Cant get to 1200 calories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 :-)

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

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.

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