Now that I got the rule of thumb down on PO fills, thanks to all of you who replied, I now am wondering about what we put in our mouths on a daily basis. As I'm using MFP and Fitbit, I'm concerned if I'm eating too much fat and carbs.

I know most nutritionists/surgeons don't put emphasis on how many calories we should be eating daily but typically, how many grms of fat and carbs {complex} is too much in one day? Right now, I'm not really counting the two as much as trying to get in my proteins which can be tuna salad {1/2 cup} with regular mayo and even protein drinks {one in the morning with 1 tsp of peanut butter}. I am losing weight which isn't an issue but just wondering if we there is a standard amount of fat & carbs we should NOT go over in a healthy manner.

I am not counting my carbs or fat right now either. Focusing on quality and quantity.

Mayo is full of bad fats. Try substituting hummus for mayo. Or fresh avocado. Just a thought.

You could even make your own mayo at home. I personally use Best Foods light mayo. To me, it still tastes right but isn't full of calories.

I am a new bander 4/6. I have been wondering about calories...I have just started eating food and im only hitting @ 600-800 calories. I was told your body needs 1200 to be healthy but can't seem to get there. Thoughts or suggestion?

Now that I got the rule of thumb down on PO fills' date=' thanks to all of you who replied, I now am wondering about what we put in our mouths on a daily basis. As I'm using MFP and Fitbit, I'm concerned if I'm eating too much fat and carbs.

I know most nutritionists/surgeons don't put emphasis on how many calories we should be eating daily but typically, how many grms of fat and carbs {complex} is too much in one day? Right now, I'm not really counting the two as much as trying to get in my Proteins which can be tuna salad {1/2 cup} with regular mayo and even Protein drinks {one in the morning with 1 tsp of peanut butter}. I am losing weight which isn't an issue but just wondering if we there is a standard amount of fat & carbs we should NOT go over in a healthy manner. [/quote']

Try low fat laughing cow instead of mayo. As long as you are eating low fat/Cal veggies I would'nt worry about carbs. If I would be embarrassed for my doctor to see me eat something; I don't buy it.

Honk, I like your thoughts on choosing something bad to eat, and having your dr see you eat it!

Adorkbl &b Stephy: Love avocado's! However,there're two things I will not improvise or switch re: foods. Olive oil, extra light virgin, and Hellman's Mayo with Tuna or Shrimp salad. I use hummus alot in place of other foods. When I eat either salad, it's very little so I'm not concerned about that. It's just other things I eat, noticing after journaling my foods on MFP, the high numbers of carbs and fat.

Honk' date=' I like your thoughts on choosing something bad to eat, and having your dr see you eat it!

Adorkbl &b Stephy: Love avocado's! However,there're two things I will not improvise or switch re: foods. Olive oil, extra light virgin, and Hellman's Mayo with Tuna or Shrimp salad. I use hummus alot in place of other foods. When I eat either salad, it's very little so I'm not concerned about that. It's just other things I eat, noticing after journaling my foods on MFP, the high numbers of carbs and fat.[/quote']

I use EVOO when I make scallops and asparagus. I am not worried about the fat from that. After all hummus is made with EVOO.

Yum.

If I would be embarrassed for my doctor to see me eat something; I don't buy it.

LOVE THIS!

LOVE THIS!

I use half low fat mayo and half plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo like when making tuna salad. No difference in taste or texture.

I use half low fat mayo and half plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo like when making tuna salad. No difference in taste or texture.

Really...I will have to try it.