Cant get to 1200 calories

shmapril
shmapril Posts: 5
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So I eat 6 times a day and still cant get to 1200 calories, I am losing weight and thats great but
i want to keep the weight off and im worried about my metabolism. I eat mostly all organic and live off of fruit, veggies, almonds, and chicken, i also have the a small non-fat latte 3 days out of the week.I also have small portions and i measure everything out now according to the serving size, I am not hungry all the time or anything so what do i do!
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  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    Can't tell you anything if your diary isn't open. Alot of times people think that what they are eating is healthy when in fact it isn't. I know some of my choices aren't the most healthy. But I usually plan it that way.
  • velsbree
    velsbree Posts: 69
    I can see you started in Sept. it takes a while to figure out what to eat and when. I wouldn't worry about starvation ..... But that said if you are not eating enough to satisfy yur bodies needs you will go back to old ways. How many calories did you eat before starting here?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    gradually adding foods, increasing portion sizes will fix this.

    look up calorie dense foods on google. You'll find tons. Things like greek yogurt, oils, other nuts, hummus, peanut butter, stuff with good fats in it is usually calorie dense.
  • Brunner26_2
    Brunner26_2 Posts: 1,152
    Just eat more at each meal. Just because you're not hungry, it doesn't mean you don't need more food. Your body can get used to eating so little.
  • donnakcraig
    donnakcraig Posts: 23 Member
    at the end of the day if I am not at 1200 calories I eat a couple spoons of whipped peanut butter. don't know if this is somthing you would eat, but helps me get in my calories and spoon licking good also.
  • ilinx
    ilinx Posts: 34
    How about eating calorie denser food? Like avocados, peanut butter or nuts in general? They help to 'fill up' gaps of too huge caloric deficits and have lots of healthy benefits (vitamins,etc).
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    Peanut butter, oats protein shakes, hummus and avocados. Also, I feel like calling BS because I've been on an elimination diet for six weeks or so now (for health reasons, nothing to do with counting calories) and I'm able to eat 2000 calories every day with no dairy, gluten, tree nuts, etc... Just find calorie dense foods and eat them.
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
    Maybe your not hungry because your eating 6 times a day, try eating 3 bigger meals or more calorie dense foods, nuts, avocado semi skimmed instead of skimmed

    1200 is the min for a small sedentary woman

    Good luck on your journey :)
  • mom2mozart
    mom2mozart Posts: 307 Member
    If you eat to little, your metabolism will become sluggish. Make sure you are getting enough fats. If you open your diary we can give you better suggestions. I've been at this since February. I surpassed my original goal and am in maintenance mode now... A few pounds from my revised goal. I've found that eating too little can send you into a plateau or worse yet, cause you to start gaining. I've been eating about 1600 calories per day before exercise to maintain. You want to be able to make this a way of life, not a short fix. Eat a little junk each day so you don't feel deprived.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    i also have the a small non-fat latte 3 days out of the week.
    Have a large, full-fat latte seven days a week?
  • suemoony
    suemoony Posts: 25 Member
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  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    eat more?
  • shmapril
    shmapril Posts: 5
    I know everyone is saying eat more but i am not hungry and when i over eat i feel sick. i am really picky about food i dont like avocadoes or hummes or peanuts, I have a large apple for breakfast with a spoon ful of almond butter, then i have a apple or orange as a snack, for lunch i make a smoothie, and for another snack i have a handfull of almonds, i have some frozen mangoes as another snack, for dinner i have a healthy choice meal i also have a healthy choice greek yogurt ice cream cup.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    the human body will attempt to adjust your hunger hormones to the amount of food you eat, this process takes time (usually a week or two), if you slowly, gradually add a little bit every 2 or 3 days, you'll get there. Say 50 calories a day more, every 3 days or so and you shouldn't feel any ill effects from it, and it 2 weeks you'll be up 200 calories and able to do it without any undo feelings of sickness.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Maybe you need to eat higher calorie foods or eat 3 big meals a day instead of 6 small meals, maybe add a spoonful of peanut butter in there somewhere. 1200 is the lowest you can go on here, maybe open your diary so we can help a little more.
  • Miss_dannii
    Miss_dannii Posts: 1,351 Member
    Course you can babe, how did we all get here in the first place if it weren't for eating more than 1200 a day

    Change your lattes to full fat, or eat some nuts
    x
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    So I eat 6 times a day and still cant get to 1200 calories, I am losing weight and thats great but
    i want to keep the weight off and im worried about my metabolism. I eat mostly all organic and live off of fruit, veggies, almonds, and chicken, i also have the a small non-fat latte 3 days out of the week.I also have small portions and i measure everything out now according to the serving size, I am not hungry all the time or anything so what do i do!

