1200 calories per day person here
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Hi! I joined MFP a few weeks ago and I'm new to this group. I'm trying to stick to 1200-1300 calories a day. Anyone should feel free to add me as a friend:))0
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I just looked back for the past month of march and I have lost 4 lbs so I guess I am losing slowly but surely on 1200 calories a day. I have finally added a walking program 3-5 days a week so that should help. It just seems I've been overweight forever now. I'm getting really confused about daily calories on the foru s because it seems that everyone is now I to eating more. My husband was trying to point out to me that I've been counti g calories and dieti g for several years now but I always eat my I e cream and I always order fries when we go out. He thinks I need to ear better and less-- not more. I think he might be right so after raising my calories for a couple of days, I lowered them back to 1200 which will allow me to lose a pou d a week and I will make better choices with my food. So glad I found this group because it is really confusing out in the general forums right now.
The walking will definitely help! People often underestimate walking but it is fantastic exercise that doesn't put a strain on the joints.
Regarding the fries, yes, next time you go out for a meal, try something else, perhaps a jacket potato etc. Definitely worth a try!0 -
Hey there! I'm getting better and better at paying attention to my food. I still "indulge" once in a while and eat pizza or tacos, but have learned to plan ahead and enter my food before I'm going to eat. This gives me a better idea of what I'm eating and how it will effect my calorie intake for the day. I've definitely cut down on snacking at work, too, which is helping a lot. Instead of getting a bag of chips out of the machine, I take a little bowl of orange or strawberry slices to munch on. It's nice to know there are a lot of other people that have the same goal as me...I'm sure I'll check in on this group often for support.
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Hey there! I'm getting better and better at paying attention to my food. I still "indulge" once in a while and eat pizza or tacos, but have learned to plan ahead and enter my food before I'm going to eat. This gives me a better idea of what I'm eating and how it will effect my calorie intake for the day. I've definitely cut down on snacking at work, too, which is helping a lot. Instead of getting a bag of chips out of the machine, I take a little bowl of orange or strawberry slices to munch on. It's nice to know there are a lot of other people that have the same goal as me...I'm sure I'll check in on this group often for support. Thank you!!
Hi!
It's a great idea to plan your food. Many a time I have logged mine at the beginning of the day, more often than not I tend to stick to it, but if something does change then I amend it before I complete for the day.
Having said that, I have left my dinner off today, I can't decide what to have tonight, I'll wait and see how I feel, the rest is there though.0 -
I just started trying to eat 1200 calories about a week ago. Sometimes Im finding Im going over a little bit. Still trying to get the willpower to say no to a few things. Hoping this will work along with exercise. Im tired of being heavy.
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I just started trying to eat 1200 calories about a week ago. Sometimes Im finding Im going over a little bit. Still trying to get the willpower to say no to a few things. Hoping this will work along with exercise. Im tired of being heavy.
hi Krissy!
It's extremely important that you watch what you eat, if you load up on protein, it tends to keep you full for longer and you may not feel as though you want to snack inbetween - I think that's why I tend to eat a lot of eggs lol0 -
I generally dont have a huge problem with 1200-1300 calories per day. My problem is getting those calories in healthy forms
How many people out there are trying to eat healthy only to have ones friends and spouse constantly bringing in junk food. "Lets just get Chinese tonight, I'm not in the mood for brown rice and chicken!" I dont have much of a problem resisting the brownies, icecream and other sweets, BUT chinese, pizza, tacco etc are my weakness! I dont eat them when I'm alone, just when others are eating them in front of me.
So my question is "How do you get your spouse (and/or friends) to help you eat healthy!? Do you just cook your own food seperately? Do you force your spouse to follow you dietary habits (mine is NOT health conscientious. I love him to pieces but sometimes I wish he cared...it would help)
Do you have healthy recipes that disuise their healthiness?
Share your insights with me please! 0 -
I generally dont have a huge problem with 1200-1300 calories per day. My problem is getting those calories in healthy forms How many people out there are trying to eat healthy only to have ones friends and spouse constantly bringing in junk food. "Lets just get Chinese tonight, I'm not in the mood for brown rice and chicken!" I dont have much of a problem resisting the brownies, icecream and other sweets, BUT chinese, pizza, tacco etc are my weakness! I dont eat them when I'm alone, just when others are eating them in front of me.
So my question is "How do you get your spouse (and/or friends) to help you eat healthy!? Do you just cook your own food seperately? Do you force your spouse to follow you dietary habits (mine is NOT health conscientious. I love him to pieces but sometimes I wish he cared...it would help)
Do you have healthy recipes that disuise their healthiness?
Share your insights with me please!
Hubby and I have the same meals, he just has larger portions.
We never seem to have takeaways nowadays and if we eat out, I usually have a steak or something, so it is high in protein.
I am very fortunate in that he doesn't really like pizza or burgers.
Regarding people eating in front of me, I just keep in mind that I will never lose the weight if I do not stick to my eating plan, so I have two choices, either stick to it or don't, but I always have to take full responsibility and with that responsibility comes the rewards - namely, that the weightloss will have been due to my own efforts and nothing else
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Hi
I am on 1200 calories per day. I was getting a little fed-up at the continual griping on the main forum regarding how "little" 1200 calories is though.
