I can not seem to hit 1200 calories

What about adding in some fruit with the pretzels?

You could add in some fruits, skim milk, snack on almonds. It's pretty easy to add those calories with a few pieces of fruit

More of what you are already eating is one way to do it.
Otherwise, add some more calorie dense foods - avocado, nuts, olive oil dressing on your salad, rice, potato, sweet potato, fruit, red meat, tuna in oil.

try adding some calorie dense foods such as peanut butter. or adding some fruit to your current meals

A cup of rice

A small pile of pasta

A cup of yogurt

A glass of milk

A piece of toast with butter

I wish I had this problem!!!

Eat peanut butter!!! Or anything!!! Fruit!!! A granola bar instead of the pretzels. Add some barbecue sauce to your chicken or full Ranch dressing on your salad.

Good luck!!

Just some random thoughts:
Add more protein packed foods. Dairy? Low fat cheese, yogurt, milk. Dip your pretzels in hummus or peanut butter. You'll probably go over your protein, but it'll be okay. 2 TBSP of PB contains 200 calories. Hummus is also calorie dense and good for you with lots of protein. Also, add more fruit and veggies. Eat some carrots/celery with the pretzels. Take an apple. Buy some frozen veggies and eat them with your lunch.

Some days I have the same problem. Usually if I'm way short, I have some apple slices or a banana with peanut butter.

How about add some peanut butter, almond butter, or nutella - 2 tablespoons is about 200 calories.

If I'm low on calories I almost always add fat because it's so calorie dense.

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Maybe add fruit as a snack or dip the pretzels in a little peanut butter. You could also add steamed veggies or steamed brown rice to your meals as well. I am doing 1200 cal as well, feel free to add me!

eat more protein or "healthy fats" such as nuts, avocado, etc.

and you should add in more fruits and veggies and less processed foods and snacks

My opinion is that MFP has a low number for protein, so it's generally a good idea to go over a bit if you're exercising too

Same boat...

Joan, you are not eating anything like enough fruits and vegetables. You need a minimum of five servings a day and should try to get more like nine. you need to add a fruit to all three meals and at least one more vegetable to dinner. Fortunately, they are relatively low in calories, so you can add lots for the 350 calories you still have.

Eating too few calories will sabotage your weight loss. You body needs more calories than you are giving it to live. As a result it will do several bad things: 1) slow down your metabolism so that you burn fewer calories and therefore hang onto the weight you have. 2) burn muscle tissue instead of fat - makes you weaker and definitely is not good for the body.

If you will add green beans, spinach or other greens, peas, winter squash, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, califlower, apples, oranges, cherries, pears, grapefruit, etc. to your diet you will have more energy and lose weight faster. You are not really giving your body the variety of foods it needs to get all the nutrients your need.

I do not know if you are exercising as well as watching your caloric intake; if you are exercising, you definitely need to ensure your are eating a 1200 net calories per day in order to keep your metabolism from slowing down. I would definitely ad an apple or pear to both your snacks, these will help you feel full & add about 160-200 calories to your day. Adding 2 tablespoons olive oil when cooking chicken or make a vinagrette using it with some tarragon vinegar for salads/marinades will add a good fat & remaining calories. Good Luck!