Looking for motivating friends on 1200 calorie diet!

chic519
chic519 Posts: 3
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Hi - I am new to this site, but loving it so far! I'm looking to lose about 25 lbs, and just joined a gym and started the 1200 calorie diet. My weakness is sugar and sweets - I am a chocoholic! :) Would love to meet some encouraging people for support and to share tips & recipes! I promise to help motivate too!
-Ashley
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  • eidc
    eidc Posts: 79 Member
    Feel free to add me if u like
  • NursRatchett
    NursRatchett Posts: 39 Member
    You may add me if you like. I am a sugar addict and am on the 1200, and have lost 24 lbs so far. :bigsmile:
  • jeanettemj9
    jeanettemj9 Posts: 6
    Hi - I'm brand new to the site as well - maybe we could navigate together. I'm also doing a 1200 calorie (high protein) diet. I just started so no loss yet - but fingers crossed!
  • mcrower
    mcrower Posts: 37 Member
    Feel free to add me. I too am on 1200 calories since August & it's working for me.
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    Why would you only want people who encourage you to undereat? Just curious.
  • Mom_To_5
    Mom_To_5 Posts: 646 Member
    add me if you want, i am 1200 calories, did lose the weight, however then i went back to school for 3 years and well gained most of it back :(
  • RychelleD
    RychelleD Posts: 103 Member
    Hey there, same here.1200, but its working! request sent :)
  • cma17
    cma17 Posts: 56 Member
    You can add me if you like =) I'm on 1200 to and have serious sweet tooth. Chris
  • goldengirlamiee
    goldengirlamiee Posts: 13 Member
    add me ..... i love candy and it has been hard to not eat it:tongue:
  • Debbiefit45
    Debbiefit45 Posts: 31
    I'm addict, period. I can get addicted to sugar, exercise, work, you name it. I shoot for 1200 calories, but my main goal is to eat well & exercise. I've enjoyed this site. I'm trying to maintain my present fitness level & weight. :)
  • Mama_Lyn
    Mama_Lyn Posts: 45 Member
    Why would you only want people who encourage you to undereat? Just curious.

    Why would you visit a thread you disagree with, of which you probably knew would be full of noobs, and try to encourage a debate that you'd more than likely lose? Just curious...oh wait, I know- fail troll is fail. :)



    I'm at 1250- feel free to add me!
  • GeliPearl401
    GeliPearl401 Posts: 11
    Add me if you'd like. I'm on the 1200 calorie diet as well.My weakness is CHOCOLATE!!! LOL...you can tell how my day will be like in the office depending on what time I dip into the sugar bowl...It's my stress reliever but I've gotten down to ONE mini choco treat a day. :)

    So, this 1200 thing is working for me so far. It's been about a month for me. I've noticed that I've dropped in clothing size however, my scale is not in agreement. :(

    My weight, based on my scale has been the same since I started. I lose 3 on one day and then gain it all back the next. I'm not sure if it's my scale but I think my body builds muscle easily because I find it crazy that I'm dropping in pant size but not in numbers. Numbers are a huge deal for me.

    My overall goal is to drop 50 lbs or at least the permanent tire I've been sporting since college graduation back in 2003. Lol
  • LisaLouisiana
    LisaLouisiana Posts: 145 Member
    You can add me, too. Sorry you got the "starving yourself" comment. If you're eating junk food and fast food and holding to a 1,200 calorie diet, then yes, she's right. Add me and take a look at how I eat. It's super healthy. I will tell you, though, I don't eat sweets. Everything that goes into my mouth has a reason. I'm one of the ones that watch my macros and I'll make a lot of decisions based upon if I need protein or fiber, etc.

    In the end, you have to find what works for you. If you find that you're having trouble at 1,200 a day, go to 1,500 until you fine tune both your diet and your portions. Sometimes people overwhelm themselves by starts so strict and instead of giving themselves some room to move, they just stop. I'd hate to see you fail.
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    Why would you only want people who encourage you to undereat? Just curious.

    Why would you visit a thread you disagree with, of which you probably knew would be full of noobs, and try to encourage a debate that you'd more than likely lose? Just curious...oh wait, I know- fail troll is fail. :)



    I'm at 1250- feel free to add me!

    It's not trolling, it's called concern for a newbie who might not know better, from someone with lots of experience and, obviously, success! But have a nice day :flowerforyou:
  • phila_1215
    phila_1215 Posts: 3
    hi i am shanda and i am looking for some help i am also a sugar person looking for friends on the 1200 diet
  • phila_1215
    phila_1215 Posts: 3
    add me for a dieting buddy :smile:
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Welcome...I eat 1200 calories. I love sweets...but I pass on them.
  • Katbody10
    Katbody10 Posts: 369 Member
    Add me if you like .. I'm a sugar hound and am having a hard time saying no to my beloved Mountain Dew. I'm managing .. barely! :-)
  • KirstenTheFamilyCoach
    KirstenTheFamilyCoach Posts: 327 Member
    Hi Ashley. My name is Kirsten and I'm a totacholic. The tater kind. I'd love some great ideas on how to stay under 1200 calories without starving to death.
  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
    Unless you're starting at 300 lbs. 1200 calories a day is starving your body. I started MFP 2.5 years ago and lost 10 lbs pretty quickly on their 1200 calorie plan but found out later that once you get anywhere within 20 lbs of your goal, all bets are off!

