A question for you all...
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A question for you all...
| Wed, 08-06-2003 - 8:18am |
How in the world are you supposed to survive on 1200 calories a day? I mean really, isn't that a bit restrictive? Maybe it's just because I'm *ahem* big boned, but 1200 calories leaves me swooning with low blood sugar.
Is anyone else like this?
Lori

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It is difficult to stay on it. I feel hungry a lot. I just remind myself when I am hungry that I might be losing. lol
I know what they mean by willpower now.
Beth
Deb
Debbie
Rhonda
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For most of the time when trying to lose, I'm happier with 1400-1600 calories a day and reasonable activity. When I've dropped enough and go into muscle-up phase, I let my calories go up to around 1800-2000 a day... but that's when I'm doing regular intense lifting and working out.
So there ya go.
Anna
Deb
Debbie
These days if I don't eat enough, I get headaches - blood sugar levels, maybe? It works better for me if I do *some* calorie reduction combined with stepped up exercise. I need between 1660 and 1920 calories to maintain my body functions plus give me the boost for fairly moderate to medium moderate activity. If I need to lose (like after a week at MIL's, LOL!), I'll cut back on calories by substituting more fruits and veggies and cutting out desserts, plus bumping up activity - often my weight gain is a combo of poor eating and not exercising the usual amount. For instance, I've switched back to eating salads topped with tuna for lunch, instead of having leftovers, and I'm back to doing full routines and running for exercise. I doubt I reduce my caloric intake more than 250 a day which would still leave me at 1410 to 1670.
Just my thoughts ~ Cussette
C
Only advice is to splurge on nearly "free" food like veggies, legumes, and fruit while eating balanced protein and carbs. 1200 calories at the end of the day has never struck me as enough for truly balanced eating. I know what science says, but you of all people know science - the story is ever-changing with every study, experiment and report that comes out.
I hope you find a happy medium.
Donna
Hogwash.
Lori
Lori
However, I can maintain my weight and still have the chocolate, the carbs I love, etc. in moderation. I'm in maintenance mode right now, although I could still lose a few pounds! Someday, I just may decide to "just do it".
You have to eat a lot of high fiber foods like whole grains and veggies and more protein to keep you fuller longer. Be careful of fruit because of the sugar in it even though it is "natural".
Try snacking on low fat string cheese with reduced fat triscuits. PB on an apple or whole wheat toast or triscuits. Sometimes, yogurt with grapenuts in it helps me too.
Good luck..I do know what you mean.
Grace
Grace
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