I've only had 800 cals but I'm so FULL :(

I have to struggle to get to 1200 calories these days, so I understand where you're coming from.
I don't understand why people think everyone is lying just because everyone's bodies don't behave like theirs do.

I have to struggle to get to 1200 calories these days, so I understand where you're coming from.
I don't understand why people think everyone is lying just because everyone's bodies don't behave like theirs do.

Sorry but our bodies don't behave different outside of medical disorders. The lack of understanding from members here is how people get obese then want to diet and have a hard time eating 1200 calories. And usually it's because the person in question is restricting to much or just don't want to eat and claim they can't. Most of us got to the point where we were in a position to lose weight, so we know how to eat.

We are not snowflakes.

I'd also like to add incorrect logging to the least of reasons as well.

You know what, you two? The OP has gotten great advice. Just because someone says something you don't want to hear, or says it is a way that you don't like, does not mean they are a troll or even an *kitten*.

Yep, if you can have a sense of humor, an open mind and a love of gifs, you will learn a TON around here. There was plenty of very, very good advice in this thread.

So far I've only had 800 or so calories for the day and my belly is so full. I had fajita chicken and bell peppers with brown rice and Sriracha at 2 pm and I've stayed full since. Now dinner is coming and I'm not even hungry. There's a box of cookies here in front of me and I don't even want them. I feel totally satisfied, and I'm not TRYING to limit myself, I just don't feel like I can pack any more food into me before 7 pm. And no I haven't exercised today. Do I have to eat to meet 1200 even if I'm not hungry?? Ahhh! Please give me some advice!

You know your eating good quality food when your full after 800 calories!

To answer your question, ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Your body is a better indicator of hunger and satiety than a mathemtical equation that is basically a guestimate of how many calories your supposed to eat a day

Are you working out too? what kind of workout?

^ THIS * 1000

Could I please borrow the appetite of one of you who struggles to eat 1200 calories? Please?

It's the Sriracha.

If you eat tons of lettuce and fruit, you can take in a lot fewer calories and not be hungry all the time. Most days, I take in around 800 calories. I don't starve.

Why exactly do you eat so few calories? I think 4 year-olds are supposed to eat more than that.

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If you eat tons of lettuce and fruit, you can take in a lot fewer calories and not be hungry all the time. Most days, I take in around 800 calories. I don't starve.

Correction...you aren't hungry. That does NOT mean you aren't deprived. Also fruit and vegetables are pretty much entirely sugar in terms of macros. So if most of your calories come from fruit and vegetables your diet is basically sugar. If you think somehow you are not deprived eating that little and having that little protein and fat then, well, you are wrong.

So far I've only had 800 or so calories for the day and my belly is so full. I had fajita chicken and bell peppers with brown rice and Sriracha at 2 pm and I've stayed full since. Now dinner is coming and I'm not even hungry. There's a box of cookies here in front of me and I don't even want them. I feel totally satisfied, and I'm not TRYING to limit myself, I just don't feel like I can pack any more food into me before 7 pm. And no I haven't exercised today. Do I have to eat to meet 1200 even if I'm not hungry?? Ahhh! Please give me some advice!

Advice? Eat more and don't melodramatically drama-queen the forums for attention.

I have to struggle to get to 1200 calories these days, so I understand where you're coming from.
I don't understand why people think everyone is lying just because everyone's bodies don't behave like theirs do.

Sorry but our bodies don't behave different outside of medical disorders. The lack of understanding from members here is how people get obese then want to diet and have a hard time eating 1200 calories. And usually it's because the person in question is restricting to much or just don't want to eat and claim they can't. Most of us got to the point where we were in a position to lose weight, so we know how to eat.

We are not snowflakes.

I got fat by drinking over 1200 calories a day. I've never been a big eater/over eater/emotional eater. So yeah, I do have a hard time meeting my goals every day. I'm trying, really hard - it's getting better, but I'm still not at that magic 1200 yet.

Not everyone got fat by over eating - there are different ways to ingest calories.

Obviously alcoholism is a different issue. However, with that said there is probably a good chance some minor adjustments with high calorie foods would make the process easier.

I don't drink alcohol. This was from 6 Dr. Peppers and 5-6 cups of super sweet coffee a day. How ridiculous was I?

A lot of people have suggested higher calorie foods like peanut butter, avocado, and cottage cheese - unfortunately I can't handle the texture of any of those. I'm absolutely open to more suggestions because I really want to lose in a healthy, sustainable way, and I'm actively trying to improve my intake. Some days I don't even exercise (even though I love to) because I don't want to fail that day (net way less than I'm supposed to). It feels like crap sometimes.

