having a hard time with 1200 calorie goal
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If you are nursing make sure to log that in activity also. I don't know how much I believe it's really 500 calories per day so If I were you just make sure that you are eating enough nutrients and not feeling too hungry if your body is producing milk. I was always SO HUNGRY when I wad nursing all of mine. (mother of 4)0
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Focus on eliminating "bread, beer, pizza, pasta, cookies and cake". In other words, reduce bad carbs and empty calories. Next DONT eat after 6 pm. Lastly exercise 3 times a week for 30 min. Then if you must count calories, allow 1500-1800 a day.
Says a man who I'm pretty sure has never birthed twins... no. Just no. First of all, I just ate cookies with my breakfast and I've lost almost 40lbs in 3 months on a 1200 calorie diet. Secondly, even if you're not nursing, a post partum body needs extra calories for healing no matter how you birthed your babies. Bump your activity level to active because lifting babies all day on two hours of sleep is an active lifestyle. Period. And start out with a higher calorie target and when you feel better lower it gradually... worked for me. Once I got down to 1200, eating veggies and lean protein helps me stay feeling full longer. Hang in there and congrats on the new babes!!0 -
Maybe I should do 1500 cal. Thanks everyone. I think i shouldn't rush in losing 25 lbs excess weight. Anyway I just gave birth to my twins 8 weeks ago. Too tired and starving.
You must be kind to yourself! 8 week old twins and an 11 month old! My goodness girl, feed your body with lots of very healthy foods. And, if you are breastfeeding you need even more calories. Your body may not be quite ready to lose weight yet. Try tracking your food and eating as healthy as you can with nutrient dense foods (lots of fresh veggies and fruit, lean protein, whole grains). You are most likely exhausted which makes weight loss difficult.
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healthkickkath1 wrote: »Congratulations on the birth of your twins , it's a good idea to make sure you have established a good milk supply for your babies before you start dieting, I read somewhere that a breastfeeding mother should eat at least 1800 calories per day. Twins may need more milk making calories, so you could probably eat over 1800 calories . I remember eating heaps when my babies were young. I would recommend talking to your doctor or nurse about calorie recommendations while breastfeeding. Good luck with it all and enjoy your lovely little babies!
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I have lost 2 kg in 12 days:) I feel 1200 calories is quite easy!!0
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jumee_ahmed wrote: »I have lost 2 kg in 12 days:) I feel 1200 calories is quite easy!!
Yeah but how much of that is fat... water or muscle? lol.0 -
You just gave birth. Give your body time to heal.
If you're pumping or nursing, you need waaaaaaaaaaaaay more calories. For a singleton it should be at the very very very minimum 1500 calories, but in most cases should be 1800+. For twins it'd be much more. You need to make sure you consume enough to sustain and build your supply.
But for goodness sakes give yourself time and more slack. Your body just went through some major stuff.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »jumee_ahmed wrote: »I have lost 2 kg in 12 days:) I feel 1200 calories is quite easy!!
Yeah but how much of that is fat... water or muscle? lol.
Today is the 12th day Of my 1200 calories so I don't know lol0 -
jumee_ahmed wrote: »I have lost 2 kg in 12 days:) I feel 1200 calories is quite easy!!
Yes, and did you just have twins a short time ago? And do you have an 11-month-old on top of that? I too am managing on 1200 but my answer to the twins/11-mth-old question is a loud NO. So we can't compare the two situations at all! I sit at my computer for a lot of the day, writing. I would bet the OP hardly ever gets a chance to sit down. She needs more calories than I do, hands down.
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Maybe I should do 1500 cal. Thanks everyone. I think i shouldn't rush in losing 25 lbs excess weight. Anyway I just gave birth to my twins 8 weeks ago. Too tired and starving.
Smart choice. Congrats on the birth of the twins. Really, don't push yourself too hard while you are adjusting and sleep deprived.0 -
CherylanneCorsini wrote: »Hi, I'm trying to lose 25 as well and had to up my calories from 1200 to 1500. I'll be maintaining for the rest of my life so wanted a diet\life style that I would stick to. It's working out great. You can try doing 1200 for 2 days out of the week and see how that goes. I was losing 2 lbs every 7 days on the 1200, it does work IF you can do it. I'm sure you will find a plan that works for you, just tweak it to suit yourself.
Best Wishes!!
