1000-1200 a day
jessiejhow123
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I'm between 1000-1200 a day. Feel free to add me! Sometimes I need friends to keep me accountable! 
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Hi there, I am in the same boat. Needing to be held accountable. How much weight are you looking to lose?2
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I try to make sure I'm at 1200 per day but sometimes stay under if I know I'm going to splurge on the weekend. Add me if you'd like!0
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That's a very low amount of calories5
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wow....that's really low. Are you sure you're counting correctly or have your daily intake correct?1
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I'm at 1200 but only lose weight if closer to 1100, so I only eat back half my exercise calories and lowball my calorie burn. 5'2" and 62. It sucks!0
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Hey Lady!jessiejhow123 wrote: »I'm between 1000-1200 a day. Feel free to add me! Sometimes I need friends to keep me accountable!
I am in the same boat. Also, trying to get active, but having trouble finding the time. I would love an accountability buddy
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fiddletime wrote: »I'm at 1200 but only lose weight if closer to 1100, so I only eat back half my exercise calories and lowball my calorie burn. 5'2" and 62. It sucks!
That's to low, you can be in starvation mode and you won't loose weight.. what is your lbs? And are you sedetary ?0 -
fiddletime wrote: »I'm at 1200 but only lose weight if closer to 1100, so I only eat back half my exercise calories and lowball my calorie burn. 5'2" and 62. It sucks!
That's to low, you can be in starvation mode and you won't loose weight.. what is your lbs? And are you sedetary ?
Starvation mode doesn't exist. And since she's older/shorter, 1100 may be appropriate for her.
OP, unless you're similar to the other poster I'm discussing, you should be eating 1200 minimum.7 -
I'm in the same boat. 5'2, keep it between 1000-1200, feel free to add me too!2
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I am 50 standing a tall 5' 0" (and that's pushing it). I try to keep under the 1,200 as well and do not eat my exercise calories. Back in my 20's I was overweight and I was put on an 800 calorie diet through the Weight Loss Clinic (so was monitored), and lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks. Younger, better metabolism, and being monitored was a plus.2
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fiddletime wrote: »I'm at 1200 but only lose weight if closer to 1100, so I only eat back half my exercise calories and lowball my calorie burn. 5'2" and 62. It sucks!
That's to low, you can be in starvation mode and you won't loose weight.. what is your lbs? And are you sedetary ?
At her height and age, that goal is totally reasonable.2 -
I'm 42, 5 feet tall. I have a 1200 calorie goal. I eat some of my exercise calories back. It all depends on how I'm feeling. I started listening to my body. I will say when I first started, I ate around 1,000 calories and very little protein. My hair started coming out and I felt bad. Just be cautious.
Anyone can add. 2 -
Just out of curiosity, per your diary, your MFP goal is actually 1610 per day (not including exercise), so where did you come up with the 1000-1200 calorie goal? Are you trying to add even more of a deficit?
If you went through the setup with MFP and entered your stats correctly (height, weight, activity level, etc.), I would suggest following the MFP goal for some time and looking at your results.
Generally speaking, trying to cut too much too quick can lead to a crash and burn. (Trust me, I used to do it all the time, MFP would give me a goal of X and I would chop another 300-400 calories off that, thinking I would lose quicker.)6 -
It seems like a whole lot of people actually aren't eating enough to be healthy. My question would be are you losing weight? Do you feel rested and energized? We need calories to live too.2
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And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...10 -
WinoGelato wrote: »And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...
I wish that were the case for me. I'm 5' with a desk job and over 40 and if I ate 1600-1900 calories a day I'd gain like crazy! I'm at 1000-1200 with a little more on weekends, but no where near the 1600-1900 you are. I WISH!4 -
I would recommend going by the MFP setup, or consulting a doctor before going under 1200 calories per day. I am 5'2" and I usually do 1200-1400 per day and I've lost 47 lbs so far. It's doable with more calories, and you won't have to worry about being hungry or not having enough energy all the time.3
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feel free to add me! im 1200 per day, active 3-4 times a week. looking to lose around 501
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bobshuckleberry wrote: »It seems like a whole lot of people actually aren't eating enough to be healthy. My question would be are you losing weight? Do you feel rested and energized? We need calories to live too.
I agree to a certain extent. For myself, yes. I feel rested and energized. When I first started, I ate around 1,000 calories. I didn't focus on nutrients or macros. I was miserable. Like really miserable. I lost quickly. I've never quit (have taken steps back) but I've learned throughout the years. I've been doing this for 4 years. The longer I've been logging and on mfp, I learned to eat enough to fuel my body but also watch my macros. Specifically fiber (high cholesterol) and protein. I'm not much of a low carb but if I put most of my focus on high protein then I do okay on carbs. I'm not losing near as quick as before but I'm focusing more on how my clothes feel and my energy than a number on the scale. I figure if I log correct, the rest will fall into place. Most days I eat some of my exercise calories back but if I feel okay and not hungry, I don't. Gives me a little wiggle room for weekends if I choose to splurge.
For my age and height, my tdee is low. Yep, I've used 3 calculators. My TDEE is a little over 1300 calories. To reduce 20% actually puts me below 1200. It just depends on the person.
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indigoblue9572 wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...
I wish that were the case for me. I'm 5' with a desk job and over 40 and if I ate 1600-1900 calories a day I'd gain like crazy! I'm at 1000-1200 with a little more on weekends, but no where near the 1600-1900 you are. I WISH!
