Women who eat 1200 Calories

bwalters82
bwalters82 Posts: 95
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
Please DO NOT EAT only 1200 calories in a given day. This may seem like a crazy notion to those of you who are scared to eat, but EATING YOUR TOTAL CALORIES ON A .5 TO 1 POUND LOSS PER WEEK and exercising will give you the leanest, sexiest body you can ask for. I've eaten 1800 calories a day before while exercising and lost weight but it was mostly muscle. You need muscle to look sexy. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Okay, I'm good now.
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  • auntie_missy
    auntie_missy Posts: 113 Member
    Because every woman's goal in life is to appear sexy to a man.

    Or, you know, not.
  • kisser1212
    kisser1212 Posts: 3
    It really depends on the person. For me to MAINTAIN, I can only net 1300 calories a day. With 1200 calories a day, I lose far less then a pound a week. But I'm happy to lose slowly, since it's hard to get all nutrients under 1200 calories.
  • flamegirl72
    flamegirl72 Posts: 143 Member
    Because every woman's goal in life is to appear sexy to a man.

    Or, you know, not.


    ....I don't recall seeing OP say anything about a man?? Some people want to look sexy for themselves and because it makes them feel good, which is the best reason anyway. Just saying, it was interesting to see that you immediately assumed she was trying to improve herself to please a man.

    Please yourselves ladies....and men, for that matter!!
  • ladykate7
    ladykate7 Posts: 206 Member
    "you need muscle to look sexy" does not mean its to look sexy for a man. I thought of it to be looking sexy to myself
  • flamegirl72
    flamegirl72 Posts: 143 Member
    Because every woman's goal in life is to appear sexy to a man.

    Or, you know, not.


    ....I don't recall seeing OP say anything about a man?? Some people want to look sexy for themselves and because it makes them feel good, which is the best reason anyway. Just saying, it was interesting to see that you immediately assumed she was trying to improve herself to please a man.

    Please yourselves ladies....and men, for that matter!!

    Hahah....just realized that OP is in fact a man....lol. Makes the case even moreso....lol
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    *cricket chirp*
  • Justkf
    Justkf Posts: 208 Member
    I eat 1200 calories most of the time, am losing a pound a week and have a lot of muscle. Are you talking net or gross?-that confuses a lot of people. I never get the 'starvation warning" either.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    It really depends on the person. For me to MAINTAIN, I can only net 1300 calories a day. With 1200 calories a day, I lose far less then a pound a week. But I'm happy to lose slowly, since it's hard to get all nutrients under 1200 calories.

    I'm curious as to what your ht and weight are that your TDEE is only 1300. That seems really really low imo
  • Charshel
    Charshel Posts: 15
    Doesn't it depend on your age, weight, and activity level? MFP recommends 1270 for me. Of course, the more cardio I do, the more calories are allotted on my plan. Today, I earned an extra 420 calories at the gym.
  • Bellyroll
    Bellyroll Posts: 316
    I tried it and 1200 did nothing for me so I switch to 1500+ and I started to lose. Plus it was hard to get my calcium and Dietary fiber in with out supplements. But this is what worked for me.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    Please DO NOT EAT only 1200 calories in a given day. This may seem like a crazy notion to those of you who are scared to eat, but EATING YOUR TOTAL CALORIES ON A .5 TO 1 POUND LOSS PER WEEK and exercising will give you the leanest, sexiest body you can ask for. I've eaten 1800 calories a day before while exercising and lost weight but it was mostly muscle. You need muscle to look sexy. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Okay, I'm good now.
    Think twice before you give out generic one size fits all advice...

    If I have 1200 calories a day, I lose FAR LESS THAN half a pound a week. That is because I am four foot ten and weigh less than 120lb so maintenance calories (ie TDEE) are 1500 a day for me. If I eat 1800 calories a day I WILL PUT ON WEIGHT. Not because of some faddy strange notion, but on the widely accepted principles that this site and other well respected weight loss resources rely on.

    And yes, on 1200 calories a day and working out at the gym, I have lost nearly 30lb of fat, AND have not only not lost muscle, but I have actually gained muscle.

    Okay I'M good now.
  • shantillylace81
    shantillylace81 Posts: 39
    Every person is different and just because something worked for you does not mean it will work for me. I have been losing weight just fine at 1200 and toning up as well.
  • Wilmingtonbelle
    Wilmingtonbelle Posts: 255 Member
    Please DO NOT EAT only 1200 calories in a given day. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Okay, I'm good now.

