Meechymom87 0 Posted January 8, 2016 Hi there, I'm almost 3 weeks out and I'm finding that I'm eating between 900-1000 calories. Is this what I should be ingesting or is this too much??? I don't want to affect my weight loss by eating too much. Please help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted January 8, 2016 I think it's great if you can get 1000 calories in already! It will make your recovery and adaptation to your new life all the easier. I really struggled to get up to 800 calories a day early on, which is where I felt I needed to be in order to start exercising regularly. As long as your calories are coming primarily from Protein and healthy foods, I don't think there is any reason to worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 8, 2016 It depends. What is your Protein target? Are you getting in all of your Protein and fluids every day? What does your NUT's program say? Are you following that program? The number of calories should follow your protein. The most important thing is to get in all of your protein and fluids. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meechymom87 0 Posted January 8, 2016 Okay. Yes my foods are primarily Protein. I am getting at least 80g a day. But my nut and doc never really gave me a calorie goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted January 8, 2016 Okay. Yes my foods are primarily Protein. I am getting at least 80g a day. But my nut and doc never really gave me a calorie goal. A lot of nutritionists don't set calorie goals. This isn't a simple diet of calories in versus calories out. You need to eat enough food to sustain your activity levels and get in all your Protein. If you are doing that, then you are doing well! So long as you aren't overeating on sugar and carbs, are staying active, are getting your protein, Water, and Vitamins, then you are on track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queencity 62 Posted January 8, 2016 At 3 weeks i was barely getting 400 calories, i was barely getting 20 g of Protein. My Nut said i need to be eating 800 calories and 60 g of protein. Im weeks and im still struggling with reaching 600 calories but my Protein Shakes help get 60 g of protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 8, 2016 At 3 weeks i was barely getting 400 calories, i was barely getting 20 g of Protein. My Nut said i need to be eating 800 calories and 60 g of protein. Im weeks and im still struggling with reaching 600 calories but my Protein Shakes help get 60 g of protein. You have got to get in your protein so you can heal and lose weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
con con 142 Posted January 9, 2016 I'm 3.months out and I struggle to get 500-600 calories a day. Concentrating on Protein first. It's still so difficult for me to consume more than that. Gl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jembell01 129 Posted January 10, 2016 I'm almost two weeks out and can barely get 400 calories in per day. Those are Protein Shakes and chicken broth...I get about 50g of Protein in per day, but I haven't gotten over 400 calories yet ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted January 11, 2016 I'm almost two weeks out and can barely get 400 calories in per day. Those are Protein shakes and chicken broth...I get about 50g of Protein in per day, but I haven't gotten over 400 calories yet It can be tough. Until you are on solid foods, getting a lot of calories in can be a challenge. Just focus on getting all of your protein in first. 50g is not enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
