1200cal/day really works.
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Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
Maybe you should do some research.
Are you insulin resistant? As diagnosed by a medical professional?
Oh no i have not been diagnosed. I am just convinced I am from all what i have read. Maybe am being a lil paranoid but i seriously want to abstain from sugar for a while during this weight loss process. I have been told its not the enemy but I think it is to me much more than fat.
What do you mean "abstain from sugar"? How are you going to do that?
I meant artificial sugar. I plan on eating fruits and all, but i am going to try to abstain from man made sugar0 -
bumping for the eat more vs 1200 calorie arguments.0
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I just lost 4lbs in one week eating 1200cals a day. No exercise. I just want to say it really works. You should try it! Just one week and see the difference. Now am eager to get on with my weight loss. I wasn't losing any weight at first because of my diet. Now I can do and so can you!
Erm, no thanks. I'm doing just fine on my current calorie amount.
If I tried to stick to 1200, I'd probably eat my arm out of desperation. I get sooo hangry!
Not saying that it doesn't work for everyone. My mom does 1200 + exercise calories … but she's 66 years old and 4'9"0 -
Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
Maybe you should do some research.
Are you insulin resistant? As diagnosed by a medical professional?
Oh no i have not been diagnosed. I am just convinced I am from all what i have read. Maybe am being a lil paranoid but i seriously want to abstain from sugar for a while during this weight loss process. I have been told its not the enemy but I think it is to me much more than fat.
With all due respect, I would not try to self diagnose (anything...I had yellow fever according to WebMD once...it was sciatica!). If you are concerned, get your doctor to do tests.
High sugar is fine for many people. I would not assume that they will have it like you seemed to do in your post.
Oh no i wasn't assuming she had it. I just wanted her to read a lil about what artificial sugar does to the body, ofcourse if ingesting it in great quantities. Am sure when i read "high" I just assumed she was having it in large quantities so i mentioned she looks up insulin resistance.0 -
My God, she was sharing her success and you people are bullying her. Yes, BULLYING. Commend her on her excitement of losing weight, and move on. Great work hon! Keep it up with healthy meals, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!0
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Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
Maybe you should do some research.
Are you insulin resistant? As diagnosed by a medical professional?
Oh no i have not been diagnosed. I am just convinced I am from all what i have read. Maybe am being a lil paranoid but i seriously want to abstain from sugar for a while during this weight loss process. I have been told its not the enemy but I think it is to me much more than fat.
With all due respect, I would not try to self diagnose (anything...I had yellow fever according to WebMD once...it was sciatica!). If you are concerned, get your doctor to do tests.
High sugar is fine for many people. I would not assume that they will have it like you seemed to do in your post.
Oh no i wasn't assuming she had it. I just wanted her to read a lil about what artificial sugar does to the body, ofcourse if ingesting it in great quantities. Am sure when i read "high" I just assumed she was having it in large quantities so i mentioned she looks up insulin resistance.
Do you mean processed sugar? Or do you mean things like splenda?0 -
My God, she was sharing her success and you people are bullying her. Yes, BULLYING. Commend her on her excitement of losing weight, and move on. Great work hon! Keep it up with healthy meals, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!
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Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
Maybe you should do some research.
Are you insulin resistant? As diagnosed by a medical professional?
Oh no i have not been diagnosed. I am just convinced I am from all what i have read. Maybe am being a lil paranoid but i seriously want to abstain from sugar for a while during this weight loss process. I have been told its not the enemy but I think it is to me much more than fat.
What do you mean "abstain from sugar"? How are you going to do that?
I meant artificial sugar. I plan on eating fruits and all, but i am going to try to abstain from man made sugar
How do you think these sugars (artificial, man made, and natural) differ at a structural level? How are you going to let your body know to handle the natural sugar differently than it would "artificial" or "man made" sugar?0 -
Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
Maybe you should do some research.
Are you insulin resistant? As diagnosed by a medical professional?
Oh no i have not been diagnosed. I am just convinced I am from all what i have read. Maybe am being a lil paranoid but i seriously want to abstain from sugar for a while during this weight loss process. I have been told its not the enemy but I think it is to me much more than fat.
With all due respect, I would not try to self diagnose (anything...I had yellow fever according to WebMD once...it was sciatica!). If you are concerned, get your doctor to do tests.
High sugar is fine for many people. I would not assume that they will have it like you seemed to do in your post.
