Am I The Only Eating 1200 Cals A Day?

Kiss_Her_Act
Kiss_Her_Act Posts: 92
in Food and Nutrition
Hey There..

I've been Reading Posts And It Seems Like Everyone Is Eating 2000+ Calories.And They Think 1200 Is Too Low.But Then MFP set me for 1.2 A Day.Is There Anyone Else On 1200?
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  • amonieg
    amonieg Posts: 16 Member
    I guess it depends on your body and your activity level, My goal is to eat 1200 but net less after working out. I definitely want to stay way under 2000 calories.
  • arathena720
    arathena720 Posts: 449 Member
    I set it to 1250 so I can be "around" 1200. I also don't eat back many of my exercise calories. It worked for me the first time around (lost 17 pounds last year, gained back 10 when stress/life/lack of exercise time hit during he school year)
  • Kiss_Her_Act
    Kiss_Her_Act Posts: 92
    I Guess I have To Depend On My Workouts 'cause I Burn Lots Of Calories.I do 60 minutes Of working Out 30 in the morning and 30 in the evening..Then I Can Eat Again To Cover My 1.2..I Never Eat More Than That.
  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    I'm doing really well with mine set at 1870, and eating back some exercise calories. Been losing consistently every week since I started on February 24, 2013.
  • myfriendb00
    myfriendb00 Posts: 20 Member
    I always stay around 1200 as that is also my set allowance. I also make sure I walk my 2 miles everyday...and that allows me 332 more calories! So far its working!
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    It's all personal. On 2000 I'd shred but don't see how a lot of women could on it. It's all based off your stats and activity.
  • miscette
    miscette Posts: 5
    I hover around 800-1200. I am extremely sedentary though.
  • ladybuggprincess99
    ladybuggprincess99 Posts: 142 Member
    Hey There..

    I've been Reading Posts And It Seems Like Everyone Is Eating 2000+ Calories.And They Think 1200 Is Too Low.But Then MFP set me for 1.2 A Day.Is There Anyone Else On 1200?

    I do 1200 and my doctor is perfectly fine with it. Some things don't work for everyone. If it works for you, do it. If it doesn't, change it. It's not their body, it's yours. :)
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Depends on sex, weight, height, goals, and activity level. 1200 would not be healthy for me 53 yo, male 6'3" tall 1200 may well be a good goal for a 5'3" female who is relatively sedentary, however.
  • rosellasweet
    rosellasweet Posts: 163 Member
    I'm doing really well with mine set at 1870, and eating back some exercise calories. Been losing consistently every week since I started on February 24, 2013.

    I'm at 1870 as well! I usually finish out the day at 1540 though because of exercise. It does really work.
  • Kiss_Her_Act
    Kiss_Her_Act Posts: 92
    I set it to 1250 so I can be "around" 1200. I also don't eat back many of my exercise calories. It worked for me the first time around (lost 17 pounds last year, gained back 10 when stress/life/lack of exercise time hit during he school year)

    I Also Dont Eat Calories Burnt Back, But When I Dont MFB Says Im Undereating **sigh**
  • SiempreBella
    SiempreBella Posts: 125 Member
    I eat my cals back and it is working for me. Well, I eat when I am hungry.
  • myfriendb00
    myfriendb00 Posts: 20 Member
    I hover around 800-1200. I am extremely sedentary though.
    [/quote YIKES! 800! what do you live on?? I eat yogurt for 2 meals a day...and once I add fruit and some grape nuts...I have very little wiggle room at 1200...cant magine 800!
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    For 1200 you must be small, sedentary, and wanting to lose 2# a week. I like to eat and stall if not eating well. I am set for 1580 and eat back some of my exercise calories. I have been maintaining for a long time but did have a loss when I upped my calories. Hoping eating more will decrease my loss of control days and steady my weight loss.
  • QueensGirl83
    QueensGirl83 Posts: 54 Member
    Hi. I am currently aiming for 1,600 a day and, believe it or not, it seems that a l lot of people on here think even that is too low. However, that is customized to my height/activity level. Feel free to add me.
  • WannaBLoser2013
    WannaBLoser2013 Posts: 247
    I started on MFP eating between 1700 to 1900 calories a day because I was eating back most of my workout calories and I lost about 15 to 19 pounds doing that, then my weight loss stalled for a whole month. Then I bought hip hop abs and Body Revolution and both programs suggested meal plans around 1200 calories a day (nothing said about you having to eat back your workout calories). For the past 2 months I have been eating around 1200 calories most days and I have lost another 15 pounds and I am still losing. My ultimate goal for 2013 is to get down to 150 pounds and I am hoping to get there by late October, mid November. My starting weight was 217 pounds, my current weight is 185 pounds as of this morning. Once I get to 150 pounds I will reconsider if I want to continue losing or if I want to built more muscle and I will work towards new goals during 2014. Long story short, 1200 calories (I also eat more Proteins than carbs) a day are working for me now. You should do what works for your body and your goals.
  • cng31183
    cng31183 Posts: 126 Member
    Mine is set at 1560. Tend to go over on days when I'm not paying attention but on days when I behave and eat my lean meats and veg the opposite is true and I have a hard time making it to 1200.
  • Kiss_Her_Act
    Kiss_Her_Act Posts: 92
    It Absolutely Does Work For Me.And My Body Is Not Complaining.Im Not Starving Myself Any Ways Just Eating Less As Instructed And It Feels Good.
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    1200 calories are for small framed people who are sedentary.
  • amonieg
    amonieg Posts: 16 Member
    If it's working for you that's great!
  • changergirl
    changergirl Posts: 81
    MFP sets a lot of people at 1200 because that's the lowest it will go. Most people want to lose weight a lot faster than they should, 2 pounds a week and many are hardly overweight which is why it ends up being set at 1200. 1200 should really be limited to those who are very sedentary and therefore have a low BMR.

