Calorie Intake

[aubrey222 45]

I was wondering, if your counting calories how many are u eating WITH successful weight loss??? I'm aiming for 809 but almost never get there because I'm never hungry and I haven't even had my first fill yet

[TexasJeff 179]

I eat round 1,000 a day. 80 grams of Protein, 60 grams of carbs and 20 grams of fat.

Some days I'll splurge and eat a avocado and that'll kick the calorie count to about 1300.

[kah1213 311]

I average around 1200 a day.

[aubrey222 45]

I'm not eating anything near that and the weight loss is so slow

[Kflower84 56]

I just saw my nutricionist last week. She said up to 1200 calories, 70g Protein, and to try to keep my carbs between 100-120g. I asked her about low carbs diet and she responded that "the brain needs an average of 100 to 120 g of carbs for optimum function".

[Corkee 0]

I eat round 1,000 a day. 80 grams of Protein, 60 grams of carbs and 20 grams of fat.

Some days I'll splurge and eat a avocado and that'll kick the calorie count to about 1300.

How do you get 80 grams of Protein in? I'm lucky if I get 30. Thia ia my biggest struggle.

[honk 780]

I would say below 1200. I exercise 1.5-2.5 hours a day. As previously mentioned the brain survives on carbs. When your carb level is super low the body is forced to do some crazy chemistry to produce a fuel the brain can burn. It is also very important to get your Protein in. The body needs protein to build/maintain muscle INCLUDING the heart.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

here is a dumb question (please dont laugh)

what are examples of good carbs to eat??

[aubrey222 45]

I was told to watch the carbs. My nutritionist said 3 oz of Protein m, 1/2 cup of veggies and 2 tablespoons of rice or Pasta only if u have room after the Protein and veggies. I was told I can have 1 slice of whole wheat toast or 2 to 3 crackers but I can't eat just 3 crackers so I don't even bother. The carbs that I do eat are whatever is in a Protein shake or yogurt. I was banded on may 31 St and I don't think I have eaten any Pasta, rice, or bread since. I've been very lucky! I have no fill yet and a pretty good restriction. My nutritionist also said never eat more than 1 cup of food at a time!!!!