Oh no i wasn't assuming she had it. I just wanted her to read a lil about what artificial sugar does to the body, ofcourse if ingesting it in great quantities. Am sure when i read "high" I just assumed she was having it in large quantities so i mentioned she looks up insulin resistance.
Artificial sugar?
She was talking about sugar.
I actually think you may be a bit confused about it. If you are active, and unless you have a pre-existing medical condition, you really do not need to worry about it unless it displaces other nutrients in your diet to a degree you are deficient in them (and assuming your calories are at an appropriate level for your goals).0 -
My God, she was sharing her success and you people are bullying her. Yes, BULLYING. Commend her on her excitement of losing weight, and move on. Great work hon! Keep it up with healthy meals, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!
Okay first, this is not bullying. People were snarky and abrupt, but it's the internet. I seriously want your life if this is what you consider bullying. Try being treated like dirt everyday for ten years then get back to me. Sorry, but people throwing that term around really gets me.
2nd, to the OP, congrats on your weight loss and wanting to make a change! Please know that 90% of the snarky comments are really just people who are concerned for you - I know they have a funny way of showing it! The fact is, yes 1200 works for jump starting weight loss. It can be a great motivator to help you keep going. But long term it becomes unsustainable, and people have a tendency to plateau and/or gain back a lot of weight. Also, like some people mentioned, you can lose a lot of lean body mass (muscle) so even though you weigh less, you won't looks as good. Lastly, you are basically running your body on bare minimum, which can be damaging over time.
I say this from first hand experience, eating about 1000 calories a day. I lost a lot of weight but after about a year I couldn't maintain that and when I started eating more I gradually gained weight back. It was pretty traumatizing. It also caused me to have an unhealthy relationship with food because I was so used to eating so little.
So some tips I have are to eat a lot of low calorie, high density foods, like soup (low sodium), and tons of veggies. They will keep you full while being low calorie, and are also full of vitamins and things your body needs. Be sure to get enough protein too. And even though you have kids, maybe you could work out a little during nap time or after they go to bed? Look up fitness blender on YouTube - they have a ton of free workout videos and some are really short. A little bit is better than nothing!
Good luck losing weight!
ETA: I now eat around 2000 calories a day and am still losing weight on that. It's much more sustainable. It's slower, but It's a journey- not a race.0 -
My God, she was sharing her success and you people are bullying her. Yes, BULLYING. Commend her on her excitement of losing weight, and move on. Great work hon! Keep it up with healthy meals, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!
With all due respect, coming in with a post about how 1,200 calories worked for her and will work for everyone if only they'd just give it a shot, after only one week of being on 1,200 calories, was never going to be well received. Most of the posters have been frank that it's difficult to keep up with that restrictive of a diet and that their own diets are working for them. There is no blanket diet that works for one and all. It has been fairly civil, actually, and the OP has since amended her original statement multiple times and shown that she has, in fact, gained some insight from the other posters. Stating that something is not going to work for everyone is not bullying.
OP: Congratulations on your success. Four pounds is a huge deal, and I hope that you celebrate every loss with the vigor of these first four. I know that it can be rough to lose weight with one kid, and can't even imagine doing it with two! You're right that the life of a stay-at-home mom can absolutely feel sedentary. There's only so much picking up that a woman can do, and once you've child proofed, there's not much to keep them out of either! I wish you the best of luck on your journey!0 -
Can't judge success after one week. Come back when you have been at your goal and on maintenance for at least a year.
Whoa, kind of harsh and negative! I say, way to go and keep up the good work. 1200 calories a day is hard, I know because I am trying it too!0 -
I do also like the 1200cal a day diet. I did lose 40 lbs two years ago on it...but I did hit a slump (northern winters suck!) and did totally fall off the wagon. It took two years but yes sadly I did gain it all back.
But honestly it had nothing to do with losing 40lbs by eating 1200 cals. it had to do with my mental state it seriously was a long depressing 6 month winter and then I just couldn't re-group even after. lol
We are mostly all here because we all have a love/hate relationship with food. So there should be no one picking on another. Shouldn't be ones that are finding success now.....getting all haughty to ones just starting their battle, or re-starting. I say you go girl, keep going with that diet and don't look back
And for me I'm making that push again to being healthy and happy...and with a fresh mind determined to not fall back down.
