How many?

Hi. How many calories do you aim for? I've GAINED weight this week, and I'm more than just a little freaked out. My work life is so crazed that I don't have a good eating schedule. I wonder if I'm not eating enough. Help!! Jeannie (5 months yesterday)

Hi Jeannie, I shoot for 600-800 cals daily with a minimum of 50 g protein. I've been eating Tuna, roast beef and turkey lunchmeat lately to help up the protein. I gained a lb last week and lost it too. But my exercise has been down because I have some terrible neck pain Are you using sparkpeople or fitday? Jen

I try to get in about 800 calories a day. I notice when I don't I stall and or gain weight. I do know that I also gain when it's about to be that TOM. GRRRR Pam

800-1000 with 100 g protein/day and exercise 3-5 days (3 strength training religiously and 2 additional days of cardio if I'm up to the boredom of cardio).

Jeannie, Good to see you at the meeting last night... I am not even counting calories, just concentrating on getting my protein in. I truly believe the more you exercise the more calories you can have. Terri Riley (she posts on the RNY board) She exercises a lot!! and I think she said she gets 3000 cal a day. I just ate a very small piece of cheesecake tonight...no dumping for me yet! I don't think I dump... bummer! Kathi

I stay below 1000 calories - Usually am between 850 and 900 a day - 60 - 70 grams of protein. I am for 30 grams or less of fat. That has not been going good. Got to get my fat grams under control.