Is it ok to eat under 1200 calories?
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Same problem here. Just add more raw fruits and veggies to your diet. You won't get more calories but you will atleast get plenty of vitamins or make sure your getting nutrition. Remember you are what you eat.
Thank you for the "nice" comment. I am going to start packing snacks and eat them between meals. I will definitely reach 1200 calories. Since fruit... like apple is already 59ish calories. Also, I will have to start tracking my food more strictly. I don't know why some people are so mean on here, I am just asking for a advice. I don't know about those people, but eating healthy can be very challenging for some people.
Why not dip apple slices in peanut butter or some other nut butter?
Or you can dip your veggies in hummus?0 -
I am having difficulty reaching 1000!
I am using an diet eating service similar to jenny craig..
on a 1200 lunch/dinner meal plan (making my own breakfast, coz I don't like theirs)
unless my calorie count ap I am using is wrong...
for breakfast
toast multigrain (thick) 107
slice light cheese 57
cucumber 4 slice 4
boiled egg 57
lunch
roast chicken/sweet potato salad (100gm) 103
small banana 70
small carrot 16
pretzels & nuts 125
3 tsp manuka honey 50
dinner 393 cal
total of 987! yet I'm finding myself cow chewing all day
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I am only 159 cm tall, currently weigh 53.2kg but my body fat is high compared to bone =_= so trying to lose 5kg.0 -
I am having difficulty reaching 1000!
I am using an diet eating service similar to jenny craig..
on a 1200 lunch/dinner meal plan (making my own breakfast, coz I don't like theirs)
unless my calorie count ap I am using is wrong...
for breakfast
toast multigrain (thick) 107
slice light cheese 57
cucumber 4 slice 4
boiled egg 57
lunch
roast chicken/sweet potato salad (100gm) 103
small banana 70
small carrot 16
pretzels & nuts 125
3 tsp manuka honey 50
dinner 393 cal
total of 987! yet I'm finding myself cow chewing all day.....
I am only 159 cm tall, currently weigh 53.2kg but my body fat is high compared to bone =_= so trying to lose 5kg.
That's really foolish of you. Have fun being in starvation mode and then regaining any weight you lose once you start eating normally again......0 -
Old thread is old, but I'll add this thought for the lurkers out there. One of the most important parts of the slow-boat-to-china diet method is that it teaches you a lifetime of healthy habits so that when you reach your goal and transition into maintenance you'll know how to eat. If you cannot figure out how to eat more than 1200 calories of healthy food now, what do you plan to do when you reach your goal? Go back to your old eating habits and start gaining again? Or are you going to eat 1000 calories forever?0
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That's really foolish of you. Have fun being in starvation mode and then regaining any weight you lose once you start eating normally again......
um thanks? I wasn't eating alot before I started dieting either, my "normal" eating was just having lunch and dinner, oily restaurant foods and lots of dessert.
I am trying to get myself into habit of eating breakfast and more intervals of small meals + with weight loss, which I am finding myself eating alot more then I used to.
I just didn't realise how low the calorie count was now that I am actually keeping track of what I am eating.0 -
That's really foolish of you. Have fun being in starvation mode and then regaining any weight you lose once you start eating normally again......
um thanks? I wasn't eating alot before I started dieting either, my "normal" eating was just having lunch and dinner. probably more oily foods, restaurant foods and lots of dessert.
I am trying to get myself into habit of eating breakfast and smaller meals + with weight loss, which I am finding myself eating alot more then I used to.
I just didn't realise how low the calorie was now that I am actually keeping track of what I am eating.
It's still unhealthy and unsustainable. You're better off eating more. I lose on 1500-1600 a day. Food is fuel.0 -
That's really foolish of you. Have fun being in starvation mode and then regaining any weight you lose once you start eating normally again......
um thanks? I wasn't eating alot before I started dieting either, my "normal" eating was just having lunch and dinner, oily restaurant foods and lots of dessert.
I am trying to get myself into habit of eating breakfast and more intervals of small meals + with weight loss, which I am finding myself eating alot more then I used to.
I just didn't realise how low the calorie count was now that I am actually keeping track of what I am eating.
There is nothing wrong with breakfast and small meals if that's what you want to do, but be aware that they aren't necessary for weight loss. Plenty of people lose weight eating only lunch and dinner as long as they're still at a calorie deficit for the day. Look into intermittent fasting (IF) if you're curious about their results.0 -
Edit: I seriously need to pay attention to dates. *sigh*0
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somebody did a search....
:grumble:
ETA: old thread....regardless0 -
I am having difficulty reaching 1000!