Cheryl
It;s amazing what a difference those 300 calories make. I can sustain that easily. I usually average three meals of 500 calories and they keep me full. A 500 calorie breakfast full of protein keeps me full until at least 1pm. But when I exercise strenuously I usually have to eat more so I average about 2,000 calories since I burn over 3,000 throughout the day.
Eat, guys! I don't see why anyone would want to eat 1,200 calories to lose weight unless its for a medical reason.0 -
I'm on 1280 currently (for a 1.5lb loss) and have been on 1200 for the last 2 months or so. My diary is open if you'd like to have a look for any ideas. I do go over every now and again but make sure it's only once a week and I stick to maintenance cals. I found it difficult to start with, so I exercised a lot and ate back 1/2 the calories, but as I'm a lot busier recently I havent had as much time to workout.
It's probably best for you to up your calories a tiny bit so you have a few more to play with, your rate of loss will be slower but not by much, you're much less likely to binge and you'll be happier
how do u view ur diary?
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Just started 3 days ago and it's really difficult. It feels like i'm starving myself. Anyone who can share me their experiences under 1200 calories?
I can't lose weight if I am not under 1,200. I usually try to include a lot of healthy protein like chicken breasts and fish, supplemented by a generous amount of green vegetables, with a minimum of carbs. Drinking lots of water and unsweetened tea help. So can low-sodium chicken broth.
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If you're breastfeeding twins you should see a doctor and a nutritionist about the proper amount of calories and the nutritional composition of your meals. You have special nutritional needs.0 -
Just started 3 days ago and it's really difficult. It feels like i'm starving myself. Anyone who can share me their experiences under 1200 calories?
I can't lose weight if I am not under 1,200. I usually try to include a lot of healthy protein like chicken breasts and fish, supplemented by a generous amount of green vegetables, with a minimum of carbs. Drinking lots of water and unsweetened tea help. So can low-sodium chicken broth.
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If you're breastfeeding twins you should see a doctor and a nutritionist about the proper amount of calories and the nutritional composition of your meals.
And if you feel FINE, then that's GOOD FOR YOU. OP doesn't feel fine, so she should be eating more.0 -
I do 1200 net. Sometimes I balance with exercise. So in order to not starve myself to death, I eat highly nutritious whole food. Right now getting weight off is more important than a cookie. Quite honestly, I'm happy and excited to be on track and find it a fun challenge to get all my nutrients in with the food I eat. The best part is that I have energy and have lost my old cravings for sweets and salty snacks.0
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I am a twin mom too but boys are now close to 4. Are you nursing or pumping?? If so you need more calories than 1200 or your supply will crash. Also, you will burn a lot nursing. If you aren't, trust me you will be pretty active w 2 even at newborn stage. So try to be patient (I know it's tough) but it took months for baby weight to go on0
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I can only do 1200 calories gross once or twice a week and not burn out or become ill. I do aim for 1200 net or eating back exercise calories. I have to eat very nutrient dense calories with little wiggle room on 1200 days. Whole grains, low fat dairy, fresh veggies, lean proteins such as chicken, fish or beans and 1 or less servings of fruit.0
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OP if and when I am only 35 lbs overweight, I plan to take it slower and eat more.0
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I have a two year old son and a three month old baby boy. I wouldn't be able to consistently live off 1200 cals a day in my situation, never mind with three babies under a year old!! I also can't believe you're working so soon after too!!
My advice is give yourself a break! Eat at a maintenance level, then when you feel up to it gradually start reducing the amount you eat. Give yourself time to get settled into a routine and used to having the babies. I started dieting four weeks after having my second baby and it was too soon. It's only really been in the last month since he's been sleeping through that I've found it easy. And I'm on no where near 1200 cals!0 -
Feeling much better with 1500 cal. Thanks for all those who give their wonderful advice. I think I could stick longer with this, but still i have to control my cravings for my favorite foods. Well,they say no pain, no gain. I know it will not be easy but I'm looking forward to the day that all my clothes will fit to me just like before. I feel so unattractive because of this excess weight.
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Stay strong. My twins are 4 and those first couple of months were pure hell. I can't imagine trying to lose weight at the same time as you're adjusting to having two itty bitty ones. If you're BF (I think I saw you couldn't manage it), definitely you need to eat more than 1200/day. Are you still 'trying' to BF? If so, PM me. I might be able to help - I managed to BF (via pumping, which is a whole nuther story) my premie twins for 4 months totally. 0
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