I can't seem to eat 1200 calories!

Eat normal food. Stuff that grew out of the ground or had a mother... lean meat, poultry and fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, vegetables, fruits. Add in healthy fats - olive oil, avocados, coconut oil...

This and you can't go wrong

kinda sick of people complaining about not being able to eat 1200 calories. really? it's 1200 calories. sorry.

How would you feel if someone said that to you while you were discussing your areas of struggle and looking for support? Everybody on here is here because they need support, not to be put down for the things they struggle with. We all have different areas that we struggle with, and where some people have problems, you may not, while other people won't struggle with the same things you do. It's not very supportive or motivational to say that you're sick of it, so perhaps if you don't have anything to add to the topic, you shouldn't reply.

To the OP, I experience the same thing: I've only once gone over 1200 net calories, and many days, I'm not even exercising. I'm fine with it though. People always say your body knows what it needs, and if my body needed more calories, it would tell me.

sounds like crazy talk to me. Never had that problem ever. I have to work at not eating 1200 calories at each meal.

lol This. ^^

extra virgin olive oil
butter
coconut oil/milk
salmon
full fat dairy
nuts

All very calorie dense, you only need a few tiny servings per day and you can easily add on 300-500good quality calories.

kinda sick of people complaining about not being able to eat 1200 calories. really? it's 1200 calories. sorry.

That's because it's an ABSURD notion.
Makes you wonder why we have fat people trying to lose weight.
OOPS!
EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME!
Again, totally absurd.

my lunch is right about 900 today. if I add a protein shake, that's 200-300 or a bit more. there ya go.

I understand your advice but it is wrong for this lady. Fruits against veg are full of sugar. too much sugar if not burnt as energy simplex carbs will turn to fat. So veg is a better option.

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um ... no.

I'm going through the same. I added a protein shake and granola bar and usually some yogurt. At least then you aren't eating crap. I was honestly AFRAID to eat my calories and I never felt hungry...so why eat? Because your body NEEDS you to! I was feeling tired and weak and still going to the gym. I was afraid eating more would reverse my progress. It DOESN'T! You are hurting yourself when you think it's ok. I'm still struggling but the more I eat, the better I feel, the more energy I have to put forth effort at the gym. It's a cycle. good luck with your struggle!

not being able to eat 1200 is hard..for many people out here. And if you are sick of hearing about it...be grateful that you have probably not been overweight most of your life..and been on every diet known to man..and have been taught the only way to lose is to eat practically nothing...it takes trial and error to reprogram your brain into thinking you can actually eat good amounts of food to loose...

Ease up on peoples weight issues and eating struggles that you might not understand

I am one..that struggles...after exercise to net 1200..I actually strive to hit my BMR.. but again..like many have already mentioned... whey protein shakes.. 2 scoops..some lovely greek yogurt...maybe a tablespoon of pbutter...cup of ice in a blender and waallla!...can give you a good 450(estimate) That has really helped me...and in the summer with the ice..its very refreshing

Good luck..

NUTS!

they are high cal and good for you. I had 500 cals of nuts with some Greek yoghurt the other day, it wasn't a lot of nuts either.

I understand your advice but it is wrong for this lady. Fruits against veg are full of sugar. too much sugar if not burnt as energy simplex carbs will turn to fat. So veg is a better option.

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um ... no.

um yes

ah. so you are in the 'sugar is the devil' brigade. gotcha.

unless you have diabetes, sugar doesn't matter if you are eating well in a caloric deficit. I promise.

I have had the same problem. I am trying to up the calorie intake also but as a full time student who works at a desk job, there hasn't been much time to incorporate exercise into my day. I am not understanding why someone would advise you to eat ice cream or Doritos, or any other high calorie-low response food. I eat 3 meals a day, all with protein in them. I also have at least two snacks a day, sometimes more. Snacks are natural fruit and vegetables. I also have at least 2 or more vegetables with my meals. I have cut out soda and any sugar that is not coming from a natural source such as fruit. I also make sure that I have a dairy product at two of the meals. I can see why a lot of people might say you are putting your body in starvation mode but if you listen to your body and you are full then why would you want to continue eating, putting more calories in your body that are not necessary just to meet a number that may or may not be your ideal calorie count based on your eating habits and activity level? I listen to my body. And to me honest, the only time i have met my calorie goal is when I have indulged on a burger and fries from Garfield's or Montana Mikes restaurant. Not the best food choice and even worse to consume most of your calories in one sitting. You want an even amount of calories throughout the day to maintain the feeling of being satisfied, not starving. Just listen to your body, only you know YOU!

Aren't we supposed to be supportive on this site??? Everyone has "their" stuff/issues with dieting.

I am super supportive and motivational to my friends and always like to support new people, but I don`t want people to read stuff that is not correct, even if it has the best intentions.

I oversleep a lot so by the time I get up to eat breakfast, it's lunch!

Just some "food for thought": If you ate a nutritionally balanced diet you would not be so tired that you sleep 1/2 of your day away.