    I disagree with this post. Maybe for someone who is smaller or who doesn't have a lot of weight to lose, it's okay but not for me. I think blanket statements like this are based on poor information.

    I eat 1,200 calories a day, exercise and I've successfully lost 50 of my 102 lbs. I'm supervised by a doctor and nutritionist who monitor my diet and they don't have any concerns. I'm not hungry and I'm turning flab into muscle. I feel the best I've felt in years!

    Okay, I'm good now :flowerforyou:

    Sláinte
  • natashahunt2010
    natashahunt2010 Posts: 49
    I'm doing 1200 calories. But I sleep all day, and read all night so I never have time to eat. I never reach my goal but I think I'm losing on a steady pace. And I feel fine. :)
  • ttrussel
    ttrussel Posts: 99 Member
    I eat 1200 calories most of the time, am losing a pound a week and have a lot of muscle. Are you talking net or gross?-that confuses a lot of people. I never get the 'starvation warning" either.

    I'm always getting that warning...too few calories. I am on 1200 but can't always eat that.... seriously, I can't.
  • CrystalMarie253
    CrystalMarie253 Posts: 128
    *cricket chirp*

    followed by awkward silence....
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    Please DO NOT EAT only 1200 calories in a given day. This may seem like a crazy notion to those of you who are scared to eat, but EATING YOUR TOTAL CALORIES ON A .5 TO 1 POUND LOSS PER WEEK and exercising will give you the leanest, sexiest body you can ask for. I've eaten 1800 calories a day before while exercising and lost weight but it was mostly muscle. You need muscle to look sexy. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Okay, I'm good now.

    Thank goodness you posted this. I would have ignorantly continued to lose 2 or 3 pounds a week and do strength training... now I know I can just eat more...

    Lol everyone is different.
  • hofosho1020
    hofosho1020 Posts: 179
    ^LOL
  • fat0ctopus
    fat0ctopus Posts: 1
    i dont want to look sexy anyways so i guess its alright! :
    )
  • nicolie88
    nicolie88 Posts: 35
    *cricket chirp*

    followed by awkward silence....


    Cracking up over here!
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    bump
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    bump
  • jjpe
    jjpe Posts: 28 Member
    OKay so I'm set at 1200....and today I earned exercise calories. People keep telling me not to eat them. So should I set my calories higher and not eat back my exercise calories or just keep it the same and eat back all my extras?
  • lissypriss
    lissypriss Posts: 157 Member
    I eat around 1200 cals/day. I have lost over 70 lbs since June. I have developed more muscle and more energy. Everyone is different, so though I understand your concern, I will continue this until my situation changes. :) I'm no spring chicken, so when I find something that gives me results, it's all or nothing.
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
    Bumpity
  • wildestian
    wildestian Posts: 188 Member
    I'm doing 1200 calories. But I sleep all day, and read all night so I never have time to eat. I never reach my goal but I think I'm losing on a steady pace. And I feel fine. :)

    sleep all day, and read all night... Give me your life!
  • gigiangelique
    gigiangelique Posts: 233 Member
    for me to loose weight I am supposed to eat 1200 cal a day....I always go over because I am hungry...i just "makeup" for it by working out .
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Why is 1200 such a controversial number? If you are short enough and light enough 63" and around 110lbs, your BMR is right around 1200-1300 calories.

    Your BMR and your calories are set by the tools on this site. Not really by your own personal preference. Unless you have another reason to set it as such. ie.. long experience, medical reasons etc.
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    Please DO NOT EAT only 1200 calories in a given day. This may seem like a crazy notion to those of you who are scared to eat, but EATING YOUR TOTAL CALORIES ON A .5 TO 1 POUND LOSS PER WEEK and exercising will give you the leanest, sexiest body you can ask for. I've eaten 1800 calories a day before while exercising and lost weight but it was mostly muscle. You need muscle to look sexy. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Okay, I'm good now.


    No offense but are you a doctor? I was told by three of my doctors to EAT NO MORE THEN 1000 calories a day!!! I have some health issues. Everyone is so different. It is why I closed my diary, to avoid criticism from those who do not know my situation.

    How old are you???
  • SonjaCudmore
    SonjaCudmore Posts: 7
    My calorie intake changes based on need. The more calories I burn the more I can eat. However, my goal is 1200 calories a day without exercise. Am I right?
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