I am so sick to death of this!!!!

Eh, ignore them. They are hungry.:bigsmile:

Some people wish they could eat closer to 1200 they'd probably see more results, but they just can't restrain themselves to do it. Some may be envious? And it comes out in a crappy way.:flowerforyou:

Why would anyone wish they could eat that little?!

That's what I was gonna say...I don't envy anybody eating like a bird. I'm pretty sure my 3 year old eats more than 1200 calories in a given day.

Well can I ask something as a serious question:

Why does MFP set it 1200 for most people? I'm having a really hard time figuring out what I should actually be eating. Ive been told to check my RMR, BMR, and make an equation of sorts. But I am having so much difficulty with this. So I've just stuck to 1200 so far and have been netting under 1000 myself every day since I started.

I know this is bad, I've been reading these forums every night all week. But some people are rather confused about how to go about calculating these things as so many terms and calculations are suggested.

I can see why people are irked at us 1200 people, but a lot of us go along the MFP stats in good faith in the beginning.

Edit: PS: If someone VERY kind is bored, you can help me? lmao!

Weight: 111lbs
Height 4ft 8.5
Age: 24
Sex: Female
Lifestyle: Active
Goal: 95lbs
Timeframe: 1lbs per week.

Well can I ask something as a serious question:

Why does MFP set it 1200 for most people? I'm having a really hard time figuring out what I should actually be eating. Ive been told to check my RMR, BMR, and make an equation of sorts. But I am having so much difficulty with this. So I've just stuck to 1200 so far and have been netting under 1000 myself every day since I started.

I know this is bad, I've been reading these forums every night all week. But some people are rather confused about how to go about calculating these things as so many terms and calculations are suggested.

I can see why people are irked at us 1200 people, but a lot of us go along the MFP stats in good faith in the beginning.

Edit: PS: If someone VERY kind is bored, you can help me? lmao!

Weight: 111lbs
Height 4ft 8.5
Age: 24
Sex: Female
Lifestyle: Active
Goal: 95lbs
Timeframe: 1lbs per week.

read this. it's written specifically to make it as easy as possible for somebody new to get started and avoid the confusing contradictions you'll find in the public forums (where anyone can post anything).

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy

use this info to customize your MFP settings.

because people put in the wrong info to start, because mfp let's them. Check out my other reply in this thread about this exact thing. I'd quote it again, but I'm on my phone. Short answer, the system is flawed.

Thanks for the reply! I cant see how my height, weight and such can be the wrong information. The only other question was my lifestyle and it IS active. I have a physical job and walk 60 mins a day.

I'll have a look in at your other post.

Well can I ask something as a serious question:

Why does MFP set it 1200 for most people? I'm having a really hard time figuring out what I should actually be eating. Ive been told to check my RMR, BMR, and make an equation of sorts. But I am having so much difficulty with this. So I've just stuck to 1200 so far and have been netting under 1000 myself every day since I started.

I know this is bad, I've been reading these forums every night all week. But some people are rather confused about how to go about calculating these things as so many terms and calculations are suggested.

I can see why people are irked at us 1200 people, but a lot of us go along the MFP stats in good faith in the beginning.

because people put in the wrong info to start, because mfp let's than. Check out my other reply in this thread about this exact thing. I'd quote it again, but I'm on my phone. Short answer, the system is flawed.

MFP calculator estimates your needs for just average daily life, the amount your organs need and what you need for work, school, taking care of your kids, normal daily stuff, NOT INCLUDING EXERCISE. So then when you do exercise, you need to add extra fuel for that, it wasn't included in your total. Then when you get to the part where it says "I want to lost 2 pounds per week" (doesn't everyone?), it subtracts a flat 1,000 calories off of that, regardless of whether it is actually attainable for this person to lose 2 pounds per week. Unless you have like 75 pounds or more to lose, that isn't appropriate or realistic.

So, the average person comes here and perhaps their daily need without exercise is 2000 calories. MFP tries to subtract 1000 but it will not go below 1200, that is the default minimum. This person then exercises and burns 500 calories and decides "why should I eat more when I exercise, the point is burn more, right?". Now their net cals are 700 which is very unhealthy.

