everyones success on 1200 calories

Hey,

I started this journey eating about 1600, and slowly worked my way down to 1200. I eat back my exercise calories if I am hungry (I don't like the whole starving thing). I am planning on increasing my calories for the last 10 lbs, though. Just make sure you are getting necessary nutrition and eating enough when you are working out. You don't want to burn out.

Here is my success:

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My my fitness pal is at 1,200. Most days I eat at 1,200 , but sometimes I go over. I have lost 40lbs so far this way with just moderate exercise. I walk everywhere. I do zumba and yoga once a week.

If you can avoid anything processed, you are going to get the most out of a 1,200 day. When I decide to eat something, I think about whether that food is going to fill me up. I also think about the quality of the food. Fresh foods are the lowest calories.

Hi,

I started the 1200 cal program 2 weeks back and have lost only 1.5 lbs. I brisk walk 3-4 times a week for 30-45 min and try not to eat fried and processed food and have been consistent with 1100-1150 cal every day. How can I accelerate my weight loss?

I started losing weight back in November 2011, and, at the time I was only eating around 1000 calories a day. I've been sitting at just about 1200 calories since Jan. 1st and have lost a total of 66 pounds since November of last year.
I work out every day and don't eat back any of those calories burned.

I eat a lot of protein- having chicken for both lunch and dinner, and I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit.
I don't usually get too hungry and I have chocolate or some other 'treat' once or twice a week.
I drink a lot of water, at least 8 glasses a day.

I have a long way to go- I need to lose another 110 pounds...eventually, I will probably up my calories a little bit, but for now I am happy with staying at 1200 a day

Hey,

I started this journey eating about 1600, and slowly worked my way down to 1200. I eat back my exercise calories if I am hungry (I don't like the whole starving thing). I am planning on increasing my calories for the last 10 lbs, though. Just make sure you are getting necessary nutrition and eating enough when you are working out. You don't want to burn out.

Here is my success:

Then


You look amazing!!

Now

Ive stayed on 1200 calorie diet since Sept 2011 and ive lost 37lbs so far.. Im 5 ft 6 in. My goal weight is 125lb.. Feel free to add me if want to check out my diary or just MFP friends : )

How long has it taken you to lose the 40 pounds?

i just want to add, that alot of people complain of starving when eating at 1200 calories, but there are so many ways to have an abundance of food within that range, and not feel hungry. simple steps, like milk, skim fat free milk is about 70 cals, but i replaced with almond milk for 30 cals. ranch dressing, the gross fat free stuff is usuallly around 80 cals, but i use ranch made with yogart, and its 45 cals for 2 tablespoons... i have a protien shake daily, for only 140 cals, using the pre mixed light for only 100 cals for 11 oz, mixed with 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries for 40 cals... it makes a huge smoothie!!! seriously, once you play around with the numbers, and learn different ways to cook, find foods that are yummy but low in calories... its actually really easy. i have a polish sausage dog with sourkrout and all the fixings, with a bun, for a total of 345 cals... thats a meal for me, its huge, filling, and taste so freaking good!!! i also eat an entire half of a large digiorno flat bread tuscan chicking pizza for 435 cals... i add on heaps of jalepeno and sliced fresh tomatoe... all you have to do is put in sme time and expiriment with different foods, and believe me, many people can function fine on 1200 cals a day.

and ps, im a chocoholic, so, EVERY SINGLE DAY, i have room for a 90 cal fiber one chocolate peanut butter brownie... sometimes i have 2!

In at 1200 calories and stay pretty close to that! I only eat back my exercise cal if I'm really really hungry. I try not to eat past eight and I always eat HUGE meals that are just packed with lots of veggies. I love steamed brocoli and it fills me up! Sooo good

i eat 1200-1300 cals per day, with 1 day every 15th day that i have whatever i want, in any amount, guilt free. started in september at 246, weighed in this morning at 190. im 32, 5 foot 10, mother of 5, full time student, at the gym 3-5 times a week... and my calorie intake does not affect me in negative ways. there are plenty of ways to get in alot of food and nutrients, if your making good choices!

You look fantastic!!! Awesome Job! Wow you are an inspiration!

It's not just caloric intake you have to watch but the carb and fat intake as well. Are you eating too many carbs, sugar & fat? If you can't do without carbs...try eating a more rich carb breakfast and remove the carbs throughout the day, ending with a high protein dinner.

I also allow myself a cheat day on the weekend.

Good luck

i eat 1200-1300 cals per day, with 1 day every 15th day that i have whatever i want, in any amount, guilt free. started in september at 246, weighed in this morning at 190. im 32, 5 foot 10, mother of 5, full time student, at the gym 3-5 times a week... and my calorie intake does not affect me in negative ways. there are plenty of ways to get in alot of food and nutrients, if your making good choices!

^^ congrats, you look great!

I'm going to send you a request. You're an inspiration...

looking good just the movation I need

1200 calories is plenty if you choose the right things. I net between 1000 and 1200 calories a day, but i eat anywhere from 1300 to 2000. I use a Jawbone Up, and I log everything. The only time i am hungry, is if I make the wrong food choices. I find it very easy, to stick to 1200 net calories a day. I am 5' 3" 105 lbs, 50 yrs, and work out 5 + days a week.

I some times eat 800-900 calories a day and exercise loosing 400 cals. while in some other days I eat 1600cals. Is this OK?? I have read that 3500 cals is 1lbs. so If I loose 3500 a week does it means loosing 1lbs.