struggling with a 1200 calorie allowance

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  • ahagood11
    ahagood11 Posts: 2 Member
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    It is hard to stick to 1200 calories for sure. This is all good advice. I workout everyday so that I can eat more calories but also just try to make sure that the calories I do get help fill me up. I try to be sure to get enough protein in my diet with each meal and snack. when you see the results of your hard work it sure make all of this worth it. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!!:happy:
  • EuroDivas
    EuroDivas Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm doing good with the 1200 calorie. The only thing that I am having issues with is the sugars. I am going over in them anywhere from 10 to 20 a day......

    I have the same issue as I eat a lot of fruit to stay full and love fresh fruit in general. The 1200 cal a day worked for me pretty well but I did have days where I went over. Drinking a lot of tea helps with the cravings.
  • anastasiasmirror
    anastasiasmirror Posts: 16
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    Most people try to jump in and start with the "Lose 2lbs" a week program. Start at a lb or 1/2 a lb until your stomach shrinks, and you get use to the smaller portion sizes, then lower your calorie count. Determination isn't a bad thing, but don't make the boulder too big to push up the hill. Start with a smaller stone, then when you are use to pushing it, make the stone bigger. Don't set yourself up for failure. JMO

    sooo true.. last year i started at 1 1/2 lbs and only made it 3 months .. lost 30 lbs though! in 3 months .. that in my opinion is too much to lose all at once! I couldn't sustain it.. and fell off the wagon. this time i started at 1 lb per week.. then i upped it but that's just because i keep messing up LOL.. i think i'll put it right back down now!
  • leogal14
    leogal14 Posts: 5 Member
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    I just joined 10 days ago. I was wondering- when you set your goals, is it better to start with a 20 pound weight loss for the goal, or to put down the total amount you are hoping to lose? Does that affect the calorie amount it sets up for you? I put down 25 as my goal, but if I lost all I need to lose, it would be 50. It has me on 1350 calories per day. Any advice or recommendations? Thanks!
  • Autumngolds
    Autumngolds Posts: 30 Member
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    I just joined 10 days ago. I was wondering- when you set your goals, is it better to start with a 20 pound weight loss for the goal, or to put down the total amount you are hoping to lose? Does that affect the calorie amount it sets up for you? I put down 25 as my goal, but if I lost all I need to lose, it would be 50. It has me on 1350 calories per day. Any advice or recommendations? Thanks!

    I'm pretty sure it wouldn't change the calorie amount it sets up to begin with (I'm not sure if it might change later), but you could change it back and forth to check. I had no idea how much I needed to lose so I set an estimate for all that I wanted to lose, but I think I might have to change it eventually to quite a bit more. I think quite a lot of people start with a smaller goal as the first step to a bigger one. I think it's a good idea, because you see the ticker moving faster, and you can celebrate reaching each goal as you go. :)
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
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    I am on a low fat, high protein, controlled carb diet of 1000 calories (but if I have exercised and I go to 1100 I don't sweat it).

    Here is my best advice: be creative, you would be surprised what you can come up with.
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
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    I am on a low fat, high protein, controlled carb diet of 1000 calories (but if I have exercised and I go to 1100 I don't sweat it).

    Here is my best advice: be creative, you would be surprised what you can come up with.

    Just 1000? Isn't that a bit too low?
  • MandyKuchta61
    MandyKuchta61 Posts: 26 Member
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    I started at 1200 but found it difficult to stick to,i upped it to 1300 a day and still lost,im lucky that have only a stone to lose,have gone from 1300 to 1400 this week and yes my weightloss isnt quick but at least i can stick to it and im still losing weight,think its finding the balance that you can stick to yet still lose,must admit have done a lot of diff diets but calorie countings one i always come back to x
  • rutheglen
    rutheglen Posts: 24 Member
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    This advice should be the first thing everybody hears, when they decide to start losing weight! If you find it too hard, or your goal is too big, you are more likely to give up!

    Keep it up - one pebble at a time ;)
  • nurse_ratty
    nurse_ratty Posts: 100 Member
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    Planning is key, that's how I cope.
  • leogal14
    leogal14 Posts: 5 Member
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    Thank you! I did change the weight loss goal to 50 pounds just to see what it came up with. It went from 1350 cal/day to 1200 cal/day. Quite a difference. I know I need to get enough calories and not go under, in order not to go into starvation mode. What I really love about this program is the ability to scan barcodes! It does all the work and makes me so much more accountable.
  • jojo28012
    jojo28012 Posts: 26 Member
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    Love your Boston Terrier. Such a cute pic!!!
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    Hi
    I was using my fitness pal last year and went from 9st 2lb down to 8st within 2 months and found it really worked for me but I was eating all the wrong things but staying with in my calories, now my aim is to start all over again currently weighing 8st 6lb want to get down to 8st and teach my self to eat healthier.
    Now im eating healthier but I am really struggling to eat enough calories since Monday I have maybe eaten a maximum of 900 calories a day that's 3 meals a day, I would like to aim for the maximum as I know eating too few calories can hinder weight loss, where am I going wrong? :sad:

    I understand wanting to eat better and applaud you for it, but I didn't give up anything that I didn't plan to give up for good, so eat a few of those less healthy things if you need calories at the end of the day. Last night, after I had already eaten nuts as a snack to up my calories, I ended up heating a leftover biscuit, 1/2c of blueberries, 1/2 tbsp of butter and a tsp. of sugar in the microwave and ate it with a 100 calorie container of frozen yogurt. I still had close to 200 calories left for the day when I went to sleep, but I refuse to have over 200 left on any day that I am feeling well. That only makes me ravenous on the next day. (Disclaimer, my goal is 1650, not 1200. However, if you are only eating 900 calories, that would have put you just over 1200 and you could have not used the butter to stay right at 1200.)
  • andreanichole82
    andreanichole82 Posts: 10 Member
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    I am also on the 1200 calorie plan. It's working for me so far . I completely changed the way I eat, and now I'm not as hungry or feel as sleepy :)
  • seamonster1203
    seamonster1203 Posts: 118 Member
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    Myfitnesspal gives 1200 to everyone. Regardless of your age, size, metabolism, etc. it's always 1200 which makes this app pretty dumb.
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 814 Member
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    I can't figure out how to make that page work. I don't know what to put for percentage of protein and carbs. I entered everything else, but there is nothing to click and nothing shows up on the bottom part.
    Hi try to use this..will give your daily calorie requirements.. =)

    scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
  • crystalbreeves
    crystalbreeves Posts: 5
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    wow Congrats of the weight you have lost. I am so proud of you. Good advise.
  • crystalbreeves
    crystalbreeves Posts: 5
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    I am alloted 1345 calories. So I am not sure about the 1200 calories? I have a problem eating that many calories and staying with in the sugar allowance with eating the daily fruit. I will learn as I go.
  • jessica2in1
    jessica2in1 Posts: 1
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    Hi just watch the calories on everything you eat. If you eat carbs in the morning you are going to be hungry the rest of the day. Try dairy ie..yogurt or cottage cheese and fruit for breakfast it was worked for me so far.
  • Muddy_Yogi
    Muddy_Yogi Posts: 1,459 Member
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    I don't know if this will even be seen since it is on the 8th page...but PLEASE stop this 1200 calorie insanity! You are most likely eating far below your BMR which is extremely unhealthy. Read the post below. It has a lot of great information. Change your way of thinking! You do not have to be miserable, dizzy and sick to lose weight!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=sexypants

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