anyone on a 1200 calorie diet

Hink4Iowa · January 2012

Looking for supporters, meal ideas, etc

Kaylee_law_123 · January 2012

I am - my diary is open to friends so feel free to add me :-)

robinreed10 · January 2012

i am trying to do 1200 calorie diet....I am working out like crazy and MFP is telling me to eat more. Id love to hear what you are doing

PLEASE feel free to add me

bbarker321 · January 2012

yeah i am i eat lean gormet meals and yogurt, fruit, and wheat toast with 2 tbsp of almond butter if that helps

sleepytexan · January 2012

I never eat just 1200 cals; I think I would die, however, I do eat 1270 plus exercise calories 6 days/week, and then eat 1270 + 1250 spike cals on my rest day. This is for a net weekly deficit of 1750, or half pound loss.

You are welcome to look in my diary, and feel free to add me if you like.

stephanielindley422 · January 2012

I do 1200, my diary is public. Feel free to browse.

sleepytexan · January 2012

i am trying to do 1200 calorie diet....I am working out like crazy and MFP is telling me to eat more. Id love to hear what you are doing PLEASE feel free to add me

You ARE supposed to eat more when you exercise. Your NET intake needs to be 1200.

Eating fewer calories than your BMR (find your BMR under tools, above) for an extended period of time will KEEP YOU FAT. If you don't know why, read here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

blessings.

glenr79 · January 2012

If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

dr_tina · January 2012

I am 1200 on a non-exercise day, but I am trying to eat part of my exercise calories to not impact my metabolism and focus now more on being healthy rather than thin. My diary is also viewable to friends list if you would like to add me. I also like to post recipes that fall in this range as well

dolfn1972 · January 2012

i am on a 1200 calorie diet. I eat 1200 + my exercise calories. I still eat my junk and or fast food...almost on a regular basis but making better choices on what I choose to eat. (Please dont preach there is no such thing...this is what is working for me). My free/spike/cheat days I still log ...but I dont really count. Do whatever I want on those days....its the only way to keep myself sane. Good luck

spammyanna · January 2012

If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

I disagree. I have been eating at NET 1200 since March, and I have lost almost 45lbs, and gained very little back. It can be done, and successfully, but EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.

Feel free to friend me and peek at my diary, it is open. Good luck!

Lindseysund8 · January 2012

me! My Diary is open too but lately I have been going over that because ive been burning alot exercising. Feel free to add/browse!

escadachic · January 2012

If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

That's really good to know. Glad I've upped my cals to 1400 then. I used to be on 1200. But I'd feel disheartened if I'd go over. So I thought 1400 was a bit more realistic. And I've had better luck then I did on 1200 cal limit, regarding my weight loss. So I say 1400 cals is a good amount.

Not sure if my diary is PUBLIC. I know it's open, but maybe to friends, not sure. People are welcome to add me.

mstankowski · January 2012

I'm trying my best to stick to 1200. I would love to share recipies. I have been working on finding 500 cal dinners.

nolady2012 · January 2012

I am doing 1200 and it works great for me. I have some tricks on how to feel full at that level. I may have to tweak some things as I go. We will see!

missescrawford · January 2012

I am also on 1200 and my diary is public to friends. happy to learn how to optimize the intake/workout plan with anyone interested. so, add me if you like. i am hoping to lose 2lbs per week.