Question:
How many calories are you eating at 14 weeks?
I can easily eat 900-1000 per day. I feel like I could eat way more, even though I don't. So, I called my nutritionist today and asked how many calories I should be eating. She told me that if I eat more than 1100 per day, that I won't lose weight. Does this sound right? I am really scared. I feel like I could eat way more than this. I am sticking to the rules. No sugar, protein first, lowfat. I am so scared that I won't reach goal and will fail at this like all the other diets. I am losing so slowly. I am only down 56 pounds. What is the matter with me? — Stacie B. (posted on October 10, 2003)
October 10, 2003
I am also 14 weeks and I asked my nutritionst about calories yesterday.
She said 1000. I know most days I am at 1200. Right now it is not
affecting my losing at all, but I bet if I went down to 1000, it'd be even
faster. I am weight training and doing cardio everyday so I feel like I
need the extra 200 calories. Hopefully it won't come back to bite me in
the butt.
— mrsmyranow
October 10, 2003
Staci, I am about 21 weeks and eat anywhere from 900-1000 a day.
Unfortunately, my doctor didn't tell us anything about calories, just to
eat protien first, 3 meals and no snacks. I have been in the dark about
this too, and would like to hear from others about how much they are eating
at this stage. My body seems to crave a little more than I'm giving it, so
we'll see what happens. I'm trying to be disciplined and get lots of
activity even on the days I don't exercise. I do not exercise every day,
but at least 4 days per week and feel that is plenty right now without
letting exercise consume my life after work. God bless you and take care.
Lisa A 21 weeks PO/291/195/152
— Happy I.
October 10, 2003
My surgeon told me that if I didn't get at least 1000 a day that I wouln't
lose. He recommended 1000-1400 and that was at 10 weekes. Remember, you
only absorb half what you eat at this point. Later on, about a year out,
you will absorb more but still not all. I am almost 2 years out, am fairly
inactive due to severe arthritis and I am maintaining on 1200-1500 a day.
— Patty_Butler
October 10, 2003
wow! I am really off on this one. I am also 14 weeks and I am lucky if I
get 700 calories a day. Not because I am nauseated or anything I am justso
indifferent to food now. I figure as long as my energy is up and it has
been since day one...I am no going to worry to much.
— Sarah S.
October 10, 2003
seems with me that the more calories I get in the better I lose. This is
contrary to all I've trained for in weight-loss my whole life so it's hard
for me to get the calories in sometimes. I average 1000 to 1500 a day and
that's all I can manage so guess it works for me.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 10, 2003
whoops sorry - ignore my answer. I didn't read your whole question and I'm
waaaay past 14 weeks out. Yikes.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 10, 2003
For what it's worth, I was eating about 800-900 calories a day at 14 weeks
out (counting protein shakes). I didn't move up to the 1000-1200 range
until I was about six months out. I think you will lose if you eat 1100
calories a day (I just can't see how you wouldn't at this point), but
perhaps your dietician is thinking of the day when you can eat more, and
doesn't want you ahead of schedule in moving up with your
calories.<P>Are you eating protein foods that are denser and more
filling (and lower in calories)? Or are you eating stuff like crackers,
mashed potatos, pretzels, etc., which don't really fill up the pouch and
leave you hungrier? Carbs versus proteins is another factor to consider.
If you're feeling hungry a lot, now is the time to really take a hard look
at what you're eating and maybe track it on fitday.com. You want to know
exactly what you're eating, in the unlikely (but possible) event that there
is a problem with your surgery that's leaving you unable to feel
"full," but you need a lot more information gathered before that
looms its head as a possibility. <P>Finally, to me, a 56-pound loss
in 14 weeks is a lot of weight gone (not an "only" type of loss).
— Suzy C.
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