    You can't eat 1200 calories per day? smh.. don't understand. A large T of peanut butter is 200 calories.
  • BringOnSexy
    BringOnSexy Posts: 2
    1200 cal a day is difficult for me too. I'm increasing the protein so I feel less hungry. If I'm under 1200 for the day I don't stress too much so long as overall what I'm doing is healthy. Have a nice day!
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    Mm...how about eating some actual food? Instead of an apple with almond butter, try eggs, or oatmeal. For lunch, substitute a salad with some kind of lean meat, or even a wrap. Then, maybe cook lean meat and veg for dinner?

    Just a thought.
  • Natashaa1991
    Natashaa1991 Posts: 866 Member
    Add foods like avocado, olive oil..
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    I am currently getting over this too. I was eating too little and even though my body wasn't hungry, I knew I had to up my calories because the weight won't stay off forever if I only eat 1000-1200 calories a day. I started by adding calorie dense foods like everyone else, and I also started drinking protein shakes. I'm still only at 1400 right now and struggling for more, but it takes baby steps. Just add a 50-100 calories to each meal per day until you don't feel like you're stuffing your face all the time.
  • shellydd
    shellydd Posts: 156 Member
    i've seen this question before. can't get 1200 calories.....wow. how did you gain the weight? do some research too. learn what's good and what's not good. i have no problem eating 1200 and my exercise calories too. i eat a wide variety, some good, some bad. i didn't cut it all out. i make better moderate choices, exercise to cover the screw-ups.
  • Laoch_Cailin
    Laoch_Cailin Posts: 414 Member
    Mm...how about eating some actual food? Instead of an apple with almond butter, try eggs, or oatmeal. For lunch, substitute a salad with some kind of lean meat, or even a wrap. Then, maybe cook lean meat and veg for dinner?

    Just a thought.

    Definately this. Maybe instead of just an apple for breakfast have porridge with an apple chopped through it. Our full fat greek yoghurt with nuts and apple through it.

    Lunch rather than smoothie maybe a wrap and some soup.

    Home cook some dinner and save the ready meals for busy days. Plan your days and stick with it even if you feel full and your body will soon adjust :-)
  • grubb1019
    grubb1019 Posts: 371 Member
    Honestly, I'm tired of hearing people say this. I'm sorry if I sound mean. You need at least 1200 calories to fuel your body, actually more if you are up moving around. Eat. There is plenty of healthy foods to choose from, keep trying them until you find them.
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    I've had this problem for a while, but i'm overcoming it now and the difference is amazing!! my weight is moving so much better now.

    Add more healthy fats. Don't be scared of olive oil- it's very calorie dense but so good for you.

    Jx
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    Send me your food but delicious ones. I'ld eat them instead of you:)
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    You don't have to increase your calorie intake though 'unhealthy' full fat lattes. Add subtle things, maybe add more carbs to meals, or instead of eating all your fruit/veggies juice them. Its easier to have more calories in a sitting drinking a cup of juice then eating 7 apples. Add bagels, whole grains, fat free whipped cream or creamed cheese to meals.

    Through all this, i don't even feel like calories are EXACT on what they contain or even have nutrition wise - this site may not even be correct. If you weren't counting calories and ate how you do right now, you defiantly wouldn't die or starve. Eat till your full, if your hungry though out the day just eat more fruit/veggies. As long as its not 15,200 calories of burger king then 1200 calories of healthy *kitten* things isnt that bad - especially if you dont feel any negative side effects. Your getting what your body needs, not what a website tells you what you need.

    Ehh what do i know though lol. Juts my input. I'm have a 'prove it' mentality vs. what you should be doing.
  • brevislux
    brevislux Posts: 1,093 Member
    Eat more calorie dense food like nuts, for example. For me the easiest is sesama butter ("tahini"), it's 100 cals for tbsp.
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  • 1swlg1948
    1swlg1948 Posts: 15 Member
    I would advise you to see your family physician or a good Nutritionist. Personally, 1200 calories isn't enough for a person who hasn't had a stomach reroute like me. This is my daily goal and I do it just fine. It takes planning. However, if you haven't had a gastric bypass, again, see a Nutritionist. Some times I see them on line and they give free advice. I am concerned that if your eating less than 1200 you are doing harm to your body. You appear to be a young person and you don't want to go into starve mode because you will upset your whole body. Believe me if your exercising on a regular basis and getting in the proper amount of protein you body will thank you. Protein of good quality is the first thing you need to consume for healthy body functions. Please think about seeing some one to help you, you have a lot to live for. Judy in Virginia

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