1200 calories to low for a woman?

Even when I wasn't exercising I was fine on 1500 and lost 2 pounds a week. I was gone here for a while but now I'm back and I keep my net calories above 1200 and workout a lot. I am losing 2 lbs a week.

The truth is that 2 months ago I weighed 204. My progress on here might show that I was at a stand still for a long time but I just didn't want to add the weight I gained back I so I waited until I hit below 191 which is where I was last time I updated last year. I hit 189 a couple of days ago and so I've started updating my weight again.

I go to Golds Gym every other day. Since I workout a lot more I of course go well above 1500, but even on the days I don't workout I still am fine. I never eat below 1375.

How many calories are woman in their 30's using? I am 5'4 and 226lbs and myfitness suggests 1200 calories daily. I feel like maybe that isn't enough.

You mean you can't control your eating down to that level ? or something else....

If you were to lose most of your excess weight over a year you would average 890 cals/day from your fat reserves. If you're looking to spend a lot longer you can use the reserves at a slower rate and eat more.

It depends on how active you are throughout the day. I'm 5'4 120lbs and I eat an average of 2000 calories daily. I stay really active throughout the day though.

If the advice works on this page = AWESOME! I listened to the popular opinion to raise my calories. I did not loose. I actually gained by raising it to 1500. I then lowered it to 1200 for a few weeks. I maintained. Now I am loosing. I am at 1000-1100 plus any extra exercise above normal [which is usually construction work]. As a certified nutritionist I was very annoyed. My dietitian, endocrinologist and oncologists monitor my diet. They made it very clear diet is not general. It is personalized. My regular doctor had me test my resting metabolic rate. It is 1348. I would highly suggest having your personal resting metabolic rate tested if you feel you are not reacting as the masses do. Some will need more than what is "norm" or less as I do. My body simply does not need the calories. It will not even use them. I am 43. I ate about 1200 most my life and never gained. Then I married. He thought it was an eating disorder. I ate more with him and gained 70 in a year! I don't eat with him anymore . Seven years later it is coming off slowly. Also keep in mind you might want to get blood work before you start. My husband and I have two absolutely different diets because of our blood work results. If you are low on D, iron, or high on your cholesterol, those few calories will be very important to use them wisely. I decided to prepare us three different meals each day to match our personal needs and likes. Best wishes.