Who has only 1200 calories per day?

I have a little more than 1200 (1300) but I agree with IrishKissesXX that it has much more to do with the types of foods you eat rather than just the calories. I can eat a 200 calorie candy bar and still feel hungry, but snacking on 200 calories worth of fruit keeps me satisfied throughout the day.

I'm set at 1430 but usually end the day slightly under 1200 and have to eat some fruit to get over 1200. I'm 63 years old and 6'2" and around 205. Lost 5 pounds last week

MFP set mine to 1200 cals. My husband also thinks that is far too low and he is big into nutrition and body building. I actually find it very hard to even reach 1200 cals per day Funny thing though, I don't deprive myself of food when I am hungry, I will have healthy food. I don't go to bed starving. I've kept up with this less than a week and I have SO much energy. So much I spent the night goofing around gleefully with my 5 year old neice when usually I'd be zoning out and yawning from junkfood. I feel light, happy, clear minded. I DO think I will add in more food though becuase I will be starting the 30DS. I do NOT want to just starve my weight off, only to gain it back when I decide to indulge a bit. I want to do it the healthy way. I'm only 5'3 and 160lbs. I put I wanted to lose 2 lbs a week and live a lightly active lifestyle - wanting to work out 5 times a week for 30 minutes. I guess that is why I was put at 1200 cals.

I think if you put 10 people together for a week and gave them exactly the same food and they did exactly the same exercise, there would be 10 different results on the scales - everyone has to find what suits them best. There have been some amazing losses on 1500cals, so it's obviously working for them...well done to them! Personally I couldn't sustain 1200 forever and know I would give up if i set my intake at that level.

One has to pick a calorie level that one can sustain for years, for life even... if this is supposed to be sustainable. 1200, in my estimation, is hard to maintain lifelong.

No, the 1200 is not for you to stay on 'life long'.
1200 creates a 500 or more calorie deficit, so that you will lose weight. Your calorie intake is higher once you are at your goal, which is Maintenance.

My doc put me on 1200 calories and Low Carb (I dont wish to hear opinions on this if they are not positive, I am following my doctors orders) I have alot of health problems and my doc put me on this to see if it will help. So far I am feeling better, less tired and draggy.

I am doing what works for me, it may not work for everyone.

My problem right now is meeting my 1200 calories:( I have no appetite, I had one of my meds increased in dosage, so I need to start getting protein shakes and stuff.

I have only 1200, and I get plenty of food generally. I eat loads of veggies, either raw or steamed or grilled, which makes up the bulk of my food. I agree that it really does depend on what you are eating

Mine says 1200, but I do high intensity cardio (turbo fire) or circuit training w/weights five days a week. So I try to add a protein shake after my workout out, or eat healthy snacks during the day. I usually don't go over on workout days. On my rest days, I treat myself a little (allow a small dessert, drink when I go out, etc)--

I'm 5"1' and sit at a desk every day for work. 1200 is sufficient for me on a non-workout day. I'm always full after every meal, don't go to bed hungry, and don't wake up ravenous. Lots of protein in my diet.

I am allowed 1280 but I usually end up eating around 1800. I can stay at 1200 for about two days then I end up PIGGING out. I absolutely can not eat that little and maintain my sanity. I am grouchy enough on a *diet*. lol I have NO CLUE how people stand it.