~1200 calories a day buddies

jenae326
jenae326 Posts: 4 Member
in Motivation and Support
I need more MFP friends who have ~1200 calories per day goal, for motivation and meal ideas. I've been having trouble staying within my goal. Add me
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  • kaffialjones
    kaffialjones Posts: 6 Member
    I'm a 1200 a day girl!! But I'm new to the communication board so I can't figure out how to add you lol. Feel free to add me!
  • rsmotivated
    rsmotivated Posts: 92 Member
    I'm also doing 1200 calories. Feel free to add me.
  • TxTiffani
    TxTiffani Posts: 799 Member
    I added you:) 5'0 gal here and stick to 1200ish/day
  • Kemp857
    Kemp857 Posts: 20 Member
    also on1200 calories here! feel free to add me!
  • kallan2
    kallan2 Posts: 1 Member
    New here! How do I add?
  • mybicknell
    mybicknell Posts: 26 Member
    I would also like to see some other 1200 calorie diaries. How do you add someone??
  • PrincessMel72
    PrincessMel72 Posts: 1,094 Member
    Same here. 5', 1200 calories. 13lbs lost, about 55 to go! Add me!
  • anybeary
    anybeary Posts: 188 Member
    Been doing it for about 80 days now. Once you get in a rhythm and figure out some snacks and meals you can have, it's easy peasy. Add me. I'll open my diary.
  • pitegny
    pitegny Posts: 1,006 Member
    Hi. I have an open diary. I set my calorie goal at 1300, but try to stay right around 1200. I make it most days by planning my meals ahead. I agree that once you get the hang of it, it is pretty easy. It is working really well for me.
  • anybeary
    anybeary Posts: 188 Member
    Key (for me) in sticking to this 1200 cal thing: 1.) aim for between 85 to 100+ grams of protein a day. Build your meals around that. If your protein isn't high enough at 1200 calories, you will start to lose muscle mass. 2.) Once you have all your protein in, get 20-25 grams of fiber in there to keep you full. 3.) Space your meals/snacks out so that you eat 4-5 times a day. 4.) try to stay below 75 g of sugar a day (your carbs can be higher, but I try to keep sugar carbs around 50, but definitely below 75). Keeping sugar out of your diet will help to reduce cravings for bad foods. 5.) NO ALCOHOL, period. 6.) Keep your workouts moderate. No high-intensity stuff. Aim for a long walk every day or a shorter walk and 30 minutes of a combo of cardio/strength work.
  • anybeary
    anybeary Posts: 188 Member
    One more important thing with a 1200 cal diet: supplements. You definitely need a multi-vitamin, a 1000 of D3 a day, fish oil, and probably collagen supplements. I drink like 2 gallons of water a day too. :) I like to make up a pitcher of water with cucumber and lemon slices and some mint sprigs every night, and then maybe a separate pitcher of cold green tea. I've been losing about 6 pounds a month. Good luck!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    I have 1200 cals
    You can add me (just write it in the optional msg -when you add me- what it's for so I remember)

    Although my diary probs isn't the best to go off as I don't eat too well due to depression so think this could help me too!
  • pitegny
    pitegny Posts: 1,006 Member
    mybicknell wrote: »
    I would also like to see some other 1200 calorie diaries. How do you add someone??

    Click on their user name. When the small box comes up, click on their user name again and you will get a box with a button to Add Friend. When you click on that, it will give the option of adding a message. I usually like to write where I have seen their post.
  • cldb77
    cldb77 Posts: 33 Member
    I'm on 1200, feel free to add me would love to see some diaries for inspiration and motivation
  • SweatsOnSunday
    SweatsOnSunday Posts: 514 Member
    I'd like to try 1200 for a week, as part of a detox. Too much sugar and alcohol here lately. But I saw that all of you are women, and I do not want to seem like a stalker by suddenly trying to friend you so I can see your food choices.

    If you don't mind sharing with a happily married middle-aged guy, who's trying to get lean for summer and take his wife to the beach, please let me know. :)
  • djtiger101
    djtiger101 Posts: 9 Member
    I am also doing 1200 a day feel free to add me
  • pitegny
    pitegny Posts: 1,006 Member
    SweatsOnSunday wrote: »
    I'd like to try 1200 for a week, as part of a detox. Too much sugar and alcohol here lately. But I saw that all of you are women, and I do not want to seem like a stalker by suddenly trying to friend you so I can see your food choices.

    If you don't mind sharing with a happily married middle-aged guy, who's trying to get lean for summer and take his wife to the beach, please let me know. :)

    My diary is open to all!
  • TrekkieJenee
    TrekkieJenee Posts: 24 Member
    just moved from 1400 down to 1200. But, eating fiber, protein, and a small amount of fat will keep you full all day. Feel free to add me. My diary is open.
  • ejsilvi
    ejsilvi Posts: 205 Member
    Look at the Zig Zag diet if u workout n run it may be better most people live this way and u can also adjusted your workouts by the way u r eating
  • hazey70
    hazey70 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm also trying to do 1200 Cals but struggle with the carbs.
    Add me if you want
  • katielauren95
    katielauren95 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm 5' 4

    Sw - 171
    Cw - 164
    Gw - 135

    a size 14 ish

    1200 cals a day
  • Taryan23
    Taryan23 Posts: 76 Member
    1200 a day here; with an open diary feel free to add me
  • Lexational
    Lexational Posts: 13 Member
    Hello! I'm on approx 1.2k calories aswell! Add me ! For my meals I usually sick to super simple high fat stuff that fill me up. Avocados and nuts etc.
  • Lexational
    Lexational Posts: 13 Member
    Also... I can't figure out how to add people aswell -_-
  • iloveturnipgreens
    iloveturnipgreens Posts: 6 Member
    edited April 2017
    1200 here! Hello! You are welcome to add me
  • araneae77
    araneae77 Posts: 8 Member
    I've been doing a 1200 calorie limit for the past month and a half, and lost 10 pounds so far. Recently upped it to 1400 for lifting, but I still usually stay around 1200; I guess I've been trained! Feel free to add me :smile:
  • AngelaiInSF
    AngelaiInSF Posts: 2 Member
    I work out a lot but try to keep it to 1200.....not doing so well so far I think, but trying to at least stick within what it tells me (it adjusts it according to my workouts).
  • AliceWinston
    AliceWinston Posts: 35 Member

    I'm between 1200 and 1300. Social eating out is my biggest problem and doing dinners w my partner. When I'm home alone, it's easy or easier. I don't cook...long story, but injury, so just a little. Wine w friende and bf. Can't drink on an empty stomach, so there is an appetizer. Sosick of being in this big body that isn't me. I want my body and health back. I don't want to be a skinny minnie, just in the center of my BMI range. I have to do it w limitations, as I have injuries, and no place or space to work out. Still, no excuse. I see plenty of people with bad injuries who are slender. So, I have to do it anyway. Motto: Don't think in terms of what I can't do, but in terms of what I can do.

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