Need very strict friends : 1200-1300 calories a day

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    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.
    Why give yourself a target such as 10 weeks? and 2 pounds a week? It's like you're setting yourself up for failure. In reality unless you address the obvious issues behind the binging and your relationship with food you are just going to go around in circles. I'd suggest addressing these issues so maybe speaking to someone about this.

    Good luck
  • mirasaccount
    mirasaccount Posts: 6
    To the girl above: I dont know if my post was the best, all I know is that I wanted to show you I dont want to go into some cheap discussions. I really appreciate every opinion, even if it is different from mine. Just dont want to turn the thread into a discussion board how something is unrealistic. I prefer to actually do it, even if I actually fail.

    Some comments sound a bit hater-y. :)

    As for my binge problem: no, it was due to a bad break up. I broke up with my boyfriend. :)

    Anyways....


    P.S. Excuse me, English is not my native language, so I guess I make a lot of mistakes :D
  • lambchoplewis1
    lambchoplewis1 Posts: 156 Member
    Amandap 1970. I know how u feel. I am 5'2" and should weigh 105 lbs based on my body size. I am now up to 117 lbs and feel like crap. I am done with buying bigger clothes. We can do this
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    As you are young the 1200 cals will probably work it did for me when I was that age, go forward 12 years and another 5 stone (70lbs) and the binge/crash diet doesn't work so well.

    Maybe have a retink and ask yourself how you will maintain 1200 cals a day long term as you will need to otherwise you will be in binge/crash diet cycle and have alot more to lose.
  • mgermo
    mgermo Posts: 11 Member
    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
  • Kaylasmom
    Kaylasmom Posts: 116 Member
    Add me to this challenge! I'm 5'2 and need to lose 50 pounds. I try to keep close to 1200 calories a day.
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    i would consider a more realistic goal that is less likely to end in failure and bingeing... but thats just me!

    I think its pretty realistic goal!!! if you think about it 10 weeks is 2 1/2 months... and its less than 10 lbs a month and about 1 3/4 lbs a week

    its not unrealistic its actually doable!!


    good luck!! you can do it!!

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    People can come up with all sorts of reasons why they think this might be a good idea, which you have done a decent job here. 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.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    i would consider a more realistic goal that is less likely to end in failure and bingeing... but thats just me!

    I think its pretty realistic goal!!! if you think about it 10 weeks is 2 1/2 months... and its less than 10 lbs a month and about 1 3/4 lbs a week

    its not unrealistic its actually doable!!


    good luck!! you can do it!!

    when the OP is 5ft7 and 152, losing 2lb per week every week is not realistic....

    And aiming for 120 lbs at 5'7 or 5'8 is actually aiming for the underweight category. At her current weight, losing 20 lbs this fast is unrealistic, and quite possibly dangerous. It will definitely include lose of muscle. Why would anyone want that?
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    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
  • tryclyn
    tryclyn Posts: 2,414 Member
    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

    I'll just add these
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/840082-a-sad-realization?hl=sad
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like
  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    add me too!

    this sounds to good to me! i would love to lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks!
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    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
    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
    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
    sounds good, .I want 40 down in 5 months.....lets do this.
  • loconnor466
    loconnor466 Posts: 215 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    In for the memes.
  • candyfliss1985
    candyfliss1985 Posts: 8
    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
    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
    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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