1200 Calorie Diet Buddies

HeatherMarie1200
HeatherMarie1200 Posts: 7 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello!

I'm looking for new friends, (any of course), but more particularly those who are on a 1200 calorie diet. My doctor recently suggested this because I don't exercise much at the moment due to chronic lower back pain but I NEED to lose the weight so I can feel better. Please add me if you are looking for the same kind of support! I log all my food the night before and am on here everyday! :)
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  • RebeccaJohnson30
    RebeccaJohnson30 Posts: 10 Member
    HeatherMarie1200 wrote: »
    Hello!

    I'm looking for new friends, (any of course), but more particularly those who are on a 1200 calorie diet. My doctor recently suggested this because I don't exercise much at the moment due to chronic lower back pain but I NEED to lose the weight so I can feel better. Please add me if you are looking for the same kind of support! I log all my food the night before and am on here everyday! :)

  • RebeccaJohnson30
    RebeccaJohnson30 Posts: 10 Member
    Hey Heather! I will be your 1200 cal buddy. I also need to stay within 1200 calories. I am in school for teaching and though I workout, I just sit and study, so staying within 1200 calories is so hard!!
  • SparkyCM
    SparkyCM Posts: 3 Member
    I would love to join!! Count me in!
  • azpostal
    azpostal Posts: 788 Member
    I'm doing 1200 calories too!
  • natalie_journey
    natalie_journey Posts: 32 Member
    I'm on a 1200 calorie diet too. I agree that it can be hard at times, but it's possible! Feel free to add me! :)
  • Matty_Bowman
    Matty_Bowman Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in! Add me if you'd like a buddy!
  • ObsidianMist
    ObsidianMist Posts: 519 Member
    daily allowance set to 1270. add me if you like.
  • fitnessdahlc
    fitnessdahlc Posts: 8 Member
    I would love to be in too as that is my daily target. I've been tracking my food for awhile now but today is my first day here and was wondering how we add friends?
  • hnahae
    hnahae Posts: 38 Member
    I'm at 1250, feel free to add me.
  • AliceAxe
    AliceAxe Posts: 172 Member
    same here, disabled because of arthritist, chronic fatigue etc but need to lose wieght to ease strain on body. looking to get down to my lowest healthy BMI , nutritionist wants me at 1200. it was very hard at first, but doing better, reducing portions and cutting carbs and fat. mainly carbs. at first I felt absolutely starved though, been having to modify things gradulay. I would see a physical therapist too if you havent already. mine has done wonders for me adn been a wealth of knowledge. find someone who will happily answer questions and offer many options and doesnt push you too fast. it has taken me a year of steading streching and very gentle movements to get to the point where I can now do a little cardio and weight baring stuff. . wishing you best luck on your journey!
  • milmil89
    milmil89 Posts: 43 Member
    My daily allowance is around 1200 if you would like to add me. I have an open diary now too
  • RebeccaJohnson30
    RebeccaJohnson30 Posts: 10 Member
    edited April 2016
    How do you add friends??
    Never mind! Got it!
  • cgmccauley
    cgmccauley Posts: 1 Member
    I want in!!! Excited about starting this New Life of healthy eating. I'm fighting today to not eat after 8 pm
  • RebeccaJohnson30
    RebeccaJohnson30 Posts: 10 Member
    Anyone want to discuss the biggest hurdles?? Mine are3 children, 2 at school, 1 at home, school, husband will eat anything kids wont. I am not big on fruits and vegetables either. I like the basic carrots, green beans, peas, lettuce, tomato, etc., gag on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, no matter how I eat them...
  • luckynky
    luckynky Posts: 123 Member
    I'm on 1200 calories net. Add me if you like. :)
  • KetoTeacher
    KetoTeacher Posts: 163 Member
    I am also on a low calorie diet 1380, and I would add you but am new and don't know how. You can add me. please. :)

