Counting it all

I was wondering if everyone is counting calories or carbs or fat or sugar or all of the above. If you are counting what limits have you set for yourself. I have been using fitday.com I have been limiting my calories at 600, carbs at 30, and fat and sugar as low as possible. Is this realistic? Kadie

Hi Kadie, I had my surgery 5/8/06 and when I met with my Nut last week she said at this time not to worry about carbs, ( but not to eat them constantly, because protein is first priority) To make sure I got at LEAST 70g of protein, min of 64oz of liquids, and stay around 1000 calories. I never make 1000 calories. She said counting the carbs and fat will be much more important later. I don't eat anything with more than 5gm of sugar, because I am scared of dumping. I hope this helps. Pat

Hi Kadie! Great job! It sounds like you are really doing well with your diet. I haven't been "limiting" myself to a certain amount of calories but I find that I'm averaging about 500 calories per day. I feel like I just can't eat anymore than that! I feel full or satisfied after eating 1/4 of a cup, or slightly more, of food at each meal and then I have one snack a day. It sounds to me like you set a reasonable goal though ... keep up the great work! How much weight have you lost so far? Deanna

My surgeon told me the purpose of this procedure was so I wouldn't have to be on a diet the rest of my life. That being said, my normal sized friends do not eat high fat & high calorie meals every day. They do, however, treat themselves to goodies at times. I do not count my calories or carbs (although I do not do sugar). I just try to make good protein choices every day. Strangely enough, my body tells me now when it needs some type of food. I have craved broccoli, tomatoes & cantaloupe so far. Have a great day! Darlene

I use fit day as well. I keep my calories under 200 a day, my carbs under 10 a day, and no added sugar or fat. since I am still on the Lean Meats and Green Leafy Vegetables ONLY, it is pretty easy.

Hi Kadie. I talked it over with my nut after a month. I don't count anything except protein (60-80 per day). I'm not the norm - but this is me: protein shakes are skim milk with sugar free chocolate syrup (1 - 2 a day) food - I try to get in my protein but it's hard with meats so I try to eat a lot of cheese including grilled cheese sometimes. I have tried a lot of different foods, I do not dump on anything, even sugar. I do throw up from time to time when I eat too much, too fast, too greasy or a combination of all three. My nut said this is normal and is not dumping. I have no clue how many calories, fat and carbs I'm eating and don't care at this point. Personally, I don't view RNY as a diet - just a lifestyle change. I like to eat healthy when possible (salads, veggies) and I LOVE my carbs! so everything goes for me. I've lost approx. 48 lbs in less than 2 months (I say approx. because my weight fluctuates greatly day to day). Hope all my babbling helped! Good luck to you! Hugs, Heather