It's possible to increase your NEAT and thus your TDEE with focus on getting in additional activity. When I started I was far more sedentary than I am now - now I average 15K steps/day and my appetite thanks me for it!
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In 2011 I lost 85 pounds over about a year eating 1200 calories a day and working out:) Went from 230 to 145. Been maintaining since then:)5
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WinoGelato wrote: »indigoblue9572 wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...
I wish that were the case for me. I'm 5' with a desk job and over 40 and if I ate 1600-1900 calories a day I'd gain like crazy! I'm at 1000-1200 with a little more on weekends, but no where near the 1600-1900 you are. I WISH!
It's possible to increase your NEAT and thus your TDEE with focus on getting in additional activity. When I started I was far more sedentary than I am now - now I average 15K steps/day and my appetite thanks me for it!
Agreed. Activity helps so much!0 -
I've lost 17lbs in under 2 months on 1200/day. Some days up to 1300-1400, some days closer to 1050 if I'm not too hungry. it is not too few calories as long as the foods you're eating are filling and nutritionally dense (chicken, lean turkey, eggs, greek yogurt, vegetables, fruit).2
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elizabethhilbert wrote: »I've lost 17lbs in under 2 months on 1200/day. Some days up to 1300-1400, some days closer to 1050 if I'm not too hungry. it is not too few calories as long as the foods you're eating are filling and nutritionally dense (chicken, lean turkey, eggs, greek yogurt, vegetables, fruit).
Our caloric intake is almost similar. Have lost 29.8 lbs since Jan 8th.
My wt management doctor ( Chief MD at one of the largest Hospital in long Island NY) says that there is nothing like starvation0 -
elizabethhilbert wrote: »I've lost 17lbs in under 2 months on 1200/day. Some days up to 1300-1400, some days closer to 1050 if I'm not too hungry. it is not too few calories as long as the foods you're eating are filling and nutritionally dense (chicken, lean turkey, eggs, greek yogurt, vegetables, fruit).
Our caloric intake is almost similar. Have lost 29.8 lbs since Jan 8th.
My wt management doctor ( Chief MD at one of the largest Hospital in long Island NY) says that there is nothing like starvation
True no one will starve on a low calorie diet. But those who chose 1200 when it is inappropriate, and then decide not to eat a decent portion of their exercise calories, will start showing signs of malnourishment.
Lethargy is one of the first- one turns into a couch potato so the workout can be done, or ones workouts are suboptimal because they still need to do everyday activities.
Other signs, and these can appear months after one starts a calorie deficit, dull, weak hair, hair loss, brittle nails, dry, dull, wrinkly skin. And these are just the outward manifestations, just think what is happening on the inside when the brain, gets fuzzy, and bones, muscles and organs are not getting the nutrients they need. Not pretty, and can cause problems that can last a lifetime.
Yes, I ate 1200. It was completely appropriate for a 54yo, 5'1 woman with a start weight of 130 lbs.
I also ate approx 200 cals for each hour of exercise.
It took a year to lose the 30lbs, because I was willing to let my loss be slow rather than dropping below 1200+exercise.
It was healthy, sustainable, and led to me maintaining for 7 years so far with a TDEE of close to 1600cals ( not exact because I don't count anymore)
Look to the long term rather than short term when you are planning your deficit. Weight loss by counting calories is not a quick fix, it is a learning tool for the rest of your life.
Miss that wise rabbit, h.4 -
WinoGelato wrote: »And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...
Yeah. That's not the norm. I'm taller, heavier and lighter than you and no way I'm losing eating 1900. Will barely lose at 1600.4 -
I have been aiming for 1000-1200 per day too. I am 5'2" and 43 so that is where I need to be to lose weight.2
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I'm 5'4", 57 and maintaintain at 1800. Right now, all I can do is walk unfortunately(bum shoulder). I'm a hell of a lot older than anyone posting here in this thread and I bet most can eat more than me and still lose.
He or she who eats the most and still loses is the winner.2 -
WinoGelato wrote: »And for those suggesting that being petite is a guarantee that one will have to eat 1200 or less in order to lose...
I'm 5'2, lost >30 lbs eating b/w 1600-1900 calories. Desk job and over forty...
As a wise rabbit used to say, the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight...
Yeah. That's not the norm. I'm taller, heavier and lighter than you and no way I'm losing eating 1900. Will barely lose at 1600.
It may not be the norm but I venture to guess that more people could still lose while eating more than they are currently, than needing to cut to below 1200. For me, rather than assuming I had to go low, I tried to figure out how I could help myself go higher. It probably helps that I don't have a long history of dieting that created some metabolic adaptation from me cutting cals too low for results. This endeavor from four years ago was my first concentrated effort in my adult life to lose weight, and maybe I'm lucky that I stumbled onto veteran posters early on here that helped me learn to work to increase my NEAT and fuel my body so that I could sustain more activity. It's a happy self fulfilling prophecy that I think many (especially petite women) dismiss without ever trying for themselves.
I know there are a lot of people who aren't interested in getting 15K steps/day, or who have medical conditions that impact the CICO equation. I'm just saying that rather than defaulting to the lowest possible calorie target, maybe more petite women (and everyone really) should work to try to "eat more to weigh less" as some of the most successful and inspirational folks on this site promote.2
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