Seeing a lot of rude comments about 1200/cal....

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  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    bump..........
  • alexisu96
    alexisu96 Posts: 103 Member
    Just read a few pages. I am curious what you all are eating to say you have a hard time reaching 1200 cal a day and are full. Or is thus 1200 net ( assuming a 600 cal burn + 600 food?) I have changed ny diet and after breakfast I'm already at 300-400! It only takes an egg, toast or healthy cereal to reach that. Even dry rice ( one serving) with plain chicken breast and steamed veggies puts you at another 400-500. Not much left fir the day. I know everyone is different but i' d be so hungry and *****y with just that.
  • readyAIMfire
    readyAIMfire Posts: 12 Member
    Amen! Haters going to hate, no matter what!
  • pplf2001
    pplf2001 Posts: 133 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn

    Pretty much this..

    That's not quite fair - I'm short (5'2" on a good day) - and without excercise my base is 1200 calories, and I don't think that's unreasonable... and that's set at losing about 0.8 lbs per week. That being said, when I excersize, I eat most, if not all, my added calories. I like food alot... and happily eat what I want in moderation. I don't think 1200 is unreasonable if you're short. If I was 5'8" that'd be another story.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    I have seen several nasty comments from people on here about "those 1200 calorie people". Why? I have lost 5 pounds so far and I feel really good about my progress. What am I missing? I feel like I'm missing the joke.

    here's an honest answer

    people who only need, or are told they only need 1200 calories a day, aren't usually known as the people who are hell bent on getting stronger and obliterating obstacles both in life and the gym. they kind of represent the more passive side of things on MFP. Those who arent concerned with getting strong at all, just mostly focusing on dieting and being patient instead of beating PR's and such.

    Most of the people into lifting and strength and personal badassedness refer to the passive, non-beast mode dieters as 'those 1200 calorie people'. Just like the dieters refer to the lifters as "stupid moronic mean meatheads obsessed with their own reflections"

    Hope this helps!

    :flowerforyou:
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn

    3.5 "Why am I not losing anymore" then
    4 Join the Eat more to weigh less croud

    I personally am now between 6 and 7
  • kathleenmary73
    kathleenmary73 Posts: 33 Member
    There is no exact formula for losing weight, everybody is different. I did everything at the university with a bunch of fantastic new tech toys that told me everything I needed to know h lose pounds. The told me if I cut back 500 cals a day I'd lose a pound a week and we set a number for me which just happens to be 1200 calories a day an I have pretty much done what they said I would. Everybody has their own opinion but quite honestly, weight loss is according to the individual.
  • sherrycampbell2
    sherrycampbell2 Posts: 3 Member
    As long as those calories are balanced with adequate carbs, protein, and fats, there is nothing wrong with it. I typically eat 1200 - 1500 calories per day and it has helped me stay on track and I don't crave foods or overeat anymore. There is something positive to be said about a low calorie diet. Unfortunately as Americans we have a tendency to eat too many calories and think it's the norm. If it is working for you, keep it up...at least you're seeing results.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Calories per Day Judgment Categories in Yoovie's Brain

    500 - addicted to looking at other skinny *kitten* teens on tumblr and love being the weak girl that needs protection
    750 - addicted to looking at skinny *kitten* teens on tumblr and wish they were the weak girl that needs protection
    1000 - probably just realized they haven't been eating as much as they think and are transitioning to 1200 calories
    1200 - i dont want to exercise but i still want a gorgeous body that looks like i do but i dont have the energy anyway so whatever this is easier
    1400 - im being brave and eating more - its scary, but Im brave
    1600 - i just started lifting RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!
    1800 - i love bacon and coffee on PR days
    2000 - IM A MAN! ROAR!
    2400 - Beast.
  • amandapye78
    amandapye78 Posts: 820 Member
    I dont know much about the different calorie intakes. I do know that if you are exercising and eating the exercise calo ries ( which is what your supposed to do) you are technically eating more than 1200 calories and I'm assuming (although may be wrong) that MFP starts with what your body needs just to function. If you sit all day and do nothing than 1200 is all you need but if you exercise you need more. Ignore the people who complain about your calorie intake thats for you to do decide how you want to live.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    MFP makes its calculation on how much weight per week you say you want to lose.

