1200 calorie friends?

1200 calories will not put you into starvation mode. I went to a hospital weight loss program that is run by the dietitians.....and that is what I was put on after they did a body assessment . So no.....1200 won't make that happen. I need 1267 calories to maintain.....do I have to up my exercise to lose my weight. Just saying what I was just told. Not everyone is the same.....we are all different. What works for one will not work for another person. Do what works for you. Just my 2 cents worth.

I am at the 1200 Calorie per day diet. Just started today, feel free to add me.

What is your goal by consuming only 1200 calories per day?

Did you know that eating too-few of calories can actually cause our bodies enter starvation mode? The thyroid hormones needed to fuel your metabolism can’t be produced and our metabolism starts slowing down. Our bodies start clinging to fat stores as a source of energy and we become sluggish.

The ideal caloric intake is based off an equation that first calculates your BMR to include your height, weight, age, gender.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Once this number is established, the next step adds in your activity level in the Harris Benedict equation.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/

This final number is what you should be consuming on a daily basis. The ideal plan for your body is 40/40/20, meaning 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. This keeps your body in fat-burning mode while allowing the gain of lean muscle. It also allows your body to maintain a higher energy level and feel full longer!

I hope this helps, feel free to add me

I actually did this, then multiplied the final number by 7 (for weekly calories needed to maintain) subtracted 3500 (to lose 1lb a week without any exercise, even though I do work out 2-3 times a week) and divided by 7 to see daily calories needed to lose. It came out to 1,199. I'm currently trying the 1200cal/day thing and so far so good. If I did the same process as above and subtracted 2000 instead (to account for the days I work out), my daily caloric intake is about 1400. I DO try to eat anywhere between 12 and 1400 a day, so my advice is do what works for you and use this stuff as a baseline. PS they say to calculate your BMR every 5lbs lost to make sure you're eating the right amount.

Yes it's true 1200cal/day isn't best for everyone and your body could go into starvation mode, but as long as you do your research and a little trial and error to see what works best for you, and you're well informed (not just the pros, not just the cons), stick with it and best of luck.

I've literally just rejoined MFP after months away... Apparently 1200 cals per day for me too... eek! Feel free to add me, I could use the advice ha!

...are you all doing 1200 *plus* exercise or just 1200?

My maintenance level without exercise is around 1700, so 1200 gives me a 1 pound loss. I still have 50 more pounds to lose, so if I burn another 250-500 per day and don't eat them back, then I can lose between 1.5 and 2 pounds per week. It works for me. I don't find that I am any hungrier on high workout days, but sometimes I might want a little treat and don't feel guilty about going over 50-100 calories on occasion.

Some people exercise so that they can eat more. I exercise so I can lose more. Of course we both get the strength and cardio benefits.

Whatever works for you.

Whatever works for you? Exactly. So tired of people worrying about what others are eating.

the app put my calories at 1250. I keep it 1200-1250. If you eat under 1200 your body will go into starvation mode. I'm only 5'1" that's why its set so low for me. Anyone can add me if you like.

im aiming for the same thing does anyone know foods that actually make you feel full?

I eat lots of protein, 2 egg omelet with fat free cheese and stuffed with veggies, grilled chicken breasts with steamed veggies or salads, guacamole, nuts, sunflower seeds and pine nuts, smoothies made with EAS protein drinks and frozen strawberries.
The higher protein and good fats combined with high fiber, non starch veggies, keeps me very satisfied on 1200 calories per day. If I eat lower fiber carbs, i.e. sugar, white bread, starchy veggies, then I find I get hungrier.

This works for me, altho it might not work for everyone.

You can substitute spaggetti squash or zuchini slices for pasta, mashed cauliflower for mashed potatoes, and many other substitutions. I like haven't a lot of veggies so that it fills my plate up while having lower calories. Fiber is the key for me. I shoot for 25g per day.

My macros are set to 30Carb/30Protein/40Fat, and I stay fairly close to that.

THIS! Except that I tend to get a little more protein in and go even lower on carbs and fat ... feeling great, not hungry at all, and steadily losing on 1200 daily.

i doing 1200 as well please add me

I'm aiming for 1200 cals too, just started tracking last week and have no friends on this yet! Finding 1200 a bit hard to stick to...it was closer to 3000 a day last weekend! Feel free to add me- strength in numbers and all that! :-D

I'm aiming at 1800 a day.


The downside is I am 6'11 but I've done it before on 1500. Those were the days!

What is your goal by consuming only 1200 calories per day?

Did you know that eating too-few of calories can actually cause our bodies enter starvation mode? The thyroid hormones needed to fuel your metabolism can’t be produced and our metabolism starts slowing down. Our bodies start clinging to fat stores as a source of energy and we become sluggish.

The ideal caloric intake is based off an equation that first calculates your BMR to include your height, weight, age, gender.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Once this number is established, the next step adds in your activity level in the Harris Benedict equation.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/

This final number is what you should be consuming on a daily basis. The ideal plan for your body is 40/40/20, meaning 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. This keeps your body in fat-burning mode while allowing the gain of lean muscle. It also allows your body to maintain a higher energy level and feel full longer!

I hope this helps, feel free to add me

Based on those Calculators you added, at 5'2" 133 pounds 28 year old female, my BMR = 1393.35 x 1.2 (sedentary (little or no exercise) = 1672.02

1672 mnus 500 cals per day to loose 1 lb per week = 1172 cals per day. I still stick to 1200 though.

You don't subtract calories from your BMR. That's actually telling you that 1672 would work for you to lose weight...

Hi I'm also at 1200 calories a day. I'm 5'3" and would like to lose 10 lbs. I'm vegetarian but it's still hard to lose the weight! Feel free to add me

The app put my goal to 1200 calories a day, so that cant be too low, right? I just started last Thursday, you can add me. I'm new here on the message boards.

Starvation mode only happens to you if your BMI is not withing the healthy range anymore or if you literally stop eating for weeks on end. Do some research instead of listening to everyone?

i'm on 1200 too, SO FREAKIN HUNGRY!!!! only been on it for two days so far so i'm hoping it gets easier...

I'm new, MFP also recommended 1200 calories a day. It's motivating me to exercise so that I can eat more! Feel free to add me.