I am only 6 weeks post op and I am wondering if I am eating too few calories per day, which in turn is stalling my weight loss. I'd say my calorie intake ranges between 500-700 calories a day. (Yes, I am following my doctor's guidelines with my diet 100%, however, he did say his patients usually are between 600-1000 calories). I workout 5 days a week and just started doing Power90 again which is both a strength training and cardio workout program. An yes, I take Vitamins daily, as well as Calcium, and I am ALWAYS at 50+ gramps of Protein per day.

So, I'm just wondering how many calories per day everyone is eating and if their weight loss is consistent. Also, when (approximately) did you feel that you saw your weight really start melting away?

Thanks everyone

For those of you who found it helpful to take in more calories - did it matter what kind of calories? I am basically full on 700 calories a day (and have lost no weight in the last 7 days' date=' but am only 2 weeks post-op so not expecting too much), but I could increase calories by switching from nonfat yogurt to regular, by adding in some carbs, by eating nuts... Just wondering if there's a method to it.[/quote']

I'm studying nutrition at the moment and low fat usually means high sugar also low fat foods tend to be more processed. I've switched from low fat to normal on most foods and have had no decrease in weight loss, as someone above stated calories are calories. I'd try and watch out for high sugar products but as far as fat goes I use full fat products but sparingly hope this helps