MFP recommending 1200 calls

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  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    Read

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/865024-1200-and-why-it-won-t-work

    /thread

    it worked fine for me. it works for some people.

    /thread
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
    I'm actually eating around 1100 to 1250 and I found out that I'm right where I need to be for my height/weight now. It was a very informative read. I had to go through it a couple times to understand. It was from a forum on here with info about TDEE and calorie requirements, reduction, and eating etc. here it is.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/804485-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12?hl=in+place+of+a+road+map&page=20


    Add -- I just tried the link, it brings you to the last page, Click on page 1, then click on the link for the beginning of the topic.

    good luck with what you figure out for yourself.
    :flowerforyou:
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    2, which I understand is enough to burn 3500 a week. But if so many people say it doesn't work, should I upp my calories? I was previously eating a hell of a lot more.

    1200 calories worked fine for me. I lost 26% of my body weight. Never hungry, full of energy. I'm on maintenance now. No problems. So evidently, it does work for some of us.

    You are 58 yrs old, she is 21 yrs old so this makes a BIG difference in how much she should eat.

    I'm 38 and it worked for me. Less of a difference.
  • LaurenRosePR
    LaurenRosePR Posts: 84 Member
    There's a fix for this- I did it myself! My personal trainer mentioned 1200 cals may be low, so when I figured out how many I needed (and you can find out by calculating on another website if this one isn't working for you or talking to an expert).

    Here's the fix: You can *customize* your goals- calories/day, your percentages of carbs, everything. When you set up your profile, it automatically puts you on "guided" fitness goals instead of "custom" fitness goals. To change it, go to your profile, under My Home, click "Goals" > then "Change Goals" > then "Custom" and you'll be taken to where you can manually enter whatever numbers you like.

    I was told by another friend who is a personal trainer that it would be better to aim for 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein. You will naturally have more carbs but following should be protein and then fat, and the rest should be smaller than these.

    Hope this helps!
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Read

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/865024-1200-and-why-it-won-t-work

    /thread

    it worked fine for me. it works for some people.

    /thread

    Good for you, doll! :flowerforyou:
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    Sedentary would be appropriate for me I think? Pilates 5x a week, and gym 3-4 but this changes when im on nights. I'm a nurse so I'm on my feet most of the day pottering about (and quite often restraining which damn, really makes me sweat!)
    huh? being a nurse who is on your feet is the definition of active.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I'm actually eating around 1100 to 1250 and I found out that I'm right where I need to be for my height/weight now. It was a very informative read. I had to go through it a couple times to understand. It was from a forum on here with info about TDEE and calorie requirements, reduction, and eating etc. here it is.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/804485-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12?hl=in+place+of+a+road+map&page=20


    Add -- I just tried the link, it brings you to the last page, Click on page 1, then click on the link for the beginning of the topic.

    good luck with what you figure out for yourself.
    :flowerforyou:

    Are you very short?
  • amanda_gent
    amanda_gent Posts: 174 Member
    What calorie level are you eating at now? All you really need to do is figure that out and subtract 500 calories from that per day and without doing anything else you'll lose an average of 1 lb. per week! If you have any "junk" in your diet to cut out, that makes it all the easier.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Sedentary would be appropriate for me I think? Pilates 5x a week, and gym 3-4 but this changes when im on nights. I'm a nurse so I'm on my feet most of the day pottering about (and quite often restraining which damn, really makes me sweat!)

    MFP does not account for exercise when selecting sedentary, light active, etc - every other calculator I have seen does. However, on either one, this would not be sedentary. Nurse would be at least lightly active under MFP description, if not active.
    "Sedentary: Spend most of the day sitting (e.g. bank teller, desk job)
    Lightly Active: Spend a good part of the day on your feet (e.g. teacher, salesman)
    Active: Spend a good part of the day doing some physical activity (e.g. waitress, mailman)
    Very Active: Spend most of the day doing heavy physical activity (e.g. bike messenger, carpenter)"

    Under other calculators that account for exercise I would consider you at least moderately active.
  • symonspatrick
    symonspatrick Posts: 213 Member
    Try the 1 pound per week option which will give you another 500 calories per day or 1700 calories and do that for a couple of months and you will probably find that you lose more than 1 pound per week. Why starve yourself?
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
    Sorry late reply, yes short I'm 5'2" extremely sedentary my Fitbit reflects that in my exercise diary. Today was high because I went shopping:smile: I usually am very sedentary with little to no exercise.
  • ldbuster0
    ldbuster0 Posts: 207
    Yes, I would change your goals to 0.5-1lb loss a week. And from what I'm reading you are at the very very least -moderately active if not very active. Just a reminder - MFP's TDEE calculations tend to be different from other TDEE sites because they expect you to eat your exercise calories back.

    Or, If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844040-raspberry-ketones-for-the-rest-of-us


    Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance


    For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group: (Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.)
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/865230-resources-and-references

    For eating below their BMR (which I think 1200 is below your BMR to be honest), not going to preach at you, but here's something you might want to look at:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81391-starvation-mode-myths-and-science
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/859495-if-only-i-had-known?page=1#posts-12919931
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521480-1000-calories-or-less-a-day
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
    http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/3-reasons-why-eating-less-than-1000-calories-is-a-waste-of-time-3347.html


    Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
    One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

    The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

    So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.

    And also - make sure you track your measurements. The scale is very unreliable. Measurements are the accurate way to track your progress :)


    Wow!! Alot of reading
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Sorry late reply, yes short I'm 5'2" extremely sedentary my Fitbit reflects that in my exercise diary. Today was high because I went shopping:smile: I usually am very sedentary with little to no exercise.

    I was just curious because I'm 5'4", 130 lbs and my BMR is almost 1400, TDEE is almost 1800. It seems like yours should be higher. I guess if it's working for you that's great. Personally I'd still eat at least 1200 though. :flowerforyou:

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