1200cals a day challenge!
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kellyj0729 wrote: »Just want to give my 2 cents....our stats very similar, I was 142 lbs at 5'3'' and I did 1,200 calories for most of 2014, I got to my goal of 115 lbs. I was definitely thinner, but my body fat % was still higher than I wanted. When you lose weight, you lose muscle as well as fat. I wish I knew what I knew now- I should have been doing strength training to build lean muscle instead of just cardio to lose weight. I don't see last year as a complete waste because I learned portion control, measuring food, understanding what I was putting into my body. BUT- I was evil, my husband said I was miserable- 1,200 calories I was HANGRY. I was in denial that I was hungry b/c I was consistently losing weight and didn't want to up the calories. Long story short, I upped my calories, hired a trainer, and have been lifting weights 3x week in addition to some cardio, yoga, running (whatever I feel like). I am happier with my body now than at 115 lbs. I look more toned and much firmer in my butt and thighs. I am currently 130 lbs and have gone from 26.4% body fat to 24.6% body fat in about 8 weeks. Good luck on your journey, but it's not necessary to consume only 1,200 calories.
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, but at first I didn't lose weight by reducing what I eat I did an HIIT workout for 2 months, so I didnt lose that much but got more toned... So now I am trying to reduce what I eat and no exercise that much. That program is done 6 days a week for 40mins. It was tough. But I read it should be 70%diet and 30%exercise. So im trying to watch what i eat now and exercise a little. I hope that would work better... Idk.. I am trying to experiment.
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christinev297 wrote: »I'm 5"8 and mfp gave me 1200 calories, before the glitch.
5"3 is tiny, to me anyway. So 1200 calories a day wouldn't be unheard of...
Having said that, if you can avoid eating that low definitely do so!
Thank you! Yes I would change it to 1300-1400cals a day... I have no idea how much i should be consuming..0 -
I am 5'6" and also doing 1200 cals a day, have been doing it for the past 2 weeks, and before that I was doing 1000cals a day. I am much happier on 1200 calories a day and I also exercise 5-6 times a week. Losing that last bit of weight is hard but keep going because your doing great!!
Wow. I cant go that low. I usually go a little above 1200cals... DO you mind me asking how much have you lost already? Thank you for your reply btw. 0 -
christinev297 wrote: »I'm 5"8 and mfp gave me 1200 calories, before the glitch.
5"3 is tiny, to me anyway. So 1200 calories a day wouldn't be unheard of...
Having said that, if you can avoid eating that low definitely do so!
Thank you! Yes I would change it to 1300-1400cals a day... I have no idea how much i should be consuming..
That's the crappy thing about finding the right calories for you. Too high and you'll put on weight, too low and you're hungry all the time. Just have to do a bit of experimenting
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My MFP app is recently updated and it also set me at 1200
It lets me finish an entry at a minimum of 1000 (& gives me the 5wk prediction & everything
I'm confused as to what others are saying abt MFP new guidelines ect
FWIW
I'm 5'3 140lbs and sedentary
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^^^ this is truth. The closer you are to goal, the more true it is (less margin for error). Be patient and persistent, and you will figure it out. Christine is a really good role model via a vis practical attitude and sustainable habits!0
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Mfp has mine at 1,200 also. Then I see posts like this and get confused!0
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MFP asks how fast you want to lose to determine deficit. If MFP instead suggested an appropriate deficit for how much you have to lose, I bet many fewer people would get the 1200 recommendation. Better still, if MFP asked your BF%, it could give even better advice, but that can be hard to ascertain accurately.
I'm not knocking 1200 out of hand. For someone small and over 50, it could be quite close to maintenance. Plenty of people have had good results for an appreciable duration with 1200. The risk of an excessive deficit as BF% declines, of course other than snapping heads off with little provocation, is losing lean body mass--the one thing that takes so much work to gain. For me 1200 for a week or more sets the table for a binge.
Like a lot of other things, it's individual and just depends. 0 -
I am doing 1200 cal too. We have very similar stats, too. I started at 135 and my goal is also 115. I only recently started. 1200 was hard at first but I upped my protein and I've gotten used to it. I let myself go a bit over though, and don't track everything on the weekends. I'd like some friends to keep me motivated!0
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@shannonmaines Don’t worry about what others say. I like the fact that you contributed. Some people are just ignorant!0
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Luuuuuuulz0
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Check out the graphs in this link: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1318741/in-5-weeks-youll-lose-10lbs-why-is-it-not-working#latest
I'm thinking you got 1200 because you said you want to lose 2lbs a week. (Hey, it lets you pick that so why not?)
You are not big, you do not have a lot of weight to lose, so IMO, 20 pounds by July is just asking for trouble. I do not think it's a healthy goal for you.
Like others have recommended... extend the timeframe of your goal, start building muscle, and continue to work on those lifestyle tweaks.0 -
I lost 11lbs in the first 8 weeks, I was also exercising and not eating back those calories, most days I worked off about 300 calories. I wasn't super heavy, started at 152 and now down to 141. Losing the last 10 is going to be a bit more difficult but I hope to be down to 130 by mid June. It's going to take a lot of work! I am thinking about upping my intake to 1300-1400 because I just get hungry!!I am 5'6" and also doing 1200 cals a day, have been doing it for the past 2 weeks, and before that I was doing 1000cals a day. I am much happier on 1200 calories a day and I also exercise 5-6 times a week. Losing that last bit of weight is hard but keep going because your doing great!!
