Looking for 1200 cals a day friends

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  • Louise1247
    Louise1247 Posts: 670 Member
    I shoot for around 1200 calories per meal, plus snacks. Does that count?

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  • leahturner123
    leahturner123 Posts: 21
    add me im doing 1200 unless i gan more from exersize :)
  • 4rgl
    4rgl Posts: 106
    I'm only 5'1 so my maintainance is only about 1700. I usually eat around 1200 on non exercise days and about 1500 on exercise days.
    I'm a pescatarian moving towards being a vegetarian.

    1200 cal people, 4000 cal people, weight loss, weight gain, muscle gain, vegeatarian or not, basically anyone who is interested in leading a healthy lifestyle, sharing tips, recipes, ideas and supporting one another is more than welcome to add me.

    :)
  • 4rgl
    4rgl Posts: 106
    Is it possible to be on 1200 cal and not be losing???? Should I start out higher and then go down to 1200? I am feeling frustrated ...i thought the weight would drop off. Only thing different this week was playing cards and drinking wine with dinner..ok so it was almost a bottle...but I went right back to 1200 and nothing forthe week...HELP

    It is very possible. 1200 is not a magic number like some people believe it to be. It might be counterproductive for some people as it might lead to plateaus or muscle loss or might not be enough to get enough nutrients.

    It all depends though, how active are you? How tall are you? What are you eating? How much weight are you trying to lose? Is there any way you could make your diary public so we could be more helpful?

    For example I'm only 5'1 and around 130lbs and trying to lose 10-15lbs. According to My Fitness Pal settings my maintainance is about 1600 when I select lightly active. So 1200 is a good goal for me to lose weight, about a pound a week. I also try to eat nutrient dense foods that keep me full.

    On the contrary if you are a tall girl, or are very active, 1200 will not be adequate for you. Yes you will be eating less calories but you will also be sacrificing essential nutrients your body needs. Our bodies always try to survive, that's the way we are designed. If you stop giving your body too little to eat, there is a chance it will hold on to fat as a means of survival.

    If none of this applies to you (for example you are also short like me, or are sure that 1200 is a good goal for you) then maybe you can look at other things such as sodium or water intake.
    Too much sodium and we tend to retain water. Not enough water, we get bloated and also retain water.

    Lastly, I would say give your body some time to adjust. Did you just switch to 1200? Stick to it for about a month and if you still don't see changes, maybe you should increase your calories a bit, maybe to 1500?

    Hope I could help
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
    Another member of the UK-based 1200 club. 1200 was what was recommended by this site. Some days are more successful than others. Had a real bad run lately, so need to get back on the wagon, so all help and support gratefully received. I also loathe exercise, so its a real internal battle to get me out walking :( I know that if i did more exercise I would see better results.
  • Desmonema
    Desmonema Posts: 175 Member
    Hey hey,
    I'm in Ireland and also around 1200 (1283 to be exact) cals. Feel free to add me, I'm struggling a bit at the moment and am not so sure whether to eat my exercise calories back or not. Would be good to see what happens for others on that calorie level!
    XXX
  • Legals81
    Legals81 Posts: 81 Member
    Another member of the 1200 club in your part of the world. Will add you.
  • shannairl
    shannairl Posts: 65
    I'm on 1200, I'm in Ireland, feel free to add.