    Tell it you want to lose 2 pounds a week subtracts 1,000 cals a day from your numbers, but to a minimum of 1,200.

    Tell it you want to lose 1 pound a week and it subtracts 500 cals a day from your numbers.

    2 pounds a week is not reasonable or healthy for a lot of people.
  • Iron_Duchess
    Iron_Duchess Posts: 429 Member
    bump..........

    LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m sorry, I won’t reply again, but I had to laugh. I will not spoil your fun...:tongue:
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    Calories per Day Judgment Categories in Yoovie's Brain

    500 - addicted to looking at other skinny *kitten* teens on tumblr and love being the weak girl that needs protection
    750 - addicted to looking at skinny *kitten* teens on tumblr and wish they were the weak girl that needs protection
    1000 - probably just realized they haven't been eating as much as they think and are transitioning to 1200 calories
    1200 - i dont want to exercise but i still want a gorgeous body that looks like i do but i dont have the energy anyway so whatever this is easier
    1400 - im being brave and eating more - its scary, but Im brave
    1600 - i just started lifting RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!
    1800 - i love bacon and coffee on PR days
    2000 - IM A MAN! ROAR!
    2400 - Beast.

    :laugh: This is awesome! I'm at 1400, trying to be brave. Edging around the idea of bumping it up. This post made me bust out loud laughing!
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn

    Step 1 - Check
    Step 2 - Check
    Step 3 - I skipped this one
    Step 4 - Check
    Step 5 - Check
    Step 6 - eh, maybe a little bit, but mostly screw other people.
    Step 7 - I'll probably avoid this one
    Step 8 - Probably on the horizon, since I have a short atten... Ooooh look, a bee!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    anything under 1200 cals a day is considered starvation mode. food for thought.

    People who are never hungry rarely lose weight. Also food for thought.

    <---- has never gone hungry while I've been here.


    1200 calories is usually below BMR. It's not sustainable for a lot of people. I don't personally have a problem with people eating that amount, I just think that a lot of times people get into a cycle of eating less and less every time they stall.

    Also for those who think it's a short person thing, there are many short ladies here who eat way more than 1200. Height doesn't matter nearly as much as weight and activity level. I'm 5'4", 130 lbs, and pretty sedentary and my TDEE is somewhere around 1700-1800.

    ETA: grrrr zombie post
  • fightininggirl
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
    they can't conceive empty calories from healthy calories. I eat that amount also but really healthy food and am plenty filled up. keep in mind though the same people probably think nothing of eating 2 big macs. you do what is best for you don't worry about what others are thinking. I know a lot of ladies who do 1200 calories including me who started last January at 220 pounds and am down to 184 pounds.

    Jillian Michael's who is a professional trainer suggests women eat between 1200-1400 calories. for women

    for men between 1600-1800 calories.
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn


    :-) Well done
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn

    Exactly...except 3 or 7. I'm much too sweet. :)
  • rob1976
    rob1976 Posts: 1,328 Member
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  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    anything under 1200 cals a day is considered starvation mode. food for thought.

    Cite, please.
  • nutrition_nerd8
    nutrition_nerd8 Posts: 12
    not really. the body has limits of what it needs. the GENERAL rule is less than 1200 is bad. all depends on who you talk to. nutrition is a very general blanket topic because whats good for one isn't good for all thats why no one diet works for everyone
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    Hi cj, looks like we joined in the same month. I've noticed the comments also and have wondered why ppl think that's too low a goal. Something they don't understand is when we're short (I'm 5'3") we naturally need less calories.

