Why 1,200 Calories a Day Is NOT Trending

Somewhere along the way, 1,200 calories became the “perfect” amount for women to eat. It’s on meal plans, TikTok, diet apps, and everywhere in between, but who decided 1,200 calories was enough?In this episode, we’re breaking down what your body is actually using energy for every single day, from your brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, hormones, immune system, muscles, digestion, temperature regulation, and basic cellular function to everything you do on top of simply staying alive.We’re also talking about why eating more doesn’t automatically mean overeating, why hunger isn’t something you need to “beat,” how exercise changes energy needs, and why 1,200 calories can be especially dangerous when you’re coming from restriction or an eating disorder.Because your body doesn’t only need energy when you’re working out.It needs energy because you’re alive.And maybe the goal was never supposed to be figuring out how little we can eat and still function.