Calorie Question 9 months out

Yes, I'm gonna be that person that asks. LOL I searched the old threads and see much older answers but was just wondering how many calories ya'll were eating at 9 months. I eat on average 900. Was just wanting to be sure I'm within the "norm" for this stage. Any thoughts?

This was what I did and what worked for me. Every one is different -- and has different goals. I am extremely meticulous at weighing and logging everything (over 1200 days logged in MFP) -- which has helped me to determine what I can and cannot eat now that I am in maintenance. I am 5'5" tall and female.

0-3 months -- focus was on protein -- at least 65 to 70 per day. My calories were always under 500 and my carbs were under 30.

3 to 6 months -- protein 80 or above. Calories under 650 with carbs under 30.

6 to 12 months -- protein 85 or more. Calories under 700 with carbs under 35.

12 months to 2 years -- protein 85 or more. Calories under 800 with carbs under 40.

maintenance (currently at 3 years & 4 months) -- Protein between 70 and 90 -- Calories under 1100 with carbs under 40. Truthfully, I am better off under 1000 calories, as I gain very slowly over 951 -- but I even it out with lighter days vs. 1100 calorie days.

My carbs are usually well below the limit -- averaged 20 or lower in the first year and I average 30/35 or lower now. I count TOTAL and not NET carbs. I do not use low-fat or restrict fats in any way.

This is so helpful. I appreciate it! I'm within all the other figures looks like maybe just high on the calories. I'll have to work at that! Thanks so much!!!

You are so welcome --

Just keep in mind, everyone is different. There are people who are successful that can eat more or less -- there isn't just ONE right way. You seem to be doing really well -- so trust yourself and adjust as you need to.

:-)

Yes, I agree. We are all so different. I'm definitely looking forward to other replys and seeing what experience you vets have had at this stage. I'm love this board for that exact reason!! :)

So I am curious what an 800-900 calorie day/week looks like for you. I try to plan and this is certainly a struggle to maintain.

Hope this helps.

Breakfast: 8 oz. unsweetened cashew milk, 1 scoop Syntrax Nectar, 1 squirt Mio Mocha Java, 16 oz. coffee with liquid stevia, 1 T. whole milk, grape water (178/8/27)

Morning Snack: 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops stevia, 2 T. Whole milk(18/1/1)

Lunch: 2.2 oz. ground chuck (80/20), .25 oz shredded mozzarella, 1 tsp taco seasoning, 16 oz. of coffee, & 4 drops of stevia, 1 T. whole milk, grape water (218/3/14)

Afternoon Snack: .33 oz. raw pecans, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, 2 T. whole milk (68/2/2)

Dinner: 3.2 oz tiger shrimp, 1 T. low carb ****tail sauce (made with low-sugar ketchup and horseradish), 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, 1 T. whole milk, grape water (121/3/19)

Evening Snack: 3.1 oz tiger shrimp, 1 T low carb ****tail sauce, 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops liquid stevia, 1 T. whole milk, grape water (177/7/20)

Totals: 780-calories/24-carbs/80-protein

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Breakfast: 1 Bob Evans Sausage Link, 16 oz. coffee with liquid stevia, grape water (74/1/4)

Morning Snack: 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops stevia, grape water (28/1/1)

Lunch: Starkist Ranch Tuna pouch, 16 oz. of coffee, & 4 drops of stevia, grape water (108/3/15)

Afternoon Snack: 8 oz unsweetened cashew milk, 1 scoop Isopure Zero Chocolate, 1 squirt Mio Mocha,16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, (168/8/27)

Dinner: 3.4 oz. ground beef (80/20), 1 T. sour cream, 1/2 oz cheddar, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, grape water (346/2/22)

Evening Snack: 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops liquid stevia (18/1/1)

Totals: 732-calories/16-carbs/70-protein

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Breakfast: 16 oz. coffee with liquid stevia, grape water (28/1/1)

Morning Snack: 2 homemade mini quiches, 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops stevia, grape water (81/2/6)

Lunch: pork loin 3.4 oz, 16 oz. of coffee, & 4 drops of stevia, grape water (130/2/21)

Afternoon Snack: 1 cup Mexican Tortilla Broth, 1 T sour cream, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, grape water (74/4/1)

Dinner: 3.4 oz ground sirloin, 1 T homemade ranch, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, grape water (232/2/20)

Evening Snack: 3 oz. shrimp, 1 T. low-carb ****tail sauce, 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops liquid stevia, and water with grape (113/2/19)

Totals: 658-calories/13-carbs/78-protein

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Breakfast: 1 Bob Evans Sausage Link, one medium egg/scrambled, 16 oz. coffee with liquid stevia, grape water (144/1/4)

Morning Snack: 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops stevia, grape water (28/1/1)

Lunch: 4.7 oz. shrimp, low carb ****tail sauce, 16 oz. of coffee, & 4 drops of stevia, grape water (154/3/29)

Afternoon Snack: 1 oz part skim mozzarella cheese, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, grape water (90/2/8)

Dinner: mesquite grilled chicken breast -4.4 oz., 1 T homemade ranch, 16 oz. coffee w/liquid stevia, grape water (200/4/29)

Evening Snack: Lemon pepper tuna pouch 2.5 oz, 16 oz. coffee, 4 drops liquid stevia, and water with grape (108/1/19)

Totals: 734-calories/12-carbs/94-protein

Wow, that's funny, I was going to ask the same thing! Lol. I'm seven months out though. But I'm in my first real stall.

At 7 months I was about 700 calories. In the last month I have increased to about 900, but I'm thinking I need to try to be more like 800. Trial and error I guess. Lol

I was in the 800-1000 range then. At around a year out, I increased to 1000-1200. Now in maintenance, I eat around 1500. So like others have said, everyone is different.