Have you ever tried a 1200 calorie diet? If you're like most, most likely. And I'll bet you all my nickels that you weren't able to stick to it - with good reason. But have you ever wondered where the 1200 calorie recommendation came from in the first place? Or what actually happens to the body when it's put under such restrictive measures? If so, this is the podcast for you!! You'll learn: - who came up with the 1200 calorie recommendation & the surprising reasons behind it - about the world's first starvation experiment (which was done with MORE calories than this !!) - why 1200 calories is NOT enough food for an adult - how to figure out how many calories you ACTUALLY need to be eating - a better set of questions to ask yourself when deciding what & how much to eat ... and more! Show Notes: Organifi Pumpkin Spice Gold - use code IPW15 Gut Instinct DIY Free Masterclass - 4 Step Method to Balance Your Hormones, Get Strong, & Heal Your Gut (Without Obsessing Over Diets or Exercise) Lulu Hunt Peters Who Taught Women That They Should Only Eat 1,200 Calories A Day? The psychology of hunger They Starved So That Others Be Better Fed: Remembering Ancel Keys and the Minnesota Experiment 21: Why I'm Not a Fan of Noom You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.