I am trying to eat three times a day, one cup of food. What I find though is that I am not able to get 1000 calories. I average around 700 calories and this is with fat included. Does anyone have any suggestions or do you have two snacks a day also? I know that it will not be good in the long run not to be eating enough. Any suggestions will be truly appreciated

I eat breakfast at 7am, then a mid-morning snack around 10:30, with lunch at 12:30. I have a snack at around 4, then dinner at 6:30 or so.

Could you give us an example of a daily menu for you? That will help get better idea what you're eating.

sort of wish I had your problem. I have no trouble eating 1200 - 1400 calories.

I also eat only 3 meals a day, and discovered that I was often not meeting my daily Protein goals because of portion sizes. I do get the majority of my protein from foods...but found that having a Protein shake in the evening also prevented me from getting hungry prior to going to bed.

If I was counting calories, which I do not as I was advised by my surgeon that it was not necessary if I only had the band sized portions, my protein shake, made with 1% milk would add about 200 calories, virtually no carbs, and 37gr of protein to my daily diet.

this is what I had today:

Protein shake for breakfast( I don't always have a shake) made with 110 calorie protein powder, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup mixed berries

Lunch: 2 oz chicken thigh, 1/2 cup broccoli with IT full fat caesar dressing

Dinner: 2oz halibut with 1 slice tomato, 1/2 cup cauliflower rice with 1T butter and 1 oz cheddar cheese

I find that I am satisfied with this amount of food and feel very good. I will probably have a tea with a little milk later on.

I uploaded a diet the gave me. It is 1000.

http://www.webdesign-ok.com/SampleDiet.html

Aren't we supposed to have 3 or 4 oz of protein at a meal?

Yes that is what the nutrionist said.

ploaded a diet the gave me. It is 1000.

http://www.webdesign...SampleDiet.html

thank you I will have a look. I am feeling satisfied on less than 3 oz but I can always try that extra ounce!

ploaded a diet the gave me. It is 1000.

http://www.webdesign...SampleDiet.html

thank you I will have a look. I am feeling satisfied on less than 3 oz but I can always try that extra ounce!

I was eating about 1200 calories a day until my last fill, since then I have struggled to even get in 900. Some days as low as 800. I was told if I'm making healthy food choices and not hungry- don't eat. He said if my body needs more I'll know it but eating when not hungry is mentally counter productive to the band.

You are eating very healthy! They do say we should be getting 3-4oz of protein per meal, so if anything increase your protein a little and eat that first. If you're still hungry after 3-4oz of protein is gone, then have some veggies or carbs. It will increase your calories a little too because protein has more calories than veggies.

Best wishes to you

I was eating about 1200 calories a day until my last fill, since then I have struggled to even get in 900. Some days as low as 800. I was told if I'm making healthy food choices and not hungry- don't eat. He said if my body needs more I'll know it but eating when not hungry is mentally counter productive to the band.

You are eating very healthy! They do say we should be getting 3-4oz of protein per meal, so if anything increase your protein a little and eat that first. If you're still hungry after 3-4oz of protein is gone, then have some veggies or carbs. It will increase your calories a little too because protein has more calories than veggies.

Best wishes to you

Thank you so much for your response. I really am not feeling hungry during the day and am quiet satisfied with this amount. I have struggled to lose more weight and since recently having a de-fill have recommitted to this journey. I like my protein but really enjoy the veggies too. I will try to eat the 30z protein and that will help with my caloric intake.

Since my most recent fill, I'm also struggling with the amount of food to get the adequate intake of protein. I'm finding that I'm not drinking as much water....bad. So this week I will concentrate on adding two protein shakes one in morning and one in evening. I'm exercising a lot too. This Fitness Pal that all have talked about has been helpful. I just started this about three weeks ago. It seems two weeks after my fills I have to be very mindful on eating.

I had to add protein shake to get in all my needed protein.

ploaded a diet the gave me. It is 1000.

http://www.webdesign...SampleDiet.html

thank you I will have a look. I am feeling satisfied on less than 3 oz but I can always try that extra ounce!

I'm assuming that with this chart we're only supposed to be eating one row for breakfast, right? (otherwise that seems like quite a lot...)

Yes Amazon 13 that is correct