looking for friends doing 1200 calorie

crystalhug78
crystalhug78 Posts: 2 Member
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Hi I did mfp a while back but slacked off!! I am ready to go this time I am looking for friends that are doing 1200 calorie goals. Can you see what each other eats to get good ideas? If so please add me!! Would love support!!
Thanks Crystal
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  • XxAuttixX
    XxAuttixX Posts: 5
    Mine is set at 1240 a day ! I would love new ideas !!
  • kelseymariewagner
    kelseymariewagner Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I also have a calorie goal of 1200. I am trying a low-fat approach, mostly veggies and lean meats. I've tried MFP a few times before. I'm hoping I stick to it this time and lost the weight!
  • LadyPScott
    LadyPScott Posts: 5 Member
    I am doing 1200 calories a day as well. My food diary may look a little weird because I juice during the day but I wanted to account for that as well.

    How do I add friends, lol?
  • gswallow
    gswallow Posts: 2
    I have a max goal of 1240....I try to stay below that if at all possible. I hate counting calories, so I have chosen to measure neutrients.....calories are just a bi-product of neutrient tracking!
  • semett
    semett Posts: 1
    I am also doing 1200 calories a day! I've done mfp before then switched to WW and it didn't work as well for me so I'm back!
    You can add friends by visiting their profile and clicking on the green button to add them.
  • bunbunzee44
    bunbunzee44 Posts: 592 Member
    same here :) sometimes it goes over, sometimes it goes under.. :3 I changed a few things to lower calorie versions like chicken and I try to eat whole wheat stuff more :)

    add me if you want to!
  • atrebor18
    atrebor18 Posts: 235 Member
    I'm set at 1250 calories and I focus on eating a lot of protien from non meat sources. Add me and you can see my diary.
  • chilove98
    chilove98 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in btwn 1200 and 1300 (depending on my settings that wk (light activity or sedentary)
  • sunshinegirl328
    sunshinegirl328 Posts: 2
    Hi! I am doing 1200 "net" calorie days, looking for some inspiration on my newsfeed, add me if you want :)
  • bootsandfros
    bootsandfros Posts: 81 Member
    i do around 1200 give or take so any of you can feel free to add me as well!
  • mothermary65
    mothermary65 Posts: 5
    My goal is 1200 and most day im below goal !!!! i have lost 3 pounds in one week and can feel the difference when i put my work cloths on. they are not tight. i really try to eat natural foods vegies and salads and if i eat something that is way out there i will not be eating that again. i have tried lots of ways to loose weight and i feel this one is going to work for me.
  • MGiardini71884
    MGiardini71884 Posts: 47 Member
    I do 1200/day and I'm always looking for new motivators/encouragers!!!! add me =)
  • JessiesGirl69
    JessiesGirl69 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm a 1200 per day but after I input my workout(s) for the day mfp gives me a bonus 500-700 more calories! haha I don't want to eat more cause it's too late by time I get home. So I think my breakfast and lunch needs to have more calories, haha I never thought I would ever say that! Is anyone else in this predicament?
  • raya301
    raya301 Posts: 7
    Hi, I'm pretty new on here and in the 1200 calorie count as well. Would love to have some folks to help me stay accountable as well :-)
  • dietingdanni
    dietingdanni Posts: 65
    Hey I am currently in taking 1200 kcals a data and have been for the last few weeks. Going well so far, I have lost 9pounds. It will be nice to join other and share receipes, ideas etc so please add me, and anyone else who wants to add me are welcome :-)
  • kiwibrenda
    kiwibrenda Posts: 2
    Hi there (second post - still quite long sorry!)

    My Calorie goal is 1200 per day, and I am usually under it. I don't have my diary as public, but can tell you what I eat.
    It's a bit monotonous, but I don't mind as I really like those foods.

    Breakfast:
    1/2cup muesli; two tablespoons low fat unsweetened lite Greek style yoghurt, 1/2c of low fat milk (not the lowest or green top as I hate that!). Calories - around 250, a bit more if i add fruit

    Lunch:
    2 slices wholegrain (vogel or burgen) toast, half a large tomato sliced thinly, pepper and finely sliced spring onions or parsley to flavour. (occasionally I add 50g low salt feta cheese for variety). Calories - around 230 (without feta)

    Dinner: (we bought half a cow and had it butchered with almost all the fat removed, so always have lean meat; and we use rice bran oil)
    100g lean meat; 200 - 300g of vegetables (example mix will be onion, broccoli, carrot, capsicum, sometimes green beans and mushrooms) and 1 small potato (or sweet potato, or rice etc).
    Add any herbs and spices you like, and canned (with no added anything!) or fresh tomatoes are a great addition for one pot meals.
    This can be a pan fry, grill, stirfry or casserole , but be careful what sauces you use. Pre-prepared ones are loaded with rubbish and can ramp up your calories.
    I usually make up something with low salt soya or garlic sauce, a little cornflour for thickening, water from steaming or boiling vegetables, then add chillies, garlic, ginger or any spices you like for flavouring. Calories from 300 - 330.

