RNY'ers...
Everyone is different. Not sure it matters what you eat versus someone else.
I personally was eating about 1200-1400 calories per day, but then I was also burning about 500-1000 calories per day with structured exercise programs.
Today, at 6 months out, I'm still eating about that same amount, and still doing about the same for exercise. I'm actually doing a lot more exercise (both in terms of time and intensity), but dropping 120+ lbs means I'm burning a fewer calories doing it. I'll gladly take the trade-off!
I personally was eating about 1200-1400 calories per day, but then I was also burning about 500-1000 calories per day with structured exercise programs.
Today, at 6 months out, I'm still eating about that same amount, and still doing about the same for exercise. I'm actually doing a lot more exercise (both in terms of time and intensity), but dropping 120+ lbs means I'm burning a fewer calories doing it. I'll gladly take the trade-off!
Agree with Nate. Until you are say 6 months out and living at the gym you should focus on protein. If you get quality protein then you will be getting the right calories.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Thanks Nate for your post. I am just 3 months out and have really only been concentrating on meeting my protein, getting my fluids, taking my vitamins, and exercising more and more. Haven't been logging any more as the weight keeps coming off, sizes keep getting smaller and energy levels are rising through the roof. I have worried about calories for too much in my life and don't even want to deal with that right now. I'm loving the RNY ride!! Again, thanks for the affirmation as that is the way to go and don't stress about calories yet!!
You may want to read the "newbie information" (FAQs) at myfitnesspal.com for information about eating "too few" calories. After reading it, discuss it with your nutritionist and/or surgeon, because it's NOT tailored for post-WLS folks. I've modified their numbers slightly based on my weight loss experience and nutritionist's guidelines, but the principles are pretty accurate. If I don't eat "enough" calories, my weight loss slows/stops. When I increase them above my personal "trigger point", I see the weight loss goes back up. It's really wierd and hard to believe, after a lifetime of "less is better" dieting... As I said, talk it over with your nutritionist and WLSurgeon before taking any action based on the very general guidelines for non-WLS dieting.