1200-1300 cals a day, looking for friends, inspiration, and recipes

scrocke
scrocke Posts: 39 Member
edited October 2016 in Motivation and Support
As the title suggests, I have between 1200 and 1300 cals a day (trying to lose weight). It would be great to find people with similar goals and new ideas for mixing up my diet. Also, my diary is open if you just want to offer suggestions. Thanks!
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  • titusmp
    titusmp Posts: 5 Member
    This is me too. I have been doing this for 3 months, lost 15 lbs but stuck now. I took a week off but ready to jump back in. Motivation has been a challenge at month 3. Months 1 and 2 went really well.
  • jasimm109
    jasimm109 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in a similar spot. I try to stay within a certain calorie range, and I'll do great for a few weeks. Then I'll give myself a cheat/treat day that turns into over eating and lasting at least a week. Maybe my food choices are to bland to keep me interested,any suggestion on how to keep it interesting would be great.
  • kandell
    kandell Posts: 473 Member
    Hi! I'm trying to hit 1300 cals a day. I'm not the best at keeping my diary up-to-date, particularly in the evenings or on weekends...But I think I've got some good stuff going for work days!
  • being_camille
    being_camille Posts: 33 Member
    Hi! I'm also aiming to be in the 1200/1300 range! I don't log my evening meals much as I have them w my husband or with friends and I tend to forget- but I'm a pretty healthy eater - plus a little chocolate a day to keep the cravings away- so I know my evening meals arnt too bad. ;)
  • Kitzy2016
    Kitzy2016 Posts: 1 Member
    You can add me! I'm going for 1200 call a day.
  • EmPersson
    EmPersson Posts: 768 Member
    Me, too! I'm jumping back in to MFP after having been away for a few months. Got out my winter wardrobe recently and realized I have zero time to turn myself around before I don't fit my clothes anymore! You all say you're looking for recipes and inspiration. Tell me, what does your average day look like, meal-wise? What do you find yourself tired of eating more than others?
  • scrocke
    scrocke Posts: 39 Member
    edited October 2016
    Breakfast has the most variety for me (depending on class schedule). Protein pancakes, plain yogurt with bulgur, and an apple, eggs. I feel like I am stuck in a lunch rut trying to get enough protein that is portable. Usually it is a salad with either tuna or eggs. Dinner is almost always eggs or chicken, and roasted veggies. No matter how I spice them differently it's still eggs or chicken with vegetables.
    My biggest challenges are time and portability (for lunch). I don't have a ton of time to devote to preparation. I love to cook, but am used to cooking without worrying about calories, so the change is more difficult than expected.
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    Hi! U can friend me! I usually stay anywhere from 1250-1350 calories per day and my diary is open
  • pescetarian_love
    pescetarian_love Posts: 64 Member
    I am going for 1200 calories a day, the struggle is real sometimes! Feel free to add me
  • jess427
    jess427 Posts: 36 Member
    jasimm109 wrote: »
    I'm in a similar spot. I try to stay within a certain calorie range, and I'll do great for a few weeks. Then I'll give myself a cheat/treat day that turns into over eating and lasting at least a week. Maybe my food choices are to bland to keep me interested,any suggestion on how to keep it interesting would be great.

