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if I only had 1200 calories to spend, I would not be using half of it on a sandwich

My man only has 1200kcal a day and puts sugar in his coffee

600calorie sandwich ain't it, bro could've had a whole meal with those calories

This is why every random person can't be a dietician

Tutorial on how to be starving all day Edit: I don’t think people understand exaggeration. Obviously you won’t starve to death, but for a grown and active adult, 1200 is not sustainable

Bro put sugar in his coffee and spent half his calories on a single sandwich

When you are completely clueless, but confident.

Bad choices, bad distribution of calories, and hungry all day

The last meal was depressing

the last dish is like a plate of depression

An active dude should NEVEEEERRRR consume 1200 calories a day

there are many studies on how eating too little calories affects your health, behavior and mood. changing your body is not about loosing weight fast, its about learning how to listen to your hunger cues and choosing balanced meals. ESPECIALLY as a man, please don't restrict yourself to 1200 cals a day. I've worked with several nutritionists and health experts in mental health clinics and they would be absolutely shocked by this. a deficit of 300- 500 cals is absolutely enough to loose extra weight over time. stay safe.

Why waste your calories on 2 sugar in your coffee?

If you are a regular adult who is not suffering from any ailments that prevent you from eating more, please DO NOT restrict yourself to 1200 calories a day.

Buddy sounds like he’s about to pass out

Alternative title: how to make sure your balls dont work

This is actually the edible version of depression I swear 😭💀

1,200 calories is my deficit intake but I’m also a 5’-0” female. I can’t imagine that’s enough for any adult male.

Bro has 1200 calories to go off (low enough as it is for a male) and uses half on his sandwich for lunch. Real smart

That beef looks like a lot of calories, more than he's accounting for.

If anyone puts you on a 1200 diet (except for in special circumstances), find a new coach

That's the saddest dinner I have ever seen.

I would opt for stevia or Splenda instead of sugar with coffee and would have eggs for breakfast protein. A nutritious salad or bowl instead of a sandwich without bread would be a better lunch option, and chicken would be a better meat option than beef because it is leaner and has more protein.

I am a female 5'6" 154lbs and looking to lean out more. I walk at least 10k steps a day and lift/run 3-4 times a week. I eat about 1200-1500 comfortably. This is about an average day of eating for me. Somedays are obviously more nutritionally dense than others. The key to being comfortable at this calorie intake is lots of water and fiber. 😊

I am very happy to see all these top comments!! 1200 calories is enough for NO ADULT.

ive never felt so depressed watching a video like this..

I tried this for three months and gained 48 pounds a month! Brilliant!..... I hardly went to the toilet, saved on toilet paper 9 pounds a month. Saved on food shopping 39 pounds a month. Total monthly gain £48. Thanks Man.😁

Thank you. As a shortie this is the amount of calories I pretty much have to live off of. If I eat over it, I gain. 2,000 calories/ day is not made for us tiny people.

Bro, eats my breakfast throughout the day

If a coach tells you to eat below 1500 cal as a man. Then find a new coach

Only a good friend's wedding seven weeks away would be able to put me on 1200 kcal/day 😂

.. i went keto .. was 302lbs dropped over 80lbs in 11 months eating 3000-4000cal a day .. under 20 carbs .. zero regular exercise .. that was in 2019.. i am still 220-225 in 2024 @55+ yrs of age .. healthiest i have ever been, these last 5 years, no colds, no flu, no other illnesses, caught covid in 2022 it lasted 1 day. no meds no paying for gym time no nutritionists just single ingredient whole foods.. as close to ZERO carbs as you can get, and you will lose weight and keep it off as long as you stay on this way of eating.

I went on a 1200 calorie diet for weight loss, it worked but I was MISERABLE. I was constantly lightheaded, feeling like passing out at work, sleeping all day because I had NO energy, and feeling sad because I couldn’t enjoy eating my meals. Do not starve yourself, it’s not worth it.

” Generally, a preschooler should be eating between 1200 and 1600 calories per day" I'll just leave that there lol.

If I was only eating 1,200 calories in a day… Scrambled eggs with sautéed onion and a bit of olive oil-3 eggs. Pasture raised. (300 calories?) A whole avocado. (300 calories?) A romaine/celery/chopped cucumber/carrot/sunflower seed salad with lime juice for dressing. (50 calories?) A small bowl of berries-raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. (100 calories?) Wild caught salmon fillet with dill and chives. 4 oz. (200 calories?) Cooked broccoli and cauliflower (accompanying the salmon dinner): (50 calories?) A few handfuls of mixed nuts = the rest of your calorie needs for the day, easily.

As a person losing weight rn I feel that it’s important to know that this might be right for him but that doesn’t mean everyone should. Contact a dietician and figure out a safe caloric deficit for you ❤❤❤

I always wanted to faint mid-day. amazing!

This brothers starving.

I’m a 6’0 male eating around 1300 calories a day for 8 weeks now. From my observation, I have lost 12kg from being 84kg to 72kg now. Most of it fat but I did lose a little muscle as well. Mentally I feel the same, just craving food more often but physically I’ve felt weaker. All in all, if you want to lose weight quickly then this is a good way to lose it, just be wary that mentally and physically, it can be draining.

I did a very similar diet. It’s called PSMF and for a month I ate 800 Kalories per day. High protein, little fat and no carbs. I still did go to the gym 2x a week doing full body workout just to maintain my muscles. Guys will freak out here but I have to disappoint you. Fat has never dropped so fast in my life and I reached a body fat percentage that was unimaginable to me. Later I adjusted this diet and did it with 1500 calories. Made it easier for me to do it. Because I LOVE to eat the good stuff

This comment section made me realize I don't eat enough.

I just put milk in my coffee. It doesn't matter how many calories it has ,cause I choose happiness.

I’m realizing that I might not eat enough food…..and that’s probably why I’m tired all the time 😅

don't drink coffee, don't like sugar in my tea, don't eat processed meats, dairy bothers my sinuses so no cheese, don't eat beef and I prefer a more solid breakfast cause I'm usually hungry in the morning. I also prefer way more vegetable variety than a few peas. Where's the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet peppers and onions etc? Do a meal plan for someone like me.

I can't believe this guy actually has the nerve to put the word fitness in his channel name.

600 calories for a homemade sandwich? Damn. I’ll just get a burger lol

As a 5’2 104lb female, 1200 calories is my maintenance. These comments are making it seem like a 1200 cal diet is extreme when really they aren’t taking into account that for many, it is considered moderate or mild weight loss.

Been on a bulk but going on a cut soon, going from 2700 cal a day to 1700 cal makes me have to prepare more mentally than physically

1200 calories is absurdly low. You know nothing about how the body works.

Two coffees with sugar and a banana for breakfast..I can literally feel myself uncontrollably shaking thinking of having that as a meal

If you had something savoury for breakfast with absolutely no sugar, It’s much better for your health and weight loss and reducing cravings

Nah the perfect cut is Morning:coffee Lunch: Energy drink with 3 tuna can Snack: I don't know cigarettes or something to eat Dinner: What is mama making

Bro breathes and is almost at his daily calories

What he doesn’t tell you is that he ate 5000 the next day😂

Man ate more than i eat in a day and everyone is coming at him? Everything he prepared looks absolutely bussing

genuinely cannot imagine eating half of my lunch in calories for dinner

Bro u lose muscle on that low.

My man really ate steak and a handful of peas for dinner 😢

I would skip the banana, cheese, sugar and even the bread. I would change the french dressing to some yogurt based dressing for example, so I could get more filling ingredients in as the calorie restriction is quite strict. I would also drink just normal lightly roasted and fresh grounded coffee as I'm not an animal.

So happy to see the comments. I was worried everyone would be on board..

1200 kcal for a guy???? That’s sounds crazy ! I don’t go that low even before the fitness competitions. I think my cat eats more to maintain his weight 😮

as someone recovering from severely restricting my food intake these videos aren’t helpful… maybe to some people but you know you can still eat more

1200 calories IS NOT RECOMMENDED EVERYBODY. Most ACTUAL weight loss professionals know that the body needs much more just to maintain function. This kind of diet is the reason why diets fail.

I must be super dieting, that’s a lot of food.

Hey guys- pro tip. Never do this.

I ate 1200kcal for like 4-5 months and went from 93kg to 70kg. Also dropped body fat from 30.3 percent down to around 12. But i had 3 meals a day, at 1pm i ate 500kcal, 5pm 200kcal snack and 9pm was 500kcal dinner so yeah, its not that bad and i never regained it even when i started eating more (2000kcal maintenance a day)

Try this: 1. Quaker protein oatmeal and coffee with light cream 2. Pure protein chocolate shake 30g 3. Chicken breast 4oz / 1/2 sweet potato and a cup of broccoli or green beans 4. 1 cup of Greek Yogurt and 7 strawberries 5. Salad with plain tunafish / balsamic vinaigrette 6. Pure protein shake or protein pudding The type of calories you consume also matter - not a fan of deli ham at all. And steak can be costly… You might want to try Ezekiel bread… or replace it with brown rice or greens.

Counting calories is painful. Just drink lots of water and eat mostly plant based foods within a small window, like 8 hours of the day.. Replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener to avoid an insulin spike, and ease up on red meat and bread consumption. The weight will come off fast!

My diet when I was 11

The decaf coffee is what floored me the most

KEY POINTS Healthy body is long built 💪🏻 its not just muscle or absence of fat 1. Always Eat half stomach 2. Avoid sugar (Fruits 👍🏻) 3. Don't forget cardio 4. Only lift with proper body posture Advanced level? You will know what's better for you at that level. cheers 🥂

20 hr fast - 4hr eating window Tues, & thurs. MWF train dont go to failure, train for strength - aesthetic look NOT a body builder Breakfast 1 coffee, Lunch chicken & brocoli 2 banana Dinner chicken, brocoli & 150g of pinto beans or any beans then any fruits u like - both meals contain less than 1500 calories Saturday Rest - Cheat MEAL not a cheat day Sunday Rest - Cheat MEAL Rinse & Repeat, u will be ripped out of ur damn mind! 195lbs March Loss 45lbs in 3 months. Keyset = Discipline, Patience, Effort.

