sarahp_newme 29 Posted February 8, 2013 I work out pretty much 5 days a week and weight train 2-3 times but im not lossing weight as fast as i would like, im actually losing very slowly if at all....so my nut. up'd my calories from 600 to 900 to see if that would help. So my questions is do i still need to take in 900 a day if i dont workout? sat and sun are usually family days and i dont want to take in that many but i dont want to keep jumping back and forth and really screw with my body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel1980 2 Posted February 8, 2013 I would ask ur nutritionist, it's really the only way to know for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahp_newme 29 Posted February 8, 2013 I did she doesnt really answer my questions she just goes to something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolanz 1,484 Posted February 8, 2013 The minimum for a woman without surgery is 1200 so I think you'll benefit at 900 a day without exercise. You don't want your body to stay in starvation mode. That's my logic anyway. I'm no nutritionist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted February 8, 2013 I find that switching up my caloric intake has helped me with my weight loss. The poster that talks about the 1200 calorie minimum has obviously not had surgery yet. I find I vary also from 600-800 calories and sometimes when I eat more I lose more too. I think you will be fine eating less on weekends and more when you work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolanz 1,484 Posted February 8, 2013 3 months post op and I specifically said 1200 for someone who hasn't had the surgery. I get in 900-1000 a day without exercise and have lost 51 pounds in 3 months but everyone is different. Just find what works for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites