Protein, Calorie amounts

Good Morning Everyone I haven't post much to the July 2005 board, I'm pretty much a lurker...I haven't been on the website much lately either...but I did have some questions for whoever would like to help me out. the questions are: what is your calorie intake like on a daily bases? What is the protein amount you shot for daily? How many carbs do you allow yourself daily (if any)? I'm trying my hardest to get the last 20 lbs off and would like some idea of what the others intake is on a dialy bases.

Hi Linda Welcome to the boards..... To answer your questions............. Calorie intake.....varies by person. You need to check with the Nutritionist. There are different calorie intakes for different reasons. For eg. Since I am still in the losing stage, my body requires 1600 calories a day. And believe me, since I have been eating that much, I have been losing. 1200 for my body is maintaining my weight. Everyone is different and there is a test that they can do to determine what you need to take in. Protein amount.....the minimum is 60. Check with your surgeon and nutritionist. I get in about 80-100 Carbs I keep to a minimum but I do not deprive myself if I want something Hope this helps........... Marie

Marie, You mean you eat MORE calories and actually lose? But if you eat less, you don't? That is so weird... but explains why when I actually eat a "normal" day I lose, but if I try to watch my calories, I don't lose. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm HUGS Kimberly

Thanks you Marie for you advise...and I have notice when I don't pay attention to the calories and actually start losing... Thanks again

Linda- I don't think too many of us watch our calories, proteins carbs daily any longer. This far out of surgery, we are going to have the same problems losing weight that everyone has-- It requires raising the bar and really buckling down. The last bit of weight is always the hardest, and our bodies have adjusted to the new diet. Perhaps it's not my place, but can I ask, how important is that 20 pounds? I think we get greedy and focus so much on losing the weight. I myself would like to be 10-15 pounds lighter, but I have decided I am happy where I am-- I am looking great and am SOOOO much healthier and active. I am more worried about maintaining. If however, you still want to go forward with the weight loss, I'd talk to the nutritionist and set realistic goals and time levels. I'd also invest in a personal trainer and ratchet up your exercise. That is the way to increase your metabolism. The lowest weight I reached, I reached after going on a biking exercursion (20 miles a day for a week), and I ate whatever I wanted. I am now about 5 pounds heavier, but anytime I go over that five pound mark, increasing my exercise, brings the weight right off. My last bit of advice is to be patient. The weight is not going to melt off, so we really have to work at it now. Hope that helps and best of luck.

Andrea, I really think my body is comforable where I'm at I've lost about 100 pounds already but at my last visit with my dr, he said he would like to see me lose an other 20 pds I've been at this weight for about 3-4 know and I think it's where it wants to be at right now, which is w/me.. but I did want to see where everyone else is at, at this point in our journey. thanks again.

Linda- You look great! Great to see you again.