Why do people credit the diet for the initial "success", but blame other outside influences or themselves for the later "failure" of it? I see this a lot...credit to some unsustainable diet and then they blame themselves for failure to stick with it over time. Is it not possible that it is the diet itself that is the reason for failing to sustain the loss?0 -
My God, she was sharing her success and you people are bullying her. Yes, BULLYING. Commend her on her excitement of losing weight, and move on. Great work hon! Keep it up with healthy meals, and you'll be at your goal before you know it!
Okay first, this is not bullying. People were snarky and abrupt, but it's the internet. I seriously want your life if this is what you consider bullying. Try being treated like dirt everyday for ten years then get back to me. Sorry, but people throwing that term around really gets me.
2nd, to the OP, congrats on your weight loss and wanting to make a change! Please know that 90% of the snarky comments are really just people who are concerned for you - I know they have a funny way of showing it! The fact is, yes 1200 works for jump starting weight loss. It can be a great motivator to help you keep going. But long term it becomes unsustainable, and people have a tendency to plateau and/or gain back a lot of weight. Also, like some people mentioned, you can lose a lot of lean body mass (muscle) so even though you weigh less, you won't looks as good. Lastly, you are basically running your body on bare minimum, which can be damaging over time.
I say this from first hand experience, eating about 1000 calories a day. I lost a lot of weight but after about a year I couldn't maintain that and when I started eating more I gradually gained weight back. It was pretty traumatizing. It also caused me to have an unhealthy relationship with food because I was so used to eating so little.
So some tips I have are to eat a lot of low calorie, high density foods, like soup (low sodium), and tons of veggies. They will keep you full while being low calorie, and are also full of vitamins and things your body needs. Be sure to get enough protein too. And even though you have kids, maybe you could work out a little during nap time or after they go to bed? Look up fitness blender on YouTube - they have a ton of free workout videos and some are really short. A little bit is better than nothing!
Good luck losing weight!
ETA: I now eat around 2000 calories a day and am still losing weight on that. It's much more sustainable. It's slower, but It's a journey- not a race.
You have a point! I did really eat more veggies and protein like chicken and also some fruits though. I just made sure not to exceed 1200. I really am not rushing to lose the weight. I don't even believe I would achieve thesame results every week, because as some people mentioned, most of it maybe water weight. I was on 2000 before and only just decided to make this changes and lost that in the first week. was so excited that i put up the post without being more elaborate. But i get ur point and the last thing I want to do is lose muscle and look flabby and all0 -
I do also like the 1200cal a day diet. I did lose 40 lbs two years ago on it...but I did hit a slump (northern winters suck!) and did totally fall off the wagon. It took two years but yes sadly I did gain it all back.
But honestly it had nothing to do with losing 40lbs by eating 1200 cals. it had to do with my mental state it seriously was a long depressing 6 month winter and then I just couldn't re-group even after. lol
We are mostly all here because we all have a love/hate relationship with food. So there should be no one picking on another. Shouldn't be ones that are finding success now.....getting all haughty to ones just starting their battle, or re-starting. I say you go girl, keep going with that diet and don't look back
And for me I'm making that push again to being healthy and happy...and with a fresh mind determined to not fall back down.
Why do people credit the diet for the initial "success", but blame other outside influences or themselves for the later "failure" of it? I see this a lot...credit to some unsustainable diet and then they blame themselves for failure to stick with it over time. Is it not possible that it is the diet itself that is the reason for failing to sustain the loss?
Haha okay fine...it was my determination to lose 40lbs before, and it was my total utter failure mindset to keep it off that made me fail, better? And no for me the diet was just the diet I choosed. It served as a means to lose weight, my deciding to just say screw it made me fat again.
I think you're misunderstanding my post...
...or perhaps I didn't explain it well.
(I'll wait to see how others read it to try to determine where the communication problem is.)0 -
First off congrats on you loss:flowerforyou: it is worth celebrating.
Now doubt you have witnessed some debate about your calorie intake and activity level, this is usually born out of concern more then snark and the 1200cal title can really ruffle feathers.
I recommend you read these links to further understand weight loss and nutrition....
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069278-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-6
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.htm
Congratulations and the MFP community is by and large very supportive.
One piece of advice besides reading the links is try to consider a plan that is sustainable.
Good luck great work.
^^^ This.
