6 month check-up, calorie info
I know the following topics have come up before, so I thought I would share the info I got today at my 6 month check up (2 weeks early). The dietician told me that I should be shooting for 1000-1200 calories, 60 grams of protein, and 6 oz portion sizes. She also said that if I wanted to stop taking the chewable vitamins, standard complete vitamins are fine now, but to break them in half first to help them dissolve quicker. And a 10-15 pound monthly loss is great for months 6-12, but don't be surprised if the scales don't move a great deal, but the inches are still coming off.
BTW- I had a major WOW moment at Goodwill today. I had 2 hours between my appointments, so I went shopping. I bought 2 bags full of really nice size 16 and 18 clothes. It was so amazing to try clothes on and think "WOW, I look goooooood in this" instead of thinking "Wow, this does a great job of hiding my a@@!"
My total as of today: 83 since surgery, 110 pounds in the last year. Woohoo!
at your comment about hiding your A@@!!! lol I dont have my six month check up until August 1. So hopefully I will get a good report for my birthday which is Aug 4. Talk to you soon. 
Steph- Happy early birthday! I am sure you will get a great report since you have been doing sooooooo awesome lately!
Janie- That is what was so cool about the new clothes... I actually forgot what it was like to try on things and think I actually looked good! It was a really good day to start with though, because I had a pair of "skinny jeans" in the closet that I try on once a month and they actually fit well enough yesterday morning that I got to wear them!!! I have a 6 month picture to post with me in them. I'll try to get it posted tonight. 
Holly- I am relieved to hear someone say they are at the 1200 calorie range, too, although I have 53 pounds to go before I am in the "normal" BMI range. (AND HUGE CONGRATS on that accomplishment!) That is probably why I am still consistantly losing 2-3 pounds a week, because I have so much more to go than you. My calories always come in between 1000 and 1400 and it has been stressing me out lately, so I can totally relate to what you are saying. BUT as the nutritionist reminded me, when I get to a maintenance point, I will probably be at 1800 calories, which is considered totally normal for a woman depending on your activity level. So that helped put it into perspective for me! See, you actually will have to increse your calories eventually!
Holly- I am relieved to hear someone say they are at the 1200 calorie range, too, although I have 53 pounds to go before I am in the "normal" BMI range. (AND HUGE CONGRATS on that accomplishment!) That is probably why I am still consistantly losing 2-3 pounds a week, because I have so much more to go than you. My calories always come in between 1000 and 1400 and it has been stressing me out lately, so I can totally relate to what you are saying. BUT as the nutritionist reminded me, when I get to a maintenance point, I will probably be at 1800 calories, which is considered totally normal for a woman depending on your activity level. So that helped put it into perspective for me! See, you actually will have to increse your calories eventually! OH- thanks sooo much!!! Some days I do eat more- so that's great!!! I have been waiting for the scale to start creeping up as it has so often in the past after I would lose weight- now I know why it hasn't. I have to say- I think I could live like this- I mean- I can eat a lot of food with that many calories!!!
I could stand to lose another 15-20 pounds- but I am still pleased if I get stuck here. I can even wear size 10's now!!!
So I'm not the only one with skinny jeans hanging in the closet for trying on purposes?
Thanks again-
Holly
I could stand to lose another 15-20 pounds- but I am still pleased if I get stuck here. I can even wear size 10's now!!!
So I'm not the only one with skinny jeans hanging in the closet for trying on purposes?
Thanks again-
Holly 
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