* like it when I'm eating all the right foods but am craving all the wrong ones. But technically and literally, no it's not starving.