Alright people who supposedly get full on 1200, how do you do it?
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
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Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
LOL! You have no self discipline, such a shame :P0 -
Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
LOL! You have no self discipline, such a shame :P
Those who eat the most and still lose win, right?0 -
for breakfast i have hard boiled egg. salad protein bar. lunch is noodles, dinner is meat and potatoes and vegies. two fruit snacks a day. done. 1200 cals0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
Uh thanks. I have tons of self discipline. I ate a super strict diet for 4 months preparing for a bodybuilding show, a diet full of veggies, lean proteins and whole grains. I STILL would not be full on 1200 calories.
People do have different hunger levels, that's true. Just because they have a higher one does not make one a pig.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
I'm also going to pass on 1200 calories a day. My TDEE is around 2600 calories, so that would put me at ~1400 calorie deficit per day and I'd net around 500 calories.
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I had to do 1200 for some months
I filled up on veggies and fruit
I eat it all and it is all about balance
this is one of my 1200-ish days And yes i weigh EVERYTHING! to the gram
Plan and pre-log and it is doable...for some time. There isnt much room ofcourse. And to not be hungry i ate a lot of protein and veggies
After some time i could go up and now 10 months later and 105 pounds less than i was i eat between 1300 to 1600 a day sometimes more. All depends on my exercise or if i am hungry or not.
But i fuel my body what it needs.
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3dogsrunning wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
Uh thanks. I have tons of self discipline. I ate a super strict diet for 4 months preparing for a bodybuilding show, a diet full of veggies, lean proteins and whole grains. I STILL would not be full on 1200 calories.
People do have different hunger levels, that's true. Just because they have a higher one does not make one a pig.
And to add to that, I object to the idea that those who need more than 1200 do so because they fill up on "junk" as well.0 -
Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
LOL! You have no self discipline, such a shame :P
Those who eat the most and still lose win, right?
Absolutely! I was joking;)0 -
Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
LOL! You have no self discipline, such a shame :P
Those who eat the most and still lose win, right?
let me correct that for you:
those who drink the most and still lose win, right?
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Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
What does that have to do with eating over 1200 calories? Is someone reaching for 1500-1800 instead of 1200 now eating like a pig?
Yeah this mindset is nuts. You have to fuel yourself. If you're sedentary then 1200 might work but I can't see how it wouldn't be miserable if you're active and you're not eating exercise calories. And if you have trouble eating that much how the heck did you get fat?
I think we (myself included) get stuck in the mindset that you have to eat as little as possible to see results and so it's easy to form bad habits. We might not eat more because we're scared to, not necessarily because we're ~full. It has to be balance where you're not overeating but you're not undereating either.
i eat at least 1500 calories a day.... i'm a pig....
in fact, sometimes i drink that many calories in a day....
LOL! You have no self discipline, such a shame :P
but i DO have a nice little black dress. and i have a nice new alienware laptop that allows me to see all the pictures that the app took away. hmph.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
I'm also going to pass on 1200 calories a day. My TDEE is around 2600 calories, so that would put me at ~1400 calorie deficit per day and I'd net around 500 calories.
yes, my tdee is about 2560....i'd probably be continuously hangry, and my kids would hate me. and my husband would avoid me like the plague. lol
ETA i also have this cat growing out of my side, and he requires a lot more calories than you'd think. he's uh...hefty. and needy.0 -
purplishblue wrote: »This isn't a thread bashing you, it's me asking how do you manage it?? I get super hungry on that little a day, however I'm wanting to try it again. What are your typical meals? Do you ever feel famished?
Friend me. I eat a bit of everything even eat out and I come in 200 and more calories daily on my 1300 diet.0 -
Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
I'm also going to pass on 1200 calories a day. My TDEE is around 2600 calories, so that would put me at ~1400 calorie deficit per day and I'd net around 500 calories.
yes, my tdee is about 2560....i'd probably be continuously hangry, and my kids would hate me. and my husband would avoid me like the plague. lol
ETA i also have this cat growing out of my side, and he requires a lot more calories than you'd think. he's uh...hefty. and needy.
You know, you really should get a doctor to look at that...0 -
purplishblue wrote: »This isn't a thread bashing you, it's me asking how do you manage it?? I get super hungry on that little a day, however I'm wanting to try it again. What are your typical meals? Do you ever feel famished?
Friend me. I eat a bit of everything even eat out and I come in 200 and more calories daily under on my 1300 diet.
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Blueseraphchaos wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »LeslieB042812 wrote: »Okay, first of all, I also find it odd (and insulting) that so many people think it's impossible to be satisfied on 1200 calories. Of course, if you're 5'10 and active, then you'll be hungry on 1200 calories! But, as a 5'2" female, close to goal weight with a desk job I can absolutely feel full on 1100-1200 calories (and yes, that's with weighing in grams!) and that does not leave me with a huge weight loss, on average .5-.8 lbs/week. The first, and most important thing is for you to identify what makes sense FOR YOU. Don't pick 1200 calories because that seems like the fastest, most extreme way to lose and don't pick a higher calorie goal because people say that 1200 is crazy low.
