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How many calories are/were you able to consume per day at 7 weeks out?

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I have the same question. I am 8 weeks out and I'm around 500-600 calories per day. My NUT said he didn't want me counting calories, fat or carbs, only Protein and Water. I'm down 37 lbs, and I'm pleased with that, but I still wonder if I should be monitoring anything else.

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I have the same question. I am 8 weeks out and I'm around 500-600 calories per day. My NUT said he didn't want me counting calories' date=' fat or carbs, only Protein and Water. I'm down 37 lbs, and I'm pleased with that, but I still wonder if I should be monitoring anything else.[/quote']

Congratulations of the 37lbs forever gone! I'm down 43 lbs, but I struggle to even get 500 cals a day. I make sure I get atleast 65g of Protein, but liquids make me so full I can't get a lot of cals and a lot of Fluid lol.

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My NUT has us on 600-800 cals during our losing stage. Carbs as low as you can get them and 80+ g of Protein. They dont seem to focus too much on fat (surgeon has patients do Atkins induction - no liquid diet until clears the day before surgery.) 64+ oz of liquid a day minimum.

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Congratulations of the 37lbs forever gone! I'm down 43 lbs, but I struggle to even get 500 cals a day. I make sure I get atleast 65g of Protein, but liquids make me so full I can't get a lot of cals and a lot of Fluid lol.

How are you eating less than 500 cal with 65g Protein? What your typical daily menu?

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Two Premier Protein shakes would give you 60 grams of Protein for 320 calories so it's possible. It's much harder using just food. I haven't figured that out yet and struggle to get more than 30 grams of protein a day without the shakes.

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Two premier Protein shakes would give you 60 grams of Protein for 320 calories so it's possible. It's much harder using just food. I haven't figured that out yet and struggle to get more than 30 grams of protein a day without the shakes.< /div>

That is right. I usually have a premier for breakfaast after the gym. I can't eat more that 1/4-1/2 cup of food at a time. Usually closer to 1/4 cup. I try for cottage cheese and tuna a lot for the protein but can't eat enough to get enough cals. Especially if I'm trying to get enough fluids. Drinking Water makes me very full for a long while. I don't really drink anything else except prottein when I have too because I'm so full from Water.< /p>

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