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diet plan

Sozzy23
Sozzy23 Posts: 16 Member
edited February 10 in Introduce Yourself
Any suggestions on how to get to the 1200 or more calories in your diet without going over in carbs and proteins??

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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    dont worry about the macros, just focus on reaching the calorie goal

    1200 is low for most people especially if you're exercising and not eating those calories back
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    Worry about the macros. Hitting (and surpassing!) your protein goals will help reduce muscle lost while you lose weight.

    Peanut butter is a good way to raise your calories, protein and fats.
  • SarahJains
    SarahJains Posts: 35 Member
    I find it so hard to keep within my fat/protein budgets on the app so I just stick to my calories

    x
  • missie_515513
    missie_515513 Posts: 20 Member
    I couldn't event entertain the idea of 1200 as its just not enough for me - I am eating 1450 and working out - and I have lost 7lbs in 4 weeks!!!
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    I don't sweat my macros. You should also consider that 1200 is the absolute minimum for a completely sedentary woman. You absolutely can successfully lose fat while eating quite a bit more.
  • Sozzy23
    Sozzy23 Posts: 16 Member
    My job is pretty sedentery and I had twisted my ankle so until I can get back on an exercise regimen, I figure I better go minimal. Thank you for the inputs!
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    How are people who are on a site to lose weight having trouble eating 1200 calories? I just don't get it.
    Don't worry about going over on protein. I go over on carbs every single day.
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