    Exactly how this last week just went for me I had a cheat meal Saturday and just now feeling motivated to control my choicds again. I think the same maybe i get bored of my meals but idk what else to change to keep me going some days 1200 calories is ok and others it's way too little especially with how much I use to eat
  • lynalyei
    lynalyei Posts: 22 Member
    Can i join in?my biggest challenge is consistency with my calories and to be in this challenge will help me greatly with accountability.i want to eat up to 1300kcal.do we report here or something like that? i eat bf and lunch at work cantine and i am always very tempted to overeat and also cant weigh my food but this challenge will help me stick to more salads and plain foods.
  • connie_la
    connie_la Posts: 3 Member
    Hi - you can add me. I am joining MFP again today after about year and half absence. I gained 19 lbs and enthusiastic about losing these lbs.
  • lynalyei
    lynalyei Posts: 22 Member
    its amazing how i am accurate with my logging today.thanks to this challenge.i have of oats and apple for dinner.
    connie_la wrote: »
    Hi - you can add me. I am joining MFP again today after about year and half absence. I gained 19 lbs and enthusiastic about losing these lbs.
    welcome connie_la
  • TRIX5884
    TRIX5884 Posts: 318 Member
    I try to stay between 1200 - 1500 calories each day. I don't eat back any "exercise" calories. Feel free to add me. I have an open diary to my friends (might even be open to the public - i'm not sure). I don't work out anywhere near like I used to - but I am hoping to find some motivation to get back on track with that.
  • chasady31
    chasady31 Posts: 3 Member
    You can add me. I am aiming for 1200 calories a day. I have started this journey on Monday.
  • iwtbh3
    iwtbh3 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm also aiming for 1200-1400 calories a day for weight loss but I need help with recipie/food ideas, I'd love to have some accountability friends!
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
    I have added a few of you if you don't mind? I am in the 1200 calories a day too. Not too daunting.......yet.....LOL
  • mairesile
    mairesile Posts: 26 Member
    Add me
  • MrsWilson110418
    MrsWilson110418 Posts: 2 Member
    My goal is 1200 too. Please feel free to add me, I need friends on here!
  • DawnSober
    DawnSober Posts: 17 Member
    1200 a day. Lost 42 pounds. On last ten....for over a year and a half! Lost my mind with traveling and eating this last week. Diary closed at the moment but will be reopening very soon.
  • spiritbrat
    spiritbrat Posts: 80 Member
    In the same position. 1200 a day for me. 10 more pounds to go. Feel free to add me.
  • JudyAnn1982
    JudyAnn1982 Posts: 16 Member
    So how is everyone doing? I was very active yesterday and did fine until the evening. Probably going to struggle with tonight also. I lost about 150 lbs with WW points plus and then I switched to My Fitness Pal and I am afraid of gaining it all back and some more. Judy
  • JudyAnn1982
    JudyAnn1982 Posts: 16 Member
    Is anyone eating the calories assigned for exercise?
  • lynalyei
    lynalyei Posts: 22 Member
    JudyAnn1982 wrote: »
    So how is everyone doing? I was very active yesterday and did fine until the evening. Probably going to struggle with tonight also. I lost about 150 lbs with WW points plus and then I switched to My Fitness Pal and I am afraid of gaining it all back and some more. Judy

    i struggled over the weekend but getting back on track.i heard maintainance is also work.keep it up cos i dont think you will go back and gain all that weight.i will be looking out for you to cheer you on!
  • fitmek
    fitmek Posts: 277 Member
    I would love to be around 1300-1350 again everyday and see where it gets me. Right now I average about 1600-1700 a day and I KNOW that's not doing me any favors. Feel free to add me if you would like and we can work on this together because I need some motivation! I lost about 12 pounds keeping my calories between 1300-1400 a few years ago. :)
  • Jenessab23
    Jenessab23 Posts: 5 Member
    Anyone can add me! I'm shooting for 1300 cals per day with exercise. I want to make sure I can sustain this, just waiting for the consistent mindset to kick in and then I'm sure it will be easier! Looking to lose 35 pounds and I know the best way for me to get there, no matter how slow, is to track everything. Happy to share support and motivation!
  • Crystal_Can
    Crystal_Can Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 1200 too. In addition to that I'm aiming for a 40/30/30 macro. (40% carb 30% protein 30%fat). I think it's helping. Haven't had too many bad cheat days or severe hunger. Been at it for 6-7 weeks and lost about 15 lbs thus far. I'm obese currently at 219 lbs 5'3" and ultimately looking to get under 145 maybe. The lowest I ever got to was 160. I exercise about 3/week. diary is open. Feel free to add me anyone. :-)
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    Feel free to add me. I log in daily and keep up my diary. 1200-1400 calories. I have some recipes and cook ahead at times when I can. So sometimes my diary can get boring as I eat what I have cooked for a few days, but it works for me. No need to eat plain, bland food. I spice up what I can.
    Open diary.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I have an open diary and eat back quite a few exercise calories. I drink a lot of water to hold through meals. Some days are tough, but I see it as a mental challenge.
  • haydiz70
    haydiz70 Posts: 56 Member
    Usually the only way I can stay within the 1200-1300 range today is to workout, which gives me an additional 300 or so calories. So I can eat 1500-1600 calories a day and knock my net calories back down to 1200-1300ish. The only way I was able to eat 1200 calories a day before was to use meal replacement shakes but I discovered I'm highly allergic to them, at least the ones I tried. They were the only thing that kept me full plus I knew exactly how many calories I was consuming. I used them for breakfast, and then just had a light lunch, and watched the portions at dinner time. I also worked out but not as hard as I have to now just to maintain.

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