Daily calorie consumption?

[Donna0526 0]

I am 3 weeks post surgery and am now eating soft foods. I noticed on the hand out the dr gave me, it had listed the quantity of Protein I should be getting daily, but there was no mention of calories. Approximately how many calories are you consuming daily!!

[crzytchr 3]

Donna, I keep my calories between 1000-1400. I try to hit the 1400 about twice a week to keep my metabolism going. I still lose about 2 lbs per week.

[Renee74 0]

my dr says shoot for 600-800! Sometimes I get more some days are less. My goal is to aim for my Protein before I worry about calories. As you know everyone here has very different opinion on calorie consumption. Just do your best.

[aculberg 0]

Is there a good website that keeps track of how many calories by putting in what you've eaten during the day?

[crzytchr 3]

I use fitday.com. Some people use dailyplate.com or mycaloriecounter.com

[smsmithart 4]

My fitnesspal.com

Is great and makes charts and things for you to track your progress...good luck have fun

[aculberg 0]

Thanks so much!

[Jodi_620 37]

I was told that I don't have to count calories, I just have to make good food choices and follow the bandster rules of eating. Eat lean Protein first, healthy veggies then healthy carbs. But I do know that I generally get around 800-900 calories per day. If you make healthy choices and get at proper restriction, the band should take care of the Portion Control thus controlling calorie intake.