    Tommie
  • EmPersson
    EmPersson Posts: 768 Member
    Feel free to add me! I need some friends and encouragement! I'm at 1200 calories. I'm trying to exercise, too, though. My hardest part in keeping my calories down is not joining in with my coworkers who are always going out and buying pizza, and burgers, and all kind of yummy looking and smelling things, *and then* going home where my husband likes to have stick-to-your-ribs kind of dinners. It's the self discipline that I need to make the right choices all day, in every part of my life!
  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    I'm on 1270. :)
  • PantoneRed
    PantoneRed Posts: 40 Member
    Welcome HeatherMarie! Feel free to add me as well.
  • Becky_p1972
    Becky_p1972 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm on 1200 and just started working out. Anyone feel free to add me. I need the support and accountability.
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    edited April 2016
    Hi all, I'm on 1200 for some hormone issues. It's rough at first but very doable so long as you hit all of your macros and time small meals throughout the day so that you never feel hungry. I'm a big fan of staving off snack cravings with fizzy 0-calorie flavoured waters, a cut of cheese, or a handful of nuts. Loads of protien makes you feel fuller longer, as well as fosters muscular development.
    RebeccaJohnson30 wrote: »
    I am not big on fruits and vegetables either. I like the basic carrots, green beans, peas, lettuce, tomato, etc., gag on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, no matter how I eat them...

    I am also a baby about veggies, BUT FEAR NOT. Search "healthy recipes for kids" on pinterest, there's like a billion ideas for how to cook veggies so that they don't taste like feet. As for the veggies you DO like, learn to dip them in things like hummus or tzatziki instead of creamy dips or ranch. Or search them on pinterest (example: "green beans recipe") and get some more ideas on how to eat what you like in different ways so that you don't get bored.

    My stats are below, I am trying to find other people with similar body types/goals. Add me if you like.

    Age: 23
    Height: 5'9"
    Starting Weight: 146lbs
    Current Weight: 128.6lbs
    Goal Weight: ~125lbs, but I don't care how much I weigh so long as I have high muscle and lower bodyfat (~18%), I just want to be lean.
    Bodyfat: ~22%
    Diet Parameters: 1200-1500 calories, mostly on the low end because I have a deskjob. I have one cheat day a week, but I try not to exceed 2000 calories.
    Workout: Cardio 3x per week (walking on inclined treadmill for 60 minutes), weight training 2x per week (focus on core/back).
  • dsousa2
    dsousa2 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello, I would like to be added as well. I need to lose 25 lbs. I am just kicking off my 1200 calorie diet today and could use the support. Dealing with aging and ill parents as their primary care giver!
  • ybee1991
    ybee1991 Posts: 106 Member
    I eat about 1230 on average, add me if you'd like.
  • getch123
    getch123 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Heather, I am on a 1250 calorie plan please include me
  • HeatherMarie1200
    HeatherMarie1200 Posts: 7 Member
    Great news! My doctor let me know today I can join the gym but to take it easy as my lower back pain is from arthritis. Bikes, treadmills, swimming etc. Super excited I can add some exercise to my diet!
  • amber_highlyfavored
    amber_highlyfavored Posts: 14 Member
    Feel free to add me everyone!
  • callmecarina
    callmecarina Posts: 145 Member
    I'm on 1200 cal plan, feel free to add me! It's my second go-around here on MFP (8-day streak), but I think having more people hold me accountable will help me stick with it this time around. That, and I'm on week 3 of C25K and feeling awesome!
  • leaj1984
    leaj1984 Posts: 23 Member
    please add me! i'm at 1290, but i eat less on certain days and more on others, depending on what's happening that week. i put specific goals for each day (today for ex: 1,000 cal; but Wed is going to be 1,430... Tues & Thurs at 1,100... Sunday is going to be at 1,700... and so on). I adjust according to events / social things.
  • Dentice143
    Dentice143 Posts: 42 Member
    feel free to add me!
  • gnarlykickflip
    gnarlykickflip Posts: 49 Member
    Hi! I try to aim for 1200-1300. It can get tough, but I've found that eating lots of fat helps me feel fuller. Feel free to add me!

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