Embarking on a diet that consists of 1,200 calories can be difficult. Try to imagine yourself starting your entire wardrobe over. You receive a gift card of $1,200 and are only allowed to spend it on clothes and accessories. While it might be tempting to buy a gorgeous wallet from Chanel (even then, it’d have to be on sale…), the best thing to do would be to buy a variety of things you liked.
Dieting on the 1,200 calorie diet is the exact same way. Trust me, it will be tempting to get something beautiful from Coldstone Creamery, but in calorie counting world, that’s like spending $600 on a bracelet we don’t really need. This doesn’t mean we can’t go to Coldstone with our friends or to treat ourselves! They have sorbet that might look less appetizing than their Signature Creations, but in the end, we’re eating something sweet and tasty and spending time with our loved ones. Besides, the hard part is only when we’re in line deciding what to get. After we make a solid decision to get the the sorbet, we get to socialize like any other human being (dieting or non-dieting) and enjoy our dessert.
The thing to remember with spending our calories is that unlike retail purchases, we can’t exactly return calories back to the foods of which we received them. My friends and I usually go to a coffee shop or bar to socialize, and that usually means buying a drink or a snack. It’s easier to distribute my calories throughout my day when I know I will be consuming something specific later. However, last minute planning for these types of get-togethers can make a great difference in the amount of calorie intake for the day. So, maybe choose to be the designated driver while at the bar; this will prevent from over-spending calories.
Only consuming 1,200 calories can sound really restricting, but below are several helpful links with brilliant, creative ideas of how wonderful and appetizing a 1,200 calorie day can look. Check them out, and comment or email if you have any recipes of your own!
Information:
What Does a 1,200 Diet Look Like?
Why the 1,200 Calorie Meal Plan Works
What Foods to Eat on Your 1,200 Diet Plan
22 Best Weight Loss Android and iPhone Apps
10 iPhone Apps to Help Count Calories
Recipe Ideas and Menu Plans:
1,200 Calorie Diet Plan with Slide Show
1,200 Calorie Meal Plan
Traditional American Cuisine: 1,200 Calorie Diet Menu
7 Day 1,200 Calorie Diet Plan to Help Change Your Weight
Two Menus for a Roughly 1,200 Calorie Day
A 7-Day Meal Plan to Help Lose 20 Pounds