    When I first signed up for MFP it set me at 1200 however I ate around 1650 and still lost the 2 pounds a week I was going for. This was because I was obese. I then dropped down to 1450 once I became overweight.

    I'd recommend upping your calories because once you lose weight you're going to have to lower them to continue to lose weight. You really shouldn't go much lower than 1200 to stay healthy so how are you going to keep losing? Just my two cents though.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    It Absolutely Does Work For Me.And My Body Is Not Complaining.Im Not Starving Myself Any Ways Just Eating Less As Instructed And It Feels Good.

    What do you plan on doing when you hit a weight loss plateau?

    http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/what-is-starvation-mode-a-k-a-adaptive-thermogenesis/
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I'm not sure I could do 1,200 every day. On days I work my TDEE is over 3,000. Eating 1,200 would give me a 1,800 calorie deficit. That's a bit much! On days I don't work, and I'm more sedentary, I typically eat about 1,500
  • jaimrlx
    jaimrlx Posts: 426 Member
    1200 calories are for small framed people who are sedentary.

    I have a small frame and am 5'2. I used to be sedentary, but the more I worked out, the more 1200 did not work. Just keep that in mind, OP and make sure that you up your MFP activity level when you start working out more (if you do). I now eat 1450, get a lot of crap for it, but it works for me.

    Always remember: MFP knows it's statistics, but it doesn't know you. Neither does anyone else on this board.
  • tessi1993
    tessi1993 Posts: 186 Member
    im 1250.. i always go over unless i excersie :|
    keep in mind i smoke alot of weed...lol
  • SkeletonWishes
    SkeletonWishes Posts: 18 Member
    I don't recommend going any lower but it is perfectly fine to eat 1200 calories a day. It is still healthy to eat that amount and i've even been told that by numerous doctors and personal trainers. Of course though i'd make sure ur not burning 2000 calories and only eating 1200. Everyone's body is different though so just make sure you eat enough to make sure you're body can still function properly and healthfully, you might have to work your way down slowly to 1200 if you're getting overly hungry.
    good luck :)
  • jaimrlx
    jaimrlx Posts: 426 Member
    It Absolutely Does Work For Me.And My Body Is Not Complaining.Im Not Starving Myself Any Ways Just Eating Less As Instructed And It Feels Good.

    What do you plan on doing when you hit a weight loss plateau?

    http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/what-is-starvation-mode-a-k-a-adaptive-thermogenesis/

    Usually a cheat day or two (which isn't hard on 1200 calories every day) takes care of this. That is actually a suggestion in the link you posted.
  • FATJAKE5
    FATJAKE5 Posts: 162
    Yep
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    Its really what works for you. I am on 1200 calories a day with a 25 carb restriction. So you need to figure out if eaying back your exercise calories works or do you need a deficet. You wikl work it out.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    It Absolutely Does Work For Me.And My Body Is Not Complaining.Im Not Starving Myself Any Ways Just Eating Less As Instructed And It Feels Good.

    What do you plan on doing when you hit a weight loss plateau?

    http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/what-is-starvation-mode-a-k-a-adaptive-thermogenesis/

    Usually a cheat day or two (which isn't hard on 1200 calories every day) takes care of this. That is actually a suggestion in the link you posted.

    I know. I wrote it :smile:

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