Need very strict friends : 1200-1300 calories a day

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mirasaccount
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Hey :)

For the next 10 weeks I am determine to lose 20 pounds and today is my first day of the 1200-1300 calorie diet. Anyone with me? Just add me :) I would appreciate every friend request, just am really wishing I have a strong willed community. I eat very healthy (no junk food ever for 2 years, not even once :D ), but dont expect others to eat this maniac way. I need a support group that dont exceed calorie limits, so that I can get motivated to go through this 10 weeks.

:) I know calories are low, but I know what I do and actually must do it. I am 5ft7-5 ft8, around 152 pounds, want to be around 20 less in 10 weeks. I gained weight with a healthy paleo lifestyle, because I binged on potatoes with butter due to depression for several months.
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  • sheraz1974
    sheraz1974 Posts: 1
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    Hello,
    I like the spirit. I would like to join you in this task. Let have a transformation in coming 10 weeks.
  • dreamydips
    dreamydips Posts: 3 Member
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    Hey add me in..

    Even I want a buddy to keep me checked and motivated in this journey. My goal is to loose abt 25-26 pounds in next 3 months.

    Lets do it together... :smile:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    i would consider a more realistic goal that is less likely to end in failure and bingeing... but thats just me!
  • faronhof
    faronhof Posts: 1
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    I am trying to achieve a similar goal (10 kilos) and I am on a 1200 calories a day diet! let's join this effort together!
  • milou1112
    milou1112 Posts: 1
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    Yes please add me.
  • crikey_katie
    crikey_katie Posts: 136 Member
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    I am set at 1200 calories a day, honestly I don't eat perfectly "clean" but I don't find it incredibly difficult to keep it at 1200.
  • be_patient
    be_patient Posts: 186 Member
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    So I was just wondering how you guys develop such strong willpower to stick to 1200 calories a day? I have a similar goal but I keep finding myself going over.
    Also do you find a stricter network more beneficial or a network whose people can relate to your setbacks?
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    This is a setup for failure. Smh :noway: :noway: :noway:
  • crikey_katie
    crikey_katie Posts: 136 Member
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    I just don't have any foods that I really enjoy so that probably helps a lot. I am weird, but honestly if I had certain foods I loved I would find it very hard to stay at 1200 probably. From your profile pic you look great already anyways :)
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    From your profile pic you look great already anyways :)

    Of what? The water? :laugh: :huh:
  • tortoise74
    tortoise74 Posts: 4 Member
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    Im the same as crikey katie. I would like to join you!. How do you add some one?:smile:
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
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    i would consider a more realistic goal that is less likely to end in failure and bingeing... but thats just me!

    This. 1200 calories is a way too low calorie goal for most people in the long term. Do you really see yourself eating like this for the rest of your life?
  • mcmex4
    mcmex4 Posts: 3 Member
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    Add me. I too am at 1200 calories a day and am not doing such a hot job. Exercising no issues....eating ummmm; yeah. I have 30 pounds to lose
  • mirasaccount
    mirasaccount Posts: 6
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    Hey, thanks for your interest in this challenge!
    Sorry if I made somebody uncomfortable with my clean eating habits, I didnt mean that I expect the support group to be like me in this matter. I do it for health reasons (former acne sufferer) and because I like the feeling to be 100% dedicated to something. I dont crave fast food. I eat paleo diet plus beans, lugumes and occaisonal grains. :)
    With strict I meant just fitting into those 1200 calories, something very difficult for me at least!

    I will add you!

    P.S. To those of you who said it is programmed for failure, I respect your opinion, just dont share it. :) If the diet is rich in nutritions and is short term and the right mindset is present, I believe will be very beneficial. Anyways, wish you luck all of you and stay motivated!
  • Sarahsteve7kids
    Sarahsteve7kids Posts: 146 Member
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    So I was just wondering how you guys develop such strong willpower to stick to 1200 calories a day? I have a similar goal but I keep finding myself going over.
    Also do you find a stricter network more beneficial or a network whose people can relate to your setbacks?

    For me NOT doing a daily total but a WEEKLY helps a lot! I do 8400 per week and don't worry much over the individual day!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Why should weight loss be a "challenge"? :huh: :huh:
  • Sarahsteve7kids
    Sarahsteve7kids Posts: 146 Member
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    i would consider a more realistic goal that is less likely to end in failure and bingeing... but thats just me!

    This. 1200 calories is a way too low calorie goal for most people in the long term. Do you really see yourself eating like this for the rest of your life?

    Really 1200 for the rest of my life????? NO! I'm on a Diet! when the weight is off I will gradually add calories back to my TDEE!!! Not sure why people think eating this way is permanent!
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,771 Member
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    Good luck.

    You are 22yo, 5'7", 152lbs, female. I entered that info into a BMI calculator. Your BMI is 23.8. Normal range for someone with your stats is 18.5-24.5. It will be VERY difficult for you to lose 2lbs a week consistently, and if you do, you will be losing lean mass, not fat. 2lbs is doable for obese/overweight people - not so much for people in a normal weight range.

    But hey, do want you gotta do. If (and when) you get frustrated with your progress you may want to consider reading these links>>>

    I'm just gonna leave this right here.

    Read these:
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
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  • kaseykhloe
    kaseykhloe Posts: 3
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    I'd b happy to join you, i am aiming to lose wight and am on a strict calorie intake, eating what healthy things, i like and not stuff i don't like
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    I've eaten under 1300 for the last 9 weeks. I've recently upped my calories to1500 as I've intensified my strength training and have added BCAA's to my diet (thought I would need the leeway in allotment of calories). I've yet to need the 1500, as I'm perfectly satisfied, still, they're there if I need them.
    You're more than welcome to add me

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