Calories intake

[new beginnings03 9]

Hello, I have totally forgot how many calories we are supposed to intake per day! For some odd reason I don't know why I have 1200 in my head.. I thought I was told anywhere from 800-900 but I have forgot! ???‰ Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Also I have the band and have been banded since April 2012 and had my band adjusted in feb 2013 due to slippage ???©

Thanks.

[stept04 465]

I think everybody is told different amounts by their Dr. Like mine does not restrict my calories, he says to just eat healthy and the band will take car of the rest. I don't know if I am comfortable with that,I'm just 3 weeks out from surgery, so we will just have to see. As far as calories I have usually seen on here anywhere from 800 to 1200. I think it just depends on you and you metabolism, how much you exercise, and how fast your trying to lose. When I have watched my calories before the band it was 1200 to 1400. But that was before the band. I'll probably have to count calories despite what my Dr. says because I can easily over eat. Good luck.

~~~Stephanie

[JenWis6 98]

I am 6 feet tall and try to keep my daily calories at 1100 a day. I keep track of everything I eat on my fitness pal and do not use all of my exercise calories. If I am really hungry after working out I was told to have a piece of cheese.< /p>

[Jim1967 3,569]

I got hung up on calories for a while cause I had a hard time hitting 1000 a day. I went to my Nut and she told me not to focus on the calorie count because the reality is my stomach is smaller now and I am going to end up over eating or grazing just trying to hit those numbers. She told me just to keep making good food choices and stay away from trigger foods and sliders and if I start to feel hungry to stop and think about whether or not my body needs it or if it's in my head. Head hunger is the worse battle to over come but it can be done.

Her advice seems sound to me as that was 80lbs ago.

[mrsto 2,925]

I was told that ultimately I should stay on 1200 calories per day. Right now I'm at 1000. They say, in the beginning we're usually between 800-1000. But in time, we're able to eat a bit more.

I would recommend calling your doctor's office, to find out their protocol.

[mrsto 2,925]

I think everybody is told different amounts by their Dr. Like mine does not restrict my calories, he says to just eat healthy and the band will take car of the rest. I don't know if I am comfortable with that,I'm just 3 weeks out from surgery, so we will just have to see. As far as calories I have usually seen on here anywhere from 800 to 1200. I think it just depends on you and you metabolism, how much you exercise, and how fast your trying to lose. When I have watched my calories before the band it was 1200 to 1400. But that was before the band. I'll probably have to count calories despite what my Dr. says because I can easily over eat. Good luck.

~~~Stephanie

Steph - I agree.....I think it's a good idea for you to track your calories. I've had some days where I didn't, and when I go back and put everything I ate into MFP, I'm surprised how quickly they add up. Even if making healthy choices. You might feel more in control as well. Something about seeing it in black & white, makes a difference

How are you feeling today?

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Tracking is crucial... those little bites here and there add up fast. I am trying to keep to 1200 daily, but exercising a lot and often reach 1300. 800 is low over time you could shut your metabolism down. Call the docs office and check in on what they recommend!

[bambam31 168]

No two people are identical in energy needs. We all must learn and navigate our individual energy balance. Sure we all have micro issues, however, the band does not alter the physics of the macro issue which is calories in Vs calories out... Eat too much and you won't lose or worse gain - eat too little and you'll crash your metabolism and get the same result...

[trisket 46]

No two people are identical in energy needs. We all must learn and navigate our individual energy balance. Sure we all have micro issues, however, the band does not alter the physics of the macro issue which is calories in Vs calories out... Eat too much and you won't lose or worse gain - eat too little and you'll crash your metabolism and get the same result...

I agree! I had a Hydrostatic body fat test done which let me know exactly how many calories my body uses when active and not. I know how many calories I need to eat to maintain that but I also know how many to deduct so I can continue losing Fat.