Do u count protein and carbs??

[Dolcy1182 10]

Could u please tell me for 1000 calories how many grams of Protein and how many grams carbs???

[JeffN 106]

I stick the plan of 3 OZ of Protein, 1 Oz of healthy fat and 2 OZ of fruit or vegetables every four hours.

I find that leads me to about 100g of protein, 60g Fat, and 60g of carbs every day.

I was obsessed with the magic numbers but found that too difficult to figure out. For me the simpler the better so the 3/2/1 OZ rule works for me Protein/Fruits&Vegtables/Fats. Also if I stuck to this rule I am consistently hitting the 1000 calories per day or just under.

I get almost all my fat from avocados or olive oil. I eat zero bread, rice and try to avoid any processed sugars. My sugar carbs come from the fruits.

[blizair09 3,250]

It depends on what philosophy of eating you follow. I have followed a Keto way of eating since the first day of my six month pre-op diet program. I keep my carbs below 20 grams per day, and my Protein is usually somewhere around 150 grams per day.

But that's the road I have taken. Others do not limit their carbs as I do. But it has been a necessary step for me, and is an absolute key to my success.

Good luck!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

It is just personal choice really. At 1000 calories you should lose no matter what. The trick is to find a way of eating that you can stick to without feeling like you are deprived.

[JeffN 106]

Great advice and it shows there are many different ways to achieve the same goal. The Keto diet sounds like my second choice once I get more advanced in my plan. Right now 3/2/1 OZ rule works because it is simple to do no matter what eating situation I might find myself in while traveling.

[forgetmenot 27]

I follow a Keto/LCHF plan too so I keep carbs to under 20g. According to some of the books I've perused (The Obesity Code, Good Calories-Bad Calories, etc), Protein also raises insulin, just not to the same extent as carbs. My protein intake is around 50-60 g, which is on the low end of what WLS dieticians recommend. I realize that most forum members eat much more protein than that with excellent results so I might not be the best example to follow.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

13 hours ago, JeffN said:

Great advice and it shows there are many different ways to achieve the same goal. The Keto diet sounds like my second choice once I get more advanced in my plan. Right now 3/2/1 OZ rule works because it is simple to do no matter what eating situation I might find myself in while traveling.

Your plan looks appealing to me. I'm not eating currently because of I'll health. But when I start eating id like to follow this. Though I eat when well 3 ounces Protein 1 ounce veg perhaps the fat and fruit can be for snack. I don't do low carb but never fit in fruit but miss it. Maybe you can think of a plan for me as maybe a female needs less. I'm currently 5 foot 2 205lbs goal 135lbs I don't exceesise due to bad health so probably don't need as much food as you.

[GotProlactinoma 458]

I just looked at my Lose It tracking for my macros. I also am not getting quite enough Protein even though I am trying. Around 60 grams a day. Carbs around 30-40 g a day. And fats shockingly around 80g a day. For around 1000 cals.

and I lose ounces EVERY DAY. I never had a stall yet. I'm at 11 weeks out. Everything I eat is normal fat. No Low or non fat. I eat no sugar, fruits, breads. Focus on Proteins. My "treats" are 85% or more dark chocolate and my homemade granola with no sugar but a touch of maple Syrup.

[Nancy MBGC 90]

I stick the plan of 3 OZ of Protein, 1 Oz of healthy fat and 2 OZ of fruit or vegetables every four hours.
I find that leads me to about 100g of protein, 60g Fat, and 60g of carbs every day.
I was obsessed with the magic numbers but found that too difficult to figure out. For me the simpler the better so the 3/2/1 OZ rule works for me Protein/Fruits&Vegtables/Fats. Also if I stuck to this rule I am consistently hitting the 1000 calories per day or just under.
I get almost all my fat from avocados or olive oil. I eat zero bread, rice and try to avoid any processed sugars. My sugar carbs come from the fruits.

My Doctor's 3/2/1 is protein/fruits and veggies/ carbs.
Carbs instead of fats.

[Sullie06 1,013]

I'm at about 1200 calories a day currently. I typically get 70-90 grams of Protein and 90-100 grams of carbs per my NUT. I lost about 1-2 pounds a week typically and have lost 86 pounds since surgery.

[Dolcy1182 10]

I'm now almost one month post op and my sergeant told me yesterday to eat anything and everything ..but Protein first .. 6 small meals per day .. every meal size a half of cup .. anyone else is like that ???

[JeffN 106]

I have been experimenting with my new way of eating, and I can tell you if I don't have close to 100g of Protein per day my weight loss drops off drastically. I am still losing weight because I am under 1000 calories per day but it has slowed.

[DropWt4Life 957]

I try to hit 80 grams of Protein each day, but after that, my diet varies greatly. Some days, I have mostly carbs, and some days, I have more fat. It depends on what I feel like eating that day. I do limit my sugar though, and that is the key for me.

My carbs are also mostly exclusively from fruit, nuts and seeds, ancient grains and Beans. I don't eat anything that is heavily processed either.

[GotProlactinoma 458]

23 hours ago, Dolcy1182 said:

I'm now almost one month post op and my sergeant told me yesterday to eat anything and everything ..but Protein first .. 6 small meals per day .. every meal size a half of cup .. anyone else is like that ???

I use a lunchbox metal round container that is 3 ounces. It really guides me so I don’t eat too much and get a stomach ache. I will take it with me sometimes if I have to eat out. Or at least think of it and put what I can eat on a separate dish from what has been served.

i do not have to eat 6 times. Maybe 4? I just eat during the day when I feel the need for Protein to stay strong. Right now I am preferring to eat rather than drink the Protein Powder, so I mix it into full fat greek yogurt, adding flax seed and a bit of coconut Water to be able to mix those powders in. Then I put it into those little 3 ounce containers (I make enough for 2) and put them into my new Pokémon lunchbox with plastic spoons and a cold pack. When I need protein on the go I take a few bites. I was feeling a bit sick drinking the protein powder in milk, and this way I don’t, plus greek yogurt doubles the protein.

[Dolcy1182 10]

Can I eat row vegetables or not yet when u started to eat salad 🥗??