Personally, I think it works.
hey, iv just joined this group and started a 1200 calorie a day plan....iv heard sooo many mixed opinions on here that im feeling very confused! im going to stick at this for now tho until i see if im getting the results i hope for!
any 1200ers please feel free to add me, it would be nice to have some support from like minded people0 -
Hey guys! I am Madeleine, 29 years old around 5'1'' and 134 lbs. I have lost about 10 pounds in the past 4-5 weeks and I have not been starving myself at all. I cut out so much junk food and everyone is right, it is about eating the right stuff. Here are some examples of my meals, in case anyone need some ideas. I find its easier to keep it simple and repeat the same meals over and over. Eats LOTS of veggies and fruits with every meal, it fills you up.
BREAKFAST:
- egg white omelette (or add a regular egg too) with frozen spinach and low fat feta cheese. You can also bake a tomato or add some low-fat turkey bacon
- whole grain cereal with skim milk plus fruit
LUNCH/DINNER: I cook all of these in a small non-stick pan with a little olive oil
- Whole wheat wraps with chicken breast, onions, frozen mixed vegatables
- Chicken breast or salmon (I use the frozen ones from Wamart) with cut green beans or other veggies and add lentils.
- whole wheat thins with chicken breast, lettuce, tomato with veggies on the side
SNACKS:
- Baby carrots with home made hummus
- Apple
- Yoghurt
- Almonds
I still like to eat out, but I split my meals with my wonderful husband. If I know we are going out for dinner, I eat a salad before we leave the house on stuff up on baby carrots or something. Also drink tons of water.1 -
Quick update peeps, I reached my goal weight this morning and it was after 6 1/2 months of 1200 calories per day and going into exercise calories by 50 to 100 (very occasionally, it was slightly more).
I never plateaued, never stalled and NEVER went into any starvation mode.
Just wanted you all to know that it 100% CAN be done, providing you persevere and stick to your guns.
Anybody who wishes to can add me to their friends if they want, I won't be leaving here as I need to stay on MFP in order to maintain.
Di xxx0 -
Congrats Di! You are such an inspiring friend to have.0
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Im targeting 1200 calories per day through a combination of diet and exercise. Today is Day One. hehe0
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You're story is inspiring. I sent a friend request. Newbie here. 0
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I am on 1200 calories per day. I was getting a little fed-up at the continual griping on the main forum regarding how "little" 1200 calories is though.0
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I am on 1200 calories per day. I was getting a little fed-up at the continual griping on the main forum regarding how "little" 1200 calories is though.
People are always looking for ways to justify their over eating. Over eating is what got us here in the first place. Calories count, plain and simple. 1200-1300 calories offers plenty of opportunities to eat and eat well. Most days I don't even make 1200 calories and I never have hunger, headaches, or mood swings, because I am nourished. I'm steadily losing weight every week. I feel more satisfied and energized than I ever did when I was stuffing my face. Clearly watching what you eat, both quantity and quality, is the key to weight loss. I was a fool to believe the whole 6 small meals a day and eat all your burned calorie nonsense. All it did was make me fat. I love this way of eating. It works for me; and I am going to continue it even once I am maintaining. If the folk don't like it they can kiss my well toned *kitten*. Personally, I think it is just resentment over their own lack of discipline.
For all you TJ lovers, their gazpacho soup is out of this world, and only 130 cal. for the whole bin. Definitely a summer staple for me, until my own crop of tomatoes come in 0 -
oops, forgive me, this is my first post on a board ever anywhere. That first random quote was me not knowing what I was doing, haha.0
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Hi!! i am also a 1200 cal a day person. Well, I am around 1200-1400, depends on the day, but try to stick as close to 1200 as I can. Glad I have found this group! I am so sick of seeing how people feel sorry for us because we are doing it the wrong way. You can friend me if you like, but please leave a message 0
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I just wanted to say how fantastic this group is, I have been doing MFP for a little while on my iPhone app & had never been on the website. As a fellow 1200 cal per day girl I wanted to say how inspiring & supportive your stories are. I am so determined to succeed so any advice will be gratefully received- becky0
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I'm glad to find this forum too. I have been eating 1200-1300 calories per day for the last three weeks on a very low carb (ketogenic) and have lost a little bit of weight even though I have had about 3-4 days in which I have not eaten according to the plan.
I don't pay attention to what the people in the main forums say because they annoy me in general.0 -
I think you need to find what works for you, if they can eat more and lose weight great, but this is what works for me. Glad to find other people that are eating the same way. i find when I eat 1200 cals a day i make sure they are healthy cals and I feel alot better.
