calories per day

good morning i was just wondering how many calories a day that we should be having to loose about 10lbs i don't think i am eating enough had surgery 10/6/6 thanks for any feedback

I think this really differs depending on the person.  Age, exercise level, how long one was obese, etc. all play a part.  Have you tried tracking your calorie intake and seeing at what point you start or stop losing?  I find that the most helpful.  I know what I am willing to do in terms of exercise--nothing heavy duty--so I can't eat as many calories. 

And sad to say, as we get older, we need even fewer:( 

Here is my perspective that I'm guessing a couple of you might relate to. For the first 2 1/2 years post-op (after the intital first 12 months where I was very faithful) I have pretended to stay in at 1200 calories and around 100 grams of protein. I would be very good at tracking my food for the first two meals and then blow it out of the water for the last 1/3 of the day.

I'm guessing that I was up around 2000 cals on average...leading to my gain. I'm working hard at keeping my calorie intake at 14-1500 for the day and trying to be faithful with my journaling. So far it has worked, but I may back it down as time goes on so long as I don't find myslef craving food too much.
 
As a man I know that they normally say a couple hundred less for the ladies. I also agree that exercise in a key factor and I may reward myself with an extra treat or 100 calories on days that I get out and walk.

Best wishes.

John

Doesn't it seems strange that you have to eat so little to loose weight. That's less than what a regular diet would require. Yet, we are suppose to still not absorb???