To those on 1,200 cals..

I am on 1200 calories per day and have been on MFP for about a week now. I think there was the second day that I went over my calorie count of 1200. My trainer told me to add a protein shake into it. I haven't checked out your diary, but I thought I would comment.

Haven't checked your diary yet, but I'm on 1200 cals a day.

First 2 weeks or so I was trying hard to not go over 1200 cals, even with exercise. I was often coming in under 1200 and I wasn't hungry at all, so I figured it was okay. I was losing weight, but slowly. About 2 weeks ago I decided I needed to be over 1200 cals every day and I need to eat at least some of my exercise cals. I usually aim for somewhere around 1300 each day now (assuming I exercise). I lost 2.2 lbs last week and I'm hoping for similar results when I weigh in tomorrow morning. Feel free to friend me and look at my diary. I'm not sure I'm the best example, but I like the foods I eat, feel like they are mostly healthy and I'm feeling good.

I was told recently by a dietician that you should be eating at least 1200 calories a day. eating less can cause your metabolism to not work as well thus not losing any weight and its not a calorie intake you can mantian so you will end up gaining more weight in return. (I'm not the best at wording, so sorry if I sound retarded haha) If your still under your 1200 calorie goal and dont feel hungry you should still try to have something like a glass of milk, protein shake, or peice of fruit just so you are getting the right amount of calories.

Hope your weight loss is going well!

Christina girl! I thought you were going into maintenance now? I do think you need to eat a bit more...you should NOT drop below 1200 calories so often. From time to time I don't think it hurts, but you do it a lot. You eat healthy food, the only thing other than calories I would comment on is that days like today, no fruits or veggies until supper. If you're going into maintenance, you should be upping your calories to find that place where you don't gain and you no longer lose. It will probably take some experimenting. Oh, and do you not drink any water? Or just not log it? This is just my un-professional opinion, like you asked As always, I wish you luck!

If you aren't hungry, you should be fine but if you are still worried you should talk to a doctor about it and get a professional opinion. Some days I go over 1200 and some days I am under. Since I started on MFP I have tried to really listen to my body and not to force myself to eat or starve myself. If you are wanting to hit the magic 1200 and are having problems try adding a protien shake. I can usually drink calories alot easier than eat them if I feel like I need to reach my 1200.

Good luck to you!!!

idk how you girls make it on 1200 cals. im starving at 2250

I am almost always under 1200.

You are a lovely petite lady... And this looks like it works for you... I have looked at your diary and went back a couple of weeks ... For maintenance I feel it's ok... I feel you could have more variety, but so could I with mine... (wouldn't mind your opinion on miy diary too, maybe private message as I wouldn't like to intrude on your thread)

Below is just scrutiny, I'm answering as I did feel you wanted feedback, honest, just like I would appreciate if this was my thread... (yes?)

I feel for better health, your vitamins etc, you could have more salads and vegetables and some days there's not enough fruit?

For weight loss, haha wash my mouth out with soap and water suggesting that you would be in that position again, however hypathetically speaking, you would need to cut back on the fat and the refund carbs...

For me, I would be very hungry only having what you have and would be concerned about intestinal health... (you know, not being regular)