On 1200 calories a day - anybody else?

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  • lexington88
    lexington88 Posts: 29 Member
    Me! I'm on 1200, and will be until at least after my Summer holidays in September. I'll probably stick to it after that too, as I lost almost 4 stone on 1200 calories back in the day, but if I do go up, the most I'll go up to is 1500.

    It is hard, and I find that for the first few weeks (where I'm at now) I get so low on energy, but I know that once I hit my stride, I'll be feeling so much better as long as I fill those 1200 calories with lots of veggies and lean protein.

    I'm a bit of a gym-phobe too, so I can rarely make the calories back by exercise. I'm working on it, and on weekdays I'm generally around the right mark, but weekends are where I struggle most, especially if I visit my family for dinner as they don't know the concept of moderate portion sizes.

    But yeah, add me and we can struggle on together!
  • TorStar80
    TorStar80 Posts: 252 Member
    I'm doing 1200 a day and mostly I've been at or under that. Mostly my trick is to keep my calories relatively low through the day and enjoy a higher cal dinner. So breakfast is usually two eggs and some tomatoe or an apple, lunch is typically veggies (veggies fill you right up and are generally low in calories). I try to stick some protein in there but I don't feel I'm very hungry in the middle of the day, also I have a very sedentary job, I'm not burning a lot of calories so my plan works for me.. good luck!
  • Maggyms16
    Maggyms16 Posts: 25 Member
    Hi there!
    I am on a 1400 diet for a few week, I have lost a 15 kgs with this diet and still working on losing another 8.
    I would love to exchange thoughts and ideas with you.
    Add me if you like.
  • katie4285
    katie4285 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi ya'll! I am on about 1100-1200 calories a day. Been at it 7 days. Love some support! Please add me
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    I'm set for 1200 per day, but I exercise enough to eat 1400-1600 a day most days. My progress has averaged out to one and a half pounds to two pounds lost per week over the past two months. I fully intend to up my calorie intake to a maintenance level when I reach my goal weight. Good luck!
  • SaraydaB
    SaraydaB Posts: 120 Member
    Hi! I am on 1200 calories too!

    Please Add
  • cactioctopi
    cactioctopi Posts: 7 Member
    I'm also on a 1200 cal diet, it's very tough, especially since I like to snack- a lot! I could honestly eat a whole pizza if I let myself! However, I am an athlete and I think that losing weight and being healthy will help my performance a lot, I'd like an accountabilibuddy so I'd love to help you through this!
  • QueenPooh
    QueenPooh Posts: 1 Member
    I will be doing 1200 calories a day for now so count me in!
  • vnb_208
    vnb_208 Posts: 1,359 Member
    Add me 1320 per day I've been logging 343 days with a 89 lb loss
  • _NicLovin_
    _NicLovin_ Posts: 121 Member
    I'm at 1200 a day, and have been using MFP regularly for the past month. I'm also looking to grow my support circle so I can stay on track and stay motivated. Feel free to add me. :-)
  • rahimlj
    rahimlj Posts: 239 Member
    Hey l lost about 7 lbs and then gained weight again like within the last few weeks after eating pretty crappy foods. l want to drop 50 lbs. l used to be about 129 and pretty slim. lm trying to build muscle and drop weight. currently trying to have around 1200-1500 calories a day. fresh start lol.
  • WelshFoxy
    WelshFoxy Posts: 14 Member
    This is all great, guys! It's so good to meet other people who are trying to stick to the same goals. <3
  • rahimlj
    rahimlj Posts: 239 Member
    definitely :)
  • tdaniels54
    tdaniels54 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm on a 1200 cal diet until I reach my goal. I'm almost there. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I've lost 70 lbs over a period of 12 years, the last 20 over the last year. I understand the struggles associated with weight loss and maintenance. You have my support.
  • vercampi
    vercampi Posts: 1 Member
    Keeping around 1100 a day + 45 minutes cardio - good results - glad to be here with you if you'll have me
  • kokonani
    kokonani Posts: 507 Member
    Is 1200 your actual number at deficit when you calculate all your stats, or are you just choosing 1200 because it's a low enough number for loss? I think it's way too low unless you are very sedentary and/ or very short and small to begin with. I'm 5'4" 115lbs and I eat 1500-1700. With calories so low, you will end up hungry with low energy, despite quick weight loss.
  • heatherj0y
    heatherj0y Posts: 5 Member
    I've been on a pretty low calorie diet and lost over 12 kilos. I think once you are post menopausal your body really needs to be deprived otherwise it just manages without burning fat.

    I find lots of veges is my solution. because I'm a bit lazy I use mcains frozen winter vegetable. I have them three meals a day.
    in the morning I defrost them and then mix an egg and extra egg whites though it to make a sort of omlette. Actually it looks more like a stir fry with bits of egg in it. I eat some and then put the rest in two lunch boxes. I eat one lunch box at lunch time and one either at home time or if I'm hungry earlier that is what I eat.

    I then have a dinner of protein, small carb and more veges.

    I feel if I bust out and eat a cheat it's not the end of the world. I reckon that's how skinny people eat. Low calorie most of the time with the odd bust out.
  • MrsDan1667
    MrsDan1667 Posts: 76 Member
    edited July 2017
    kokonani wrote: »
    Is 1200 your actual number at deficit when you calculate all your stats, or are you just choosing 1200 because it's a low enough number for loss? I think it's way too low unless you are very sedentary and/ or very short and small to begin with. I'm 5'4" 115lbs and I eat 1500-1700. With calories so low, you will end up hungry with low energy, despite quick weight loss.

    It's the number MFP gave me when I put in my stats/goals of 5'3 122 (CW.... my SW was 140) sedentary and with a goal of 1pound loss per week. I put sedentary because I average 3000-5000 steps a day BEFORE any intenial exercise and I only exercise 3 to maybe 4 days a week. And that's usually just a 30 min walk.

    So, I'm short, sedentary and I'm 33. 1200 is a lot for me now bc I've never been big on breakfast. I usually unintentionally IF a 16:8 so I get hungry around 1pm and eat until about 9 just before bed. Lots of veggies, lean meats and a couple pieces of fruit with a measured portion of whatever we have for dinner. Also drink 3L of water a day.

    I've lost 19 pounds since 1/1/17 and have more energy now than I did before.

    I would consider you short and small but I think if I were to eat 1700 a day I'd gain. My tdee according to my Fitbit is about 1575 a day.

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