    I do eat back my exercise calories when I'm hungry though, I'm not strictly "ohmigosh I can only eat 1200". If I want more, I just move more.
  • AHoggins
    AHoggins Posts: 46 Member
    Feel free to add me, we could all do with the support :)
  • immortalN7
    immortalN7 Posts: 1
    I'm on 1,200 :)
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    Hi, please feel free to add me too, I am UK based and on roughly 1200 when not exercising. Trying to shift last 10lbs at about 1lb a week. Good Luck Jules xx
  • Mc_Queen
    Mc_Queen Posts: 48 Member
    12000 in London here, always happy to have more friends! :-)
  • julie9200
    julie9200 Posts: 62 Member
    I'm also on 1200 cals a day at the moment. I'm based in the US, but feel free to add me
  • kirsty736
    kirsty736 Posts: 65
    I'm on 1200 per day & from NI so feel free to add me :)
  • toxicmikki
    toxicmikki Posts: 60 Member
    I'm on 1200 per day and don't have a problem staying within my goal. I'm in the U.S. Feel free to add me :)
  • petal4monkey
    petal4monkey Posts: 1
    me too on 1200 a day (although i dont count drinks) and in Kent, UK x
  • JupitersGhost
    JupitersGhost Posts: 64 Member
    I'm from Herts and try to aim for 1200cal a day (I don't always make it - opps). I've been around here for a good while now, but cleared my diary recently for various reasons so there's not much there now. Anyway, I'm rambling.. Feel free to add me! :) I log daily.
  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
    Anyone in this thread that is tired of trying to adhere to a made up number, stalls in their weight loss, or feels tired/hungry all the time shoot me a message. I will help you out. You don't have to starve yourself to lose.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Wow. This is horrible. I doubt that there are very many people alive that can eat 1200 a day and actually be healthy. It seems sad to me that this is a thing. Do it if you want to, but I don't think it's healthy. 1200 a day, even from the medical community is minimally surviving for most people. Again, take it for what it's worth. Check out fat2fitradio.com. Most of you would probably be more in the 1800 to 2100 calorie range.
  • heatherterp
    heatherterp Posts: 239
    I am at 1210 with out earned calories. It is tough would love the support too!!!
  • RachelWest86
    RachelWest86 Posts: 36
    I'm on 1200/day and most days come under my calorie goal, but only thanks to jogging stairs and using hand weights while watching tv.
  • gettingthinandfit
    gettingthinandfit Posts: 80
    my goal is 1270. but I usually eat around 1500-1700 because I burn around 500 each day :)
  • polehero
    polehero Posts: 7 Member
    ya 1200 calories a day is so hard i usually end up getting to 1300 but it is still helping me loose the baby weight. but not to worry guys we will do it ! how much more do you guys want to loose ?
  • amy_marlene
    amy_marlene Posts: 178 Member
    i'm on 1200 cals too. feel free to add me :)
  • trish407
    trish407 Posts: 9 Member
    I am eating 1200 cals a day. 1200 calories does not have to mean starving. As a matter of fact when eating the right food I have to force myself to eat it all. Lean meats and vegetables go a long way.
  • Almaleitzsey
    Almaleitzsey Posts: 5
    my food diary is open if anyone wants to look and give me any advice :) Im on 1200 cal. Send me a message :)
  • TheTrimTim
    TheTrimTim Posts: 220 Member
    I'm from the UK and working at 1200 calories / day. Add me!
  • Putthekettleon
    Putthekettleon Posts: 7
    Hi, I am also from the UK and on 1200 cal per day - feel free to add me too!:smile:
  • lotushead
    lotushead Posts: 200 Member
    Alina - from the US - on 1200 a day - anyone in this thread can feel free to add me. I don't work out at all currently so 1200 a day is what MFP says I need to lose weight. I WANT to work out, and I am definitely going to start soon, and when I do might adjust my caloric intake. School is what's holding me back in case you were wondering. My diary is open to all my MFP friends. I am a vegetarian and I strive to pack in AS MUCH food as I can into 1200 calories while still being really healthy. I don't eat junk.
  • leahturner123
    leahturner123 Posts: 21
    Alina - from the US - on 1200 a day - anyone in this thread can feel free to add me. I don't work out at all currently so 1200 a day is what MFP says I need to lose weight. I WANT to work out, and I am definitely going to start soon, and when I do might adjust my caloric intake. School is what's holding me back in case you were wondering. My diary is open to all my MFP friends. I am a vegetarian and I strive to pack in AS MUCH food as I can into 1200 calories while still being really healthy. I don't eat junk.

    just read your diary, good to see what others eat to keep the calories low as thats what i find hard, keeping the cals low but also being healthy at the same time :) thanks for the add x

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