only 1200 calories per day, help!!!

Drink lots of water... don't just sip it, gulp it. You would be surprised at how much that helps. I have heard that most of the time when we think we are hungry we are really just thirsty.

What kind of foods are you eating now? What are your weight loss goals set at? (1lb or 2lbs a week?)

Along with drinking water and eating better (lots of vegies, small amounts of high protein and or 'good fat' foods). Setting your weight loss to something slow (maybe even as little as half a pound a week) is a way to manage the hunger. You might not be losing as quickly, but if it means you don't fall off the band wagon, that's a small price to pay.

Also, give some serious consideration to taking up exercise, it's not just good for you, it will earn you extra calories and you can eat more.

Drink lots of water... don't just sip it, gulp it. You would be surprised at how much that helps. I have heard that most of the time when we think we are hungry we are really just thirsty.

i have a bit of a problem with the water.. if i drink the recommened 2L a day a pee like a pregnant lady, im talking every 30mins :ohwell: The doc said it'd sort itself out eventually but after 6 months ive had the same problems, i think ive the worlds smallest bladder

There is a way to tell if you have had enough water.....If your pee is clear then you have had enough......It's normal that your pee be yellow first thing of a morning..............

Do more exercise and eat back your exercise cals. I found when I went from 1200 cals a day to 1400, I lost more weight. 1200 I think just didnt work for me.

Eat more protein. It keeps you full longer than carbs for the same calories. Two eggs for breakfast, lean chicken breast for dinner, a glass of skim milk before bed, drink tea or water when you're hungry to check if you're actually hungry or not.

Hi...I have found that really listeing to when I am feeling satisfied, instead of trying to push through it, I STOP then...even if I have only eaten half the sandwich ect. it helps and seems to reduce what I eat yet I am focusing on feeling NOT hungry instead of full.

If your famished at 1200, don't stay under 1200. You'll still lose weight at 1500. Heck, as young as you are, you'd probably lose at 1700.

The majority of the time I was losing (I'm in maintenance now), I ate about 1400-1500 plus exercise calories, for a total of about 1800 a day. I was grumpy and hungry if I tried to stay under 1200.

I used to be like that, too. When I first started drinking water, it felt like I went every 5 minutes. However, once your body adjusts to the new routine it seems to get better.
I drink about a gallon of water everyday. On top of that, I have coffee, tea, crystal light, and an occasional diet soda. I guess you could say that I'm a heavy drinker.
When it comes to the food, it seems pretty easy if I'm "in the zone". Last time that I was in the zone, I lost about 68 lbs in a little over a year. I stepped out of the zone due to stressful circumstances and gained 17 lbs back in about 7 months. I came here hoping that it will help me step back in.
By being in the zone, I mean that my mind is made up. It's a feeling of "I WILL do this"...not "I WANT this" or "I'm FAT."

In the last week, I have this weird feeling going on. It's a "not full" type of feeling. I remember this from before, and it means that I am on the right track again. Not full but not hungry either.

I agree with the last poster above me. I hate that most people get stuck on the 1200 goal on here without thinking it through. First of all how much do you have to lose?
Use this calculator.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Plug in your information. For example a 5'3" female that weighs 190 can eat 1529 cal's a day actually used "little or no exercise " for the activity level and this would still have you lose 1 lb a week. Which is the healthiest and best speed to lose weight. The slower and steadier you lose it the more good habits your learning in order to maintain the loss once your there. Also, try to zig zag your calories if you can ..to mix up the monotony. That calculator also has a 7 day calorie break down menu you can use. The top number on this calculator results is your "maintenance" calories to stay right where you are. If you subtract 500 calories from that you are aiming for 1 lb a week. Then if you exercise those are bonus calories you've burned and you can choose whether to eat those extra calories or not. Either way if you stay at 500 cal below the maintenance you'll see a loss. But please drink water like everyone else has suggested. Good luck.

Drink lots of water... don't just sip it, gulp it. You would be surprised at how much that helps. I have heard that most of the time when we think we are hungry we are really just thirsty.

i have a bit of a problem with the water.. if i drink the recommened 2L a day a pee like a pregnant lady, im talking every 30mins :ohwell: The doc said it'd sort itself out eventually but after 6 months ive had the same problems, i think ive the worlds smallest bladder

I'll fight you for that title! LOL. But I love water. And the extra exercise to get up from my desk and go to the bathroom is just an extra plus!

I agree with everyone who says eat more. 1200 calories a day is not medically recommended and will likely cause your body to go into starvation mode, meaning you won't lose as much.

i dont think eatting 1200 calories is a good thing. thats what myfitnesspal told me to do to but i changed it to 1400 and i work out 4 times a week and ive lost 2 pounds in the first week so im not changeing it back. when i only eat 1200 calories i feel hungry and tired

i am also n 1200 cals (i am only 5'1") and if you want to friend request me, my diary is open to friends. Protein really helps to keep me full, and i drink alot of water!

i 100% agree to this; tried 1200 and it makes me grumpy and hungry! to lose a pound a week i can eat 1350... and thats still not enough for me...i like to eat around 1500-1600 a day..this is where working out comes in handy.