Total Calorie Count
How many calories do you eat regularly? How many should someone under a year from rny be ingesting?
I am not looking for medical advice, really just a poll of what works/doesn't work. My doctor is happy with my progress, but no ine has ever asked about what I am eating or how much and when I requested an appointment with my nut thet said it wasn't necessary because I was doing so well.
Try using the calculator at iifym.com. Choose the low carb or ketogenic option in Step 3 if you are watching your protein/carb/fat intake.
I think the result that you get there is a good place to start, but the general consensus on here is to eat within the 600-800 calorie range during weight-loss phase. I'm not too sure about the maintenance phase.
My surgeon's office never gave me a calorie count. I consumed under 1000/day while I was trying to lose.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."