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Emmiejayne90
Emmiejayne90 Posts: 40
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Anyone in the UK with a 1200 (or there abouts) daily calorie target with an open diary feel free to add me!

And anyone else too but I just get so depressed looking at mens diaries when they are allowed SO MUCH FOOD!!! (haha)

Being 5ft 2" means I don't neeeed 2000+ calories to fuel my body but my cravings for good hearty food don't always understand that!

I'm 23, female from the west midlands! Like I say feel free! :smile:
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  • EmmaR25
    EmmaR25 Posts: 33 Member
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    I'm 5ft2 and feel your pain...add sent
  • scubaangel
    scubaangel Posts: 41 Member
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    Hi Emmie, rc'd your request and added you, I've recently moved up to 1480 cals from 1200 but most days still eating around 1200 anyway as it's what I've got used to.
  • tiggsnanny
    tiggsnanny Posts: 366 Member
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    Sent you a request Emmie, please don't look at my diary today, I had an eat all you can chinese, and i've given up because I got confused trying to add it lol xx
  • BigJayUK
    BigJayUK Posts: 63 Member
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    Hi,
    Good luck with your goal.
    When starting my weight loss journey last year I was on 1200 calories for 2 weeks. That was really hard for me but kick started my weight loss.
    I gradually increased in exercise and calorie intake until the amount I am on now.
  • Emmiejayne90
    Emmiejayne90 Posts: 40
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    Hey guys!!

    Thanks to all! I'm looking forward to snooping in your diaries for some meal and snack ideas! haha!

    Hopefully we can motivate eachother along the way too! :)
  • TLwineguzzler
    TLwineguzzler Posts: 289 Member
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    Sending a friend request - I log everything (well, what I remember anyway!)
  • madeinredditch
    madeinredditch Posts: 1 Member
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    I live in the Midlands and I'm on 1200 calls, I've been good all day and just managed to squeeze in 2 little cookies so I'll be off to bed happy :)

    Feel free to add me (any of you) and peek whenever you like, I do my best to log every day!
  • Andy__Dane
    Andy__Dane Posts: 46 Member
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    I'm on about 1300 while I lose weight, feel free to add me.
  • drosebud
    drosebud Posts: 277 Member
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    5'3" and MFP has so generously allowed me 1210 cals. Thank goodness for exercise!
  • Moogle_Powah
    Moogle_Powah Posts: 9 Member
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    Hey there! I'm 5"3 so I'm on 1,200 calories, and I have learned the hard way what that actually means for what you can and can't put in your mouth DX I manage to stick to it on most days, but my successful days are when I have done exercise and I can go a little over. I have sent you a FR in case you want to have a little look :)
  • antxoable
    antxoable Posts: 86 Member
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    Why don't you change your goals to lose half pound a week instead or 1 or 2? it will allow you more calories and will be easier to follow and stick to your plan. half an hour walk gives you extra 100 cals as well. I am eating 1700-2000 and i am a girl 24 years old and don't do much cardio. when i was loosing i was in 1400-1600. i log everyday so if you don't count my snacks it will be a 1200 calls a day..
  • paganstar71
    paganstar71 Posts: 109 Member
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    Hi, I will send you a friend request. I am 5' 2" also and eating around 1200 a day. I am increasing healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil) and some protein and reducing added sugar WAY down. I find this means I can eat at a calorie deficit quite easy using this method because I'm not getting cravings.
  • Emmiejayne90
    Emmiejayne90 Posts: 40
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    I usually go wayyy over on my sugar if anything!
    I put this down to the fresh fruit I usually eat for snacking....and the biscuits! haha
    I have a Hen doo and am bridesmaid at a Wedding comming up in a few months so I'm thankful to you guys for any advice and experience you want to share :)

    THANKS :D
  • harriethayes
    harriethayes Posts: 25 Member
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    Hi Emmie,
    Im 5ft 4 and doing 1200 as well... it is HARD! But I actually give myself high days every 3 days of 1400 and then a cheat day of 2500 once a week. I've lost 4lbs this week and managed to stuff my face with chocolate! Cheat days might be worth considering :)
  • Emmiejayne90
    Emmiejayne90 Posts: 40
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    I think im going to take your advice!
    If i plan a cheat day I think I can stop myself cheating so much in the week and just promise myself a nice treat day to look forward to! I will still log everything on my cheat day! :smile:
  • Fatgirlslim80s
    Fatgirlslim80s Posts: 7 Member
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    Im on 1200 a day plus I try to exercise so it allows me to have more.... Yesterday I went over big time tho :( xx please add me everyone
  • ellbuchanan_
    ellbuchanan_ Posts: 36 Member
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    Yeah I'm just about 5ft3 and my calorie goal is 1200 too! I know how you feel! Add sent :)
  • harriethayes
    harriethayes Posts: 25 Member
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    I think im going to take your advice!
    If i plan a cheat day I think I can stop myself cheating so much in the week and just promise myself a nice treat day to look forward to! I will still log everything on my cheat day! :smile:

    Good idea, I always count my cheat days. I put them at 2500cals and plan in advance what I can have so I know what there is to look forward to :)
  • henriettablake
    henriettablake Posts: 2 Member
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    I was trying to stick to the 1200 kcal but I never know weather you can actually eat more if you have been exercising and pay more attention to your net kcal or just to stick to the 1200. I am not having much luck losing weight at the moment but I have just started the 5:2 diet, yesterday was hell trying to only eat 500 but I'm hoping to get better. If anyone has any advice on this or wants to add me to have a look at my diary then feel free.

    Hetty
  • emma9098
    emma9098 Posts: 2 Member
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    Hi I'm 5"2 my mfp is set to 1490 cause I also do the 5:2 diet. I've just reached nearly 11st so now desperate to lose about 2stone. Feel free to add me :)

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