Need very strict friends : 1200-1300 calories a day

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  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
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    I gained weight with a healthy paleo lifestyle, because I binged on potatoes with butter due to depression for several months.

    I'm sure someone must have mentioned this already, but....
    Butter and Potatoes aint no Paleo foods.
    Contended, yes - but I'll rebut by pointing out that eating potatoes and butter isn't a "healthy paleo lifestyle".

    You sound like some of the vegetarians on here that don'tactually eat much veg. They just avoid meat and eat buttered toast all day.


    Yes, I'm in a bit mean mood today - but i love y'all really :wink:

    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/paleo-potatoes/#axzz38I6p6geK
    http://ultimatepaleoguide.com/paleo-diet-food-list/
  • LydiaShackelford
    LydiaShackelford Posts: 93 Member
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    Why should weight loss be a "challenge"? :huh: :huh:

    OMG, if you don't like what they're talking about, then pick a different board!
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
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    Honey, you are still in a very healthy weight range.
    Actually pretty much exactly where I sit and I'm still seen as "thin" and "fit"

    Being in that healthy weight range let me tell you it's a b*tch to lose weight.

    I understand shooting for that low number but reasses your goals and come up with something healthier and more realistic and sustainable.

    Get to the gym and fall in love with some weights. You'd be amazed but after some time lifting your body does wonderful things.


    Eat more.
  • EmmaEVille13
    EmmaEVille13 Posts: 69 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:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    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
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women


    THIS! :heart:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Why should weight loss be a "challenge"? :huh: :huh:

    OMG, if you don't like what they're talking about, then pick a different board!

    OMG I don't have to!!!
  • mgermo
    mgermo Posts: 11 Member
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    This guy here might disagree about 1200 calories to be too low and increased risk of lean mass loss:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=161394563
    A thread from BB.com is your source? LOL just LOL

    Ok. I'm not a frequent visitor there nor here but enlighten me what is wrong with bb.com. I mean yeah some of them are on steroids but to gain mass not to lose it. I'm sure average population on bb knows more about nutrition than average population here. Or am I wrong?
  • EmmaEVille13
    EmmaEVille13 Posts: 69 Member
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    Why should weight loss be a "challenge"? :huh: :huh:

    OMG, if you don't like what they're talking about, then pick a different board!

    Because like someone just said
    Most of the advice on this page that is to the contrary to the OPs post is looking out for the OP over the long term. They are trying to assist in not only losing the weight but keeping the weight off for good, preventing rebound gains, and future binges.

    and this website should be rather used for realistic, healthy and long term weight loss, which to be honest always has to be seen as a lifestyle change!

    Hence weight loss should not be a challenge as that certainly is the wrong frame of mind for a lifestyle change!
  • drey0422
    drey0422 Posts: 39
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    add me too!

    this sounds to good to me! i would love to lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks!
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
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    I have been on a 1000 calorie a day for almost 2 years.
    I am not on a diet, that is my new life style.
    Your goal is very do-able!
    I say go for it!
  • pinielou1
    pinielou1 Posts: 11
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    Hello,

    I have 134 lbs to lose and just started my journey 2 days ago. I love this App keeps me super aware. I need supporters as yourself and your 10 week goal sounds like a first goal for me that could work. Please add me as a friend and supporter.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
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    Well, my dinner alone is typically 1400-1600 calories so I'm out... I guess. I still want friends to pierce the clouds of my loneliness though... AM I FOREVER CONDEMNED?!?!?
  • wisbech
    wisbech Posts: 5 Member
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    sounds good, .I want 40 down in 5 months.....lets do this.
  • loconnor466
    loconnor466 Posts: 215 Member
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    I have been on a 1000 calorie a day for almost 2 years.
    I am not on a diet, that is my new life style.
    Your goal is very do-able!
    I say go for it!

    Sorry, but there is a huge difference in calorie requirements from a 22 year old to a 62 year old woman!

    I am just going to assume that after the OP loses the 20 pounds, or doesn't, she'll just go back to eating potatoes loaded with butter. I would love to see one of these threads where people are taking the time to give real advice based on their own and thousands of other MFP users actually make a difference. Its a bummer that it falls on deaf ears. They really are trying to help.
  • lambchoplewis1
    lambchoplewis1 Posts: 156 Member
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    Hello,

    I have 134 lbs to lose and just started my journey 2 days ago. I love this App keeps me super aware. I need supporters as yourself and your 10 week goal sounds like a first goal for me that could work. Please add me as a friend and supporter.

    Welcome. I know this site works as I lost 20 lbs but unfortunately, stopped using it and in last 9 months out back on 15 lbs. had to buy new clothes and am pissed at myself. I started to have a glass of wine here and there which led to two and binging. Now the hips r back on!!! I think 15 lbs in 10 weeks is possible. I tossed the wine and started to log.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
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    I have been on a 1000 calorie a day for almost 2 years.
    I am not on a diet, that is my new life style.

    That sounds horrible.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    I have been on a 1000 calorie a day for almost 2 years.
    I am not on a diet, that is my new life style.

    That sounds horrible.

    If you want horrible go look at her diary :noway:
  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
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    In for the memes.
  • candyfliss1985
    candyfliss1985 Posts: 8
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    i don't think 1200 a day is unreasonable, especially if you are allowing yourself to earn more by exercising.
    may be easier as i don't eat meat...but i do love cheese :)
    i have been doing this for about 6 weeks now and have lost 18lb, now down to 140lb

    it has slowed down recently, so i just need to figure out why to get it kickstarted again

    any ideas?
  • chrs86
    chrs86 Posts: 151 Member
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    You can totally lose 20 pounds in 10 weeks with daily exercise and diet. People on here bashing this are trolls, overweight, or don't even have real pics. I lost 25 pounds last year in 2 months so it is possible. I wouldn't recomen staying at that calorie level once you lose the weight though. Try uping it a little when you make your goal and weigh yourself daily to see what's the right amount of cals you need to maintain.
  • ninja8tofu
    ninja8tofu Posts: 76 Member
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    I have been on a 1000 calorie a day for almost 2 years.
    I am not on a diet, that is my new life style.

    That sounds horrible.

    If you want horrible go look at her diary :noway:

    Holy crap...no kidding. Not someone I would take too much advice from.

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