what's 1200 cal?
michelelee127
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When I hear people say they're restricting their caloric intake to 1200, does that mean net or actual food????
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Depends on the person. Some don't understand how MFP works and that 1200 is already a deficit for pretty much anyone, and by not eating the cals back they are doing themselves more harm than good in the long run by leaving themselves with such a HUGE deficit.0
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Silly either way!0
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Silly how? Eat all my calories? Even earned ones?0
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Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!0
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What's TDEE??? Yikes, I need more help than I thought!0
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Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ill stick with my 119lbs and you worry about your 14lbs! OK? ok!0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit. Here's a lesson for you: You will always, always, always attract more flies with honey than vinegar.
Edited to add: I lost this 14 pounds in the last 30 days ma'am. How much have you lost in the past month? Not comparing my journey to yours, but that seems to be the idea you were getting at. So I thought I'd throw that in there.0 -
What's TDEE??? Yikes, I need more help than I thought!
http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/
Go here put in your info and then subtract 15-20% from your TDEE! Eating more than 1200 calories and exercise calories will help keep you from wanting to give up! Good luck you can do it!0 -
I stay around 1200. I just have a small appetite. 4'11" 98 lbs. I eat back my exercise calories if I am hungry, but I don't force myself. I find that my appetite varies a little, which is fine with me. I figure if I'm hungrier, then my body is responding to the increased activity and needs fuel.0
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It's crazy talk whether it's net, gross, total.. crazy talk.0
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Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!0 -
Hopefully, it's net. It's "supposed" to be net.
MFP is based on the NEAT system. This means that their calculations put you at a deficit and you eat our exercise calories back to net that deficit.
TDEE is a different system and many do TDEE (maintenance) -20% to figure their deficit. With this system, you DON'T eat your exercise calories because an average of such is included.
Both methods, though, require you pick the correct activity level, especially TDEE. And whichever method you choose, give it 6-8 weeks before tweaking/changing if any changes are needed. Always give your body time to adjust when you make changes to calorie intake or exercise routine.0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ill stick with my 119lbs and you worry about your 14lbs! OK? ok!
Not very nice.0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
To lose just 1 pound a week, it needs to be 3500 calorie deficit for the week. That's 500 calorie deficit a day. So if my goal is to lose 1 pound a week, then it needs to be at least 500 below TDEE. Am I not right about that? You're right. I don't know you. I apologize for pointing out the use of your exclamation marks, but your actual words being used also sounded like you were being condescending towards the OP. Also, if I lost 119 pounds, I would be in the hospital. So please.. don't ever compare yourself to others like that.0 -
"Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
To lose just 1 pound a week, it needs to be 3500 calorie deficit for the week. That's 500 calorie deficit a day. So if my goal is to lose 1 pound a week, then it needs to be at least 500 below TDEE. Am I not right about that? You're right. I don't know you. I apologize for pointing out the use of your exclamation marks, but your actual words being used also sounded like you were being condescending towards the OP. Also, if I lost 119 pounds, I would be in the hospital. So please.. don't ever compare yourself to others like that.
Sure but if you dont have that much to lose then no you dont need to take it minus 500 you need it to be 250 calories down! Anything close to 1200 calorie intake is not good no matter how you look at it!0 -
It's crazy talk whether it's net, gross, total.. crazy talk.
This...
Remember what Thumper said? lol:bigsmile:0 -
I'm 5'3" and I set my goal to 1250.
I'm sure there are a hundred varying opinions on how many calories I should eat, so my plan is to just do what works. This so far is working very very well for me. If it stops working, I will re-evaluate.0 -
totally agreed!
im 5'7" and i stck to 1200 as well. I feel heatlhy and I'm losing at a healthy pace.
Do whatver you are comfortable with. if your hungry, EAT, just be sensible.
Keep it simple and dont stress over this guys, you got this!
You'll figure out what your body wants over time and what is managable for a lifestyle (:
Cheers to all the friendly people in here!!
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Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
Not only are you rude and bossy, you also can't do math.0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
Not only are you rude and bossy, you also can't do math.
Well darn, shoot me! FYI I aint rude but ok if you say so boss!0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Just to advise, usually it s-20%, not a set calorie deficit. Especially as you get closer to goal, your weight loss per week goes down.
So your deficit should really be 1423 if you are going to be doing the TDEE method (and this is assuming you picked the correct activity level).
ETA: The deficits are usually calculated 15-25%. 25% is usually for those with quite a bit to lose. Here's the numbers calculated for you if curious.
15% (suggested for those closer to goal) - 1512
20% (a bit aggressive and usually suggested for those with a good amount to lose) - 1423
25% (really aggressive and usually for those with A LOT to lose) - 13340 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
Not only are you rude and bossy, you also can't do math.
Well darn, shoot me! FYI I aint rude but ok if you say so boss!
I propose a Time Out for this lady....Just Sayin'...Let's just all get along and play some Donkey Kong! :drinker:0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Well because I like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a problem?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well.. if you're trying to get a point across, yes, there's a problem. Tell me, do you find it easier to comprehend something when someone is being nice and explaining things to you or when they are being rude, condescending screamers? You kind of avoided my first few sentences. Smart move on your part since it doesn't give merit to your hissy fit.
You dont know me and if you did you would know no matter what I talk about I always use exclamation points! Go ahead go serach my other post guarantee you wont find a post without one! Oh and you need to be taking your TDEE and subtract 15-20% which would actually set you up to eating 1424 thats at 20%!
Not only are you rude and bossy, you also can't do math.
Well darn, shoot me! FYI I aint rude but ok if you say so boss!
I propose a Time Out for this lady....Just Sayin'...Let's just all get along and play some Donkey Kong! :drinker:
I dont want a time out! Boohoo! I am in for donkey kong! lol No really I aint mad or rude! Just stating my opinion could really careless what others what to do! lol0 -
What's TDEE??? Yikes, I need more help than I thought!
You sound like a perfect candidate for Adopt-a-Noob. Check this thread....
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161976-adopt-a-noob-official-mfp-thread
Many very experienced MFP's are willing to mentor noobies... just because they know what it was like when they first got here.
Read the first post in the thread. There are quite a few mentors who have offered services, fairly recently, so you could start from the last page of the thread, if you wanted, to find someone who might be suitable for you. It's your obligation to find possible mentors from the thread.... ( there's also an updated list in the first post ) and PM them. Don't just post in the thread that you'd like a mentor. That's not how it works.
And this, if no one has posted it yet.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=sexypants0 -
For me, I shoot for a net of 1200 cal. So I actually eat about 1500-2000, depending on my exercise.0
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Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Just to advise, usually it s-20%, not a set calorie deficit. Especially as you get closer to goal, your weight loss per week goes down.
So your deficit should really be 1423 if you are going to be doing the TDEE method (and this is assuming you picked the correct activity level).
ETA: The deficits are usually calculated 15-25%. 25% is usually for those with quite a bit to lose. Here's the numbers calculated for you if curious.
15% (suggested for those closer to goal) - 1512
20% (a bit aggressive and usually suggested for those with a good amount to lose) - 1423
25% (really aggressive and usually for those with A LOT to lose) - 1334
I'm nowhere near close to goal. Started at 200, now at 188, and goal is 125. So, in your opinion, and I realize people have differing opinions, what is your suggestion if I were to do the TDEE method now that you know those stats? MFP has me set at 1360 just to lose 1 pound a week.0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Just to advise, usually it s-20%, not a set calorie deficit. Especially as you get closer to goal, your weight loss per week goes down.
So your deficit should really be 1423 if you are going to be doing the TDEE method (and this is assuming you picked the correct activity level).
ETA: The deficits are usually calculated 15-25%. 25% is usually for those with quite a bit to lose. Here's the numbers calculated for you if curious.
15% (suggested for those closer to goal) - 1512
20% (a bit aggressive and usually suggested for those with a good amount to lose) - 1423
25% (really aggressive and usually for those with A LOT to lose) - 1334
I'm nowhere near close to goal. Started at 200, now at 188, and goal is 125. So, in your opinion, and I realize people have differing opinions, what is your suggestion if I were to do the TDEE method now that you know those stats? MFP has me set at 1360 just to lose 1 pound a week.
1360 is fine if you want to follow MFP. Just remember that MFP and TDEE are two separate methods (as I said in an earlier post). With MFP, you'd be eating back your exercise calories.
And for TDEE...what activity level are you choosing? It sounds like sedentary/no exercise. Are you actually not exercising? If you aren't, then I'd say go with the 15% or 20% amounts listed above if you decide to do the TDEE method and not MFP's.0 -
Eating 1200 is not good period! Have you figured out your TDEE or did you just put in 2 lbs a week you want to lose and MFP set you to 1200?!! If anything at all you are to never eat less than 1200 calories net! That means you eat your exercise calories back!
I just found out my TDEE is 1779. Eating at a 500 calorie deficit is just barely above 1200 for me (1279). So? Why all the exclamation points for someone that's just asking a question about something they have seen or heard other people do?
Just to advise, usually it s-20%, not a set calorie deficit. Especially as you get closer to goal, your weight loss per week goes down.
So your deficit should really be 1423 if you are going to be doing the TDEE method (and this is assuming you picked the correct activity level).
ETA: The deficits are usually calculated 15-25%. 25% is usually for those with quite a bit to lose. Here's the numbers calculated for you if curious.
15% (suggested for those closer to goal) - 1512
20% (a bit aggressive and usually suggested for those with a good amount to lose) - 1423
25% (really aggressive and usually for those with A LOT to lose) - 1334
I'm nowhere near close to goal. Started at 200, now at 188, and goal is 125. So, in your opinion, and I realize people have differing opinions, what is your suggestion if I were to do the TDEE method now that you know those stats? MFP has me set at 1360 just to lose 1 pound a week.
1360 is fine if you want to follow MFP. Just remember that MFP and TDEE are two separate methods (as I said in an earlier post). With MFP, you'd be eating back your exercise calories.
And for TDEE...what activity level are you choosing? It sounds like sedentary/no exercise. Are you actually not exercising? If you aren't, then I'd say go with the 15% or 20% amounts listed above if you decide to do the TDEE method and not MFP's.
Yes, I'm aware they are two different methods. TDEE method is something I just newly found out about and was considering. I did choose sedentary/no exercise. I was exercising maybe 15 -20 minutes about 3 days a week, but I'm somewhat limited on what I can do due to an old shoulder injury and bad knees. Now my feet hurt when they hit the floor, so I haven't been exercising at all. So haven't been having any exercise calorie to eat back anyway.0 -
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