Ramping down calories

[tholbert08 51]

I started a few days ago of trying to drop my caloric intake down to 1500 on non workout days and alter Protein and carb macros percentages on MFP and it is tough. I was literally hurting I was so hungry last night and ended up just going to bed and tried to get to sleep as soon as possible. I know once I have the sleeve it will happen but I really can't imagine being at 1200 and mostly liquid two weeks prior to surgery. And earliest surgery would be 1st to 2nd week of December! WOW! On an upside, I REALLY like the Advocare Meal Replacement shakes and that is helping get the Protein percentage up and seems to really stick with me in the mornings.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I don't think postop will be anything like it is now! 2 weeks liquid diet will suck but its temporary.

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Dense Protein will be more filling and keep you satisfied longer too.

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[tholbert08 51]

I don't think postop will be anything like it is now! 2 weeks liquid diet will suck but its temporary.

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Dense Protein will be more filling and keep you satisfied longer too.

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True. chicken is the highest form of Protein but I think it is awhile before I can eat it.

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[McNaughty 16]

Im starting to substitute Protein Drinks in to my day now and lower my cal intake. I figure if I ease into it the transition will be better. No cold turkey. Besides, I have 2 more lbs till my goal weight.

[tholbert08 51]

It is getting easier.... but my concern now is getting below the recommended Bmi to have surgery and then being told no. I do a boot camp so, at age 54, at 1500 calories a day and working out, c sure, I may can make it.....but at some point my body won't let me work out like this and I will be in the same boat again......

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[erp 2,016]

Sounds like a double whammy- you switched to shakes and cut calories. Since you are pre op why not just get all cals from food? You would probably find that more filling. Similarly why 1500 cals? Sounds a bit arbitrary. What was your calorie intake before? And what is it on workout days?