Wow. I cant go that low. I usually go a little above 1200cals... DO you mind me asking how much have you lost already? Thank you for your
reply btw.
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Hi there! Actually 1200/day is not very hard to follow... I started it 2 months ago and I feel fine! I eat only whole foods, lean protein, good fats and once in a while I have a cheat meal. I also train 3 to 5 times a week with 3 high intensity workout. I'm 5"10 and 171lbs (I was 187lbs when I started). I am a student, so my life is not that busy
I've got a lot of time to cook and train as much as I can. It really depends on your metabolism, feel free try it and if you feel like your are going to jump into your fridge like crazy, adjust your diet accordingly Best thing that I've learned is that you have to listen your body, that seems odd but it is true. I always tell to myself that I am not on a diet as I eat all I want, I just eat healthy and stay positive good luck !!! 0 -
amalouhinda wrote: »Hi there! Actually 1200/day is not very hard to follow... I started it 2 months ago and I feel fine! I eat only whole foods, lean protein, good fats and once in a while I have a cheat meal. I also train 3 to 5 times a week with 3 high intensity workout. I'm 5"10 and 171lbs (I was 187lbs when I started). I am a student, so my life is not that busy I've got a lot of time to cook and train as much as I can. It really depends on your metabolism, feel free try it and if you feel like your are going to jump into your fridge like crazy, adjust your diet accordingly Best thing that I've learned is that you have to listen your body, that seems odd but it is true. I always tell to myself that I am not on a diet as I eat all I want, I just eat healthy and stay positive good luck !!!
Overreaching blanket statement is overreaching...
...and blanket...ty.
Is blankety.0 -
I don't understand why everyone thinks you will die eating at 1200cals. If you prefer to eat at 1400cals or whatever that's fine, but a lot of us have done it at 1200cals as well.
Do what you can!0 -
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I don't understand why everyone thinks you will die eating at 1200cals. If you prefer to eat at 1400cals or whatever that's fine, but a lot of us have done it at 1200cals as well.
Do what you can!
The main thing is that unless you're, say, a much older woman, or incredibly sedentary, there's really no need to restrict your calories that much in order to lose weight.
For instance, I'm 5'1, and I've lost 10 pounds eating between 1700-1900 calories at reasonably consistent exercise regimens.
Actually, I'll link an informative thread for those who've decided to use the MFP setting "lose 2 pounds a week" at 1200 calories:
Trog's Wisdom
Made by one Trogalicious (who I see has already posted his epic beard "No" face), a very knowledgeable user who's lost a lot of weight, and as stated previously, has an epic beard.0 -
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Actually, I'll link an informative thread for those who've decided to use the MFP setting "lose 2 pounds a week" at 1200 calories:
Trog's Wisdom
Made by one Trogalicious (who I see has already posted his epic beard "No" face), a very knowledgeable user who's lost a lot of weight, and as stated previously, has an epic beard.
I enjoyed this!
Still keeping my current settings (this is where you facepalm) but I did enjoy this & also learned alot about the MFP forum community's butthurt reaction to the 1200 calorie vertigo of suck.
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You don't say...I lost 11lbs in the first 8 weeks, I was also exercising and not eating back those calories, most days I worked off about 300 calories. I wasn't super heavy, started at 152 and now down to 141. Losing the last 10 is going to be a bit more difficult but I hope to be down to 130 by mid June. It's going to take a lot of work! I am thinking about upping my intake to 1300-1400 because I just get hungry!!I am 5'6" and also doing 1200 cals a day, have been doing it for the past 2 weeks, and before that I was doing 1000cals a day. I am much happier on 1200 calories a day and I also exercise 5-6 times a week. Losing that last bit of weight is hard but keep going because your doing great!!
Wow. I cant go that low. I usually go a little above 1200cals... DO you mind me asking how much have you lost already? Thank you for your
reply btw.
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I am 5'6" and also doing 1200 cals a day, have been doing it for the past 2 weeks, and before that I was doing 1000cals a day. I am much happier on 1200 calories a day and I also exercise 5-6 times a week. Losing that last bit of weight is hard but keep going because your doing great!!
Well.....That gives me the sadz....smh.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »I'm 5"8 and mfp gave me 1200 calories, before the glitch.
5"3 is tiny, to me anyway. So 1200 calories a day wouldn't be unheard of...
Having said that, if you can avoid eating that low definitely do so!
It wouldn't be unheard of, by my wife is 5'3" and gets more than 1200 calories at 35yrs old.0 -
well it depends on what you can. i eat 1500cals a day now, but i exercise i do insanity for 40 mins and running for 30mins to 60 mins and do some strengthening, my workouts rotates with those. so that makes me burn 300-500cals which makes me go back to 1200cals/day. plus i really eat alot on breakfast (grains,carbs and protein) i also add bananas. i eat average for lunch. and for dinner sometimes i just have fruit. i eliminated colas and other drinks and only drink it occassionally. so that helps alot in conserving the calories i eat. but because i really love food i workout almost everyday.0
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@shannonmaines Don’t worry about what others say. I like the fact that you contributed. Some people are just ignorant!
Thanks @Linda73c ! I guess I missed the rule where my 1st post couldn't be a topic-related response to a question that the OP was asking
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Personally, I'd eat at the 1500.0
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