Should I be able to eat this much?

[She's_Sleeved 93]

I am going on 4 weeks out and yesterday I had a Protein Shake for Breakfast, lunch 2 thin slices of Boars Head blazing buffalo chicken deli meat and 4oz of 2% cottage cheese. dinner I had 4oz of steamed cabbage and snack I had 1 Greek non fat yougurt. I am getting in my Protein and still coming in under my allowed 700 calories a day. I have been in a stall for about a week and the doctor had me go from 500 to 700 calories a day. I feel like I am eating so much more than the average sleever. Should I cut back? What does your daily menu look like?

[JessicaAnn 564]

Seems perfect to me. The dreaded 3 weeks stall hits almost everyone. I stalled at week 3 for almost 6 weeks! Then dropped like 10 lbs that following week. Just keep doing what your doing

[Richard Foor 655]

No, you should stick with your plan that you and your Dr. have set for you. Stalls are usually resulting from your body adjusting and while they are frustrating as hell while they are happening, if you stay the course, when the stall is over you will lose a sizeable amount quickly to make up for it. Also, you might want to track measurements instead of weight for a while because usually when people are "Stalled" they are actually losing inches as their body is transforming fat to muscle at that time. Good Luck, and try to stay positive and enjoy the journey.

[BladeFox 235]

Stick with the doctor's plan. Most doctors don't like telling you how many calories to consume per day because they want you to focus on Protein, however, I have noticed that when I consume a bit more, around 800-900 calories per day, I will lose weight. I'm almost 6 weeks out. Today, I had two string cheese sticks for breakfast, a whopping 15oz can of Progresso Beef Barley Soup for lunch. I will probably eat another string cheese for a snack and have broccoli and beef or a Protein shake for dinner, then an Atkins bar for a snack.

I also, dibble and dabble in low calorie/no sugar/chips (Blue Chips) sometimes too. It's really all about your Protein at this stage. Good luck and don't fret about it.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I think your nutrition sounds perfect!

[jujubslim 95]

I had a stall from week 3 to 5 I upped my calories goal to 800, still couldn't get that much in, I'm averaging 700-750, but my scale did start moving again right before I hit 6 weeks. I think the stalls are a normal part of the process. Follow your dr's orders, get your Water and Protein in and you'll be fine.

[squeaker31 65]

I have similar concerns. I can eat a whole serving of Greek yogurt and not feel full. I have seen people saying two bites and that's all. But it's early and I always knew that it's still up to me to follow the plan. I am having a harder time with fluids too that might help me feel fuller longer and not be tempted to graze.