Question:
for a total day's calories, do i need to replace what i burn when i exercise
example; if i consume 800 calories a day, but burn 300 exercising, do i need to add another 300 calories to my day? i've been the same weight for several weeks now and i'm wondering if i'm not getting enough food. i'm not hungry at all but i always get in at least 800 cal/60 gram protein. i'm six months post-op rny. do i also need to up my protein grams? thanks for any help. jessica — Jessica O. (posted on March 13, 2002)
March 12, 2002
That's a great question, Jessica. I think upping your protien may help
since, when you work out, you are breaking down muscle, and you need lots
of protein to rebuild it. Even 100-200 extra protein calories/day may do
the trick. Be sure to drink lots of water, too. Good luck!
— Terissa R.
March 12, 2002
you should ask surgeons office or pcp bec high doses of protein can effect
liver and kidneys AND heart..be careful
— Jackiis
March 12, 2002
I would try eating more and see if it helps, your near the hibernation
point and your body may be trying to save itself. Eat more protein. but how
many carbs are you getting in? You should eat at least 30 grams of complex
carbs. We need carbs to live, along with some fat. Call your nutronist for
more info.
— bob-haller
March 12, 2002
Look at the food pyramid, and try to follow it as best you can starting
with Protein first. Get a well rounded Diet, and you will be fine.
I do not take any Supplements except for a childrens chewable vitamin.
I have been steadily losing week after week.
I was on a month long plateau when I was on a protein Supplement, so I
don't think that those things are really worth it. Just eat as well
balanced a meal as you can according to the food pyramid set by the USDA
starting with Protein first.
— sbinkerd1
March 13, 2002
I hate to wreck the party here but I have to disagree with several comments
made here. First up...60 grams of protein is not too much, maybe not
enough. Remember, we malabsorb. Second, I started protein supplementing
at 4 months and I did see a difference in my weight loss, it sped up. And
the third thing is that the food pyramid is not for us!! It goes totally
against what we should be doing. It recommends getting the most of your
diet from carbs, which should be the lowest. Protein is way up there next
to the fats and oils, saying we should consume very little. It should be
the first thing we consume. This is how 'our pyramid' should look like.
First on the bottom (the most of) Protein, then veggies and fruits, then
carbs, then fats and oils. Do not follow the guide given by the USDA, they
did not have a by-pass. And Jessica, I think you have a great question.
Sounds like one Michelle Curran should weigh in on!!
— Cheri M.
March 13, 2002
You didn't say if you're trying to "eat" that much protein or if
all or part are in supplement form. Predigested protein doesn't ravage the
organs in the same way food proteins do. If you're working out, I'd surely
say to add a quick 30g protein supp within 45 min of your exercise. That's
the time that it does the most good for anyone. I have a dry one in my gym
bag and drink it on the way out the door. It's not the tasties device I
make, but hey, 3 swigs & I've got my 30g fast, when I need it. I take
ALL of my protein via supps, count no foods toward it. But this is always
an "extra" one for me.
— vitalady
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