I used to think 1200 calories sounded totally doable. I mean, how hard could it be? Turns out, I had no idea what I was signing up for. Given that the average woman requires approximately 2,100 ...

Since most people need to consume between 1,600 and 3,000 calories to maintain their weight, trying a 1,200-calorie diet plan creates a significant calorie deficit that can promote rapid weight loss.