OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 17, 2016 @@PB42 Don't expect to lose weight at 500-600 calories. You can do that in the very short term (like immediately post-op), but long term it just brings your metabolism to a crawl. By 6 to 8 weeks people should be in the 800-1000 calories range and you lose the most weight (early on) in that calorie range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PB42 34 Posted December 17, 2016 So what's the best way to boost the calories. Like I said, if I follow orders and stick to Proteins and eat only 3 meals a day + one Protein shake, there is little chance of breaking 600 calories. Would you add another shake ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The New Kel 1,312 Posted December 17, 2016 @@PB42 Don't expect to lose weight at 500-600 calories. You can do that in the very short term (like immediately post-op), but long term it just brings your metabolism to a crawl. By 6 to 8 weeks people should be in the 800-1000 calories range and you lose the most weight (early on) in that calorie range. I think that might be my problem, too. For the past two weeks I really haven't made myself eat more than 600 calories. I need to get more in...just have zero appetite anymore. And, probably not coincidentally, I've stalled again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 17, 2016 @@PB42 More shakes or another meal. I mean if you eat 4 times a day 200 calories at a time, that is 800 calories. or 5 times a day 160 calories. 800 calories isn't that hard to do, you have to set it as a goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfunctioningfatman 2,675 Posted December 18, 2016 4 slices of bacon is 320 calories. It is also pretty easy to eat for Breakfast. Each ounce of Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage is 65 calories and 5 grams of Protein. Most cheese seems to be 100-130 calories per ounce and 5-8 grams of protein. Add cheese to your current meals and have some oinker to start your day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites