1200 Calorie Diet???? Seriously???
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MFP had me at 1440 at 232 lbs and 6 ft. I would always eat back some of my calories but lately I have been tired and just no energy. Today I went to the health center at school and was sent to speak with the nutritionist. We decided to up my calories and slow my weight loss a bit. I think sometimes it is too low.0
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For a young male gym bunny 1200 is going to be too low, but for a short sedentary women? When I had a back problem and spent a lot of time resting 1200-1400 worked for me. I don't get the 1200 hate on here, that's not crazy low to me, especially for sedentary people. Now I am more active I do eat more, all you need to do to lose weight is eat at a sensible deficit.0
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is it just me or did the OP never come back ..
I sense a troll thread has been developed...
I poked around and he has his own fitness website...he's trying to sell Beachbody/Shakeology and get people to hire him to be their coach/fitness trainer. Nothing about actual credentials.0 -
1. You do not need to "eat clean." (you can eat a variety of foods, lose weight, and meet nutritional needs)
2. Drink the lemon water if you like the taste, but it will do nothing for weight loss.
3. Meal timing is personal preference.
4. You can eat lunch meat and still lose weight. (and be healthy)
5. You do not have to limit condiments. (if it fits into your day, go for it.)
6. You do not have to limit dairy. (unless you have a medical reason)
7. You do not have to limit fruit. (fruit has numerous nutritional benefits)
8. The only reason somebody should be restricting sugar is because of a medical reason. (sugar is carb, so track that.)
1- Eating clean means eating lean proteins and low fat food, not sure what your idea of it was but thats the way to go. Put good quality food into your body and youll get good results from it.
2-Its not so much drinking water with lemon as it is drinking a glass of water. The lemon juice offers added benfits though. Lemon water, or even just plain water, stimulates the digestive system. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract. The lemons also boost your immune system since they’re high in Vitamin C and potassium. It can also help with weight loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight hunger cravings. Lemon juice also helps flush out your urinary system because they increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are released quicker which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The glass of lemon juice help you strt off hydrated. When your body is dehydrated your body doesn’t work right and doesn’t perform all of it's natural functions properly which can lead to toxic buildup, constipation etc.
3-Meal timing is about regulating your blood sugar level
4- lunch meat is loaded with preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, not to mentioin loaded with sodium which will have you retining water
5-condiments should be "limited" they are unneeded calories that you can make up in other areas
6- dairy, should be limted to reduce fat intake
7- fruit should be limited to 2 servings a day, alotof fruit is high in sugar
8- sugar if not used turns to stroed fat as does excessive unused carbohydrates.7 -
is it just me or did the OP never come back ..
I sense a troll thread has been developed...
I poked around and he has his own fitness website...he's trying to sell Beachbody/Shakeology and get people to hire him to be their coach/fitness trainer. Nothing about actual credentials.
Its just you. i have ajob and am not online all day long. and yes i am a Bb coach but i amniot here to sell anything nor am i promotin g anything. i am simply trying to help and encourage peole such as yourself who are here for the purpose of losiung weight and living a healthier life.
I understand completely if youdont agree with my point of virew on what works to lose weight but why try to discredit me? i am her eto help and am simply passing along information that i have seen work for so many peoiple.2 -
1- Eating clean means eating lean proteins and low fat food, not sure what your idea of it was but thats the way to go. Put good quality food into your body and youll get good results from it.
2-Its not so much drinking water with lemon as it is drinking a glass of water. The lemon juice offers added benfits though. Lemon water, or even just plain water, stimulates the digestive system. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract. The lemons also boost your immune system since they’re high in Vitamin C and potassium. It can also help with weight loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight hunger cravings. Lemon juice also helps flush out your urinary system because they increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are released quicker which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The glass of lemon juice help you strt off hydrated. When your body is dehydrated your body doesn’t work right and doesn’t perform all of it's natural functions properly which can lead to toxic buildup, constipation etc.