I am using an diet eating service similar to jenny craig..
on a 1200 lunch/dinner meal plan (making my own breakfast, coz I don't like theirs)
unless my calorie count ap I am using is wrong...
for breakfast
toast multigrain (thick) 107
slice light cheese 57
cucumber 4 slice 4
boiled egg 57
lunch
roast chicken/sweet potato salad (100gm) 103
small banana 70
small carrot 16
pretzels & nuts 125
3 tsp manuka honey 50
dinner 393 cal
total of 987! yet I'm finding myself cow chewing all day.....
I am only 159 cm tall, currently weigh 53.2kg but my body fat is high compared to bone =_= so trying to lose 5kg.
You bumped an old thread with a diary that makes me sad.
Double sad.0 -
MFP throws up a warning when you eat less than 1200 for a reason - been there and done that. Eat more calorie dense foods. Despite all the good advice that you have had, it really is that simple.0
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People who have gotten overweight shouldnt have 'trouble' eating 1200 calories. And no its not ok. its counterproductive. You cant tell me that you physically cannot put an extra 200-300 calories in to make your goal. that is psychological0
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Lol. Just Lol!
A tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of wholegrain toast with some spread on it is about 250-300 cals (depends on what bread/spread).
That's one piece of toast with a topping on it.
Other than that add a bit more to each meal you eat. Extra 15g of cheese on a meal is 60 cals. Small handful of nuts is something similar. You could easily add 60-100 cals to each of your three main meals and my peanut butter on toast as a snack/supper and you've eaten 600ish extra cals without really trying.
Time to end this nonsense now.
This. Exactly this.0 -
People who have gotten overweight shouldnt have 'trouble' eating 1200 calories. And no its not ok. its counterproductive. You cant tell me that you physically cannot put an extra 200-300 calories in to make your goal. that is psychological
And this. Go eat a candy bar or something.0 -
Has anyone had hard time consuming 1200 calories in a day?
If we did, why would we be on a website trying to lose weight?
This is why you're my friend. ::laugh::0 -
A phooey. Old post and I fell for it.0
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Why the eff does a thread like this get posted every single day?
I'm thinking that because it's such a prevelently asked question, it should just be created as a permanent Topic, like the ones posted first post in each of the Topics listing the Forum Guildlines.
^^Quick back check to the Topics and I found that this HAS been done: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069275-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again
So stop. Please just stop.0 -
Here is a thread that could be of help:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy
As far as reaching your calorie goals, try to eat more calorie dense foods. There are tons of options (peanut butter, using oils to cook with, etc.).
Great info, thanks for sharing the link!0 -
well i just realise i miscounted my lunch salad 100 cal under..
so I am not too behind~ 1087
Edit: sorry I was the one who bumped up an old thread, usually other forums I go to, doesn't make such a big deal out of it, as long as I am not creating a new thread.0 -
I'd feel dizzy and weak. The reason I decided to lose weight is to feel strong and healthy so I'd say no.0
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People who have gotten overweight shouldnt have 'trouble' eating 1200 calories. And no its not ok. its counterproductive.
It's not counterproductive if you can't lose weight eating above 1200. And no, I have absolutely no trouble eating more 1200.0 -
Perfectly fine
If you a 6 year Old girl0 -
Uhhhh anyone having a hard time ONLY consuming 1200?! My gummy vitamins alone are 15 calories and I always seem to go over no matter what kinda quinoa whole grain egg white god forsaken rabbit food I eat and I jog 3 miles a day bloody hell I am starving!!!!! Ok I'm done good luck everyone
If you're jogging 3 miles a day you need to be eating WAY more than 1200!
I read it as he/she was asking how can someone only consume 1200 and they go over they calorie goal.0 -
Before asking this question...because people are so mean about it...go to a gym and have them fully check you to see how much YOUR body burns resting, then and only then will anyone be able to help you with this question. I am very little 109lb. and 5'3.5" My body when tested only burns at rest 1,000 cal. (the nutritionist was shocked, he said he had never seen this) Therefore we are working on trying to make my body burn more. Since this is my case Your body might not burn that much and you too may have a hard time eating 1200 cal. Sorry about all the harsh comments you are probably going to get for this question. Its your body and only you will know if you are hungry!0
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I was wondering about this myself. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and am really fighting to lose every single lb. Less food intake divided through out the day seems to work better for me. MFP recommends 1320 cal a day for me, but honestly i usually only end up with about 8-900 a day. Any Type 1 Diabetics out there??0
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Eat more + you wont feel sick anymore cause your stomach will expand0
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Try it + find out
Crash diets can work I guess0 -
I was having a hard time reaching the 1200 as well but when I ate less the scale didnt budge. I now add oatmeal or almond butter to my shakes and I am reaching my goal and last week i lost three pounds and I only have 9 more to go to reach my goal.0
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