Looking for 1200 cals a day friends

Louise1247

I shoot for around 1200 calories per meal, plus snacks. Does that count?

leahturner123

add me im doing 1200 unless i gan more from exersize

4rgl

I'm only 5'1 so my maintainance is only about 1700. I usually eat around 1200 on non exercise days and about 1500 on exercise days.
I'm a pescatarian moving towards being a vegetarian.

1200 cal people, 4000 cal people, weight loss, weight gain, muscle gain, vegeatarian or not, basically anyone who is interested in leading a healthy lifestyle, sharing tips, recipes, ideas and supporting one another is more than welcome to add me.

4rgl

Is it possible to be on 1200 cal and not be losing???? Should I start out higher and then go down to 1200? I am feeling frustrated ...i thought the weight would drop off. Only thing different this week was playing cards and drinking wine with dinner..ok so it was almost a bottle...but I went right back to 1200 and nothing forthe week...HELP

It is very possible. 1200 is not a magic number like some people believe it to be. It might be counterproductive for some people as it might lead to plateaus or muscle loss or might not be enough to get enough nutrients.

It all depends though, how active are you? How tall are you? What are you eating? How much weight are you trying to lose? Is there any way you could make your diary public so we could be more helpful?

For example I'm only 5'1 and around 130lbs and trying to lose 10-15lbs. According to My Fitness Pal settings my maintainance is about 1600 when I select lightly active. So 1200 is a good goal for me to lose weight, about a pound a week. I also try to eat nutrient dense foods that keep me full.

On the contrary if you are a tall girl, or are very active, 1200 will not be adequate for you. Yes you will be eating less calories but you will also be sacrificing essential nutrients your body needs. Our bodies always try to survive, that's the way we are designed. If you stop giving your body too little to eat, there is a chance it will hold on to fat as a means of survival.

If none of this applies to you (for example you are also short like me, or are sure that 1200 is a good goal for you) then maybe you can look at other things such as sodium or water intake.
Too much sodium and we tend to retain water. Not enough water, we get bloated and also retain water.

Lastly, I would say give your body some time to adjust. Did you just switch to 1200? Stick to it for about a month and if you still don't see changes, maybe you should increase your calories a bit, maybe to 1500?

Hope I could help

orangesmartie

Another member of the UK-based 1200 club. 1200 was what was recommended by this site. Some days are more successful than others. Had a real bad run lately, so need to get back on the wagon, so all help and support gratefully received. I also loathe exercise, so its a real internal battle to get me out walking I know that if i did more exercise I would see better results.

Desmonema

Hey hey,
I'm in Ireland and also around 1200 (1283 to be exact) cals. Feel free to add me, I'm struggling a bit at the moment and am not so sure whether to eat my exercise calories back or not. Would be good to see what happens for others on that calorie level!
XXX

Legals81

Another member of the 1200 club in your part of the world. Will add you.

shannairl

I'm on 1200, I'm in Ireland, feel free to add.

I do eat back my exercise calories when I'm hungry though, I'm not strictly "ohmigosh I can only eat 1200". If I want more, I just move more.

AHoggins

Feel free to add me, we could all do with the support

immortalN7

I'm on 1,200

juleszephyr

Hi, please feel free to add me too, I am UK based and on roughly 1200 when not exercising. Trying to shift last 10lbs at about 1lb a week. Good Luck Jules xx

Mc_Queen

12000 in London here, always happy to have more friends! :-)

julie9200

I'm also on 1200 cals a day at the moment. I'm based in the US, but feel free to add me

kirsty736

I'm on 1200 per day & from NI so feel free to add me

toxicmikki

I'm on 1200 per day and don't have a problem staying within my goal. I'm in the U.S. Feel free to add me

petal4monkey

me too on 1200 a day (although i dont count drinks) and in Kent, UK x

JupitersGhost

I'm from Herts and try to aim for 1200cal a day (I don't always make it - opps). I've been around here for a good while now, but cleared my diary recently for various reasons so there's not much there now. Anyway, I'm rambling.. Feel free to add me! I log daily.

chrisb75

Anyone in this thread that is tired of trying to adhere to a made up number, stalls in their weight loss, or feels tired/hungry all the time shoot me a message. I will help you out. You don't have to starve yourself to lose.

neverstray

Wow. This is horrible. I doubt that there are very many people alive that can eat 1200 a day and actually be healthy. It seems sad to me that this is a thing. Do it if you want to, but I don't think it's healthy. 1200 a day, even from the medical community is minimally surviving for most people. Again, take it for what it's worth. Check out fat2fitradio.com. Most of you would probably be more in the 1800 to 2100 calorie range.

heatherterp

I am at 1210 with out earned calories. It is tough would love the support too!!!

RachelWest86

I'm on 1200/day and most days come under my calorie goal, but only thanks to jogging stairs and using hand weights while watching tv.

gettingthinandfit

my goal is 1270. but I usually eat around 1500-1700 because I burn around 500 each day

polehero

ya 1200 calories a day is so hard i usually end up getting to 1300 but it is still helping me loose the baby weight. but not to worry guys we will do it ! how much more do you guys want to loose ?

amy_marlene

i'm on 1200 cals too. feel free to add me

trish407

I am eating 1200 cals a day. 1200 calories does not have to mean starving. As a matter of fact when eating the right food I have to force myself to eat it all. Lean meats and vegetables go a long way.

Almaleitzsey

my food diary is open if anyone wants to look and give me any advice Im on 1200 cal. Send me a message

TheTrimTim

I'm from the UK and working at 1200 calories / day. Add me!

Putthekettleon

Hi, I am also from the UK and on 1200 cal per day - feel free to add me too!

lotushead

Alina - from the US - on 1200 a day - anyone in this thread can feel free to add me. I don't work out at all currently so 1200 a day is what MFP says I need to lose weight. I WANT to work out, and I am definitely going to start soon, and when I do might adjust my caloric intake. School is what's holding me back in case you were wondering. My diary is open to all my MFP friends. I am a vegetarian and I strive to pack in AS MUCH food as I can into 1200 calories while still being really healthy. I don't eat junk.

leahturner123

Alina - from the US - on 1200 a day - anyone in this thread can feel free to add me. I don't work out at all currently so 1200 a day is what MFP says I need to lose weight. I WANT to work out, and I am definitely going to start soon, and when I do might adjust my caloric intake. School is what's holding me back in case you were wondering. My diary is open to all my MFP friends. I am a vegetarian and I strive to pack in AS MUCH food as I can into 1200 calories while still being really healthy. I don't eat junk.

just read your diary, good to see what others eat to keep the calories low as thats what i find hard, keeping the cals low but also being healthy at the same time thanks for the add x