1200cal/day really works.

You'd have to lock me up if I was eating only 1200 because I would surely kill someone.

Before now, I've only tried doing MFP for about 2 weeks at a time. I did the usual 1200 like most that download the app because I didn't know better. I still have the same old account and am using it, hence the fact it's years old. I would find some other diet and try that, and realize it sucks. I haven't tried dieting all the time, It would only be for a few weeks or months and something would happen and I'd get caught up and eventually quit. Basic story. I'm trying to learn the science of losing weight, how it works, why it works. Not just, don't eat this and you'll lose weight (tried low carb...didn't work for me.) This time I'm taking my time, slowing down and accepting that weight loss is a lifestyle, not a be-all-end-all diet.
So there you have it.

High five!!!

I think lots of us have tried all the different ways and until we realize it has to be a lifestyle change and not just a diet or an "until I've reached my goal weight" it just won't work for long term.

That's what I'm doing. It ensures you burn enough cals also. ????

I also lost on 1200 calories. It can be done. sure

when I hit a weight lower than any weight I had ever had as an adult, I got kinda freaked out tho... so I started lifting weights and doing tdee.

then I kinda went nutso with the eating, I gained 20 lbs... but i'm wearing almost the same size I was at my lowest weight.

something here is going right.....

I dunno whaddafuq people all up in arms about.

this is what 1200 calories (plus exercise calories) did for me:

I just lost 4lbs in one week eating 1200cals a day. No exercise. I just want to say it really works. You should try it! Just one week and see the difference. Now am eager to get on with my weight loss. I wasn't losing any weight at first because of my diet. Now I can do and so can you!

Congrats on your water weight loss. :flowerforyou:

Really: What was your motivation for posting this?

:laugh:

First of all, Congratulations on a great start. That kick start loss will be a good encouragement for you . I know it was for me.

now I would like to share this with you. I think the point people are trying to make is that 1 week is not consistency. I lost 4.3 lbs. my first week on 1450 calories. Because... my body was not used to being regulated in any way. I stayed on 1450 for about 1 and a half months then dropped to 1200 NET. I usually do eat less than 1200 a day just because and I have averaged 1 lb per week since I started. You may find that as the weeks progress you will lose less than that 4 lbs. a week because your body will adjust to your new lifestyle. If you are at a calorie deficit at any number you will lose weight. So yes 1200 does work, but don't be discouraged if the amount you lose levels out around 1 lb per week. It's actually better for you as you will not have to make a drastic change to maintain once you reach goal.

I'm no where near goal, just a fraction over half way there but I know I will get there and when I do I will be able to transition to maintenance because I did it slow and steady.

You do not have to exercise to lose weight but health and fitness go hand in hand so it is better to do some toning and aerobics to improve your overall health rather than just your size.

Wish you all the best friend me if you like, I would love to share in the journey.

CW

Before now, I've only tried doing MFP for about 2 weeks at a time. I did the usual 1200 like most that download the app because I didn't know better. I still have the same old account and am using it, hence the fact it's years old. I would find some other diet and try that, and realize it sucks. I haven't tried dieting all the time, It would only be for a few weeks or months and something would happen and I'd get caught up and eventually quit. Basic story. I'm trying to learn the science of losing weight, how it works, why it works. Not just, don't eat this and you'll lose weight (tried low carb...didn't work for me.) This time I'm taking my time, slowing down and accepting that weight loss is a lifestyle, not a be-all-end-all diet.
So there you have it.

High five!!!

I think lots of us have tried all the different ways and until we realize it has to be a lifestyle change and not just a diet or an "until I've reached my goal weight" it just won't work for long term.

*high fives back!*
Thank you very much and I agree! I'm really enjoying myself this time around instead of slogging through it and getting discouraged. I think that's a good sign!:happy:

Right on! I thought that comment was a little rude too. Great Job on your loss.. I also eat 1200 a day and just a hundred or so over when I burn over 1000 calories.. Great lose though! Keep it up..

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This is what 1600 - 1800 calories a day for 19 months has done for me. I'm old. I had never worked out before. Now, I lift heavy and I run. I fuel my workouts. The more muscle I save - the better my body operates.

SAVE THE MUSCLE!!!!

I can't believe this thread is still going …


I can't speak for others, but for me, the thing that provoked my initial response (it was "no thanks, it's not for me" btw) was not the poster's success. It was the "you should try it" statement in the OP. A lot of people are ragging on those who said "why eat so little when I don't have to" for promoting a one-size-fits-all approach, but those same people are ignoring that the OP did the same thing.

On another note, I would love to see what the OP's success has been in the weeks since she first started this thread. I would love to hear that she's still happy sticking with her plan, and still excited about her weight loss. And no, not so I can beat her down … I don't want to do that. I want to see how it's going (and I'm hoping for something positive!)

Edit: Oops, I got my timeline off, must have been thinking of another thread when I thought this had been going for several weeks. Still, OP, was your last week good, too? Would love to hear

Can't judge success after one week. Come back when you have been at your goal and on maintenance for at least a year.

Well, way to be supportive.