My family for the most part eats what I eat, once in awhile I will make them something they like ex last night I made weiner roll ups and watermelon and I baked me a sweet potatoe in the microwave and had some of the watermelon with it. When we go out to eat I stay away from the fries and pay attention to the nutritional info and cals lots of times ordering with no sauce, or mayo or cheese and having ketchup or barbeque sauce instead.When we order pizza (not often) we get papa murphys and we get a family one and a another one that is the delight crust either vegetarian or chicken garlic, It has alot less calories then regular pizza I hope this helps0 -
I didn't see this thread,
when i started THIS thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717064-maybe-there-is-no-starvation-mode-read-this?page=1
but, that thread does have an interesting article that some of you might like to read.
I am NOT very active, (yet)
and i can't eat allll 1200 calories,
or i don't lose even an ounce. I have to slide in at juuuuust under my 1200 to lose weight.
If i eat back my exercise calories,
i gain weight.
but, like i said, this might be cuz i am not as active as most ppl are,
due to floppy heart valve and arrythimias,
but i am striving to increase my activity, day by day, just walking a lil bit further,
and a lil bit faster.
and doing pilates type toning/stretching moves.0 -
hey all!
I fit in here hehe i live paleo (no gluten,dairy) and i fit in here so i think ill stay. i eat about 1230 if i stick to my regular plan...1300 ish a lil lower if splurging
do you eat your cals back?0 -
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gains weight if i eat my calories back, so no, not me, not eating my calories back (to reply above)
, or TRYING not to, anyway!
on days i DO eat my calories back
those are days i messed up, lol!! I always gain weight, on days i eat my calories back.0 -
Agree with whats been said about making sure its the right kind of food - I think of my calories goal as a bank. I can only spend 1200 a day - so whats going to get me the best bang for my buck?
Grilled steak and veggies fills me completely and I know its nutritionally awesome. 1 meat pie is about the same calories - will it fill me - NO! Is it nutritious? NO! I also find when I go out for dinner I use the knowledge I have gained to make healthy choices. I can eat out, often have a glass of wine and still be under my calorie goal!
Planning is also the key. Look at options ahead of time and if you know your going out - skip something like your latte or perhaps have a smaller amount of meat with your lunch.
Also - dont listen to the nay-sayers on these boards. There are a lot of people who will tell you what your doing wrong. Also - ignore the crap about losing lean muscle. I have muscles and definately have not lost lean muscle!
Lastly - do what works for you. Its your body - only you know whats right. I know 1200 works for me - I've lost 60lbs in 8 months by doing this - and this includes 5 weeks spent overseas or interstate on holidays.
Love your thoughts.....I have always eaten more but now I want to lean out again....Thanks for some good advice....BTW Preplannin is surely the KEY!0 -
I'm new to the group Ive been doing the "eat more to lose more" (1500-1600/day) since late May, and I really don't feel like it is right for me. I now have my cals set at 1300/day but Im going to try to stay closer to 1200. I work out twice a day , 30 DS in the morning and TurboJam in the evening, and just pilates on the weekend. If I feel hungry, I plan on eating some of my exercise calories but I'm really just going to play it by ear. Today was the first day back at 1200 and I don't feel hungry, tired, or deprived at all.
I'd love to have some new friends!1 -
hey all!
I fit in here hehe i live paleo (no gluten,dairy) and i fit in here so i think ill stay. i eat about 1230 if i stick to my regular plan...1300 ish a lil lower if splurging
do you eat your cals back?
Hi!
When I was trying to lose weight, I did not eat back my exercise calories for the first three months, after that I would eat back perhaps 50 to 100 calories, the rest I would leave.
When on maintenance I eat them back.0 -
I'm new to the group Ive been doing the "eat more to lose more" (1500-1600/day) since late May, and I really don't feel like it is right for me. I now have my cals set at 1300/day but Im going to try to stay closer to 1200. I work out twice a day , 30 DS in the morning and TurboJam in the evening, and just pilates on the weekend. If I feel hungry, I plan on eating some of my exercise calories but I'm really just going to play it by ear. Today was the first day back at 1200 and I don't feel hungry, tired, or deprived at all.
I'd love to have some new friends!
Hi! Feel free to friend me if you want.
Regarding the 1200 calories per day business, I think it is vitally important that what you eat is not junk but I strongly suspect that you already know this hence why you do not feel hungry or tired.
Personally I found my energy levels seemed to raise when I cut out all the rubbish, makes me wonder why on earth I sometime have a cake or bag of chips because for the next day I feel a little sluggish and that doesn't bode well for my running LOL!0 -
Anyone is free to friend me as well. The key is knowing your needs, whether that is 1200 or 1500 or 2000 or more.0
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Hi!
I'm new to the group and looking forward to actually commencing weight loss on 1200, after struggling over the last few months on much higher calories and no weight loss. Quite simply, I don't think I've been at a defecit. My 1600 has quite possibly been 1800 (even more?!), with tiny extras or inaccuracies here or there. Maybe my TDEE isn't what I have worked it out to be; maybe I'm not as active as I think? Not sure, but I know that I need to consume less, and I know that 1200 works for everyone, so I'm jumping in!
I'm lloking forward to the control and limitations, as funny as that sounds. I need limitations and restrictions. I'll be checking in in a week, hopefully with some success!0
