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motivated_kel
motivated_kel Posts: 69 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I DO feel full after eating 1200 or slightly less calories a day? I see so many posts about how people are starving with 1200, but I honestly find it perfect for me. I'm not particularly overweight (5'7 150 pounds) and I workout (elliptical and weights) 5 times a week, sometimes classes on the same day of workouts, so sometimes I even have 500 calories left over for the day from workouts. I don't want to start seeing adverse side affects on my body because of my calorie goal, but I honestly feel fine with where I am at. Any input? Thanks.

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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I was netting under 1200 calories for several months thinking I was being healthy. I began to get sick and after a lot of blood tests it turned out that my body was releasing acid into my bloodstream and eating my muscles due to lack of nutrients. I was categorized as "malnourished" although I thought I felt normal. I had no idea I was killing myself. You might feel fine for now, but just be mindful that your body has to get its fuel from somewhere.
  • motivated_kel
    motivated_kel Posts: 69 Member
    Ah I knew it was too good to be true. I just don't know how to incorporate more meals into my day i already eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day.
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    Just add some things that are more calorie dense and don't eat diet or non-fat foods. Pistachios are really good!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Ah I knew it was too good to be true. I just don't know how to incorporate more meals into my day i already eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day.

    you don't need more meals at all, just more calorically dense foods

    nuts

    nut butters

    oils

    full fat dairy

    avocados

    pasta
  • motivated_kel
    motivated_kel Posts: 69 Member
    makes sense now, i usually strive for the lowest calories for each meal but obviously that doesn't make sense now that i think about it. does anyone have any recommendations for good & healthy brands of pasta? thanks.
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