anyone on a 1200 calorie diet

Hink4Iowa
Hink4Iowa Posts: 79 Member
edited October 7 in Motivation and Support
Looking for supporters, meal ideas, etc
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  • Kaylee_law_123
    Kaylee_law_123 Posts: 450 Member
    I am - my diary is open to friends so feel free to add me :-)
  • robinreed10
    robinreed10 Posts: 20
    i am trying to do 1200 calorie diet....I am working out like crazy and MFP is telling me to eat more. Id love to hear what you are doing :) PLEASE feel free to add me
  • bbarker321
    bbarker321 Posts: 2
    yeah i am i eat lean gormet meals and yogurt, fruit, and wheat toast with 2 tbsp of almond butter if that helps
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I never eat just 1200 cals; I think I would die, however, I do eat 1270 plus exercise calories 6 days/week, and then eat 1270 + 1250 spike cals on my rest day. This is for a net weekly deficit of 1750, or half pound loss.

    You are welcome to look in my diary, and feel free to add me if you like.
  • stephanielindley422
    stephanielindley422 Posts: 273
    I do 1200, my diary is public. Feel free to browse.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    i am trying to do 1200 calorie diet....I am working out like crazy and MFP is telling me to eat more. Id love to hear what you are doing :) PLEASE feel free to add me

    You ARE supposed to eat more when you exercise. Your NET intake needs to be 1200.

    Eating fewer calories than your BMR (find your BMR under tools, above) for an extended period of time will KEEP YOU FAT. If you don't know why, read here:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

    blessings.
  • glenr79
    glenr79 Posts: 283 Member
    If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.
  • dr_tina
    dr_tina Posts: 225 Member
    I am 1200 on a non-exercise day, but I am trying to eat part of my exercise calories to not impact my metabolism and focus now more on being healthy rather than thin. My diary is also viewable to friends list if you would like to add me. I also like to post recipes that fall in this range as well
  • dolfn1972
    dolfn1972 Posts: 84 Member
    i am on a 1200 calorie diet. I eat 1200 + my exercise calories. I still eat my junk and or fast food...almost on a regular basis but making better choices on what I choose to eat. (Please dont preach there is no such thing...this is what is working for me). My free/spike/cheat days I still log ...but I dont really count. Do whatever I want on those days....its the only way to keep myself sane. Good luck
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

    I disagree. I have been eating at NET 1200 since March, and I have lost almost 45lbs, and gained very little back. It can be done, and successfully, but EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.

    Feel free to friend me and peek at my diary, it is open. Good luck!
  • Lindseysund8
    Lindseysund8 Posts: 69
    me! My Diary is open too but lately I have been going over that because ive been burning alot exercising. Feel free to add/browse!
  • escadachic
    escadachic Posts: 395 Member
    If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

    That's really good to know. Glad I've upped my cals to 1400 then. I used to be on 1200. But I'd feel disheartened if I'd go over. So I thought 1400 was a bit more realistic. And I've had better luck then I did on 1200 cal limit, regarding my weight loss. So I say 1400 cals is a good amount.

    Not sure if my diary is PUBLIC. I know it's open, but maybe to friends, not sure. People are welcome to add me.
  • mstankowski
    mstankowski Posts: 32 Member
    I'm trying my best to stick to 1200. I would love to share recipies. I have been working on finding 500 cal dinners.
  • nolady2012
    nolady2012 Posts: 15
    I am doing 1200 and it works great for me. I have some tricks on how to feel full at that level. I may have to tweak some things as I go. We will see!
  • missescrawford
    missescrawford Posts: 23 Member
    I am also on 1200 and my diary is public to friends. happy to learn how to optimize the intake/workout plan with anyone interested. so, add me if you like. i am hoping to lose 2lbs per week.
  • andrejjorje
    andrejjorje Posts: 497 Member
    I'm 1200 and my diary is public as well.
  • katiescarlett987
    katiescarlett987 Posts: 1 Member
    I am and I eat a lot of Progresso Soup. It's good and it really fills me up!
  • FutureMrsAustin
    FutureMrsAustin Posts: 12
    meee!!!! Add me if you'd like to check out my food diary. i also try to stay away from carbs. they hav a lot of calories.
  • MalyMal
    MalyMal Posts: 102 Member
    Me tooo...add me if you like it would be great to have more friends eating the same amount !!!
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    I am and my diary is public. :bigsmile:
  • Tenoreo90
    Tenoreo90 Posts: 329 Member
    Yep. Went over, today by 54. :[