    I've been stuck on a "plateau" for lack of a better word for over a YEAR....I've moved 3 times in that year and lost my father in law and my shadow (my dog) after 11 years with her but still...some things don't change...like my weight and my measurements...SO...4 weeks ago, I upped my calories to 1700 and guess what?? I LOST WEIGHT!! Stop starving your body and start feeding it and you'll see how your body reacts.
  • LisaLouisiana
    LisaLouisiana Posts: 145 Member
    So, this 1200 thing is working for me so far. It's been about a month for me. I've noticed that I've dropped in clothing size however, my scale is not in agreement. :(

    My weight, based on my scale has been the same since I started. I lose 3 on one day and then gain it all back the next. I'm not sure if it's my scale but I think my body builds muscle easily because I find it crazy that I'm dropping in pant size but not in numbers. Numbers are a huge deal for me.

    Building muscle is good. Muscle burns calories efficiently where fat just sits there. A pound of muscle is smaller than a pound of fat. ....you can lose inches while not losing weight. When I read what you said, I thought to myself, "Oh, she must be exercising more than she used to!"

    Fluctuations in your weight is common. You can expect to see them. There's all kinds of philosophies on how to deal with it. What works for me is I weigh every morning and record my lows. I'll hit new lows for a day or two or more in a row and then I'll wake one morning and weigh 3 pounds more. I stick to my plan, do what I need to do, and be patient knowing I will beat the scale into submission eventually. The fluctuation also can be from health conditions and retained fluid. If my sodium intake jumps up, I can bank on weighing higher. I also find that if I drink about 10 glasses of water a day I lose more efficiently.

    When I put a lot of muscle on, I didn't lose an ounce for over a month.....but then the pounds started coming off quicker than they did before I got into exercise.
  • Mindy129
    Mindy129 Posts: 2
    It would be awesome to find more support friends. I am down almost 11lbs since 9/24 on a 1200 calorie plan :)
  • angelique_redhead
    angelique_redhead Posts: 782 Member
    I'm trying to do 1200 also. Sometimes I'm over. Sometimes I'm under. I retain water like a sponge but I have lost either 9.6 pounds of water or fat or both. MFP only says 1 because I put the weight I was at in July before I gained more weight in fat or water. Then my DH decided to use MFP and showed me how to navigate it and I'm doing MUCH better with it. The first time I was here it was a case of "forget this ****". Now I'm able to track my foods and like the site very well. Good luck on your journey. I'm short and fairly seditary. 1200 is NOT an unreasonable calorie goal for me.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Are you assuming a 2 lb weight loss goal to be given 1200 net calories? Unless you have some medical issues, you should not pursue a 2 lb per week goal if you only have 25 lbs to lose - your goal should be no greater than 1 lb per week at the most. The less fat mass you have, the less fat oxidation can occur in a 24 hour period; thus setting a 2 lb is too aggressive and you are unnecessarily driving your metabolism lower.
  • alecsg21
    alecsg21 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi there! I'm on a 1200 calorie diet too! I've lost 5 lbs in 3 wks so far. I started with just watching my food, but then added exercise a week later. So for 2 wks now I've been watching my food intake and exercise. take it slow, your own pace! If you work during the day, plan your meals at night time. Pack healthy snacks, try not to eat processed items. I over pack my lunch bag every night because I think I'm going to get Sooooo hungry the next day while at work. But because I've been eating a healthy well balanced diet I stay full longer and end up bringing some food back home!!! (I'm doing a high protein diet)

    I'm doing this solo too, so anyone feel free to add me as well. :-)

    Good luck!!!!! and stay healthy!
  • littlehedgy
    littlehedgy Posts: 192 Member
    I eat about 1200 calories a day and I'm never staving. I also have a non counting day once a week. Be prepared for all of the "IF YOU DON'T EAT ABOVE YOUR BMR YOU WILL PLATEAU AND WHITHER AWAY INTO DUST WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY LOSING NO WEIGHT AND GAINING IT ALL BACK... AT THE SAME TIME!" it's a pretty hot topic around here. Do what works for you. Go ahead and add me, I am a big recipe sharer :)
  • MaddiTaylah17
    MaddiTaylah17 Posts: 22
    I eat 1200 calories net because I exercise as well! :)
  • fitatfiftyfive
    fitatfiftyfive Posts: 46
    Feel free to add me. I'm on 1200 calories a day and have successfully lost 23 pounds and am about to log in my 100th day. I'm 55 and my metabolism had come to a screeching halt - I never thought I would get back to where I am now. I also love chocolate but have found that just a square of a really expensive dark chocolate bar will usually take care of that craving. Good luck in your journey. I'm about to disappear for a week (getting married) but will be back if you want to add me as a friend.
  • raj83168
    raj83168 Posts: 44
    Feel free to add me too! On exercise days i eat a ton, but keep around 1200 calories at the end of the day :D
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Quick, someone keep track of all these names so when we see them again in 3-6 months complaining of no weight loss for 4-8 weeks, we can ask them....

    If 1200 is minimum for safety reasons for sedentary people, like minimum building codes is for safety reasons only, but neither is for aesthetics, longevity, or performance - why would you want to do that to your body?

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