Calories...

I'm six months out this week-- and gonna ask again... I am feeling very weak and today, for the first time, hungry. I am between 750-775 calories a day now. Where's everyone else? I think the 5 pre op months at 1200 and then 600 post op, up to 750-- it's just not enough anymore. Anyone else?

hi shari, i am wondering the same thing.... i felt i was low on calories to begin with, but now i am averaging closer to 800 a day. i am scared to be this high, but i don't snack (usually), and i eat until i am just content, not full. i do have to say that i have been having more "regular" foods as opposed to reduced fat or non fat. today i had a total of 806 cals. here is what i ate today: b- slim fast low carb rtd (190 cals, 20 protein) l- salad with bacon, egg, turkey, and blue cheese with 1 T of ranch (230 cals, 13 protein) d- met-rx protein plus bar and 1 light string cheese (360 cals, 41 protein) s- diet hot cocoa ( 25 cals, 1 protein) what do you think? is this similar to how you eat? i am not allowed snacks, but do occasionally have peanuts, soy nuts, and protein balls if i feel starving. i am interested to see what other people say! jen

My calories are not consistent. I range anywhere between 735 (rare) to 1000. I would say looking at my graph on sparkpeople I mostly stay between 850-950 calories. I also have been at a stall. I think if you feel you need a few more calories you should have them. What about adding some protein? Heidi

My calories usually fall somewhere between 1000 - 1200. I do notice more hunger if I go much below 1000. I usually get in 60-80g of protein a day but also eat some pasta/bread, so I have considered slightly reducing carbs and calories to speed things up. However, for now it's working okay...will see where I land at the end of this month and then adjust as needed. Loree

Up until a couple of weeks ago, I was up to 1000 a day (never going over 1000 a day). I upped it to allow myself what my NUT says, up to 1200 per day. I upped it by increasing my protein portions by 1 oz. (so basically 3 to 4 oz. at meals instead of 2 to 3). I've been much more satisfied this way.

Shari, I have been wondering the same thing! I looked back at FitDay and I have been averaging 1000 - 1100 calories. This started around the holidays. It seems as though, it progresses every couple of months. I do still primarily eat protein and seem to be satisfied w/ my intake. I am a bit tired of meat, so I am trying different ways to keep the protein high without consuming much meat. I've been eating more cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and even tried the SouthBeach Cinnamon Raisin bars - which are also very good. I finally tried PK's pumpkin muffins this weekend. They are good and have 12 grams of protein. Hope you feel better - Abbie

What are PK's pumpkin muffins? Do you buy or bake them? Recipe???? Please? Heidi

Heidi, I made these on Sunday and even my husband and kids liked them... PK's Protein Pumpkin Pies Ingredients: 22 Fl oz can pure pumpkin 6 scoops vanilla protein powder (mine has 110 cals, 28 protein per scoop) 12 oz can evaporated skim milk 6 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar twin brown sugar substitute 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg Pre heat oven to 400. Mix sugar and spices in a small bowl, set aside. Lightly whip 6 eggs in a large bowl, add in pumpkin and mix thoroughly before sprinkling in sugar mix. Blend protein powder and milk in a separate bowl with a hand mixer, then add to the pumpkin bowl mixing well before filling 18 lightly greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 300 and cook for 40 - 50 minutes. Pies are cooked when a knife is inserted into the middle and comes out clean. 84 Calories, 3 Fat, 6 Carbs, 12 Protein Also, Melissa F. suggested mixing cream cheese w/ splenda and vanilla or maple for an icing. I did this also and it was good. I used ff cream cheese w/ splenda and sf vanilla syrup to taste.

Hey if the kids love it that's even better. Thank you! Heidi