need more food

[AudOne 82]

Well, my doctor told me that I needed to try to get my calories up to at least 800 a day. I'm 6 weeks post op and averaging about 600. He said he would like me to get to 1000. He said it's healthier and as I'm exercising more, it will keep me out of starvation mode and help me actually lose weight faster. The problem? Where to put more food? I don't seem to be able to get my calories higher, when I'm not eating, I'm drinking Water and just can't seem to fit anything else. Any ideas or suggestions?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

My NUT told me the exact same thing at 6 weeks, and she was right...

I would add a good quality Protein shake. It will boost your calories and your Protein, its easier (for me at least) to ingest liquids. I have always used Pure Protein chocolate brand, with my smart balance milk and some PB2 powder. Very tasty and if I have one, I do it first thing in the morning. Gets me off to a great start. It will get easier to take in more calories.

Great start for you!!! Congratulations!

[blackie220 92]

Omg...im having the same issue....about protien...food intake..i guessonh bout 700 , calorie s a day....im drinking pure Protein and just bought..pure protien bars..they have.280 calories ..but can only eat 2 thirds of it...never did i think ...eating food was going to be hard....

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Omg...im having the same issue....about protien...food intake..i guessonh bout 700 , calorie s a day....im drinking pure Protein and just bought..pure protien bars..they have.280 calories ..but can only eat 2 thirds of it...never did i think ...eating food was going to be hard....

Pure Protein Bars come in smaller sizes, I eat the 1.76 oz bar for Breakfast and it's only 180 calories.. 20 grams of Protein

[rebecca_dsu 241]

You can do this. If you are using fat free milk, bump it up to 1 or 2%. If you are using "light" anything, use the real deal instead. Add a tablespoon of Peanut Butter to your smoothies. Get creative!

Isn't it funny how we use to have so much trouble eating less, and now the problem is we need to eat more.

[AudOne 82]

Omg...im having the same issue....about protien...food intake..i guessonh bout 700 , calorie s a day....im drinking pure Protein and just bought..pure protien bars..they have.280 calories ..but can only eat 2 thirds of it...never did i think ...eating food was going to be hard....

I know right! I never thought a doctor would tell me to eat more..lol

[AudOne 82]

thanks everyone for the advice, I'm going to try to add another shake or a Protein Bar, and adding pb to shake sounds great, and would love to have 2% milk again

[blackie220 92]

Pure Protein bars come in smaller sizes' date=' I eat the 1.76 oz bar for Breakfast and it's only 180 calories.. 20 grams of protein[/quote']

These bars have 30.....i just want to get ass many Proteins in...

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Well, my doctor told me that I needed to try to get my calories up to at least 800 a day. I'm 6 weeks post op and averaging about 600. He said he would like me to get to 1000. He said it's healthier and as I'm exercising more, it will keep me out of starvation mode and help me actually lose weight faster. The problem? Where to put more food? I don't seem to be able to get my calories higher, when I'm not eating, I'm drinking Water and just can't seem to fit anything else. Any ideas or suggestions?

Great suggestions in this thread. The only thing I'd add is that you might consider eating (or Protein shake) more often by not waiting as long for each meal. Lastly, you might need to add a meal to your day.