Weird question...how much is too much?

[pookybear 284]

I'm obsessed with Greek yogurt. I could eat 2 or 3 a day. In your experiences/opinions, how much is too much? Or is there not too much ?

[Pr1ncessJulee 116]

It depends on what else you're eating during the day. As long ad you're staying within your cal count that should be ok. I prefer the light and fit Greek..much lower sugar and cals but still the high Protein.

Preop weight 389 current weight 333 lost to date 56lbs rny 6/11/13

[vicki s 146]

what is the calorie count..my doc never said?

[Dawnolson 85]

I'm three mos out and the doc wants me to try to get to 1000 cal a day now. I'm now up to about 850 a day.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I'm obsessed with Greek yogurt. I could eat 2 or 3 a day. In your experiences/opinions, how much is too much? Or is there not too much ?

I don't think you can OD on yogurt. Lol. If that's what tastes good right now, why not? I don't think that you have to worry. Sooner or later you're likely to get tired of yogurt and move on to other things. As long as you're getting all of the nutrition (Protein, Vitamins, etc.) that your doctor recommends, you're doing great. Congratulations on your weight loss!!

[Pr1ncessJulee 116]

My has me at 800-1000 cal per day. I struggle geeting 800, usually more around 650

Preop weight 389 current weight 333 lost to date 56lbs rny 6/11/13

[pookybear 284]

Thanks, just not sure what I should be at for calories at this point, 5 1/2 months

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I don't believe that there is a "one size fits all" formula for the number of calories that you should shoot for at any given point in your journey. Doctors do the best they can but even they cannot take into account countless variables including activity level, genetic variations, changes in gut bacteria, the way an individual's body responds to bariatric surgery - the list goes on and on. There are simply too many variables.

But there is a way to determine "your" calorie goal for your particular point in the weight loss journey - food logs or diaries. You configure an app with your current height, weight, activity level and how much weight per week you want to lose. The app will calculate a calorie goal based on a "one size fits all" formula. Now maintain your log for a week or two and see what happens. If you lose more than your goal (you certainly can lose too much too fast), then change the settings in the app until your calorie goal is increased by 100 - 200 calories a day. If you lose less than your goal, change the settings until your calorie goal is decreased by 100 - 200 calories a day. Then maintain your log for a week or two and see what happens.

You will very quickly zero in on "your" number. When you lose the amount of weight that meets your goal, that daily calorie intake is "your" number. Keep in mind that your calorie goal must be treated as an AVERAGE. There will be days when you exceed your goal and days when you fall short. Both are fine as long as you maintain your AVERAGE. So if your goal is 1500 calories and you have an 1800 calorie day, all you have to do is reduce your goal by 100 - 200 calories (in your mind, no need to change the app) for the next day or two and you're back on track with your average. It's quick, it's easy, it's free and it can be customized to your personal lifestyle. Research studies have repeatedly shown that folks who log lose more weight, lose it faster and perhaps most importantly are much more successful at maintaining their goal weight long term. Logs create accountability, dramatically increase your confidence and peace of mind, and will change your relationship with food in ways that you never imagined.

With the exception of a three month break (big mistake), I've maintained a food log every day for the last two years. Starting weight was 285, weight stabilized about eight months ago at 155, and my weight this morning was 151.8. My average calorie goal has been 1620 calories for that eight month period. My weight has not gone below 151 or above 156 in that entire eight months. I'm confident, I'm in control and there has been no "bounce back" weight regain after reaching my goal weight.

You're gonna love the new you!!