3-Meal timing is about regulating your blood sugar level - :laugh:
4- lunch meat is loaded with preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, not to mentioin loaded with sodium which will have you retining water :laugh:
5-condiments should be "limited" they are unneeded calories that you can make up in other areas - :laugh:
6- dairy, should be limted to reduce fat intake - :laugh:
7- fruit should be limited to 2 servings a day, alotof fruit is high in sugar - :laugh:
8- sugar if not used turns to stroed fat as does excessive unused carbohydrates. - :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Why limit anything if it falls in a calorie defice?????? This is a recipe for disaster because people give in if they "can't" have something...that's what they want...
No mention of alcohol tho or bacon good on you.0 -
Another really good way to lose weight is to come here and preach. Folks will take bites out of your backside.
OMG! I love this! Seriously, this topic has been done to death.
My apoloies if providing advoce came off as preaching. I thought this was a site to help people. or is full of peiple who just want to hear what they want to hear and when it differs from what they are used to they getoffended?
Hard work,dedication and an educated approach is the way to lose weight along with daliy exercise. that was my point.0 -
1- Eating clean means eating lean proteins and low fat food, not sure what your idea of it was but thats the way to go. Put good quality food into your body and youll get good results from it.
2-Its not so much drinking water with lemon as it is drinking a glass of water. The lemon juice offers added benfits though. Lemon water, or even just plain water, stimulates the digestive system. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract. The lemons also boost your immune system since they’re high in Vitamin C and potassium. It can also help with weight loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight hunger cravings. Lemon juice also helps flush out your urinary system because they increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are released quicker which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The glass of lemon juice help you strt off hydrated. When your body is dehydrated your body doesn’t work right and doesn’t perform all of it's natural functions properly which can lead to toxic buildup, constipation etc.
3-Meal timing is about regulating your blood sugar level - :laugh:
4- lunch meat is loaded with preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, not to mentioin loaded with sodium which will have you retining water :laugh:
5-condiments should be "limited" they are unneeded calories that you can make up in other areas - :laugh:
6- dairy, should be limted to reduce fat intake - :laugh:
7- fruit should be limited to 2 servings a day, alotof fruit is high in sugar - :laugh:
8- sugar if not used turns to stroed fat as does excessive unused carbohydrates. - :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Why limit anything if it falls in a calorie defice?????? This is a recipe for disaster because people give in if they "can't" have something...that's what they want...
No mention of alcohol tho or bacon good on you.
i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.4 -
i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:1 -
I'm fairly new to this forum and am really surprised at how many people on here are starving themselves to lose weight. Weight loss is not a sprint its a marathon. Its something that should happen over time, not within a few weeks. Weight loss is more than just limiting your caloric intake. Its a combination of eating clean and healthy ( I hate the word diet) and exercising on a daily basis. Starving yourself is not a healthy way to lose weight and by limiting your caloric intake to 1200 or so calories is doing just that. Not only is it unhealthy, but its a process that you will never stick to because its not natural and uncomfortable to do. So lets be serious and talk about how to lose weight realistically.
I would first ask yourself, "why do I want to lose weight?' Is it for appearance? Is it to be more healthy? Is it to be able to make it up that flight of steps without getting tired? Once you understand your own reasoning you can then move forward and begin your weight loss journey, because after all that's what it should be, a journey not a short trip. Once you've realized your goal and the reason for it you need to make the biggest decision of all, and that's to commit to yourself and commit to achieving your goal of losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle.
So now you've made the decision to put your health first; now what? Lets start with your eating habits. What do you eat? When do you eat it? and how often are you eating? Your body is a very complex machine but by following some simple rules about eating, you can have it running very efficiently. Follow these few simple rules and you'll see and feel the difference in your energy level.
