Calories

[GSleeve822 394]

So I am 4 months out. I'm still taking in between 500 and 700 calories per day. I'm sure someone's going to go off on me about it but I'm truly scared to up my calories in fear of stopping losing. I'd like some feedback on not only how many calories others would recommend, but also how to up the calories without gaining. I'm not hungry and don't feel I need more calories, however I have heard enough on here to know that it could screw up my maintenance and I don't wanna do that. I just want to keep losing weight and be able to keep it off.

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[Jesm1029 101]

What does your nut say im 6 weeks post op and i intake between 500-800 and workout about 400 calories or more but i get 60+ Protein and enough Water

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[GSleeve822 394]

I appreciate you asking because I don't have much access to them, as I did it in Mexico. However, I looked back in an old email and it tells me calorie recommendations from beginning until the first year. Really good news, I'm totally fine! It says not to move up to 900 calories per day until 9 months out. I feel so much better! I just felt like I've seen so many people in here talk about eating so much more, that I thought I was doing something wrong. I'm glad I don't need to worry. Thank you for your help!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

So I am 4 months out. I'm still taking in between 500 and 700 calories per day. I'm sure someone's going to go off on me about it but I'm truly scared to up my calories in fear of stopping losing. I'd like some feedback on not only how many calories others would recommend, but also how to up the calories without gaining. I'm not hungry and don't feel I need more calories, however I have heard enough on here to know that it could screw up my maintenance and I don't wanna do that. I just want to keep losing weight and be able to keep it off.

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That seems low, but the most important number that you don't even mention is Protein. What is your Protein target? How are you doing at reaching your protein target?

From everything I understand nutrition and quality is MUCH more critical for weight loss than just keeping calories low.

What does your NUT say?

[cindyw41 761]

It's a little different not having the access to a Nut.

My minimum calorie intake is 600 and my max amount of calories is 800. She said that if I go over that I will stop losing. Most important thing is to reach the Protein and liquid goals. If you're exercising regularly shoot for 100gr of Protein and +64oz of liquid.

Get my fitnespal or something like it to keep track of your liquid and protein intake. If you don't have a smart phone you can access MFP from their website. (It's still free)

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Edited July 23, 2016 by cindyw41

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am a little confused about your not having access to a NUT. Doesn't your surgeon offer post-op care? Just because they are in Mexico doesn't mean they aren't available via phone, email, etc.

If they truly aren't available to you, then find a local NUT who works with bariatric/post-WLS patients.

[GSleeve822 394]

I am a little confused about your not having access to a NUT. Doesn't your surgeon offer post-op care? Just because they are in Mexico doesn't mean they aren't available via phone, email, etc.

If they truly aren't available to you, then find a local NUT who works with bariatric/post-WLS patients.

Thanks for your responses. Yes, I could probably email the nutritionist but haven't ever done so. My Protein goal is 60 grams per day and honestly I am usually a little low, but not significantly.

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[GSleeve822 394]

It's a little different not having the access to a Nut.

My minimum calorie intake is 600 and my max amount of calories is 800. She said that if I go over that I will stop losing. Most important thing is to reach the Protein and liquid goals. If you're exercising regularly shoot for 100gr of Protein and +64oz of liquid.

Get my fitnespal or something like it to keep track of your liquid and protein intake. If you don't have a smart phone you can access MFP from their website. (It's still free)

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Thank you. I do use my fitness pal every day and log everything. Once I looked on my paper, it says for 4 to 6 months to stay at 600 calories, so I'm def doing that. I do track my protein and stay a little lower then goal but not a lot . Thanks for your response!

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