I try to do 1200 as a 157cm female with a desk job, ends up being 1300-1400 in the long run. I go to the gym 3 times a week and maintain 44kg. You are not a small sedentary female.

I just want to ask which kind of 200 g of beef plus 100 g of peas has 290 cal?? That's not true. That's 543 cal minimum for dinner

The meals were pretty good idk why people are complainning, realistically we're not eating tons of fruits and vegetables everyday. The only thing i would change is the added sugar

Do not ever go on a 1200 calorie diet. You will wreck your hormones and get adrenal fatigue which leads to loads of other diseases and issues… eat enough but make healthier choices and stay active. Then you won’t just be skinny - you will actually be HEALTHY and safe.

I implore most people; Don’t eat this few calories. A caloric intake this low will be very hard on you, will likely lead to a loss in muscle as well as fat (muscle burns fat and makes you look leaner at healthier body fat percentages). Go calculate your theoretical maintenance calories and try eating that for a week while tracking your calories in a note book or my fitness pal. Also, weight yourself after you wake up every day at the same time and make a note each day of the weight. Do this for two weeks. If you see that you gain weight on this many calories, you have three options. First; you can eat less calories, and about 500 less calories a day will burn a pound of body fat per week, however this is pretty hard for most people to do, so there is nothing wrong with only cutting 250 calories out and burning half a pound. Option 2 is that you eat the same but burn 250-500 extra calories a day. I suggest doing moderate intensity steady state cardio. Get on the elliptical and crank the resistance to what you can manage and push at a good clip. Other forms of cardio are fine as well, choose whatever is fun for you. Finally there is what I consider the best option which is to burn 250 calories and eat 250 calories less that way you get the best of both worlds and don’t have to murder yourself on a diet. Set realistic goals and enjoy the journey without ol obsessing over the destination.

no one should eat only 1200 calories,period

600 on a sandwich is crazy

Egg and kimchi rice bowls are life savers on a calorie deficit. They're roughly 500-600 calories and are filling. Can swap out the eggs for some other lean protein too, like chicken breast. But of course, this only if you're strictly counting calories and not the macros.

I’ve never (& will never) put a client on 1200 calories

if you get sugar free bread they are typically low cal and i get eat around 3 grilled cheeses with one slice of cheese on each sandwich my cals come out to 320 cals and around 32g of protein the exact brand of bread i eat is they buttery sola bread and velveeta slice cheese and not only are you eating a lot with such low cals it will make you full a lot longer through out the day

sir u need more than 1200 im a girl 5'4 and i eat 1400 on a deficit

You can eat much more volume and filling meals on 1200 kcals. Just swap foods and be creative with calorie dense foods!!

Do not ever go as low as 1200 calories. That’s a recipe to yo-yo your weight for the rest of your life

Why is it I eat less than this on a daily basis, because I genuinely don’t have an appetite for more than this but I’m stuck at my overweight weight?

That’s a nice looking man right there!

1200 calories for a full grown man is ridiculous.

I eat about half of that, probably less. Wieiad: 1 apple, one low cal muesli bar, steamed veggies, one protein source (few beans or few pieces of veg chicken or egg whites). I hate that we have to eat to stay alive. I aim to eat this consistently, but this week I skipped dinner a few times or didn’t bother to add protein. So some days I eat just 200 kcal but I’m far from dead. I even have fat.

1200 calories isn't enough unless you're 600 lbs. You should definitely eat more before you adapt to that level.

If I could only eat 1200 cals a day I'd choose a high in volume food

Anyone who recommends 1200 calories should be avoided.

calories don'tmatter, it depends on how your metabolism processes them, there are people who eat 1000 calories per day and are obese

⁠my doctor told me 1700-2000 is good to maintain my weight (i’m 5“11). 1600 to loose weight. Don’t cut off a lot of your calories. Calculate how much you normally need and from that subtract like 100-200 calories at first. And look how it goes. Also depends on how active you are. I‘m 0% active

Why are you eating such high calorie dense foods? I can feel the ghrelin punching me in the face just watching this. I could’ve had 4 cucumbers 3 chicken breast’s 5 egg whites 3 apples 1 pound of spinach a entire bag Of popcorn and still eat less calories than this and be over full.

And I thought this was a joke. My goodness this kind of content should be banned

I eat my three square meals a day clean eating more protein on lunch and dinner because of work and being active and weight lifting, a snack before lunch, a dessert at the end of the day and I don't have to worry about weight gain brotha, I used to be fat, now I feel like a fit basketball player without basketball

I imagine the cravings and hunger that this man experiences.

Disclaimer: You should absolutely NOT go 1200 cals that is very unhealthy and you need a lot more to survive however this is only for men, some women can go 1200 cals however it is still not recommended. If you are losing weight then have 1500 cals as the low point no less than 1500.