Looking for others in the 1200 calories goal range

peachy0987
peachy0987 Posts: 30 Member
edited December 18 in Introduce Yourself
I'm 5'4'' and at 177 lbs. I've been bigger from pregnancy and I've been lots smaller. I've found 150 is about my ideal weight.

My goal is maintaining the 1200 calories a day to kick some of my extra weight I've gained in the last several months. I've made it work so far with keeping within my calorie goal of 1200, but it's been a journey...some days have been easier than others. It's only been 10 days but I'm determined!!!

Looking for others in a similar situation, to help motivate, inspire, share ideas, entertain, etc, etc.

Feel free to add me :)
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  • Sayrawr91
    Sayrawr91 Posts: 5
    I'll be sure to add you, i'm in the same range of calories :D we can try motivate each other :P
  • WilliamsPeggy
    WilliamsPeggy Posts: 440 Member
    You can add me. I'm 5' and in the 1200 range.
  • aniucha
    aniucha Posts: 7
    You can add me too! :) Just joined mfp today. I'm in the 1200 range.
  • nicbutler
    nicbutler Posts: 7
    I'm on the 1200 plan and looking for friends to follow! Please add me! I love checking out others food diaries for ideas! ;). I've lost 53lb over the past year. Running, yoga, and making good choices. ;)
  • lifemorelively
    lifemorelively Posts: 13
    me too! I'm 5'2".
  • jfauci
    jfauci Posts: 531 Member
    Definitely add me too! I'm at 1200
  • Cannady81
    Cannady81 Posts: 2 Member
    im eating 1200 calories a day also. u can add me
  • tjfrisque
    tjfrisque Posts: 267 Member
    I need friends too. You can add me. 5'3 154 pounds. Need to lose at least 25
  • Missfitz1967
    Missfitz1967 Posts: 3
    I'm in!
    :wink:
  • VeronicaAM
    VeronicaAM Posts: 69
    I AM THERE
  • KReduced
    KReduced Posts: 98 Member
    I added you : ) I'm 5'2 and am in the 1200 cal. range. I'm finding green monster smoothies are awesome to get my fruit and veggie intake in! Also fast and easy on the go!
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    I'm 5'3 and I started out at 198 in July and now I'm 129 :) been doing the 1200 since I started here in Aug. Some days have been harder then others. I wish you the best of luck, you can do it!!
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    You probably can eat more than 1200 calories in a day. That is the minimum that is recommended for a woman. I would suggest finding out your BMR and TDEE and eating between those. Good luck!
  • janeloveshawaii
    janeloveshawaii Posts: 2
    Me- 5'2" and looking to lose about 10 lbs. Would be happy with 5, but ultimately would be delighted with 10 :) I'm on the 1200 calorie too - just started today (after eating a boatload of popcorn - sigh). Tomorrow's a new day!!!
  • Pixie8504
    Pixie8504 Posts: 174 Member
    That's me too
  • BethLynn2018
    BethLynn2018 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm 5'4 also & 178 pounds. So we're pretty much in the same situation :) my calorie goal is 1,200 so even better!
  • chelseelovesyou
    chelseelovesyou Posts: 109 Member
    Meeeee tooooo! I'm 5'2 and 160 ---not that I own a scale. But yeah, you can add me!
  • rsdisney
    rsdisney Posts: 12 Member
    I think almost everyone ends up in the 1200 calorie range. Everyone I work with signed on after I told them about this and that was their Ideal calorie goal too.
    It's easier than you think. Just takes a lot of self control. I find eating a light breakfast and a salad or "smart one" for lunch and then a good dinner works best.
    If you need to snack, make it healthy. Fruits and veggies work great.
    Hope this helps.
    I've already hit my first goal, heading towards my second...
  • BrandieBenoit
    BrandieBenoit Posts: 23 Member
    Me too. Im 5'3" and on the 1200 a day calorie diet. You can add me.
  • Charmainedelaney
    Charmainedelaney Posts: 46 Member
    Count me in!
  • DrMim1
    DrMim1 Posts: 2
    Add me please...:) I am searching for food diaries and meal planners to help me keep within this range
  • mmowery31
    mmowery31 Posts: 23 Member
    i'm here and in the same boat. shooting for 140 and have 1200 daily
  • CoCoSheaCurls
    CoCoSheaCurls Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in at 5'4" and 171lbs. Just started today, so I'm looking for all the support I can get.
  • delfinamiller
    delfinamiller Posts: 2
    Hi i just started a few days ago im inthe 1200 calories as wellbeen putting down evrything down. Wish u all good luckans stil here addme
  • sdelloso1
    sdelloso1 Posts: 2 Member
    You can add me too! Five foot four and 1200 calorie range. :smile:
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    i eat 1250 per day, and its been very easy! i use alot of the lean cuisines or smart ones, and add to them... i add lots of fresh spinach, steamed cabbage... extra veggies and jalepenos on pizzas, and i also make alot of my own meals as well, such as spagetti using squash as the noodles, home-made p[izzas, huge turkey meatballs stuffed with veggies, and alot of others... it gets really easy after a few weeks, just have to play around with different foods and combos...
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    You probably can eat more than 1200 calories in a day. That is the minimum that is recommended for a woman. I would suggest finding out your BMR and TDEE and eating between those. Good luck!

    Hmmm...eating more and still losing weight? This sounds like a great idea to me!
  • gabegrammy
    gabegrammy Posts: 147 Member
    I'm in the 1200 calorie also. I'm 5'2" and want to lose 60 lbs. I walk on the treadmill for an hour a day. Could always use motivation as well as give it. Add me and we can help each other.
  • lacresha34
    lacresha34 Posts: 1
    Hello, I'm in the 1200 calorie range and I feel horrible about going over my calories yesterday. I've lost 8 lbs in approximately 2 weeks and I agree some days are definitely challenging. I want to reach my goal of 170. I'm 5'2 and working out makes me feel so much better, but I need to be pushed hard this week.
  • peachea
    peachea Posts: 92 Member
    You probably can eat more than 1200 calories in a day. That is the minimum that is recommended for a woman. I would suggest finding out your BMR and TDEE and eating between those. Good luck!

    Hmmm...eating more and still losing weight? This sounds like a great idea to me!

    hmmm, I'm 5'4 and eat 1700+ cals a day and have lost 22 lbs in 4 months, plus I exercise and lift heavy weights. I eat all day long. You can add me if you like but I dont think I'd be a good influence since youre looking for lower cal deficit friends :)

    ps. I'm 195 lbs
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