Not enough calories?

[pookybear 284]

I'm starting to wonder if I'm not getting enough calories and that's part of the reason my weight loss has slowed. On average I get less than 800 a day. Whats everyone else getting?

[Pam Peltz 56]

It absolutely makes a difference for me. It is so hard to get in more than 800 (on a good day!) but I have noticed that on those rare days when I get in closer to 1,000 I do have better losses. Must ALSO get in at least 64 ounces of liquid.< /p>

[pookybear 284]

I don't know HOW I'm supposed to get closer to 1.000 when I can't even get up to 800! ugh.

[Pam Peltz 56]

I know how you feel. Only days I get to 1,000 is when I eat chips or pretzels, etc or the like. And I don't want to go back to that. Anyone have any suggestions for upping calories without junk food?

[nikkiba75 276]

I go on YouTube and there's a girl on there who says she doesn't count her calories

She makes sure she gets in Protein first and follows the bariatric diet recommendations

She lost 180 something her name is grehlin b gone

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[music1618 879]

I don't count my calories. My doc said if you are eating lean and clean calories will not matter. Always eat Protein first. Protein has 4 calories per 1 gram.

[michelecaples 224]

I am 8 months out and have never gone over 800. So dont worry

[heather200202 73]

My doctor doesn't want me to count them cause if I don't have enough she doesn't want me to eat junk food to hit the calorie intake. I have counted cause I was curious and I'm lucky if I hit 600 calories a day. As long as I get my Protein in and the liquids then I'm happy.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

[deaddemmama 474]

i'm a newbie but

i asked my nut about counting calories...I figured I'd get in the habit and she said do Protein, then veggies, then fruit, then carbs(as if you could at that point) with pying attention to portions and forget the calories. She said the lifestyle change should focus on Protein and portions...its

's like her mantra!

[slowtogo 301]

Try nuts and cheese.< /p>

[Shrinking Don 365]

i eat my three meals a day usually 2 Protein Bars during the day at work in between meals have a Protein Shake in the morning first thing..I definatley started to see the weight drop off faster when i started eating a little more i don't really count the calories but i thinking between 900-1200 a day during the week when im working and always busy weekends less not as busy so need less fuel i am 9 mos out and have lost 150 lbs total now i need to maintain where im at i don't want to lose anymore weight

[mizzlaw 130]

Thanks for this thread...

[pookybear 284]

Don what kind of Protein Bars do you eat?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

1200 calories or less

[Dorian 683]

I don't count calories either. Focus on Protein and Water. Everything I eat is also low fat, low carbs.