any1200 calorie ladies want to be friends

fightininggirl
fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am eating 1200 calories and so far went from 220 pounds to 190 pounds and continuing to lose. I would love to be friends with all the ladies who eat that way.
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  • ncbraun
    ncbraun Posts: 1 Member
    sounds just like me starting 228 down 7 pounds first week doing 1200 calories and the bowflex six weekchallenge, on my off days I do cardio on the treadmill!
  • LadyVivica
    LadyVivica Posts: 84 Member
    I am in the same boat, I started at 220, got down to 190, then 183, went back up to 190 and am trying to lose 20 more lbs. I'm at 1200 cals too, as long as you put your time in at the gym, you can eat as much (healthy) food as you want, its great! I lost almost 40 lbs in 3 months to prove it =D
  • kilham
    kilham Posts: 12 Member
    WOW! 1200 calories? Is that a hard adjustment? What does your daily food look like? I lowered my calorie intake to 1650. It isn't difficult to stay in range of that, but having trouble with keeping my fat grams under! Any advice and/ tricks?
  • mlouise62
    mlouise62 Posts: 7 Member
    I do 1250 a day. I have one meal (around 500 calories) and a protein bar or shake the other two. (And several nutritious snacks during the day as well. It's only a few days (this time) but going good.
  • asizesix
    asizesix Posts: 131 Member
    I'll send you a request! I'm definitely finding it difficult to stick to 1200...but I know I just need to add more fruits and veggies to my meals/snacks instead of carbs... working on it!!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    sometimes it's easier to calculate your tdee and then subtract 300-500 from that, a lot of people i know doing 1200 find themselves hungry a lot, and end up binging or having a hard time with it. if you are doing great on it then kudos to you :]
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I find it very strange no one that is eating 1600, 1800 or 2000+ and losing is opening threads like this one. Don't think I've seen any so far. There is no need for most people to eat this little to lose. I ate 1200 for quite a while till I was told it was very low and i'm only short and am older too.
  • cjburke12
    cjburke12 Posts: 45 Member
    I'm on 1200 a day. You can add me if you'd like. I'm on everyday.
  • jessready
    jessready Posts: 129 Member
    I'm under 1300 most days...feel free to add me. sometimes just under 1200 but make up for it on the weekends:)
  • Bluebox32
    Bluebox32 Posts: 100 Member
    You can add me as a friend and I have an open diary if you are ever curious.
  • geminijai
    geminijai Posts: 15
    I'm doing 1200, too... I tend to burn 350-1800 calories a day, though, depending on my workout. I'm training for a half-marathon and Sundays are my long run days (hence the 1800 max burn) and that's when I tend to splurge as a "cheat" day. Would love to make new friends for motivation and find out what sort of meals all the 1200 girls are eating to stay at or below that caloric intake :)

    Thanks,
    Jaime

    Height: 5'3"
    CW 162
    GW 130
  • LadyVivica
    LadyVivica Posts: 84 Member
    I have about 300 cals a meal and drink a half gallon of water a day. Breakfast I have a simple yogurt, fruit, protein powder smoothie, then a snack at work like a cookie or doughnut, then lunch i have turkey bacon, 2 fried eggs, and cheese. Afternoon snack is a protein bar and then dinner is seasoned chicken or fish with broccoli, edamame, or some other veggie I can find.

    If I don't work out then I may go over my 1200 by a tad, but working out even for only an hour really helps with the cal count. And having a piece of chocolate (dark/bittersweet) or having one treat in moderation really helps with craving food you can't eat.
  • workinprogress12_2
    workinprogress12_2 Posts: 110 Member
    I'm game. took off like crazy on 1200...tapered off some but managed to keep nearly all of it off. Started at 250 now at 183ish. Hitting it hard to finish what I started. Give me an invite, be glad to share ideas. :wink:
  • kittycat38
    kittycat38 Posts: 1
    I am on 1200 calories, I just started recently. I weigh 199 and feel overwhelmed with how much I have to loose. I have 4 kids and work full time trying to figure out how to fit all the planning and exercise ..
  • workinprogress12_2
    workinprogress12_2 Posts: 110 Member
    Ladyvivica, kittycat38...add me as a friend too if you would like. your stories are similar to my own Thanks
  • imadyer
    imadyer Posts: 145 Member
    Yes! Feel free to add me. I've been vegetarian for several years, so I've always eaten lots of beans. But recently, I've switched to lentils. They pack a good bit of protein without many calories. I often add 1/4 cup of lentils to my bowl of soup or whatever I'm having for lunch and it helps me feel full without going over my 1200 calorie allotment.
  • Everythin2Lose
    Everythin2Lose Posts: 110
    MFP has me set at 1210 at the moment. I don't tend to Net 1200 as my workouts are at the end of the day and tend to claw back 500-700 cals from me after my eating is done.