    Low cal meals:
    40 cal hot dogs in 45 cal bread with mustard, ketchup, or pico.
    Baked chicken+steamed veggies+brown rice
    Tuna with a little light mayo+celery+dill
    Hot tea!
    Drink lots of water. I'm amazed what a difference in can make!!
  • Mimimaus
    Mimimaus Posts: 12
    Me too.

    On workout days i eat some cals back. On rest days i try to stay under. I try to eat healthy, lots of fruits and veggies.

    My diary is open so feel free to take a look. :)
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    If you eat a 1200 calorie diet you will only have temporary weight loss. If you want permanent weight loss and to still lose weight just as fast you need to just eat healthy food... 1400-1500 you will lose just as much. If you eat that less amount of food your metabolism will slow down to make up for the nutrients and vitamins you are lacking from your diet.

    I disagree. I have been eating at NET 1200 since March, and I have lost almost 45lbs, and gained very little back. It can be done, and successfully, but EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.

    Feel free to friend me and peek at my diary, it is open. Good luck!

    I've lost 60 since April 2011 and am still losing on 1200 calories (Weight Watchers Flex Plan based diet plan) and I do not eat back activity points/exercise calories. And with many diet plans advocating 1200 calories, there's no right way for every individual. Do what works for you.
  • Mompanda4
    Mompanda4 Posts: 869 Member
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  • racheldebuc
    racheldebuc Posts: 6 Member
    Me too! I really struggle getting there some days though. I try to exercise a lot too, so some days i have masses of calories left over. I need ideas for healthy but high calorie snacks
  • pig2twig1992
    pig2twig1992 Posts: 21
    I am on day one of eating 1200 calories (plus exercise calories), going to give it a go and see what happens! feel free to add me :)
  • rachelsayshello
    rachelsayshello Posts: 2
    I am too. Typical day is couple of pieces of wholemeal toast for brekkie, soup for lunch with 3 or 4 ryvitas, dinner is (at the moment) cooked from scratch with lots of vegetables and wholemeal couscous/rice etc. I'm cutting back on meat mostly - cost reasons, and health reasons (animal fat in large quantities isn't great) and by default I eat more veg if I eat less meat. Still letting myself have the odd choccie bar though. At the weekend I made homemade banana muffins too which is better than shop bought. Cutting back on alcohol, in January at least.

    On days I do exercise I eat into my exercise calories. Otherwise I'm starving, especially if I've been doing zumba. I walk 30 mins to work every day though.

    Not sure if my diary is public, I'll have a look and change it if not. Feel free to add me, the more the merrier, etc x
  • Hink4Iowa
    Hink4Iowa Posts: 79 Member
    can anyone tell me how to add food i have been just doing quick calorie
  • liz0906
    liz0906 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm also doing 1200 and my diary is open to friends so feel free to add me! I really like getting involved in the mfp community, it's very motivating!
  • clkuchtyn
    clkuchtyn Posts: 193 Member
    I'm on a 1200 calorie plan. If you're looking for how to eat on a "normal" food diet (i.e. not meal replacements, skipping meals, etc) then my diary is a good one to look at. I don't always meet 1200 cal/day but usually don't go over 1300 either. Add me if you'd like. Personally, I think I'm doing pretty awesome at this plan so far (tooting my own horn there :)
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