If you ate 1200-1300 calories everyday and didn't lose weigh

were you eating back your calories? Idk, I'm a newbie, but today they told me to up my calories because I had them set too low.

I would lower my carb intake. Up protein and fat.

Glad you asked this question- I am in a similar situation. I suppose I have lost, but it just seems sooooo slow... I do between 1200-1300 cals/ day, also, and walk at least 20 miles per week.

Up your calories. You should be NETTING what MFP says.

Also, weigh your food and use a HRM for accurate burns.

If you don't have a HRM, take it manually and use this: http://www.braydenwm.com/calburn.htm

You aren't eating enough. Your body is hanging onto everything it can out of fear of not getting any more food.

I would lower my carb intake. Up protein and fat.

I agree!

I wouldn't necessarily eat more or less... I'd look at WHAT you're eating first and foremost. Look at your fats, carbs, proteins, etc. MFP defaults to a VERY high carb percentage. I'd try upping your proteins first and lowering carbs.

Hi there..

Please see below..and you should be able to get your answers here..

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo



And here's another site that is helpful to me as well..for calculating exercises..see below

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm


And if you get stuck on what to eat..this should help as well..see below

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_meal_plans/7_day_weight_loss_diet_meal_plan

I'll be honest.. you're going to have to do some trial and error to figure out what your body wants you to do. What works for one person, may or may not work for another. Best thing to do is play around with your calories, your macros and your water to see if it makes a difference.

For me, I do not have to watch my macros - I only need to stay within my calorie range (2200-2500 NET calories) and I'm fine. I know how much water I need in a day.


What you're currently doing isn't working - so don't be afraid to step out of the box and see what will work for you!


Good Luck.

Up Water and Calories would be my suggestion. Good luck!

I would need more information to answer that. 1200 a day is quite low, and I am surprised at the huge number of people here (female and male) who are eating at that level.

With what you have told me I would suspect you would need to eat more, but without knowing more about how high you are, how much weight you have to lose, and the like it is difficult to say.

I'm dealing with the same problem and honestly, I think it's time to see a doc about it. There must be something hormonally that's an issue or metabolic-wise if you're not losing anything and eating that few calories daily.

The only advice I can give as a nurse is to make sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating at least 2 non fat dairy items a day, calcium helps you lose weight. Also your body could be in a plateau if you're doing the same exercises or eating the same food all the time. Another thing (and I know it's awful to say cause we're watching what we eat) is ocassionally my body needs a reset. Meaning I may just go get that tacobell taco I'm craving. Or eat half a burger. Then my body metabolism kicks in to fight off that food and I'll drop weight easier.

Hope this helps.

I heard the calcium in milk is very bad for you, that it actually lowers the calcium in your bones. This is just something I heard-that the milk companies lied to make $-may not be true-But I feel much better switching to almond milk an getting calcium from other sources.
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---Try calorie shifting. Also-eat the same amount but eat it in a 8 hour time frame. Not eating before 1pm or after 9pm has helped me loose -even when it is the same amount of calories. -this has just worked for me though-everyone's different. I eat around 1,300 average and I feel fine. I maintain and am content. Maybe I have a slow metabolism? I feel good though -plenty of energy, work out everyday. I am comfortable with 1,300 some times 1,400 or even 1,100 some weeks. Some people my size and activity level eat 2,000 calories. I really agree with trial and error-if you are hungry or feel deprived, then up your calories for two week minimum and see what happens.

What do you consider to be power walking, like how many MPH?
You may just need to eat healthier and exercise more-I walk at least 3 miles a day and never (ok very very rarely) count that as my exercise.

check out your sodium intake, if your sodium is higher than 2200 it could cause you not to loose weight. There is a hidden column on MFP that you can add to track it.

Same thing happened to me; I gained 6 pounds in 2 months of 1200 net calories.

With my doctor's and my trainer's guidance, I changed the MFP default goals to a breakdown of 40% carbs, 35% protein and 25% fat. On top of that, eliminated all sugar (except naturally occurring), fruit, and all "white" carbs except oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potatoes, and only 1 serving of each of those per day. The hardest part: absolutely no alcohol.

It was torture, but I dropped 3.5 pounds and a half inch in a week. I have another 3 weeks of it before I modify again.

Moral of the story is I think you should consult with a doctor, dietician, or trainer. Everyone is different. Good luck!