With that said, to answer the OP's question, I did used to be starving on 1200 calories until I found the food combination and eating style that worked for me. Like WBB55 said, experiment and find what works for you because it is different for everyone. For me, whole foods that are full fat and high protein work best to fill me up, along with high volume foods. I discovered this when I played with going "Paleoish" for a month, following some of the principles of Paleo but not all and still measuring and tracking calories. I'm not a Paleo follower and I don't have any off limits foods now, but that month really helped me understand how filling avocado, chicken thighs and steak are, rather than chicken breast (which doesn't taste as good to me) but I used to eat because I grew up in the "low fat" crazy days. I learned that fat and protein help me feel full and refined carbohydrates do not (again, contrary to what I learned 20 years ago). Previously, when I was trying to "diet" to 1200 calories, I would eat a lot of 100 calorie packs of crackers, bread thins, and other "low fat" and those things would just make me hungrier.
So, what I eat now to feel full: soups (bone broth is awesome--high protein and low calorie) and salads for volume, meats, vegetables, fruits, greek yogurt, oatmeal, avocados, eggs, almonds, kashi bars (be careful with bars, look for high protein and high fiber), etc.
I am 5'10" and very active. I did 1200/day for several years. Yes, I am capable of tracking accurately.
People have different levels of hunger. Not everybody needs to eat like a pig. Some people have WAY more self-discipline than others. It is POSSIBLE to eat at that level if you want or need to do it. It does require careful pre-planning and it will not work if you are spending a lot of your calories on processed foods.
Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and some whole grains work well. Staying hydrated is also important.
I'm also going to pass on 1200 calories a day. My TDEE is around 2600 calories, so that would put me at ~1400 calorie deficit per day and I'd net around 500 calories.
yes, my tdee is about 2560....i'd probably be continuously hangry, and my kids would hate me. and my husband would avoid me like the plague. lol
ETA i also have this cat growing out of my side, and he requires a lot more calories than you'd think. he's uh...hefty. and needy.
You know, you really should get a doctor to look at that...
i know. i haven't gotten much help yet.
i have to say, it's very hard to go to work with this cat hanging from my side. at least he looks good.0 -
I had to do 1200 for some months
I filled up on veggies and fruit
I eat it all and it is all about balance
this is one of my 1200-ish days And yes i weigh EVERYTHING! to the gram
Plan and pre-log and it is doable...for some time. There isnt much room ofcourse. And to not be hungry i ate a lot of protein and veggies
After some time i could go up and now 10 months later and 105 pounds less than i was i eat between 1300 to 1600 a day sometimes more. All depends on my exercise or if i am hungry or not.
But i fuel my body what it needs.
Your food looks amazing.0 -
I had to do 1200 for some months
I filled up on veggies and fruit
I eat it all and it is all about balance
this is one of my 1200-ish days And yes i weigh EVERYTHING! to the gram
Plan and pre-log and it is doable...for some time. There isnt much room ofcourse. And to not be hungry i ate a lot of protein and veggies
After some time i could go up and now 10 months later and 105 pounds less than i was i eat between 1300 to 1600 a day sometimes more. All depends on my exercise or if i am hungry or not.
But i fuel my body what it needs.
How dare you post pictures of scrumptious food & not inform us, of what it is or not invite me over, for every meal; lol!0 -
A lot of presumptuous people in this thread. I eat 1200-1300 cals daily because I'm short (5'2"), 137 lbs (GW: 105), and not very active (gym 1-2 times a week, cardio only). It honestly sucks eating at 1200-1300, but due to my height and activity level I have very little wiggle room. I don't even eat back exercise calories, not that I lose much due to exercise in the first place. Once I hit my goal I'll be scaling back up to maintenance, which is around 1600.0
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Lest you think only small people eat 1200 cals per day - I'm 5'9" and I have been on 1200/day for the last 5 months and have lost about 16 lbs in that time. I started at 1400 cals/day and could not lose weight at all at that level. I get a gym workout 3 days/week and walk & lift free weights the off days. I have a feeling it has a lot to do with my age - 70. And most people that I know who are around my age have had to eat around 1200 - 1600 in order to either lose or maintain a normal body weight. If I eat just one big hefty (you might call it a normal size - say 600 cals) meal - the next day the scale jumps by 2 lbs.
I'm quite happy with my weight loss. I'm at 159 and my next goal is 150. I'm finally in my normal BMI range, thanks to my 1200 cals/day.0
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