This is confusing to the average person and that is why there are dozens of threads every day on this subject. And helpful people like trog and others who care enough to take the time to try to make sure people don't make that mistake.

Oh, and, for the record, I was the person who posted the "bang head here" gif in that thread, and it wasn't specifically about the fact that people eat 1200, it was in response to the way parts of the discussion went. So, don't assume.

Why do you post this? I will never understand why people feel the need to post something like this. There is no question. There is no advice seeking. There is only contention. Only stirring the s#i+.

Thanks deksgrl, Benchpressing and BrainBurru.

My TDEE is 1995.

20 % of that is almost 400 calories. So I now know I can eat 1600 calories and even eat back calories burned if I want to. ( Is a must that I always eat them back?.. I'll need to find that out for myself I guess. Everyone is different from what I can see. )

So living off of 1600 calories makes life so much more easier. Thank you all again.

I drink a lot of juice at work, and love my tea. And I can tell you, even with a lot of low cal fruit juice and zero drinks, at least a quarter of those 1200 usually goes on drinks. Making life difficult!

That depends. What did you say your activity level was in the TDEE calculator and what is your real activity level? If they match (ie, if you are lightly active and you said you are lightly active) the calculator already factored in the calories you would burn from activity and you should stick to 1600. If you said you are sedentary when you are not, that is when you would eat back exercise calories.

Why do you post this? I will never understand why people feel the need to post something like this. There is no question. There is no advice seeking. There is only contention. Only stirring the s#i+.

a lot of ladies eating 1200 calories a day post threads like this...

in the threads they post, they invariably act very grumpy...

i wonder what could be making them so grumpy...

i wonder...

That depends. What did you say your activity level was in the TDEE calculator and what is your real activity level? If they match (ie, if you are lightly active and you said you are lightly active) the calculator already factored in the calories you would burn from activity and you should stick to 1600. If you said you are sedentary when you are not, that is when you would eat back exercise calories.

I chose: Moderate. Exercise 3-5 days a week. That gave me 1995. So I wont be eating back exercise calories, that really helps answer another question!

Also, because you are only wanting to lose 16 lbs, you can get away with setting your deficit at 15% instead of 20%.

Why do you post this? I will never understand why people feel the need to post something like this. There is no question. There is no advice seeking. There is only contention. Only stirring the s#i+.

a lot of ladies eating 1200 calories a day post threads like this...

in the threads they post, they invariably act very grumpy...

i wonder what could be making them so grumpy...

i wonder...

Thread winner.

This is some what relevant.

http://www.nature.com/news/calorie-restriction-falters-in-the-long-run-1.11297

It doesn't matter how many calories you eat, as long as they are the right kind and you have plenty of energy throughout the day.

Forget what others have to say unless it is positive. I am also supposed to stick with 1200 cals per day and that came from fit pal and my doctor as I am only 4'11" so that is correct for my body type and age ect. You can have a very healthy diet and only consume 1200 cals per day it is very easy infact if you eat the nutritious foods you are supposed to be eating!! I think if what you are doing works for you then you should stick with it!!! and it seems to be as you are down quite a bit I say keep up the great work and ignore the negative people!!

just curious, but what are the settings for your fat and protein macros?

Hi There as per MFP my Fat:40, Protein:45, Carbs:165, Sugar:24 (This is what I have the most trouble with!!!):happy:

*Yawn*
And I am sick to death of people posting this sort of topic.
Seriously, why get your panties in such a knot over what others think ?

This is some what relevant.

http://www.nature.com/news/calorie-restriction-falters-in-the-long-run-1.11297

It doesn't matter how many calories you eat, as long as they are the right kind and you have plenty of energy throughout the day.

I'm a former Marine...I come off rather gruff usually...because I am rather gruff usually...regardless of topic...I'm rather gruff in real life too. I personally try to refrain from saying anything unless they are netting super low calories...those poor girls scare me with their 500 net calories per day but they think they're being "healthy"...they're just destroying themselves.

Yea same here. This is scary stuff. Runway models aren't exactly "healthy."
1200 is just a bit low for almost anyone. Unless, you're competing