Need help increasing calories

[clk 3,519]

It takes a while.

Right now, I'd say your focus should be hydration, Protein, and then calories - in that order.

It is absolutely normal to see stops and stalls on the scale right about three to six weeks post op. Rather than fiddling with your diet, I'd say to work instead on making sure what you are eating packs the most punch. Just wait it out. Stops and starts are absolutely normal and more often than not, (especially this early out) your diet is not the culprit.

Later (around six months or so) you should take the time to really evaluate what you're eating and work on increasing your calories, carbs and good fats. At that point, the number of calories/carbs you should be eating is entirely dependent on how many you can eat without sabotaging your loss.

And a great (if somewhat strange) way to boost calories at the end of the day is to make sludge. A bodybuilder friend taught me and it's odd but works. One scoop of Protein (chocolate works great) with a Tbs. of peanut or almond butter, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and enough Water to make it all into...well, sludge. Chill and eat with a spoon. Lots of calories and protein, as well as a sweet treat that makes you feel like you're splurging when you aren't. It's roughly 200 calories and depending on your powder, about 30 grams of protein.

~Cheri

[mytime2shine 229]

It takes a while.

Right now' date=' I'd say your focus should be hydration, Protein, and then calories - in that order.

It is absolutely normal to see stops and stalls on the scale right about three to six weeks post op. Rather than fiddling with your diet, I'd say to work instead on making sure what you are eating packs the most punch. Just wait it out. Stops and starts are absolutely normal and more often than not, (especially this early out) your diet is not the culprit.

Later (around six months or so) you should take the time to really evaluate what you're eating and work on increasing your calories, carbs and good fats. At that point, the number of calories/carbs you should be eating is entirely dependent on how many you can eat without sabotaging your loss.

And a great (if somewhat strange) way to boost calories at the end of the day is to make sludge. A bodybuilder friend taught me and it's odd but works. One scoop of Protein (chocolate works great) with a Tbs. of peanut or almond butter, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and enough Water to make it all into...well, sludge. Chill and eat with a spoon. Lots of calories and protein, as well as a sweet treat that makes you feel like you're splurging when you aren't. It's roughly 200 calories and depending on your powder, about 30 grams of protein.

~Cheri[/quote']

@clk-- thanks.. That def is a big help!!

[maharet111 544]

I increased my calories to about 1100 a day and I am 5 months out. My body does not respond to super low calorie restriction, I have never lost weight that way. My doctor told me to just listen to my body and not worry so much about calories and concentrate on Protein and fluids.

I get my calories though from adding healthy fats such as Avocado's or Nuts or pumpkin Seeds etc. Along with Protein shakes that helps. I struggle with getting it beyond 1100 though.

[rosita13 10]

Yeah, I've had a little trouble at the beginning reaching 1500 calories but now it's normal... :/ on that note I seem to stall when I only eat 600-800 calories and then when I eat 1500 boom! Just like that I see the scale move a few pounds.. I guess everyone IS different..

[Homerun44 26]

Peanut Butter, avocados, Protein shakes, bananas, whole wheat bread, almonds, pistachios

Eat high cal foods that are good for you !

[mytime2shine 229]

Talked to Dr today. He told me not to worry about calories. Keep Protein & fluids in check. Body is adjusting & weight loss will happen. Made me feel a little better :@)