Does anyone else not feel satisfied?

baisleac

Me and my gf started ours one monday and are also on 1200 calories, we havent stopped moaning about how hungry we are all the time we have just put it down to the fact our body is getting used to not as much food lol

1500 is considered the minimum for males... and even that is a generic minimum, most require more.

cinnabrit

Awesome advice. I've not been logging my exercise, so I'm guessing if I start doing that I will be able to eat more. Also, my BMR (as I just calculated it) is 1664. So 1200 seems pretty low.

baisleac

Awesome advice. I've not been logging my exercise, so I'm guessing if I start doing that I will be able to eat more. Also, my BMR (as I just calculated it) is 1664. So 1200 seems pretty low.

Yes it is. My opinion, aim for 1700 NET.

blondebaby9890

1200 cals is too low. Please read this post. It can explain better than I can:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/292119-you-gotta-eat

Oh i eat...i eat a lot! And all at 1200 cals. We know what we want to eat, I eat what i want, in moderation and exercise. What's right for some isn't for others. We shouldn't judge.

jessradtke

I've found that what foods I'm eating makes a big difference in whether I feel satisfied or not. If I eat low nutrient foods (chips, soda, fast food, etc.) I want to eat way more than my calorie allotment. I never seem to reach a satiation point. But if I'm eating nutrient rich foods with plenty of fiber and good fats, I feel completely satisfied with less food. (Upping your protein also seems to work for some people, but not for me. It just makes my stomach feel heavy as well as unsatisfied.) I also seem to feel satisfied longer if I eat "light to heavy". For example, if I eat a big bunch of salad or fruit before I eat my carb and protein entree, that makes me more feel more satisfied than just eating more of the entree.

MsNiss

I found at first it was very difficult for me too. After about a week though, I guess my body got used to it as I felt that hunger much less. Also, working out for the extra calories really helps too!

izzyinbliss

My goal's also 1200 calories NET per day, which I've found to be quite reasonable for my height and goal of getting back to a healthier weight. However, I agree that it is very tough to stay within 1200 with the typical food options we have eating out, no matter how "healthy" the choice! I've found that when I make my food myself, I can control the ingredients and menu options, and thus be able to eat more satisfying portions without going over my calorie goal. And when I feel a yearning for something indulgent, I just exercise more to earn some calorie points to eat whatever I desire! Some days, I run for an ice-cream, others, I run for a burger ;-)