5"11 and 1200 calories!

FYI if you type in cap lock then it is considered shouting.

But I was suggesting to the OP that she post her topic and wait for some answers to her question before starting a new topic of the same question.

Of course it is up to her to ask for as much help as she would like from the forum, but sometimes it is better to answer the people that have replied to the first topic before posting a new topic of the same question.

That way it has more replies and gets better responses?

Caps lock was on, just didn't change the first sentence once I realized it. Sorry you take everything so seriously, i'll be careful not to shout next time.

And as I was saying before, she posted them in different sections. Some people pay more attention to one section than others. Some people might have seen her first post but never see the second b/c they don't check all sections of the forum and some may have seen her second, but never seen the first b/c they don't check the first section. Though, i'm sure they will now b/c you pointed it out.

But, who cares. It's her choice to post what she wants, and ask for help as many times as she wants in however many sections she wants.

The end.

FYI if you type in cap lock then it is considered shouting.

But I was suggesting to the OP that she post her topic and wait for some answers to her question before starting a new topic of the same question.

Of course it is up to her to ask for as much help as she would like from the forum, but sometimes it is better to answer the people that have replied to the first topic before posting a new topic of the same question.

That way it has more replies and gets better responses?

Caps lock was on, just didn't change the first sentence once I realized it. Sorry you take everything so seriously, i'll be careful not to shout next time.

And as I was saying before, she posted them in different sections. Some people pay more attention to one section than others. Some people might have seen her first post but never see the second b/c they don't check all sections of the forum and some may have seen her second, but never seen the first b/c they don't check the first section. Though, i'm sure they will now b/c you pointed it out.

But, who cares. It's her choice to post what she wants, and ask for help as many times as she wants in however many sections she wants.

The end.

I accept your half hearted apology. I really was not wanting to start a war and I am sorry that you found my comment upsetting.

And may the OP get all the answers she needs.

whoa! so low! I'm 5'1 and eat 1200 calories.

It puts everyone at that.... You have to go find a sight and calculate how much you burn a day to just maintain, then subtract about 200 calories from that, and thats your deficit. Ohh, and always eat you exersize calories back!

Good luck!

Yeah, that's retarded. How many lbs per week do you have your loss set for?

Little back story: I'm 5'11 myself. I came to MFP to lose the last 10 pounds - that ended up more than 20, but you know how that is. Anywho, losing 1lbs per week MFP had me on 1440, which really is doable. I was fine on it. Lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks...then for the next 3 weeks I lost nothing. I read the forums and decided to up my calories. I ate between 1500-1600 calories and lost like a champ, 1 lb a week. I was at goal in no time. I decided to keep eating like that during the summer and up my exercise. Started running, did more weights. Before I knew it I was 143. Now, 143 doesn't look good on me - actually needed to gain weight before going on maintainance. I'm now holding between 147-150 which, to me, is a perfect weight. I'm eating 1900 calories a day and I haven't been to the gym since Summer. Lazy I know, but I found what works for me. (BTW my heaviest weight was around where yours is. I made the decision to lose the weight instead of buying 16's).

Moral of this long winded story? You can eat more and lose weight. Especially at our size.

i agree with coachjake83.This app has been helpful. I like it because it shows me how much calories but also carbs... protein.... and total fat i consume. I have not been on this app long but I have lost a total of 44lbs and 21 more to go ! Thanks to "My Fitness Pal" I spend less money on paper and reading labels is down to a minimum !

You have already posted a topic about this..

Maybe wait to carry on getting lots of replies on the first topic?

Here is your first topic post maybe 1 hour ago....

Hi everyone,

I only recently joined this website and downloaded the app (and it's amazing!) I am 5"11 and 195 lbs. I am looking to go down to 145 lbs. The app is telling me to intake 1200 calories a day. I did this today (I have about 160 calories left) and I am already starving.

My only concern is - how will I maintain this weight? I go to the gym everyday and run for about 30 mins, and do weight training for another 30. I worry about maintenance because I have seen many people lose weight and gain it back right away.

Any advice would help.

I appreciate all of it.

Thanks!

never mind, I don't want a strike

You have already posted a topic about this..

Maybe wait to carry on getting lots of replies on the first topic?

Here is your first topic post maybe 1 hour ago....

Hi everyone,

I only recently joined this website and downloaded the app (and it's amazing!) I am 5"11 and 195 lbs. I am looking to go down to 145 lbs. The app is telling me to intake 1200 calories a day. I did this today (I have about 160 calories left) and I am already starving.

My only concern is - how will I maintain this weight? I go to the gym everyday and run for about 30 mins, and do weight training for another 30. I worry about maintenance because I have seen many people lose weight and gain it back right away.

Any advice would help.

I appreciate all of it.

Thanks!

never mind, I don't want a strike

why did this post again I didnt hit anything , LOL

I think I will be bumping mine up too. Do your stats include exercise? I'm confused as to why 6 days of 45 min excercise would still leave me with 1200 calories..

the app doesn't actually include the calories for you, you have to add them in later. I find it easier to just set my activity level higher and not log my exercise. also yeah, 1lb/week. Not 2. At the most. 1/2 lb would also be good.

I am also 5'11" and a lot older than you and reached a high of 200lb in my forties. In my early fifties I was able to get down to a low of 139lb. I have hovered in the low 170's for the past 3 years. I took another desk job and went back up to 180. I am now on a 1400 calorie per day diet and I am exercising 30-45 minutes per day. This program allow you extra calories if you record your exercise.
I have lost 8 pounds in the past 2 weeks without hunger. I would suggest 1400 to 1500 calories.
I joined a hospital sponsored health club this week. They are to do a free nutrition assessment tomorrow I will report back on their recommendations.

Hi!1 I just joined my fitness pal today ad I am in the same condition. 195 lbs and 5'"11 . . . I have learned to manage by juicing in the morningwith a piece of meat. . So far so good . . .I used to weight 159 (unhealthily, though) . . .but I would love o maintain a weight close to around 160 if it can be healthy)

I started off right around where you are now in Oct. 2010. I'm 34, and 5'11.

Today I'm 148. I NEVER netted less than 1500 calories in the past 3 years. I'm losing .5-1lb now on 1600 + exercise calories and I only have 3lbs to go...

I TRULY believe 1200/daily for women taller than 5'8 is just NOT ENOUGH.

I think I will be bumping mine up too. Do your stats include exercise? I'm confused as to why 6 days of 45 min excercise would still leave me with 1200 calories..

Because the 6 days at 45 minutes isn't included in the MFP calculations. It's your goal to exercise at least that much every week. MFP uses the "Sedentary, moderate, heavy, etc" activities to determine how many calories you burn above your BMR. So if you work a job, say, waitressing, you'll burn more calories than a person with a desk job, but you're not necessarily exercising.

I'm 5'11'' as well. I also was given the guideline of 1200 calories, but I think its doable for me. I eat lots of small meals throughout the day, or more like snacks. Use your calorie count wisely. Choose healthy fruits and veggies, lean proteins. Stay away from carbs! And when you exercise the counter subtracts the calories you burn during exercise. So if you eat 1200, but exercise and burn 500, it will tell you that you eat 500 more calories.

The app isn't telling you to eat 1200 calories. The app is telling you that for the aggressive weight loss pace you've selected, basic math says 1200 calories or less would get you there. Choose a more rational (i.e., slower) pace and you'll probably have a happier, healthier time of it with nicer-looking results -- and a much easier transition into maintenance with a better chance of making the weight loss permanent.