On 1200 calories a day - anybody else?

WelshFoxy
WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone,

So I'm (relatively) new to MFP. I've been logging for a couple of weeks, but only started chatting on the community today. So....uh....hi!

I'm looking to make friends with other people who are on low calorie diets (from 1200 to 1400 I guess?) so that we can support each other, swap food ideas, and just generally grumble when it gets tough.

So, can we be friends? o:)
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  • KarinaOrtiz6
    KarinaOrtiz6 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm at 1430 a day. But I work 2 jobs and i didn't want to drop too low. Anyway, feel free to add me!!
  • Panda8ach
    Panda8ach Posts: 518 Member
    Hey ☺ I'm a short *kitten* on 1200 per day! I'm 68 days in and always happy to motivate and support people... I sometimes need a kick up the *kitten* too! :D
  • WelshFoxy
    WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
    Added you both! Thanks :D
  • astrdomitter
    astrdomitter Posts: 120 Member
    Please add me as im just starting back today
  • WelshFoxy
    WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
    Done :) Welcome back
  • seaglasstreasure
    seaglasstreasure Posts: 40 Member
    I normally stay within that range. I could always use more friends to share support and motivation with.
  • DrSarahClaire
    DrSarahClaire Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, All,
    I'm posting for the first time, too. I am doing, and have been doing 1430 calories/day for 11 months here, and have lost 41 lbs! I just love it! Journaling is a proven aid to success for me. I sometimes cannot believe how much food I have had in a 1430 calorie day! I am also constrained by having to follow a "pain free' diet, (no proteins and starch foods together, ever!), so I won't get any more diverticulitis attacks! Two were enough! And they work seamlessly together. And I love the challenge of trying new recipes. Success in losing the weight, finding the amounts satisfying, and including regular gentle exercise (walking, swimming, and yoga), have really sustained my motivation. I am happy to be a positive supportive force here!

    I have some more good stuff to share next time! Cheers and Happy Counting!
  • daisycarolina95
    daisycarolina95 Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2017
    I just got MFP today and I started dieting today. I am on a 1200 calorie diet.
  • tofiggy
    tofiggy Posts: 44 Member
    edited July 2017
    Hi, I'm on a 1200 kcal diet as well (after exercise), started 8 days ago, and been able to do it except went over one day. Also, looking for supportive friends on this journey
  • tofiggy
    tofiggy Posts: 44 Member
    seaglasstreasure wrote: »
    I normally stay within that range. I could always use more friends to share support and motivation with.

    Hi Id love to be your friend
  • rob0781
    rob0781 Posts: 16 Member
    I dunno how you ladies can do 1200 a day I do 2030 a day and some random days im under but most I'm thinking about food non stop. Good job to you all actually doing 1200
  • Taneri08
    Taneri08 Posts: 13 Member
    I am! Add me :smiley:
  • MayBabyChristine
    MayBabyChristine Posts: 9 Member
    Hi there! I'm doing 1380 calories a day, though some days are under, some are over. I've been back for 7 weeks and lost 7 pounds. Would love to have more friends to keep me motivated!
  • nyguyintucson
    nyguyintucson Posts: 4 Member
    I just started and im budgeted for 1600, but have been in the 1200-1400 range everyday without a problem. The reason for this is that before I started dieting (this is my first ever diet) I never ate breakfast anyway so its easy for me to get the calories for only 2 meals and snacks. I have been having mostly fruit for snacks and eating mostly low calorie meals as well. Last night the app told me I didnt have enough calories and they wouldnt let me print a log unless i had more lol.
  • rdd584
    rdd584 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello. I've been doing MFP on and off for years. 1350 a day here. If anyone wants to add me, feel free!
  • clayelliott847
    clayelliott847 Posts: 125 Member
    I am at 1547 per day. The doctor wants me on 150 carb diet, so that is what it equals out to. I do well during the week, when I make sure I cook and have my meals planned out. But the weekend is a different story. Went to see a movie and drank a large coke. That was over a 100 carbs right there. Soda and bread are my problem areas.

    I did not have much to lose. I have lost 10 pounds in 30 days and now I am down 145 at 5ft 6.
  • zjpq
    zjpq Posts: 198 Member
    edited July 2017
    hiya! My MFP goal is 1270 (1.5lb loss per week) and I try to stick as close to that as possible (but often am more in the 1lb loss window lol)
  • rachiedeA
    rachiedeA Posts: 4 Member
    Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.
  • JnineGains
    JnineGains Posts: 136 Member
    1400 for moi
  • rachelsambrown8
    rachelsambrown8 Posts: 20 Member
    1200 is sooo difficult - got any tips and tricks?
  • NerdyNesa
    NerdyNesa Posts: 13 Member
    Also on 1200. Feel free to add me
  • candiceeve88
    candiceeve88 Posts: 2 Member
    I am doing good so far how are you doing
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I'm at 1200 a few days of the week. I can't eat the same amount every day so I get low a few days so I don't have to have a depressing Saturday or can have a glass of wine here and there and still lose.
  • CoffeenSquats
    CoffeenSquats Posts: 982 Member
    Welcome! (Kinda.) I'm on 1200, but I aim for 1000 to leave room for error as I don't physically weigh my food, etc.
  • tinajlee
    tinajlee Posts: 11 Member
    I'm new on my 5th day and on 1200 per day... feel free to add, I'd love to swop ideas and recipes
  • leetopliss79
    leetopliss79 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm only hitting 1100 calories a day
  • itisrocketscience
    itisrocketscience Posts: 3 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm aiming for this amount of cals too. Would be great to have some MFP friends to keep my motivation up! :) !
    What really helps me is to see what others are eating for new ideas and it makes me more accountable to log my meals if I know it might help others ☀️
  • WelshFoxy
    WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
    My tips so far:

    My calorie spread usually looks like this: Breakfast is 100-200 cal. Lunch is 300-350 cal. Afternoon snack is 100 cal. Dinner is 300-500 cal. Evening snack is 100 cal.

    Sometimes I save up my calories through the day so I can pig out for dinner (one of those people who likes going to bed on a full stomach)

    If you can't bear to give up that coffee in the morning, replace your usual milk with almond milk (100ml = 47 vs 13 cal)

    If you have to drink, Diet Coke and vodka is one of the more palatable drinks that are low calorie!

    Alpro soya desserts are a god send. They taste AMAZING.

    Keep a physical chart of your progress as well. I have a wall chart which I update each night (with a fruit card if I've stayed under calories, an ice cream card if it's a cheat day, and a few 'keep going' cards for when I slip up). It's extra motivation and is a physical reminder!

    Also keep a photo diary of what you eat (I use Instagram for this - PM me if you want a link!)

    Xxx
  • joinn68
    joinn68 Posts: 480 Member
    rachiedeA wrote: »
    Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.

    How do you lose 10 lbs in 19 days (3lbs a week) on 1200 cals? Lots of exercise? Or high starting weight? Or? Just curious.
  • WelshFoxy
    WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
    joinn68 wrote: »
    rachiedeA wrote: »
    Hi there I too am doing the same. 19 days logging and counting and am down 10lbs.

    How do you lose 10 lbs in 19 days (3lbs a week) on 1200 cals? Lots of exercise? Or high starting weight? Or? Just curious.

    To be fair, I lost 3.7 lbs last week. I figured it's because I was only on week two, and a lot of what I was losing was water weight. Imagining it will be a lot slower and steader after the initial 'honeymoon' period

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