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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NO can do! I need to eat a level to feed my muscles. I am like you .. curvy. If I don't eat enough, I get a headache and weak!
Listen to your body, hon!
Cee
CeeCee
When I want to lose weight I think the type of calories that I eat make a huge difference in my success. Are you doing a 1200 calorie diet Lori?
Phyllis
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Phyllis
I've done some reading here and there and the 1200 number keeps popping up as the 'ideal' calorie level for women who want to lose some weight. I only asked because I am starting to feel like there is something wrong with me if I can't survive on 1200 a day like they say. I mean, I know that weight loss in general is difficult, but I didn't think it should hurt that much.
No, I'm aiming at 1600-1800 a day. That seems like a lot from what I've been reading but I haven't been able to go below this level with any kind of comfort.
I'm getting fed up with the whole idea. I swear, I'm never going to lose the weight anyway. My Dad's sisters (all 5 of them) are built like me. I guess those genes are just kicking in right about now. I exercise my patootie off and all it gets me is sore joints and muscles. I try to cut back on sweets and such and I turn into the wicked witch of the midwest. I'm frustrated. It will work out one way or another, I know. But probably not how I want it to.
I just can't follow through on anything anymore.
ARRGGGHHHH!!!!
Lori
Lori
First - I've always seen the "magic number" 1200 as the *minimum* number of calories in order to get a balanced diet and that one shouldn't go below 1200 without the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist. At least, that's how I've interpreted what I've read. It seems reasonable to me...
Secondly - you need to tailor your eating to what works for you. Chocolate is not evil.
I repeat - chocolate is not evil.
An entire 16 oz bag of M&Ms on the other hand... ;-)
Plan for eating a treat every day. Whether it's chocolate or some other favorite sweet - plan it, measure out the portion, put the package away, and then savor it. I found myself eating much yummier, higher quality treats when I did this, and enjoying them far more than when I simply grabbed a candy bar from the vending machine cuz it was convenient...
Your 1600-1800 calories, given exercise and healthy eating *and* some planned for treats, seems perfectly sound and reasonable to me. Stop beating yourself up for being smart enough to not follow the "advice" of some nutcase doctor who hasn't got a clue.
Anna
Anna has some good ideas though. It sounds balanced.
Catherine.
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