1200 is NOT a magic number!! I don't know how you do it

vim_n_vigor

For most people I think 1200 is too low for an every day goal, especially since people want that note at the end of the day that they are under their calorie goals. Very short, petite people are the exception to this. 1200 could still be just right, too low, or even too high. Everyone needs to find what works for them.

TexasNurseMom78

1200 cal works for me. I have lost 80 pounds in 67 months doing 1200 cal/day. Are there days I am over a little, of course. Are there days I am over a lot? sometimes. Are there days I am under, sometimes, but usually not under by much. I am not starving. I started out at 317 pounds,. This is working for me. It prob is not for everyone, but for me, it is great. Why do people always have to be so judegemental on here? I thought we were her to get healthy and support each other.....

ST99000722

I understand what you're saying , however , as I am only 5ft tall , and only just overweight, mfp has set me at 1200 cals - and at that (according to MFP) I should only lose 0.5 lb a week. So 1200 cals is a slow , gradual weight loss for some.
There's no way I could aim for 1600,1700 or anything remotely that high as even my maintenance calories would be below that figure.