how many calories do u take n on a daily bases? Do u go over or under 1200, 1300, or 1400 calories?

Most days I'm around 900, though I've gone up to 1100 a few times in the last 3 weeks. My doctor told me I don't have a calorie, carb or fat range, just the protein range of 60-85g of protein/day.

I manage about 900-1,000 cal per day. My doctor wants me to count my protein, carbs, fat intake. I average about 40g of protein, 15g of carbs, and 5g of fat. I make sure I get my water in too.

I don't count calories but on the other end of that if you're not eating enough, you could be putting your body into starvation mode so it's holding on to fat and weight, instead of losing it.

I would "guess" I'm around 1000 a day. My day consists of simple low cal foods for example today:

I had california eggs (2 scrambled eggs, w/ 2 pieces of turkey, 1 piece of jack cheese, spinach, tomato and avocado diced up in it) (270)

then I had 2 string cheeses (160)

then I had some chicken and rice (200)

then I had a greek salad (small plate from cheesecake factory) (200)

Then I ended it with something sweet... a zone Protein bar :smile2: (200)

Most of my days since surgery have been like that, except take away the chicken and rice, and string cheese and replace with a smoothie (500 or 250 split in half)

I stay within 900-1000 calories a day. I don't have a target for Fat but do count my fat grams each day to stay aware of it. I'm supposed to stay under 100 grams of carbs each day (and I'm usually way under that) and I eat at least 60 g of Protein. I'm a total freak about food journaling and that helps me a lot!

I am 18 months out and my band is a little too loose right now. (I see my doc in Feb) I keep count and range from 1200 to 1400 calories a day. When I am too loose, I write everything down. When I have good restriction then I just self police.

From what I've read, to maintain our wieght we need 2000 calories a day. Most research advises that you not go below 1200 calories (but that's for non-surgery people I'm sure). But they all say that anything between 1200 and 1500 calories a day will show a steady weight loss. With our surgery, we are probably good with anything between 900 and 1500 a day. Mix it up. Your band is gonna tell you what you can handle. There will be days it won't allow you more than 900 and days when it will.

From what I've read, to maintain our wieght we need 2000 calories a day.

Calories needed for weight maintenance will vary with the individual since we vary by age, height and activity levels. It will even vary depending on your muscle mass.

I want (at least that's the plan now) to maintain at 140. For my height, age and activity level, I won't be able to eat more than 1800 calories a day to do so.

To the OP...right now my daily calorie intake is anywhere between 1200-1700, give or take a few calories.

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I'm still trying to figure out my band and making it work. :thumbdown:

I haven't been counting calories but I'd estimate about 1000 calories a day give or take.

I really need to start keeping track better because I think I'm not eating enough calories or Protein. I have been eating mostly protein. Not too much fruit/veggies/ or carbs :smile2:

I am around 800-1000 per day. I did notice a slow in weight loss, so I would have 1100 one day and 900 the next to kind of mix it up a bit and it seemed to help.

The weird thing is that before the surgery, the nutritionist had me on a 1500 calorie per day diet and I steady lost weight (20 lbs in 3 months).

Anyway, I'm in the range of 800-1000.

I am around 800-1000 per day. I did notice a slow in weight loss, so I would have 1100 one day and 900 the next to kind of mix it up a bit and it seemed to help.

The weird thing is that before the surgery, the nutritionist had me on a 1500 calorie per day diet and I steady lost weight (20 lbs in 3 months).

Anyway, I'm in the range of 800-1000.

thanks 4 the info i think that I wasnt eating right nt enough calories or Protein. now counting calories n protein along with exercise that damn scale should move...

thanks 4 the info i think that I wasnt eating right nt enough calories or Protein. now counting calories n protein along with exercise that damn scale should move...

Good luck! Listen to your body....it will let you know if you need to "switch up" your normal food or activity. Keep it mostly natural and healthy and you will do great!

FYI: I tend to stay about 1000-1200. I also do not deprive myself of a piece of chocolate or a spoonful of ice cream every once in a while.

Good luck! Listen to your body....it will let you know if you need to "switch up" your normal food or activity. Keep it mostly natural and healthy and you will do great!

FYI: I tend to stay about 1000-1200. I also do not deprive myself of a piece of chocolate or a spoonful of ice cream every once in a while.

do u think that until I have good restriction or another fill the weight wnt come off?

I have found that I need around 1100 calories to be able to lose weight. I, too, don't deprive myself of somthing sweet every now and again. I know that if I try to stay away from all sweets for too long that I over indulge when I just can't take it anymore. Not a good thing :smile2:

do u think that until I have good restriction or another fill the weight wnt come off?

It absolutely WILL come off. You have to make wise food choices. Think basic stuff. remember back in school, the food groups. Limit processed foods,( I eliminated them) added sugar and starchy foods. I cook most of my food on Sundays and make things I can throw in tupperware for lunches and snacks. I have only had 1 fill and I still have to be careful but my body is telling me that it likes the healthy stuff. I sleep better, I feel better and I have energy! You have the power to do this. It is not all the band.....Your doing the work!

I weigh my food and limit potatoes. (my fav) I still have but only twice a week and half of what I am use to eating.

Keep a positive outlook! This is about learning along the way as well.

I have found that I need around 1100 calories to be able to lose weight. I, too, don't deprive myself of somthing sweet every now and again. I know that if I try to stay away from all sweets for too long that I over indulge when I just can't take it anymore. Not a good thing :smile2:

how many fills have u had n r u exercising if so what r u doing? how much weight have u lost. I had one fill n no restriction now so I can eat n I wasnt counting calories. hopefully the next fill will give me restriction n the weight will come off.

I have found that I need around 1100 calories to be able to lose weight. I, too, don't deprive myself of somthing sweet every now and again. I know that if I try to stay away from all sweets for too long that I over indulge when I just can't take it anymore. Not a good thing :smile2:

It's funny for me because I wasn't much of a sweet eater prior to banding but LOVED hearty food. I have found that if I eat a miniature candy bar or a bite of my daughters kit kat, it tastes so darn good and I am satisfied. This helps around TOM when all I wanted pre-band was chocolate 24/7.