oh god. after how many days does this get easier?

eat MOAAARRRRRRR!!!

:laugh: yes...what she said:flowerforyou:

I eat around 2000 calories a day. I've lost 4 inches off of my waist in 2 months, 15 total lbs weight loss. I don't feel tired, or grouchy, or that it's "hard". I feel fine. I enjoy my workouts because I eat enough to give me the energy to plow through them. I still eat at a deficit, but a healthy enough amount to where I don't feel hungry. Not so hard for me.

please tell me there's a point wherre it gets easy...i feel so grouchy

it doesn't get 'easier' but your stomach does adapt to your now diet. you sound like how i felt two weeks ago..hungry and painfully grumpy! i still get hungry now and I try to stave off the pangs with sugar free gum and plenty of h20. So far so good..wish me luck and I wish you yours!

I'm 5' and 1200 cal per day faaaar from enough!
I do strength training and move as much as I can (petting mr. fitbit).
My goal is burn 1700 cal per day so I can NET 1200. Without that, I'd be an axe murderer, the chick with the cheeseburger goes down FIRST! :laugh:

I figure when it starts to feel easy, that's the time to up the standards and make it harder. In other words, it never gets easy.

Noooo, you're confoosed. That's not for dieting, that's for weight training :laugh:

When you realize 1200 calories isn't a realistic goal.

Maybe for you. I'm 5'2" with a small frame and 1200 is plenty.

But for a 6'1" 240 lb. man with a larger build, yeah, it's not.

Did you know that not everyone on the planet is the same height, weight, build and gender as you? ::gasp!::

P.S.: OP: It doesn't get much easier. But it's not about easy. It's about being healthy and looking/feeling great.

It doesn't have to hurt or not feel easy.

I'm not trying to offer unwanted advice, but I ran your numbers and found a woman of your height and weight can lose weight eating up to ~1600 calories. If you could eat more and still lose weight, wouldn't that make it easier?

It is a popular misconception that it cannot be easy and also be effective. I hope you know it can be both enjoyable and effective.

please tell me there's a point wherre it gets easy...i feel so grouchy

You're really close to your goal weight... only 13 pounds. It gets easier when you realize you're making things TOO HARD for yourself and change your settings. You should be set to lose 0.5 pounds a week. That alone will likely give you a higher calorie goal. Then make sure you're getting regular exercise including strength training. And eat most of your exercise calories. Then track your progress through measurements, how clothes fit, and progress photos, not just the scale.

It'll be easier. Not easy, but easier.

Just to clear some things up. I am on 1200 calories a day, and I have a hard time (most days) making it to 1200 calories. I eat A LOT of protein and complex carbs which helps to make you feel full. Just taking a quick glance over your diary my advice would be to switch your whole egg to egg whites (it saves almost 50 calories per egg). Don't be afraid to eat bread. Have a slice or two. I like to use the Sarah Lee Whole Wheat 45 calories (per slice). When I have a sandwich or toast, I don't worry about going to high on my calories. Also, don't be afraid to eat more meat such as ham or chicken or fish. Chicken and fish are your most lean meats that are high in protein (again the full feeling). Add veggies and some fruit (they tend to run high in calories so I get the smaller ones like blueberries, blackberries, grapes, etc).

It does take time. For the first month, I needed the 100 calorie snacks to help me break out of my snacking habit. Now (in my 3rd month), I have no problems with snacking.

A typical, 1200 calorie day for me goes something like this:

Breakfast: Three egg whites, slice of cheese, 2 oz sliced ham (or turkey or turkey sausage)- mix together for a delicious omelet. Plus add in a slice of the Sarah Lee 45 calorie toast!!! YUMMY!!!! love, love, love!!! This is about ~184 cal. Very filling, and very nutritious.

Lunch: Fish (or some other type of protein), veggies, fruit. I try to mix it up. The other day I had a turkey and cheese grilled sandwich with Romaine lettuce. With broccoli, celery (with light ranch- One thing to help make veggies easier for me), and blackberries. That meal was ~298 cal

Dinner: Tonight, I had 4 oz of boneless, skinless chicken breast, broccoli with cheese, and whole grain rice. That meal was about ~389 cal

Snack Ideas (if I feel hungry): Fiber one bars (they are great for adding more fiber to your diet, but gradually increase your fiber intake. I am up to 25g per day from a measly 10g per day. Fiber helps with adding to the full feeling). Veggies and fruit are always a low calorie, but nutritious snack idea. If there are the few days where I'm craving something sweet, I have a smart ones dessert they run about 140 cal or a laughing cow ice cream bar which is about the same (140 cal depending on the kind you get).

It does take time to get used to it. Especially if you were like me and ate around 3000 calories a day. I am 3 months in, and I have learned what food makes me feel fuller longer. Believe me, I love food!!! I will never starve myself. My husband can even attest to that. I challenge myself to see how much food I can get on my plate for the least amount of calories. :-) Also, if there are times when you feel hungry, but you just ate, try drinking water. You may just be thirsty. Don't stress too much though if you go over. You can do it.

When you realize 1200 calories isn't a realistic goal.

Maybe for you. I'm 5'2" with a small frame and 1200 is plenty.

But for a 6'1" 240 lb. man with a larger build, yeah, it's not.

Did you know that not everyone on the planet is the same height, weight, build and gender as you? ::gasp!::

P.S.: OP: It doesn't get much easier. But it's not about easy. It's about being healthy and looking/feeling great.

I'm 5' 3" and I never ate below 1700 cals a day. :huh:

It will get easier. But it will always take consistency and determination and focus. You can do it! Take one day at a time. Small changes. Once you get through a couple weeks or months you might look back and say wow, that was easy!