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[rgodfrey09 98]

Any guys using MyFitnessPal? I just started a couple of days ago, and definitely do not think I'm getting in enough calories. I struggle to get over 400-500 along with all my Water. I'm eating very Protein dense, clearing about 60G a day on average. Any other guys using this app so I can see what you're eating would be a big help!

My username is RickyReality on there, and also on Instagram @ VSG_Rich

[Djmohr 6,965]

Hi there!

I use my fitness pal to track everything. It helps me stay accountable.

I do not focus on calories and both my surgeon and nutritionist have told me not to.

I have been told to focus my efforts on Protein grams each day. A minimum of 1 gram of Protein for every inch you are tall. You should be shooting for a minimum of 72 grams per day.

Not knowing how far out you are from surgery, you may not be getting enough protein right now which in turn is keeping your calories at a long term sustainable level. You may find a stall coming in your future.

Back when I was around 12 weeks post op, I was getting between 60 and 70 grams of protein, 60 of course was not enough for my height. I was also getting between 700 and 800 calories (I only know the calorie count because of my fitness pal). I stalled for almost a month and I could not figure out why. I was exercising regularly and just plain stuck.

My trainer and nut told me my protein count was too low. To simply add some additional protein and veggies to my diet. I boosted my protein level to an averag of 75 to 90 grams per day. My calories average between 1000 and 1100 now. I have consistently been losing weight ever since. It is slow but steady.

Not sure how far out you are but if you can boost your protein a bit it will be much healthier for you Down the road.

Just my two cents

[rgodfrey09 98]

Thank you for the tips! I am currently at 3 weeks and 2 days post op, and just began soft foods coming off of full liquids. I will work on increasing Protein by adding extra to my shakes if I can!

[BigDaddyJG 67]

I use MyFitnessPal. Well... Just started again. I'm BigDaddyJG.

I had my sleeve on June 25th. I think I'm doing pretty good. I get my Water in and Protein has seemed to be pretty easy. So far my day looks like this.

Breakfast:

- 8oz (takes about 30+ mins to drink) in a to go cup, of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate w/ FairLife Milk and a scoop of PB2 Peanut Butter powder. That one drink gets my 55 grams of Protein. And it takes great.

- I wait 30 mins and start drinking a 12oz glass of Water or Crystal Light drink over the next hour or so.

- Then I'll eat a Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt. That is 15grams of protein.

- Then more drink (I'm always sipping)

- Then an 11oz Premier Protein shake (Choc) 30 grams of protein

- Then drink

- Then a 6oz Soup (pureed) for dinner (protein varies)

- Then drink..... I'll snack on a suger free popsicle during the evening.

I'm still in Phase 2 but I'll get it over 80 grams a protein and all my liquid and I have no issues so far.

Best of luck.

[MarcK 8]

Hi I just had gastric bypass June 29, 2015 Still on full liquids for a few more days before pureed diet begins Doing great down 23 lbs already. Marc