Congrats on what you've lost so far. It can be really frustrating to find that what you're doing isn't working, and that first tip of the scale is definitely something to celebrate. There is a good chance that some of it is water weight, but hey, stay consistent with a caloric deficit and you should see the number continue to trend down. Don't be afraid if it seems to stall out or even go up every now and then. Just focus on your progress over time.
Sorry for the not so welcoming introduction to MFP. You're still getting your feet wet. 1200 calories can be a touchy subject as it often isn't enough to meet your body's nutritional and energy needs and/or isn't sustainable in the long term. What's most important is finding that sweet spot that works for you. Some people have to take more drastic measures (i.e. cutting out sugar, as you mentioned, or fast food), but spend enough time learning how to eat at the proper deficit, and you'll probably find that you don't have to be quite so restrictive. Why many have suggested eating at a higher intake, as you will still consistently lose weight.
When I first joined, I cut out sugar, eating out, pretty much all junk food, and worked on replacing those things with healthier options, but after a few weeks, and all but giving up coffee and sweet tea, which I'd loved before, I realized I didn't have to make it a "diet" to succeed. I could still have things that I loved, things that I, by no means, intended to give up for life. Never have ice cream again? I'd sooner die right now. The key is simply moderation, fitting the foods that you love into your daily goal. You don't have to eat the whole pint, but have that half cup serving that's appropriate on the label and you can still have you ice cream and eat it too. Some people that are subject to binging find that they just can't do that, but there are other alternatives out there. There really are no absolutes. Just find what works for you.
The site is filled with really good information. Generally, when you see responses with a lot of snark, they come from people who've been around awhile and know what they're talking about. They've been there, done that. Look at when they joined or how much they've lost. It should clue you in.
Do a little more reading and if you feel comfortable, you might want to up your intake a little, just so you can still get the proper nutrition - and enjoy your food.
Also, even though it's winter and you're stuck at home, there are still lots of things you can do in your own living room. Even if you've only got fifteen minutes between feedings and diaper changes. Youtube has loads of fitness videos. The FitnessBlender channel is awesome. There's everything from yoga to kickboxing if you just search for it. And adding exercise will allow you to comfortably eat even more.
Good luck!
Some more helpful links:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/flexible-versus-rigid-dieting.html
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/841305-corn-used-my-man-parts-as-a-speedbag
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/nutrient-metabolism-overview.html
http://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender0 -
I'm sorry but whenever 1200cals is brought up...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Good on the OP for having a loss and hopefully with a little direction she is able to maintain a healthy relationship with food...remember she has just started and is most probably unawares of the information to do it any other way besides the initial recommendations set by MFP, hence why I provided the links.0 -
I definitely do not intend to lose any lean mass
Then you NEED to eat more than 1200 a day. period. or loss of muscle is pretty much a guarantee. (actually, loss of muscle is pretty much a guarantee on any weight loss regimen, but too restrictive a diet and the % of muscle you lose significantly increases.)
I'm glad you are excited about losing those pounds in your first week, that helps us so much with motivation when we see success, but keep in mind...you can lose a couple of pounds by just taking a really big poo too lol. (not meant to be discouraging, just reality)0 -
Congrats on your loss.
I am losing on 1600/day (more when I exercise) while enjoying my very high in sugar :devil: White Mocha. Gonna stick to my plan!!
I wonder how you lose on high sugar. If I did that, my weight would escalate. I drink my tea and coffee with no sugar. Have you heard about insulin resistance? you should check it out!
What was that about sarcasm and negativity?
I've lost over 35lb so far this year eating 2000 calories a day, so no you don't HAVE to live at 1200.
And I'm sorry, but I have to agree with other posters that you can't call it a success story when you're only a week in.
Interesting,
I thought your body makeup was different from the OP....0 -
For three years now I've been a nanny to two sets of twins 3.5yrs and 20months. I wear a body media armband so I know what my daily burn is and I average around 2500 calories a day. Even on the days we stay home I still burn well over 2000 calories a day. I usually eat between 1800-2000 calories a day and am losing a 1lb a week. Obviously you can't just sit on the couch all the time and I. Am very active with them but what I am trying to say is you probably burn more than you think. If I only ate 1200 calories a day my deficit would be way over a 1000 calories and at that point you are not doing yourself any favors. It gets frustrating that people have such impatience with weight loss after awhile. There is just no reason to restrict yourself so much for the quick loss.0
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