1200 calories diet is too difficult for me

Posted on April 30, 2015

I tried to eat only 1200 calories, but it is really difficult to stay under 1200 calories. Just seems like it is too obsessive to count calories. I want to enjoy food, not count calories. There must be a better way. But I hasn't found it yet.

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DownsizingAaron

05/01/2015 9:32AM

I agree with the others about upping your calorie intake. I love using MFP to track as well since it is pretty easy and I can make my own recipes.An occasional indulgence isn't the end of the world and you can also up your exercises to give you a little more calorie budget. Net calories is what I watch.

Waikiki

Awesome, thanks. Will up my calorie intake and see what my weight will do.

Donna L.

04/30/2015 3:30PM

Why would you stay under 1200 calories? That's too low. You need food to fuel your body. What kind of workout/meal plan are you following?

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Waikiki

My trainer suggested it. He said 3500 calories= 1 pound. I don't like it and not losing weight on it.

Donna L.

Yes, but that deficit needs to be spread out more if you are below 1200 calories a day. http://www.livestrong.com/article/518807-negative-side-effects-of-eating-less-than-1-200-calories-a-day/

Pam

04/30/2015 2:00PM

I can't imagine. I eat close to 1500 calories but I don't count calories I measure and weigh my food and pick from catagories. It has worked for me. If you want I can give you my plan and you can try it.

Pam

I keep track in my fitnesspal and it counts the calories

Waikiki

1500 calories is pretty reasonable. 1200 calories is miserable. Sure, your plan will be welcomed. Thanks!