    I am 5'4 and I eat between 1800 - 2100 calories a day. 1800 to lose weight and the higher ones to maintain.
  • DirtGlitters
    DirtGlitters Posts: 13
    I'm new here- also on 1200, and finding it difficult to get up to that... also i'm 5' 2" so naturally i'd have to consume less to loose weight. Ignore, keep positive :)
  • SillyFitMe
    SillyFitMe Posts: 130 Member
    I cringe whenever I see people say "YOU NEED TO EAT MORE" because that advice is to generic and it causes some people to gain weight if they aren't taking in the right kind of calories. The body of a woman who eats 1800 calories of donuts and does not exercise is going to look drastically different from a woman who eat 1800 calories or chicken, fish, and veggies and exercises 4-5 times a week.
  • naticksdonna
    naticksdonna Posts: 189 Member
    not really. the body has limits of what it needs. the GENERAL rule is less than 1200 is bad. all depends on who you talk to. nutrition is a very general blanket topic because whats good for one isn't good for all thats why no one diet works for everyone



    This!!!!!
  • SillyFitMe
    SillyFitMe Posts: 130 Member
    I cringe whenever I see people say "YOU NEED TO EAT MORE" because that advice is to generic and it causes some people to gain weight if they aren't taking in the right kind of calories. The body of a woman who eats 1800 calories of donuts and does not exercise is going to look drastically different from a woman who eat 1800 calories or chicken, fish, and veggies and exercises 4-5 times a week.

    Id say if you are going to eat processed junk food and not exercise...its probably better to stick with 1200 or less. :)
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    You're not allowed to be short, petite, or have a low-energy-expenditure here at MFP.

    so either get tall enough to need more than 1200 cal

    gain enough weight that you can lose some of it while eating above 1200 cal

    or exercise 8 hours a day so that you need more than 1200 cal to support your energy output
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    YOU AREN'T ALLOWED TO BE SMALL

    isn't that written in the website rules somewhere?
  • Colleen118
    Colleen118 Posts: 491 Member
    have not read other comments so forgive if this is already stated several times...

    MFP calculates the 1200 of your activity level and goal. 1200 is the minimum any person should really consume to be eating a healthy amount of food for what your body burns in a day. You really should try to maintain at least that many calories, but they shouldn't be "empty" calories to help you reach them... Add fruits, cheeses, and nuts to help boost you cals. This works for me.

    Incidentally, when you start getting along on your journey you may actually see you will need to increase your cals to lose more weight... this is not unusual and is what I and many others have had to do, even if only for a couple of days to a week, sometimes the body needs a shock out of the norm to react again. Totally normal.

    "Starvation mode" is a myth, of sorts... as long as your body has EXCESS fat, you will not go into "starvation mode" and destroy your metabolism.. though you might feel like you are starving if you aren't eating enough of the right kinds of foods.

    ASide from that, do what is working for you as long as you are being healthy about it. Remember, you could maintain 1200 calories a day eating oreos BUT you will only get to eat about 12 for the entire day. Yes you will lose weight but it is neither healthy nor sustainable. You are looking for healthy, sustainable life changes to make sure what you accomplish is able to be maintained.
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    Lifecycle of an MFPer

    1. Start out at 1200 calories
    2. Complain about how you're "stuffed" at 1200 calories and don't understand why everyone wants you to eat more
    3. Make a post calling out the mean people
    4. Gradually up your calorie goals when you grow tired of being "stuffed" on asparagus spears
    5. Realize that you're still losing weight and feeling much better
    6. Try to help 1200 calorie people
    7. Get called an arrogant ahole one too many times
    8. Retreat to chit-chat forum more or less permanently, only occasionally emerging to lay down a burn

    ^^This, luckily I'm only at stage 6 but it won't be long...
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    Take a look at the tickers....the majority of the people truly hating on the 1200 calorie people either don't have tickers or have lost less than 20 pounds. The majority of the people who say use 1200 as a guideline and adjust it from there are the ones who have lost truckloads of weight. Guess who I believe?

    This is a pretty ridiculous statement. I don't have a ticker mainly because I don't want. Does that mean I didn't lose the weight I needed to?

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