-Start every day with an 8oz. glass of lemon water
-Monitor your portions- you should be eating small portion meals throughout the day rather than one, two or three large portioned meals a day
-Drink water, all day long
-Focus on lean proteins like chicken, turkey, salmon etc. and I don't mean processed cold-cuts...
-Focus on eating fresh vegetables, steamed when possible
-Limit unnecessary condiments i.e. mayonnaise, oils, salt etc.
-Limit, but don't restrict carbohydrates. Complex carbs are needed by your body
-Dairy is ok but in limited portions and should be kept to low fat dairy. Greek yogurt is a good choice.
-Fresh fruit should be kept to 1 or 2 pieces a day. Its high in sugar and you should be limiting your sugar
This si just a guide to go by. Your food intake should be directly related to your physical activity. Exercise is key but that's a whole other topic....
why do I have to eat throughout the day, and what is wrong with three meals a day as opposed to 6?
What is wrong with olive oil?
Sounds like a bunch of broscience to me..
Eating small portioned meals consistently throughout the day will maintain a stable blood sugar level. Theres nothing wrong with olive oil in moderation, i dont think i sadi there was.0 -
i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:
That is completely not true.8 -
1- Eating clean means eating lean proteins and low fat food, not sure what your idea of it was but thats the way to go. Put good quality food into your body and youll get good results from it.
2-Its not so much drinking water with lemon as it is drinking a glass of water. The lemon juice offers added benfits though. Lemon water, or even just plain water, stimulates the digestive system. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract. The lemons also boost your immune system since they’re high in Vitamin C and potassium. It can also help with weight loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight hunger cravings. Lemon juice also helps flush out your urinary system because they increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are released quicker which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The glass of lemon juice help you strt off hydrated. When your body is dehydrated your body doesn’t work right and doesn’t perform all of it's natural functions properly which can lead to toxic buildup, constipation etc.
3-Meal timing is about regulating your blood sugar level - :laugh:
4- lunch meat is loaded with preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, not to mentioin loaded with sodium which will have you retining water :laugh:
5-condiments should be "limited" they are unneeded calories that you can make up in other areas - :laugh:
6- dairy, should be limted to reduce fat intake - :laugh:
7- fruit should be limited to 2 servings a day, alotof fruit is high in sugar - :laugh:
8- sugar if not used turns to stroed fat as does excessive unused carbohydrates. - :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Why limit anything if it falls in a calorie defice?????? This is a recipe for disaster because people give in if they "can't" have something...that's what they want...
No mention of alcohol tho or bacon good on you.
if what "they want" is to lose weight they need to be dedicated and not give in to temptatiuon.0 -
1,200 calories is hardly "starving onesself." Some of us aren't all that hungry and it works fine. Some people eat moe.
If you're seriously struggling on 1,200 calories, eat more. If not, don't.
Unlike the OP, I only offer advice when asked and am not so presumptious to assume my experience is everyone else's experience.
Amen sista0 -
i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:
That is completely not true.
OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!!!!0 -
I'm fairly new to this forum and am really surprised at how many people on here are starving themselves to lose weight. Weight loss is not a sprint its a marathon. Its something that should happen over time, not within a few weeks. Weight loss is more than just limiting your caloric intake. Its a combination of eating clean and healthy ( I hate the word diet) and exercising on a daily basis. Starving yourself is not a healthy way to lose weight and by limiting your caloric intake to 1200 or so calories is doing just that. Not only is it unhealthy, but its a process that you will never stick to because its not natural and uncomfortable to do. So lets be serious and talk about how to lose weight realistically.
I would first ask yourself, "why do I want to lose weight?' Is it for appearance? Is it to be more healthy? Is it to be able to make it up that flight of steps without getting tired? Once you understand your own reasoning you can then move forward and begin your weight loss journey, because after all that's what it should be, a journey not a short trip. Once you've realized your goal and the reason for it you need to make the biggest decision of all, and that's to commit to yourself and commit to achieving your goal of losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle.
