Question:
Okay, a definitive answer please ...

For those of us that keep track of the amount of calories we ingest every day, do we or do we not include the calories from protein powder/shakes in the total? I have been, and my calories seemed a little high to me but I think I read somewhere that we don't count them. So, which is it? Kelli--> 6 months post op, 245/156/125    — KelBurt (posted on November 8, 2002)

November 8, 2002
Calories are calories are calories. If you are counting them to lose or maintain, they must be counter.
   — Vearl D.

November 8, 2002
I count everything, even the 5 calories in a glass of crystal light.
   — Debbie W.

November 8, 2002
I count everything. I know there are some that don't, but my nutritionist says that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, whether it comes from fat, carb or protein. When you say your calories seem a bit high, how high are you talking? You're six months out, and it looks like you've made excellent progress, so you're obviously doing what your body needs for you to lose weight. Congratulations!
   — Karen I.

November 8, 2002
You should count them all. Good Lux
   — Robert L.

November 8, 2002
I am 11 months out from rny - and I started counting calories again to hasten weight loss - it is really slow now and with counting calories AND NUTRIENTS - I was high on the calories and low on protein and high on carbs. I intend to MAINTAIN my weight loss this time and believe counting will be a great aid unless I have programmed my brain to not need to anymore. To each his own method - I take the time to do this.
   — charlene M.