1200 calorie friends?

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  • Amanda_Gx6
    Amanda_Gx6 Posts: 320 Member
    Im aiming 1200 ( well 1220 ) too! I'll add you! :glasses:
  • heymirth
    heymirth Posts: 448
    I'm friends with 2 Biggest Loser contestants (one of them won) and they said the guys on the show are on 1200 cal and the women are on 800-900 to put their bodies on major calorie deffiset (sp). Say what you will about the show, but I follow 1200-1400 and workout and wear a BodyFit and that has worked for me.
    JOURNALING is the best and only thing that works all the time. My wife's trainer makes her take pics off all her food and send them to her as a accountability. That's cool too
  • nikkirn25
    nikkirn25 Posts: 1
    I am following a paleo diet which ends up between 1200-1300 calories per day. You are more than welcome to add me and see if any the meals I eat motivate you. If you eat the right balance of foods, you can actually eat a substantial amount of food and not feel hungry :) Good luck !
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    I'm 5'5" and 49 years old. I lost over 20 pounds NETTING 1800 - lost up to 2 lbs. a week. Don't know why anyone's TDEE would be so low unless you are not exercising. You can certainly lose weight by diet alone, but you may decrease your metabolism, so that when you move to maintenance, you will gain. Work hard, eat well and enjoy! Good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • ash407
    ash407 Posts: 28 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • carankouri
    carankouri Posts: 2
    I too am on 1200 cal per day - tried very hard to keep that up and although I sit most of the day (office) - I walk my dog at least 30 mins each evening 5-7 days per week. Doing OK though:smile:
  • unifil
    unifil Posts: 39 Member
    I am on 1200 ... feel free to add me ;-)
  • jdavis193
    jdavis193 Posts: 972 Member
    I to was on 1200 calories once. I did lose the weight but I also didn't have as much toning. Sure I was smaller. Looking back I was still flabby and I exercised daily. I also gained back most of the weight. My weight stopped and would not lose anymore. I decided to up my cals and now I net 1200. Good luck with the 1200. I was tired and miserable that I couldn't really eat actually healthy fats etc. It was always stressful for me to go out to dinner and not stay within my goal of 1200. I am so much happier that I can eat more food and it healthier food instead of trying to find the 100 cal whatever to fit int here. Good Luck
  • lcdreams
    lcdreams Posts: 54 Member
    hi. i'm striving for 1200 calories a day as well. i'm 60 and HAVE to lose up to 20 pounds. AND, i need to work out - just joined the edge fitness club because i want to do zumba. so, i would love to give and get motivation.
  • natashalh1998
    natashalh1998 Posts: 56 Member
    Feel free to add me, I am between 1200 - 1300 which is set by MFP. My diary is open. :)
  • lisajp70
    lisajp70 Posts: 6
    I am 1200 as well fee freel to add.. wow this is tough lol
  • flowernat
    flowernat Posts: 10 Member
    I am around there as well 1270 w losing .5 pnds per week. Feel free to add me.
  • qterrible
    qterrible Posts: 16 Member
    Yep. Feel free to add.
  • kwhapham
    kwhapham Posts: 3
    Hey! I am 1200 as well! My aim is to lose 1.8 pounds per week. Feel free to add me guys! I would love to have some friends on here so that we can support eachother!
  • Lisa_molitor
    Lisa_molitor Posts: 1 Member
    I started on New Years day, also on a 1200 calories. I'm 5'4 and this is what is recommended for me on fitness pal. feel free to add me.
  • sevin2
    sevin2 Posts: 19
    I'm 1200 also, and I *think* my food journal is open to those on my FL? Add me if you'd like! :smile:
  • sarahlm20
    sarahlm20 Posts: 66 Member
    I am on 1200 too :) sometimes it is a struggle but it feels great when you are able to stick to it, fill free to add me too!
  • kellie1055
    kellie1055 Posts: 80 Member
    1200 calories here!!
  • fightininggirl
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
    me!!i Jillian Michaels reccommends 1200 calories for women for my height. all 200 girls add me
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    You do know that Jillian Michaels is a trainer, not a nutritionist?
  • LowFatMama
    LowFatMama Posts: 625 Member
    1200 Here :) Send request !!
  • theskinnyonme
    theskinnyonme Posts: 443 Member
    Feel free to add me. I have a open diary and use the 17 day diet.:drinker:
  • CandiSki
    CandiSki Posts: 57 Member
    I'm aiming for 1200 per day also. Anyone feel free to add me :)
  • RambyPandy
    RambyPandy Posts: 118 Member
    1260/day - you can add me!
  • kumica
    kumica Posts: 18 Member
    I agree and I'm in a similar situation. Please feel free to add me!
  • chrome_princess
    chrome_princess Posts: 129 Member
    I'm aiming for 1200 a day as well ... I've FR some of you ... but any of you are free to FR me as well. My diary isn't open, it's password-protected, so once you're my friend, you can PM me for the password if you're interested.
  • djenah79
    djenah79 Posts: 23
    I am also at 1200 cal - my diary is open to friends if you'd like to add me. right now i'm 5'3" and i weigh 122. I initially started at 130 right before thanksgiving and am looking to get down to 115ish.
  • AprilChampion
    AprilChampion Posts: 184 Member
    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 :)

    that was freakin conFUSING as hell. I didnt understand one thing.

    Ill stick with 1200 calories.
  • heatheraltgilbers5
    heatheraltgilbers5 Posts: 1
    It calculated mine at that also. You can add me too. I'm new just started monday.
  • NewMnky1
    NewMnky1 Posts: 264
    You can add me if you like. I am actually at 1100 calories (supervised by Dr) so that would give you room in your daily total. My diary is open. Not saying you should be at 1100, just saying if you wanted to see what I eat and build on that you can.
    Please no comments about the 1100 calories, it is Dr supervised.

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