So now you've made the decision to put your health first; now what? Lets start with your eating habits. What do you eat? When do you eat it? and how often are you eating? Your body is a very complex machine but by following some simple rules about eating, you can have it running very efficiently. Follow these few simple rules and you'll see and feel the difference in your energy level.
-Start every day with an 8oz. glass of lemon water
-Monitor your portions- you should be eating small portion meals throughout the day rather than one, two or three large portioned meals a day
-Drink water, all day long
-Focus on lean proteins like chicken, turkey, salmon etc. and I don't mean processed cold-cuts...
-Focus on eating fresh vegetables, steamed when possible
-Limit unnecessary condiments i.e. mayonnaise, oils, salt etc.
-Limit, but don't restrict carbohydrates. Complex carbs are needed by your body
-Dairy is ok but in limited portions and should be kept to low fat dairy. Greek yogurt is a good choice.
-Fresh fruit should be kept to 1 or 2 pieces a day. Its high in sugar and you should be limiting your sugar
This si just a guide to go by. Your food intake should be directly related to your physical activity. Exercise is key but that's a whole other topic....
You presume everybody on 1200 are starving themselves, only ever worry about your own calorie intake, because that is the only body you possess and the only one you need worry about.
It depends on what the person on 1200 eats, not how much and no, not everybody on 1200 are starving by any means, I can vouch for that 100%.
Personally I DID find it realistic to lose weight in such a fashion but I fully accept it is not for everybody, no problem, their way would not suit me either, so all is balanced out.
I do a lot of running, I am active and I am happy with how I eat and that, quite frankly, is all that concerns me, everybody else will have their own methods and that, I fully respect.0 -
1. You do not need to "eat clean." (you can eat a variety of foods, lose weight, and meet nutritional needs)
2. Drink the lemon water if you like the taste, but it will do nothing for weight loss.
3. Meal timing is personal preference.
4. You can eat lunch meat and still lose weight. (and be healthy)
5. You do not have to limit condiments. (if it fits into your day, go for it.)
6. You do not have to limit dairy. (unless you have a medical reason)
7. You do not have to limit fruit. (fruit has numerous nutritional benefits)
8. The only reason somebody should be restricting sugar is because of a medical reason. (sugar is carb, so track that.)
1- Eating clean means eating lean proteins and low fat food, not sure what your idea of it was but thats the way to go. Put good quality food into your body and youll get good results from it.
2-Its not so much drinking water with lemon as it is drinking a glass of water. The lemon juice offers added benfits though. Lemon water, or even just plain water, stimulates the digestive system. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins that help loosen toxins in the digestive tract. The lemons also boost your immune system since they’re high in Vitamin C and potassium. It can also help with weight loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight hunger cravings. Lemon juice also helps flush out your urinary system because they increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are released quicker which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The glass of lemon juice help you strt off hydrated. When your body is dehydrated your body doesn’t work right and doesn’t perform all of it's natural functions properly which can lead to toxic buildup, constipation etc.
3-Meal timing is about regulating your blood sugar level
4- lunch meat is loaded with preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, not to mentioin loaded with sodium which will have you retining water
5-condiments should be "limited" they are unneeded calories that you can make up in other areas
6- dairy, should be limted to reduce fat intake
7- fruit should be limited to 2 servings a day, alotof fruit is high in sugar
8- sugar if not used turns to stroed fat as does excessive unused carbohydrates.
I stand by my original response.0 -
i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:
That is completely not true.
OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!!!!
OH YES HE DID!!!!!!!!
ETA: Time for the Cat gifs
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i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:
That is completely not true.
LOLwut?0 -
OP you have totally discredited yourself. You would have done well to abandon your thread after your original post.1
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i dont like th ecaloric defict approach. I think you need to eat and exercise to lose weight. If you eat too few calories you wont have the energy to exercise.
Ah you can't lose weigh unless you are in a caloric deficet.....:ohwell:
That is completely not true.
Bwahahaha0
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