VitaleEM 44 Posted May 4, 2013 I'm very curious to know how many calories per day everyone is consuming. I'm taking in 1200 to 1300 a day and gaining weight and or at a major stall, at 7 months out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed2 2 Posted May 4, 2013 I take in between 900 to 1200 a day. I vary it daily. I'm 8 months out and that happened to me. I started exercising more and finally broke the stall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted May 4, 2013 I'm about 5 months and try to stay 900-1000, but sometimes a little less, sometimes more. I try to never go over 1200, but I have a couple of times. I don't think I lose any faster eating 600-800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme48 104 Posted May 4, 2013 I believe exercise does make a difference. I also am hearing things about sleeve patients and our basal metabolic rates. I was recently told that if I want to boost my weight loss I need to take in a lot more Protein. I think somewhere around 160 a day. I was also told I could check my BMR at every appointment with my surgeon or NUT. It has a lot to do with muscle loss. I just posted a question regarding protein and BMR today. So far I have been averaging 600-700 calories a day. I have lost 70 lbs overall and 60+ of that total is after surgery(2/5/13). I honestly have not had much time to dedicate to exercise because I work 2 jobs. I am planning to change that as soon as possible though. I think my weight loss has been great and I am happy with it but i will investigate any chance I have to safely boost the weight loss even more. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa2job 130 Posted May 4, 2013 I am also about 8 months out and am stalling, but I do notice that I am loosing inches here and there and working out helps .... remember muscle weighs more ..... I do however need to get back to counting calories been really lazy this last month working on the road .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banned member 320 Posted May 5, 2013 My NUT told me to stop counting calories but I feel like I'm eating around 600-900 cals now. She told me to measure my food. She recommends I eat 1/2-3/4 cup of food per meal, 3 times a day. I also get to eat 2 Snacks a day and that can only be about 1/4 cup of food twice a day. It's been hard especially with the head hunger but I've been sticking to her plan and I've lost about 6 pounds this past week. 1 VitaleEM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olivereindeer 30 Posted May 5, 2013 My nut advised to trick your body do it doesn't famine so eat 600 one day then 1100 the next. 1 VitaleEM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites