How many calories can we take in and still lose weight?

Hi, I have been away for sometime now and I have gained 30 #s,  I have to get it off, I am beginning not to like me again.  I was wondering how many calories can we take in a day and still lose weight?  Is it different for us than it is for someone who has not had WLS?  Please help. Thanks,  cowboy54sgirl

I've done a lot of reading on that subject. For most people, you should multiply the weight you want to be by 10 (e.g., to weigh 120 pounds you need 1200 calories). If you exercise, you get to eat more. If you are a weight lifter and have lots of muscle mass, you will burn another 200-to-300 calories a day from those muscles. 

Thanks so much for your help.   I appreciate it so much.

Daily caloric intake has so many different factors that play a part~it depends on your own metabolism, your workout routine, etc. I know there are a lot of people here that stick around 1200 calories per day~I can't function on that few and usually do about 1800-2000 (sometimes more), but I have a pretty strenuous workout routine throughout the week and my body needs the fuel to burn. One thing that really  helped me was going to thedailyplate.com . It figures out your caloric needs based on age, weight, etc and then asks if your trying to gain, maintain or lose 1 or 2lbs per week then it gives you a  number to shoot for. It also will factor in your workouts and give you  more calories for that day depending on what workout you did. It has been very eye opening for me!!! So, I guess everyone is different and it takes some trial and error to figure out what range is best for you. Trying going back to basics and just following protein first, no drinking 30/30, etc and I bet you'll do well! Good Luck!

Tracy, Thanks for the advice, I will try your site.  The problem is I have a problem with protein.  It comes back up every time I eat it. Thanks again, Jan

Jan, what kind of protein is coming back up? Meats? protein shakes? Can you eat things like cottage cheese, cheese sticks, yogurt? Just trying to think of some things that might be a little easier on the tummy.

I dont know if i can add much being men lose and maintain differently than women, however i have maintained 190-200 for a year now and i have been doing it on 1500-2000 calories a day, i keep a close eye on my weight and my threshold is 200#, i crossed it one time and was so panicked that i cut back and lost it right away, i know you dont like protein drinks but cyto-sport has a 40 g protein drink that i love its called "tropical" and tastes like a pina colada, they also have watermelon etc, if you wanna try it i get it from www.bariatriceating.com it is great, i didnt care for powdered protein either and this makes it very easy to get my protein in, hope it helps.

Also, I just wanted to add that it depends on how far out you are as well as it is not as easy like it was the first 2-3 years for some. I wasn't well enuf prepared/educated for after the honey-moon & had some re-gain as well. I'm finding it harder to lose now. Google RMI for your daily calories. Also, www.5daypuchtest.com, I've gotten back in touch with a nutritionist as well but, still need to follow up to get a good daily plan that will work myself...your not alone...just try not to gain anymore & you'll do great !! I'm 5yrs out & have gained a little more than you have...know the feeling all too well. I've lost about 20 lbs since getting back on track. Good luck !

google RMR...sorry