    Our rule for dinner is that (no more than) a quarter of the plate should be meat, a quarter potato or rice etc, and the remaining half is to be vegetables.

    With two to three cups of coffee a day my total count is usually around 850 (just rounding, don't correct my maths!). Then with the remainder I get to have 2 glasses of wine with dinner which suits me just fine :-).
    Oh and I do a 3k walk most days, plus a few other things once or twice a week.
    I still seem to be losing around 800g a week which I'm happy with, as I don't want to go too far too fast and then find I can't maintain it.
    Hope this helps.
  • Tubesox1969
    Tubesox1969 Posts: 11 Member
    Well, My goal is to stay below 1850. I'm a 6'5" Male...1200/day and I'd be dead in a month. :)
  • wvarmygal13
    wvarmygal13 Posts: 3
    mine is 1200..
  • wvarmygal13
    wvarmygal13 Posts: 3
    thats only because your tall.
  • mjhmjhmjh
    mjhmjhmjh Posts: 55 Member
    I joined and stared back eating healthy yesterday, need to lose 40 pounds. I am on 1200 too. Add me if you want
  • AnotherAngela
    AnotherAngela Posts: 6 Member
    I've just started at 1200 a day but I go up to 1700 at weekends because I don't want it to impact on my family time. Well, that and the fact i'm weak willed and my hubby seems to spend the whole weekend cooking high calorie meals. With young children I feel I have a responsibility to demonstrate healthy eating in front of them and not seem to obsess or fixate on weight or "diet" so I don't talk about it at home. Anyone who would like to add me as a friend for mutual support and meal ideas please do!

    Oh and I'm English, I get the sense that a lot of people on mfp are American so if I seem like I'm keeping funny hours it's just time zones!
  • Blobby02
    Blobby02 Posts: 8
    Mine is set to 1200 a day, if you like you can add me I have my food journal open to friends.
    Stay strong x
  • stazja06
    stazja06 Posts: 2
    I just signed up but I'm doing 1200 calories a day...
  • Kimmy715
    Kimmy715 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm also doing 1200. I've lost 11 pounds since Jan. 1. I blew it last night though. Cake and potato chips for dinner.. I need to start adding some exercise but I'm dealing with plater F. right now...so that will have to wait a bit. Would love to have more friends to support each other (and remind me to keep the potato chips out of the house.) ~Kim
  • adrianelizabeth1102
    adrianelizabeth1102 Posts: 7
    I'm doing 1250 calories, and trying to work my way from 210lbs to 145 by late August (for student teaching). Feel free to add me. (:
  • angie2673
    angie2673 Posts: 14
    I'm also doing 1200. I've lost 11 pounds since Jan. 1. I blew it last night though. Cake and potato chips for dinner.. I need to start adding some exercise but I'm dealing with plater F. right now...so that will have to wait a bit. Would love to have more friends to support each other (and remind me to keep the potato chips out of the house.) ~Kim

    Amazing! How have you lost 11 pounds in a month? I started on Jan 14 and I have just lost 2 pounds :( I feel a little bit dissapointed. I started exercising today to help me loose weight.
  • AdriannaSky
    AdriannaSky Posts: 13
    would love to help, mine is set to 1200 and I usually always stay under :)
  • jess_m26
    jess_m26 Posts: 16
    I'm doing a 1200 daily diet. I've already lost 10 pounds since the beginning of the year. Anyone feel free to add me :)
  • beskimoosh
    beskimoosh Posts: 375 Member
    I usually don't mention it on here, due to the amount of people you get telling you off (even when your doctor has recommended it) for being on 1200, but I am too, so feel free to add :)

    My diary is private because I eat at strange times thanks to my job, but feel free to ask away and I can tell you about it :)

    Edit: I joined a year ago, but I lost then gained it back, reset all my tickers just before Christmas :smile:
  • angie2673
    angie2673 Posts: 14
    I am looking for the same goal. I am doing a 1200 daily calorie and I just started to do exercises this morning. Feel free to add me.

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