staying in 1200 cals who else finds this difficult?

Hi, staying at 1200 cals doesn't usually give you the results you want. At the rate, if you are sucessful you will probably lose weight (if you lose weight) and not fat. I don't know your measurements, but you probably should up your cals and you WILL LOSE WEIGHT successfuly without being hungry. Just my opinion, I'm no expert...but I'm quite sure the experts will be weighing in soon and they're going to let you have it about the 1200 cals lol!!

You most likely don't need to be eating that little to see results.

Check out this, long, but definitely worth the read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/937712-in-place-of-a-road-map-ver-3-0

Short and sweet, calculate your TDEE, subtract 10-20%, eat that amount as your TOTAL calories, not NET. To increase the benefits of weightloss and for supplementing body composition changes, eat adequate protein, lift heavy and move fast a few times a week.

im 160lb........x x x x

Your BMR is over 1,500 calories ... do NOT eat 1,200 calories a day, please. Eat somewhere between your BMR and TDEE. If you want to lose weight faster, don't eat back all your exercise calories.

You don't have to eat that little to lose weight. You likely have your goal set for to fast of weight lose and possibly have your activity level inaccurete. Your Base metabolic rate is for sure above 1200 calories.

What is your height, age, weight and what kind of working out do you do?

I struggle eating 1200 too (I'm 5ft 4 and 147lb) - I try and exercise every day so I can have more.

hi there, i was also given that net calorie goal, i am finding that i eat generally about 1500 cals but because my workout routine is a two hour session from 5 to 7 in the morning, i usually have excercised between 700 and 850 cals worth so my problem is even with eating 1500 i still need to give my body 650 to be at my net goal and i often dont feel hungry! am i also starvinhg my body?

You don't have to eat that little to lose weight. You likely have your goal set for to fast of weight lose and possibly have your activity level inaccurete. Your Base metabolic rate is for sure above 1200 calories.

What is your height, age, weight and what kind of working out do you do?

I'm 26, 160lb and i used to run but i broke my ankle in Jan, its not quite right in terms of healed even though cast is off...so its mainly sit ups, upper body workouts or exercise bike. x x

I need your height

The nutrients at my doctor’s office, has me on a 1400 calorie per day diet. She said less than 1400, and the body believes it’s being starved and slow up your metabolism, which means the weight will not come off. Maybe bump up your calorie intake by 200 calories, and see if it’s a little easier.

I haven’t had too much trouble, but my problem is watching my sodium intake (high blood pressure here) and fat intake. One thing I do that has been helpful to me, is cutting up a bunch of my favorite raw veggies twice a week, make up some homemade or semi-homemade Greek yogurt dip, and cook a few chicken breasts. This has been my easy go-to snack or meal for those days I don’t have the opportunity to eat properly. For me, these are filling, satisfying choices. Most of my calories come from lean protein and vegetables. I’m in my 50’s, so this will have to be a lifestyle change for me; which I’m ok with since the a lot of what I loved as a younger woman no longer appeals to me. Except for pizza, which I still love and enjoy ONE slice now and then.

Good luck and hang in there! You’ll get there.

You don't have to eat that little to lose weight. You likely have your goal set for to fast of weight lose and possibly have your activity level inaccurete. Your Base metabolic rate is for sure above 1200 calories.

What is your height, age, weight and what kind of working out do you do?

I'm 26, 160lb and i used to run but i broke my ankle in Jan, its not quite right in terms of healed even though cast is off...so its mainly sit ups, upper body workouts or exercise bike. x x

I need your height

5'6

Wow, good guess!

Then with workouts 1-3 times a week, your activity level puts your maintenance at about 2100ish, meaning you could lose sensibly and sustainably on about 1690-1700ish

You don't have to eat that little to lose weight. You likely have your goal set for to fast of weight lose and possibly have your activity level inaccurete. Your Base metabolic rate is for sure above 1200 calories.

What is your height, age, weight and what kind of working out do you do?

I'm 26, 160lb and i used to run but i broke my ankle in Jan, its not quite right in terms of healed even though cast is off...so its mainly sit ups, upper body workouts or exercise bike. x x

I need your height

5'6

Your estimased BMR is 1533 and TDEE is 2108. (i put you as light activity but your BMR would not be affected by that anyway)

So 1200 is not enough for you. You should be eating at least 1533.

I agree with other posters... increase slightly to say 1450, and don't eat back your exercise gains everyday - I found the only way to really change to a more healthy lifestyle and stay within the calorie goal was to drastically CHANGE what I was eating. I found it was possible to have success (lose consistently) and feel better, and not be hungry if I really worked a planned of healthy eating every day.

I had to start eating a breakfast that was low fat, high protein, high fiber - shooting for about 350 calories in two servings between 6am-10am. A cored apple, greek yogurt with strawberries & blueberries, and maybe a Balance Bar Bare - would get me started right. Then a large salad with some healthy dressing and some lean protein (chicken breast or tuna.)

I also sit a desk all day in a sales role. I had to get into a habit of walking for 15 minutes first thing when I get to work each morning (got to work a little early, and head outside to kick in for a quick 15 minute walk) Then take another 15 minute walk just before lunch (15 minute walk + 15 minutes lunch break to eat.) I found the physical activity actually helped with the attention at the desk & hunger suppression.

An orange or another apple on the way to the gym. Workout. Then healthy dinner of lots of fresh veggies and about 4-5oz of lean protein. No alcohol.

Man, it was challenging to pick the right fuels, but worth the ultimate change in eating habits to make everything I put in my mouth really fuel my body to it's fullest. You just have to get in a mind-set of making every calorie count. Trust me, your body will get used to it.

If i were you i would put your goal as losing 1 pound per week. I would make sure my calorie goal was set at about 1650 and i would do more working out.

(Any working out you can do, do not let an injury completly stop you. I deal with a chronic neck injury and i do whatever working out i can whenever i can.)

Based on this conversation, you don't seem to be interested in changing upping your calorie intake, so at the very least make sure you are hitting your protein/fat macro's(broscience mainly)... Though keep in mind you are starving yourself more than necessary and may end up skinny fat(http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/895191-what-does-skinny-fat-look-like) instead of looking healthy. Your body tends to hold on to fat when it's starving and use muscle as fuel.