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Michelle Muffin traineo Newbie Posts: 23 Michelle Muffin I'm becoming my own self after spending nearly 3 years in a relationship. I'm 15. Current goals: Complete C25K program, drop to 160 by the time school starts.	# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 03:44 I asked another weight loss forum about my calorie needs (I'm 15, 5'6'', and 167lbs) and they said I shouldn't be eating 1200 (like I am) but 1700~2000. I've gotten that number before in calculators, but I don't think I could lose weight with that many calories. I've lost weight before by eating 1200. D: I'm very confused. I know people here said to listen to your body and all, but I want to make sure I'm not messing up my metabolism by eating 1200.
Monique Kamosi Fitness Guru Posts: 222 Monique Kamosi I'm a vegetarian, trying to be better at eating whole foods and exercising 6 days per week. I've been off this site for a while, but I think I'm back for the long haul. Wish me luck! My rewards for goal weights: 200 pounds: Order a body fat % calculator (I've been wanting one for awhile) 190: I can buy $40.00 of books that I've been wanting lately 180: He'll buy me a wedding band (we just recently got married, and at first I didn't want one to wear with my engagement ring, but I've changed my mind. So now we're making it a reward). 170: Professional full body massage (If you've never had this done, DO IT -- it's amazing). 160: New clothes (because my old ones -- even my old skinny clothes -- probably won't be fitting at this point). 150: Here's the grand prize -- we're going to go to either Africa or Europe! My husband grew up in Africa, and we've been talking about going for a long time. He has a lot of family there, and he hasn't been himself in several years. However, if that doesn't work out, then we'll go to Europe for a couple weeks. I'm SOOOOO excited, I've been wanting to go back for years and now I've finally convinced him to go!	# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 04:01 Just make sure you don't eat less than 1200. Calculators are just a guide. Do what works for you! Everybody is different. Good luck!
Jocelyn Coutant Fitness Guru Posts: 222 Jocelyn Coutant i enjoy being active, maybe sometimes too much. i run almost everyday, i walk my dog, bike, play tennis and swim. i need to control my eating habits and learn to eat healthy again.	# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 05:25 well, 1200 is probably too little for you. i used to eat between 700-1100 calories for awhile and lost a ton of weight... but then i felt like shit all the time and became annorexic so i started eating again and gained it all back. 1200 is probably a little low for you and even though you might lose weight, you'll be more likely to gain it back because you will have to restrict yourself so much. you're only 15 and you have a long life of eating left. try not to obsess about it too much because i did and it snowballed into a lifelong issue. just exercise and try to make better choices, like having grilled chicken instead of a burger and stuff.
Jericho Kane traineo Fanatic Posts: 95 Jericho Kane I've been active my entire life. From growing up playing soccer, rowing in college, and seriously lifting since high school, I am not mystified over the exceedingly simple relationship between strenuous exercise and eating a sensible diet, and being fit. Current stats: Immersing myself into full-blown German Volume Training.	# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 14:30 Quoting: sheep they said I shouldn't be eating 1200 (like I am) but 1700~2000. I've gotten that number before in calculators, but I don't think I could lose weight with that many calories. You can lose weight by eating this many calories if you have a robust outlet for them.
Shawn W. Fitness Guru Posts: 435 Shawn W. Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)	# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 21:46 1200 IMHO is way to low... your starving your body, probably what your losing weight wise is muscle. Bump your calories up to 1700-1800 and exercise. You'll eat more, feel fuller, have better nutrition (provided the food is good food and not junk) and be able to support your body's needs. Try to consume 1 gram of Protein per 1lb so 164 x 1 = 164g of protein. It might take work but that will help you get to that goal of 1700 calories. Gluck
Michelle Muffin traineo Newbie Posts: 23 Michelle Muffin I'm becoming my own self after spending nearly 3 years in a relationship. I'm 15. Current goals: Complete C25K program, drop to 160 by the time school starts.	# Posted: 20 Jun 2008 19:23 So I should be eating more, okay. That's actually good, it's hard to eat 1200. But how much should I eat? Shouldn't I increase my calories slowly to prevent weight gain and metabolism screw-ups? Sorry for asking so many questions.
Stand Up Bean Fitness Guru Posts: 434 Stand Up Bean This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 20 Jun 2008 19:27 I've read before that you want to increase it by 150 calories a day for a week at a time. So if you're at 1200, bring it up to 1350 for a week, then 1500, etc.
Michelle Muffin traineo Newbie Posts: 23 Michelle Muffin I'm becoming my own self after spending nearly 3 years in a relationship. I'm 15. Current goals: Complete C25K program, drop to 160 by the time school starts.	# Posted: 20 Jun 2008 19:30 Thanks! I'll try that :}
Angie Hudson Fitness Guru Posts: 650 Angie Hudson I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness. I'm losing weight for my health, energy, and for my friend's wedding so no one mistakes me for Ms. Piggy's sister.	# Posted: 20 Jun 2008 20:18 - Edited by: fauxvirgo 1200 isn't too low as long as you're eating a balanced diet and not working out like crazy. If you're only eating 1200, you shouldn't be doing things like heavy weight lifting and hours on the treadmill. If you're doing light fitness exercising like walking, it's perfectly fine to eat 1200. You just run a risk of eating too little if you restrict your diet too much AND work out. Likewise, you're not going to lose a lot of weight by eating 1700-1800 and not working out. You might lose weight, but it will be a slooooooow process. So make up your mind what your weight loss program is going to be. You could eat 3000 a day and lose weight if your exercise regime is heavy enough, and likewise you can lose weight at 1200 a day and do nothing but walk back and fourth from your office and doing daily chores. For most people it's going to be somewhere in the middle. A little higher calories and a little bit of a workout, but not workout overload.

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