200 calorie meal - does it exist?

Yes a cup of skim milk - 86 cals, a cup of cereal - 130 cals, that equals 216 cals. Not bad ?

Chicken breast a bunch of broccoli?


Do you have any time for exercise in your day? Because 30 minutes on the elliptical and some weights will give you a lot more wiggle room.

2 egg whites on a whole wheat english muffin- 154 calories; add a cup of broccoli for 30 more calories and a half of a banana for 40 more calories

McDougal's Baked Chicken Ramen
McDougal's Tortilla Soup

Is what i usually eat for a light lunch but they definitely fill me up!

You could also have 2 cups of salad mix with some vinegarette and two boiled eggs. (30 for the salad, 60 or less for whatever dressing, 70 cals per egg.)

Or progresso soup?

There are a ton of options. >_<

I am really struggling with staying at 1,200 calories a day - its noon and I thought I had done a good job...NOT SO MUCH.
I only have 200 calories left for the day and I know I'm going to be HUNGRY at dinner time.
I've tried to make healthier food choices, but my mind or body (I think mostly my mind) still seems to think it needs more food.
Is there a 200 calorie meal that exists?

If you are hungry at dinner and only have 200 cals left--you may not be eating enough calories. It's either that or eat more lean protein&fiber to fill you up. (My fitness pal says I am supposed to eat 1200, but I find with the amount I work out I eat 200 calories more and it is better)

Vegetable stir fry with ginger, garlic and chilli. Add in a drop of fish sauce, some miso soup and you got yourself a spicy vege soup. Add in chicken (or prawns or legume) for protein and some raman noodles for carb but this will add the cals up - but not much more than 270 cals per portion.

Maybe you could look through the boards a little more, 1200 calories is super low. I am eating 2200 (including my level of activity--TDEE) each day. Or lose a little less quickly. I am very tall though, so unless you are quite petite, I just don't think 1200 calories is sustainable.

Check out this thread--http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/403565-research-behind-eating-more-to-lose-more?hl=eating+more+to+lose+more&page=1#posts-5535354

It will then lead you to more threads on this topic... It's really worth doing a little research in order to keep on the path to losing the weight and keeping the weight off in a healthy and sustainable way.

ETS-- 200 calories is a snack, not a meal. IMO.

^^ This. Sometimes 300 calories is a snack. Hah!

I am really struggling with staying at 1,200 calories a day - its noon and I thought I had done a good job...NOT SO MUCH.
I only have 200 calories left for the day and I know I'm going to be HUNGRY at dinner time.
I've tried to make healthier food choices, but my mind or body (I think mostly my mind) still seems to think it needs more food.
Is there a 200 calorie meal that exists?

I agree with most of the posters.... just add some exercise to earn more calories. 200 cal dinner plus snack is very limiting. You can do it though!!

Try logging your food before you eat it.. that way you will see how far it puts you toward your daily goal. You can eat half of what you planned and adjust your MFP. Then you always end up with enough calories at the end of the day.

My daily goal is 1268 and it's very easy for me to stick with it and not be hungry. Some of my meals are 2 tablespoons PB with a banana. Cup of 1% organic milk with a cup of Quaker Oatmeal squares. 2 eggs, 1 slice of low fat swiss cheese, slice of turkey bacon, on a 100 calorie on a 100% whole wheat bread thin thingie. Sometimes I'll have a small nutritional bar, whey protein shake with some organic yogurt and fruit. Grilled chicken breast or grilled chicken drumstick with the skin, vegi and a small portion of brown or wild rice or whole wheat pasta. My calories are typically spread out 4-5 meals. I'm not hungry at the end of the day and never feel like I'm starving.

Maybe you need to recalculate your activity level or just increase your calorie level some.

To stay at 1200 calories, you need to really plan what you are going to eat. And if you know you are going to go over, then plan a workout that day! By looking at your diary, you need to be very picky on what you eat. You can't afford 102 calories for butter or 200 calories for cheese. Try to find lower calorie items. Your lunch today was 1/2 of your daily calories.

For breakfast I have low cal english muffin with a tad bit of peanut butter and two pieces of turkey bacon = 258 cals.
For lunch I would eat salads with fat free lunch. Sometimes I will have an individual steamers and a bistro sensations sausage link = 200 calories.

You may be better off by eating more smaller meals. Drink lots of water. It will also fill you up to where you don't feel hungry all the time. Don't starve. If you are that hungry up your cals a bit. But I think overall, being picky about how you spend your calories will help you in the long run!