Beef with higher fat content.
Chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Fish with higher fat
Oils
Protein powder. That way you get calories in and don't get full.
Bread, rice

The list goes on and on. You just have to be creative, not restrict and not label foods good or bad if that's something you do.

Oh I don't do that - if you look at my diary, you'll see Wendy's on there from last night. I do do protein shakes (again, diary, yesterday) and protein bars. I love bread, too. When I started this whole thing, I was around 900 cals/day - so I'm improving - just have to keep trying. I appreciate your input/advice. Most people just dismiss me. So thanks

You get 'starvation mode' by being put in a prison camp, not by ignoring a box of cookies and going to bed with a belly full of fajitas.

If you 'can't eat', enjoy your impending weight loss. What's to complain about?

But if you don't lose, you know you're going to be one of those posters who claim they can't lose weight even though you eat only spinach leaves, water and dust.

I don't know how much fat other people are supposed to eat, but I'm supposed to eat none, if possible. I usually do very well with that, but not always. Again, that's a medical thing and not a diet/nutrition thing. I have to balance my medical stuff with my dietary stuff, which is challenging at times. I don't always do it perfectly! But I do pretty well.

I don't know how big your strawberries are but mine aren't 100 calories a piece. I think blueberries are like 1 calorie a piece.

I don't tailor my food to the calories. I eat what I eat and the calories work themselves out. I only really started keeping track of the calories recently.

I know you're trying to be helpful, but I'm good. Really. I have doctors and a nutritionist and I'm doing fine. When I'm hungry, I eat. I just ate a strawberry and three blueberries. Chewed while I typed. I can fill up all I want on lettuce and berries and it hardly even registers on the calories. Medically and per the nutritionist, I can eat all the lettuce, fruit and veggies I want. So I do. I do NOT starve! When I'm hungry, I eat!! Sometimes, I will eat shredded lettuce just for the hell of it, the way some people eat chips or pretzels. I've even been known to dump some salsa in a bowl and dip my shredded lettuce in it, kind of like chips and dip.

I don't know how much fat other people are supposed to eat, but I'm supposed to eat none, if possible. I usually do very well with that, but not always. Again, that's a medical thing and not a diet/nutrition thing. I have to balance my medical stuff with my dietary stuff, which is challenging at times. I don't always do it perfectly! But I do pretty well.

I don't know how big your strawberries are but mine aren't 100 calories a piece. I think blueberries are like 1 calorie a piece.

I don't tailor my food to the calories. I eat what I eat and the calories work themselves out. I only really started keeping track of the calories recently.

I know you're trying to be helpful, but I'm good. Really. I have doctors and a nutritionist and I'm doing fine. When I'm hungry, I eat. I just ate a strawberry and three blueberries. Chewed while I typed. I can fill up all I want on lettuce and berries and it hardly even registers on the calories. Medically and per the nutritionist, I can eat all the lettuce, fruit and veggies I want. So I do. I do NOT starve! When I'm hungry, I eat!! Sometimes, I will eat shredded lettuce just for the hell of it, the way some people eat chips or pretzels. I've even been known to dump some salsa in a bowl and dip my shredded lettuce in it, kind of like chips and dip.

Alright I will leave you be. If you are on some sort of VLCD supervised by a doctor I don't really want to get involved but you are right I am concerned by what you are saying. Given your diet your body is wasting away, you are guaranteed losing your muscle and unless you are getting calcium or iron from somewhere likely bone density and immune function as well. If you are using MFP to log your food have you switched over to the micronutrient tab and taken a look recently?

I have no idea how overweight you are I have to assume morbidly obese to the point of imminent death if you are on that sort of diet prescribed by a doctor so I won't comment further.

Regardless though whatever you are doing is not something you should be flippantly commenting on as being "okay" to just anyone.

Calcium is my constant struggle. I don't have what most people have to "regulate" it and must swallow loads of it and Vitamin D and spend lots of time in the sun (for the D) just to keep it low, so my body doesn't leech it from the bones. It's a major pain in the you-know-what. They don't expect that I will ever have it easier where the Calcium is concerned. I even had to relocate down south so I could go outside all year. They said they'd have sent me to Mexico or Equador, but the health care sucks, lol.

I need all the sun I can get. Skin cancer be damned, the other problems are bigger.

I went up to 250 pounds before I found a doctor who found out why and got that fixed for me. I'm now 198 pounds and 5'9", so I still have PLENTY to burn. But I expect to be at a normal weight by the end of the year.