1200 calories per day too low?

It really depends on how active you are. 2,000 calories is considered average, but that average is a combination of men and women, large and small, with a variety of different fitness styles. If you don’t exercise, and you’re not still growing, you don’t need much (though it is always healthier to eat more and compensate by exercising than it is to cut calories).

Oh man, it’s funny you ask this today because I was just reading something about this question and it was answered by one of the Olympic gymniasts(I know I butchered that spelling).

I believe you’ll find this article helpful. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20225809,00.html

I always hear that we should eat Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Queen and Dinner like a Pauper. Also, try your best not to eat at all after 7pm.

Always, Always eat Breakfast, all the slim healthy people do! A bowl of ceral with low fat milk is a great start, and under 300 calories!

Try salads with cheese or meat for dinner.

1,200 calories may be too low for you if you are still growing. Try eating 1,800 but include lots of fruits and vegies.