How many calories a day?

[GipsyGirl 6]

My doctor told me that I can only eat 600 calories a day... but when I read these forums I see so many different numbers... are there some official guidelines? I am 5'11" so it seems a little drastic...

[Jess55 97]

That seems drastic, especially for someone 5'11". I am only 5'2" and I would not drop my calories down that low

[MaineJackie 3]

I stay between 900 and 1100 calories. But my surgeon did mention to me something about new studies that show 600 is okay.....

[carolann0117 5]

I'm also 5'2" and am trying to stay between 800 - 1,000. My Dr. is OK with my success so far... and still haven't even had my first fill yet. However, I'm now finding it a little more difficult and know I could definitely eat more. Dr. apt on the 12th and thinking I'm going to ask for my first fill.

[HeatherinCA 10]

I do about 1200, that is what is realistic to me... can't see how you would be satisfied with 600 calories.

[ElfiePoo 109]

I'm between 900-1200...the difference depends on whether or not I eat Breakfast.

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[TKW 501]

I eat between 1200 - 1400.

[vickyd 24]

600 calories a day seems low. My NUT wants me to eat between 900-1100 calories each day.

[reverie 49]

1400, possibly working my way to 1500. When you have a lot of weight (fat) to lose, having a large calorie deficit (say 1600) is okay, because your body will use and burn the excess fat for energy. I started off eating 600-800 calories, and as I lost more, I ate more, and exercised more. Now I'm at 1400 calories, and toning more than anything. I have 12 more lbs to go.

[PrincipalsOffice 16]

I aim for about 1000 calories, knowing I will go above or below by about 100 or so each day.

When I was at Disney World this summer, I wore my body bugg and was burning up to 4000 calories a day and eating about 1000 calories a day, but I didn't lose A SINGLE POUND in a week. When I took my body bugg info in, the doc said I hadn't eaten nearly enough calories for my output and therefore my body was probably holding onto everything.

He said I should never drop below 800 calories during a normal day for the same reasons.

[honk 780]

How many days post op are you? I only ask because Clear Liquids are very low in calories. In general my Nut says to shot for 1200; though the nurse says not to count calories.

[dlynn1635 1]

I am 5'8" and started at 273 lbs. I have been told to eat anywhere from 1000-1200 calories a day.

[54Shirley 105]

Normally I gave myself a window of 800 - 1200 calories a day.

Since my last fill, I really have no desire to eat. So with shakes,

and Protein I do around 600 - 800 a day.

[dits4golf 0]

My experience is that the more, the more cals u can get away with. Initially, on a 1200 +/- cals/day, I was losing 2#/week. Now that I'm near my goal, I'm losing approx. 1/2 # per week. Remember, muscle is a lot harder to lose than is fat. Don't get to wrapped up in weight loose as long as u don't gain.

[dits4golf 0]

My experience is that the more, the more cals u can get away with. Initially, on a 1200 +/- cals/day, I was losing 2#/week. Now that I'm near my goal, I'm losing approx. 1/2 # per week. Remember, muscle is a lot harder to lose than is fat. Don't get to wrapped up in weight loose as long as u don't gain.