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metsgal31 asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

Is 1200 calories a day not enough? I am trying to lose weight.?

I wanted to lose weight fast- like 10 pounds by July. 1,200 calories a day would make me lose weight, but is that unhealthy?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I would actually recommend to consume a little bit more calories than just 1200. That seems like too little. You have over a month to lose 10 pounds, which isn't a lot if you're looking to lose unwanted weight.

    I would recommend that (if you're not that overweight) to just be a little more active (exercise, play sports, etc., [even walking more]) and do NOT eat fast food or drink soft drinks (or at least limit it A LOT)...

    Trust me, that can do a lot for you... just not eating fast food.

  • 1 decade ago

    According to the american heart association for women to lose weight they should stay between 1200 and 1600 calories per day. I also saw on a show today that to lose weight, take your ideal or goal weight and multiply it by 10, and that is the amount of calories you need to lose weight.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it depends a lot on your height and how much you exercise a day. 1200 calories isn't so low that you will harm your body but rather than cut a lot of calories you should focus on eating healthy foods and exercising to lose weight.

  • 1 decade ago

    actually your right on the money...1200 is the bare minimum intake for a female to lose weigh, i suggest shooting for 13-1400 a day and you'll get the results you desire...stay away from saturated and trans fats

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  • 4 years ago

    eat an apple instead of bottled juice

  • 5 years ago

    Get tips from weight loss community

  • 1 decade ago

    that's perfect you could go lower if you wanted to loose weight faster but remember 800 is a starvation diet

  • 5 years ago

    Don t take rest more than 30 seconds between exercises

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think 1,500 Calories per day is the recomended amount for females.

  • Kristy
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Not eating or skipping meals is not dieting If you do you may get more weight

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