    I don't have that much trouble staying under, but as I workout most days I will eat at least half of my exercise cals back as if I don't I feel as though I can't function. I NEVER go hungry- if that means going over a little I will.

    Feel free to add me- I eat real foods- including chocolate, pizza, lollies- moderation is key ;)
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    If 1200+eating exercise calories then youre doing it right.
    If 1200 and not eating exercise calories youre doing it wrong.

    Hugs!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • AnjellaRose_GF_SillyYak
    AnjellaRose_GF_SillyYak Posts: 100 Member
    I try to stay under 1200 with healthy foods, every once in a while crap sneeks in but ill get better with that soon. feel free to add me
  • kilham
    kilham Posts: 12 Member
    I have about 300 cals a meal and drink a half gallon of water a day. Breakfast I have a simple yogurt, fruit, protein powder smoothie, then a snack at work like a cookie or doughnut, then lunch i have turkey bacon, 2 fried eggs, and cheese. Afternoon snack is a protein bar and then dinner is seasoned chicken or fish with broccoli, edamame, or some other veggie I can find.

    If I don't work out then I may go over my 1200 by a tad, but working out even for only an hour really helps with the cal count. And having a piece of chocolate (dark/bittersweet) or having one treat in moderation really helps with craving food you can't eat.

    Thanks for this response. I'm starting to find my stride. Really trying to find a low-fat way of living I can live with!
  • xklofx
    xklofx Posts: 8
    I'm doing 1200 (tend to go over just a little on some days), feel free to add me! I've been looking for new supportive people on here who can also motivate me to work harder! :)
  • fightininggirl
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
    that is because they are uneducated. they don't know the difference between empty vs healthy calories. Jillian Michaels says for women we need to eat between 1200-1400 calories. I go with the professional and the one who has a degree in that field. as opposed to an amateur.
  • vonon1
    vonon1 Posts: 11 Member
    I find it very difficult to eat 1,200 calories, haven't managed it yet and not through not trying. It's working and that's the main thing, even after being in bed for a week with the flu I still lost. Feel free to add me.
  • peggy822
    peggy822 Posts: 23 Member
    I am on 1290 a day. Lost 30 lbs last year but just started MFP in dec. add me!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    OP and i are already friends. I started MFP at 234 and didn't lose weight listening to the bro science people here so joined WW in May and am now 167 pounds. I listened to my nutritionist, dr's and biology professor who has a PHD and was able to lose weight at 1200 calories. Yes I do go over but I exercise and burn off the excess and sometimes a bit more. They have all told me that for my age, height etc I should eat 1200 calories a day. To lose weight burn off some of that. I eat healthy low cal foods that are filling.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    WOW! 1200 calories? Is that a hard adjustment? What does your daily food look like? I lowered my calorie intake to 1650. It isn't difficult to stay in range of that, but having trouble with keeping my fat grams under! Any advice and/ tricks?

    No its not hard at all.
    Eat foods like fresh fruits and veggies, oatmeal, egg whites, lean meats. Low calorie fresh foods are healthier and more filling and stay with you longer than those high calorie processed junk and cut back on the breads and pastas. I do occasionally have pasta but don't care for it. Sits like a brick in my gut so I don't eat it much at all. I eat a lot of lagoons, greek yogurt, salmon, boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  • kmckinleywv
    kmckinleywv Posts: 1 Member
    I'll play. :)
    I've almost hit my 60lb goal and I've got about 30 more pounds to work off.
  • bjrocks0731
    bjrocks0731 Posts: 4 Member
    Hey there! :)
    I will add you, I'm 5'1" short, lol, so my daily allowance to lose is 1200, unless I get in some good excercise, then I can eat a bit more. I think because of my short stature, I do ok with the 1200 calories, as long as I get them from lots of fruits, veggies, & lean protein. I am rarely hungry.....of course I drink gallons of water/day too! Take care and I look forward to getting to know you!! :)
  • lscully117
    lscully117 Posts: 11
    Your more than welcome to add me. I am about the same as you I started at 197 and am down to 191.. doing 1200 cal a day and am everyday I am under. . PLEASE ADD ME
  • Silvara_11
    Silvara_11 Posts: 133 Member
    I'm on 1200 cal a day too! But I'm doing the 30 day Bikram yoga challenge so burn an average of 800 calories most days, plus hike one day on the weekend so that day I eat what I want.

    2 weeks in 5 lbs - feeling quite good, though last few days diet has really slipped!!

    Feel free to add me!!

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