Calories?????

Hi all and happy 2005 On average, how many calories is everyone consuming daily? Susan

hello susan i have a question for u.. i see your had your surgery right after me.. how much weight have u lost, and what are u eating i need help and ideas im getting discourged.

Funny you should ask that. My doctor always told me to have under 2 grams of added sugar and 10 grams of fat per meal (no more than 30 grams of fat per day) So I was following that. But I realized I am only getting about 400-500 calories a day. I was told that I am in starvation mode and that I need to start getting around 1000 calories. How in the heck am I going to do that? Seriously. I am never ever hungry. And I feel like I am constantly eating. But I have everything low fat and low sugar, which means low calorie. I am really interested to hear what other people are doing. Thanks, Michelle

I was told 600-800 calories, but I dont know how long that was for, or how many I should be getting by now, it ranges depending on the day.

Susan, My surgeon recommends 800-1200 daily.. I'm usually right at the high end of that range.. Stef 390/351/175

Hey you and i are same date Nov 24th.Went to Dr.Jan 4th and I am 31lbs lighter.I am enjoying my new life too.Went and joined Curves on the same day.I dont count calories yet.just eat my 3 table spoons of protien and water water water. start 246 -31 215 now Goal 135 pat Troy Al.

Before I was allowed to go back to solids I was only getting between 200 and 400 per day (because I just couldn't do the protien shakes) Now I think I am getting around 600 i**** depends on the day and how I feel. I will probably start getting more as time goes by and I learn a little bit more about how and what to eat. My doctor specifically said not to worry about calories at this point.... so I am not worrying. When I hit a major platue, I will find a way to get more calories in to break starvation mode.

I use fitday.com to track my calories, fat, carbs, and protein. I average aroound 700-900 calories per day. I really like using fitday, it has helped me stay on track and i set weight loss goals for myself. Janet

I am using fitday.com too! I love it. I am getting fewer calories though. Are you eating 3x a day or 5x a day and are you drinking protein shakes? I get around 600 calories w/ a protein shake. 400-450 w/o a pro shake! Thanks for sharing! Summer

I am eating on average 5 times a day. 3 meals and then 2 much smaller snacks. I do not get a protein shake in every day either. On days I work I drink a protein shake on the way in. Other days when I am home for bfast, I make egg beaters with milk, ham and cheese, gives me 20 g of protein. For my snacks, I like Polly O 2% milk cheese sticks. I actually like most of the protein shakes. I have a few samples that I still have from Vitalady because they tastes nasty. Janet