1200 cal support group for a successful weight loss

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  • hortensehildegarde
    hortensehildegarde Posts: 592 Member
    if there is an actual group I'd like an invite too
  • yogasanacasi
    yogasanacasi Posts: 1
    How can I join? I want in!! (:
  • lohkin
    lohkin Posts: 43 Member
    edited November 2014
    I would also like to join the group/discussion. There is not a search feature in "Groups", so can someone please post the actual URL link to the group?
    I have been sticking to 1100/1200 cal per day for one month. I do have some excesses on the weekends, but try to account for those with exercise or reduced calorie days before/after the indulgence.

    I have not lost any weight since starting MFP and reduced calorie meals. It would be helpful to talk with others who are also aiming for 1200 or less/day.
    I am only 4'11, so I don't need much. I actually wonder if 1200 is too much?
  • dblanke01
    dblanke01 Posts: 35 Member
    You guys, I am SO HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. I never stay in my calorie range because I end up binging. I can't handle the hunger! All I think about is food! How do you handle it???
  • chubbywolfe
    chubbywolfe Posts: 13 Member
    I would love to join this group! If I find it I will post a link. Just started back about a month ago and my goal is 1200 a day. I'm bad on the weekends but I'm losing weight so I don't stress about it. I'm pretty sure my diary is open if anyone wants to take a look.
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    dblanke01 wrote: »
    You guys, I am SO HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. I never stay in my calorie range because I end up binging. I can't handle the hunger! All I think about is food! How do you handle it???

    For me, I eat healthy fats to fill me up - such as nuts, full fat yogurt and things like that; also lean protein will fill you up and is low calorie, also high fiber foods - apples, pineapple, oranges, etc. If I think I'm going to be hungry and want more I try to fit in some exercise (which obviously you should try to do anyway) and then I eat back those calories. Riding my recumbent trike is my favorite, but now that the weather is turning cold and it's dark when I get home I'm trying to just walk at least 30 minutes before I leave for the day. I work at a school which is connected to another school so it has a nice "track" to walk laps.
  • ttd71
    ttd71 Posts: 5 Member
    I'd like to join! Need to lose 40lb. By next June for a trip to Hawaii!
  • WyrdSyster
    WyrdSyster Posts: 21 Member
    dblanke01 wrote: »
    You guys, I am SO HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. I never stay in my calorie range because I end up binging. I can't handle the hunger! All I think about is food! How do you handle it???
    Drink more water, more very low or zero calorie liquids such as tea, broth, boullion. Cruciferous vegetables are very filling-cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower etc-and low in calories. Breathe & drink a big glass of liquid, then wait at least 20 minutes. Re-evaluate what you are feeling now. Has sensation changed or remained same? You may well find you are no longer feeling the pains. If you still feel them and they are increasing then choose something on your plan.
    I have struggled with extreme hunger pains at times and these methods work for me most of the time. Meaning, most of the time I can wait to eat much longer. Rarely I will find I am truly hungry and then I reach for something filling and low calorie if I can. I am very new to all of this, best of luck to you!

  • back2twentyfive
    back2twentyfive Posts: 36 Member
    edited November 2014
    To stave off hunger, I eat more fats like nuts and lean protein. If I'm still hungry, a couple of cups of raw cabbage, raspberries, or sugarless jello are low calorie additions.

    Any overeating is due to my "wanting" something instead of eating better alternatives. I tend to go over 1200 calories 2-3x/wk, but I'm still under the amount of calories needed to maintain, so I lose weight anyway. I don't count exercise calories back in, as I view them as a weight loss bonus.
  • NaeTeaspoon
    NaeTeaspoon Posts: 28 Member
    I would love to join too! I lost just over 12kgs (26 pounds) on weight watchers 2 years ago and have now put back on a bit. Sitting at 64kg (141lb) wanting to get to 60kg (130lb).
  • kickstartweightloss
    kickstartweightloss Posts: 24 Member
    Count me in :)
    I weight myself on a monday so ill just be using that figure xD
  • sokie88
    sokie88 Posts: 30 Member
    December means a lot of holiday parties. Not only does this mean lots of super indulgent comfort food, it also means less time to workout properly. Only 2 days in and I'm finding it hard NOT to gorge on Holiday treats -carrot sticks just don't cut it when there's butter tart bars and cheesecake. Had my first of many moments of weaknesses to come yesterday and over-ate super yummy Chinese food last night. Mad at myself for gorging and slowing my progress, but it hurt so good! How's everyone else doing so far? Any tips on minimizing holiday servings for a 1200 Calorie diet?
  • StephMDtoo
    StephMDtoo Posts: 37 Member
    Where is this group? I think it's a great idea!
  • NikonPal
    NikonPal Posts: 1,346 Member
    sparklelioness wrote: »
    I'd like to hear what other people eat with their 1200. I have mine pretty much down to a science, but I"m still open to new ideas.

    Lately for me: breakfast: jimmy dean delights turkey sausage croissant & a cup of broccoli - 330, fiber one streusel bar - 150 (I like to eat two larger meals per day instead of 3 smaller ones.. makes me feel a lot more fulfilled) Dinner: some kind of meat or fish and veggies, to total 350 or 400 cals, Skinny Cow ice cream cone, 150 cals. occasionally i have a high protein frozen dinner and add veggies to it that leaves me a couple hundred cals for snacks, which are usually pepperidge farms baked naturals crackers or a protein bar
    works for me :)

    A sample of my meals (photos) can be found on another post at:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10024389/fast-food-frozen-dinners-are-tempting-but#latest


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