5 feet and 1200 calories???

alisha123 · August 2008

I know theres been a lot of talk about needing the 1200 calories per day, but I am wondering if I really do need 1200 calories. I weigh 130 and am only 5 feet and have a desk job, then go home to my small apartment so I don't move around much unless I work out (which I try to 5 days a week of 30-60 minutes). And I know if I work out then I know to eat those calories burned. Any insight as to if it's okay to lower my daily calories would be appreciated. Thanks!

alisha123 · August 2008

I know theres been a lot of talk about needing the 1200 calories per day, but I am wondering if I really do need 1200 calories. I weigh 130 and am only 5 feet and have a desk job, then go home to my small apartment so I don't move around much unless I work out (which I try to 5 days a week of 30-60 minutes). And I know if I work out then I know to eat those calories burned. Any insight as to if it's okay to lower my daily calories would be appreciated. Thanks!

CrystalBella · August 2008

Maybe this will help you.....

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/12250-1000-calorie-deficit-not-for-people-with-healthy-bmi

Good Luck!

PS This one is mainly helpful for your 1200 calorie question...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/20343-how-i-have-avoided-<span class=

Also what did MFP suggest when you put in your info? With only 20lbs to lose then maybe you should go with 1lb per week?

PrincessLaundry · August 2008

I'm 5'2" and the only thing that worked for me...I was already doing light running and biking when I started MFP. The only thing that worked for me...Are you ready?

Eating.

Yelp. I had a good friend tell me I looked hot already, but he told me to eat. So I did! And what do you know, actually eating more than 500-700 calories per day was the key for me!

So eat something, add something extra, add a bigger of something throughout the day. This will help! Trust me!

I just now how to figure out a way to eat even more now, since I have become more actve. I'm working on it though.

alisha123 · August 2008

Thank You all!!!!

5 feet and 1200 calories???

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