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On 1200 calories. Need motivation :D

PashCaline
PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
I'm over 15kg overweight. I found it hard to carry that weight. Would you like to be my friend and help each other? :)
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  • carlanb15
    carlanb15 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello! I'm in exactly the same boat...1200 calories a day...and about 15-18kg to lose. My baby is weaned now at 8 months old and I'm determined to get back to the size i was in my profile picture! I wouldn't mind if we helped each other out!
  • PashCaline
    PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
    Great! Let's start :smile:
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    I'm doing 1200, more like 25 pounds to lose, but still! We can do it :)
  • PashCaline
    PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
    Yeah let's do it :smile:
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    I'm also in the 1200 calorie club but I have a lot more weight to lose than the rest of you...add up the weight the 3 of you have to lose and that's where I'm at...but I'm still game! Nice to meet all of you!
  • PashCaline
    PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
    Nice to meet you :smiley:
  • perkymommy
    perkymommy Posts: 1,642 Member
    I get 1200 per day too. I have lost 25 lbs already and have about 10-15 lbs more I would like to lose.
  • Doit4theOMG
    Doit4theOMG Posts: 109 Member
    1200 calories as well and have about 10lbs to go
  • emmadonaldson95
    emmadonaldson95 Posts: 179 Member
    Im 1260 and have lost 10lb so far and hoping for 5 more at least
  • PashCaline
    PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
    Awesome everyone :)
    Firdt Day today. Wasn't bad Xx
  • bridalou
    bridalou Posts: 5 Member
    You can do this girl! I did try it and if you eat twice or 3 times a day its not so hard to do. Just more greens and proteins. Also if you dont use sugar and carbs you will more slowly hungry!
    Good luck :smile:
  • AliceAxe
    AliceAxe Posts: 172 Member
    im suppose to be at 1200 by my doc but cant seem to get it below 1400. 1200 is so low , Im constantly hungry and having low blood sugar attacks. I lost 7 lbs on mfp , but already gained 5 back, dont know why. so I could use the tips and motivation.

    good luck to everyone!
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Veg goes a long way with few calories so it plays a big part in my day. Getting a good few grams of protien every meal helps too. Agree about the sugar, for me, its not a help. But smetimes I indulge in an orange, mango or cup of blueberries.
  • mizmarija
    mizmarija Posts: 1 Member
    edited May 2016
    You can definitely do this! Just keep away from processed sugar and junk food. Whole foods are the way to go! I've lost 15 kg in less than 5 months with the same calorie intake as you, and I've never felt healthier and more energetic. :)

    http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/the-whole-foods-diet
  • meghanttu08
    meghanttu08 Posts: 158 Member
    I'm eating about 1,000-1,500/day. I try to work out-run several times a week. I've lost 5-6 pounds this week just by cutting portion sizes and watching more what I eat. You can definitely do it! Eat 5-6 times a day-small meals, and drink half your body weight in oz. It will fill you up and won't be as hungry as much!
  • amy_ross86
    amy_ross86 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm right here with you! I've been at 1200 calories for almost a month. Lost a ton of water weight and it fluctuates with an average of 3.5 pounds weight loss! I drink a ton of water throughout the day and do light toning exercises with a weighted fitness hoop. I've recently started walking and hoping it will get it going. It's so frustrating! I have about 20 pounds to lose so any tips and motivation is great!!
  • squyars
    squyars Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in! I lost 30 pounds, but gained 15 back. Only 1200 calories per day as well. I had lost all my weight on DietBet.com and earned over $300. Think I need to get back on with DB, but I could use a little peer pressure here as well!
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    I'm at 1200 too and converting to a low carb lifestyle (keto), I've lost about 8lbs in 3/4 weeks and have about another 32lbs to go. Feel free to add me! We can do this!!
  • dr2813
    dr2813 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm at 1200 as well with 23 lbs to go. This is my 2nd day. I'm really sore but I feel great! Good luck everyone.
  • donjohn49
    donjohn49 Posts: 5 Member
    This is my first day. I'm sticking to 1200 calories a day and trying to lose 20 pounds. I'm trying the 5 and two diet where you "fast" two days a week....only eat 500 calories those days and then eat 1200 the other five days. Started today with a "fasting" day and it wasn't as hard as I thought but will need motivation!!
  • ralostaz2000
    ralostaz2000 Posts: 135 Member
    PashCaline wrote: »
    I'm over 15kg overweight. I found it hard to carry that weight. Would you like to be my friend and help each other? :)
    my daughter is 10 months now and I had 15 kgs to lose too...I started with Dukan diet for a month or so...and I lost 7 of them...then I followed 1200 calories aday and lost another 2 ...now I have still 6 to go but I increased my calories yo 1350 as I found it hard tobrun for 1200...but the loss is extremely slow by now as I am not playing sports usualy.

  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    AliceAxe wrote: »
    im suppose to be at 1200 by my doc but cant seem to get it below 1400. 1200 is so low , Im constantly hungry and having low blood sugar attacks. I lost 7 lbs on mfp , but already gained 5 back, dont know why. so I could use the tips and motivation.

    good luck to everyone!

    AliceAxe, I don't know how tall you are, maybe 1400 is better for you than 1200. Fat and Protein help me feel full. I leave carbs under 50g per day and eat 20-30g protein 4 times a day. I get my carbs from vegetables and an occasional splurge of berries. Good Luck!
  • robinkay2
    robinkay2 Posts: 46 Member
    I'm with you!!
    30 lbs to go-back at it just today...ugh, so tough.
    But I've climbed this hill before, healthier eating, exercise, changing my stinking thinking:)
    1200 per day, I try to not eat back my exercise calories, and some days a 50 calorie snack at bedtime-even if i go over 1200 helps me not feel SO hungry...also cut carbs as much as possible.
  • Sandee_Bee
    Sandee_Bee Posts: 21 Member
    I'm also at 1200, I have a lot of weight to lose. Today was my first day and I went over. I will have to cut back during the day because I get bad munchies at night. Good luck!
  • meghanttu08
    meghanttu08 Posts: 158 Member
    edited May 2016
    I was bad today...1600 calories but I'm staying positive. I'll walk more at work, and I'm hitting the gym tomorrow after work!
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    KyraWilliamsCF wrote: »
    Do any of you guys know how many calories you burn in a day? If you're only eating 1200 calories but you're burning 2000+ each day how are you gonna stick to that long term?! http://kyrawilliamsfitness.com/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-in-a-day/

    These folks so far, mostly, have less than 30 lb to lose and a 1200 calorie plan is achievable for women. In the time scale they are looking at, 6 months or less, I think they can get the habit of understanding and mastering their mind and body relationship to food such that the long-term issue is maintenance and most of them can learn that long term maintenance is the same as dieting on a 1700 - 1800 calorie plan.
  • hollypopp10
    hollypopp10 Posts: 68 Member
    I'm eating between 1000-1400 cals per day. I'm drinking about 80-100 oz of water to help keep me full. I've lost 8.2 pounds so far and have about 48 to go.
  • PashCaline
    PashCaline Posts: 22 Member
    Yeah!!! So motivated guys :D:D
    Quite good yesterday. I ate below 1300cal and was fine :). I walked a bit which made it easier to go over a bit 1200 :)
    Have a great day :)
    P.S. My husband gave me a surprise (???hu155jy84n0hx.jpeg
    never does ;)): Brioche
  • rutef2004
    rutef2004 Posts: 3 Member
    Same place as you and looking for new friends on MFP. Good luck
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