After 3 Months Out....

[MKambalimath 92]

I had to reschedule my 3 month check up because I was sick, and they couldn't get me in until later this month. After 3 months out, how many calories were you guys on? Last time I was there she told me 600-800 calories. She said I would gradually work my way up to higher calories as I healed more and as my stomach got used to accommodating food again. My weight loss, as always is SLOW, so I wonder if I am eating too much. I have MFP set at 800 calories a day and try to stick with it, but I'm not going to lie, there have been times, especially this week that I have gone over that. One day I grazed all day and I'm pretty sure I got to 1400 calories. :/

[Lauranbob Mc 94]

there are some days i feel like I can eat all day and get 1200 calories in and then there are other days that I barely able to get 500 in. Instead of freaking myself out over it, on MFP go to the weekly totals and see if you are still in target range. some days I have way more carbs/fat than I should but I make it up on the other days of the week and I just make sure by the end of the week everything equals out, also, try not to graze, which doesnt keep us full very long. 3 meals and 2 Snacks. good luck

[peacequeen 434]

My calorie intake varies from day to day. I also have days where I can eat way more than other days. I have mfp set at 1000 but I don't hit that most days. I'm a slow loser too but I think that's just me because I've tried mixing things up a dozen different ways. The only time I'm really losing well is when I'm getting good excercise in. I have a difficult time with that due to health issues but my goal is to really push myself to excercise at least 5 days a week.

[NancyJerry 139]

LaurenBob - right on!

Just try to be mindful of WHAT you are eating. You'll have "DAYS" but its the big picture that really counts. Sometimes I think of what I eat like money. I want the best bang for my 800-1000 -calorie -buck! That usually keeps me mindful!

Hang in there!

[MKambalimath 92]

So you guys dont try to stay at a certain calorie goal? I guess thats my question since I missed my appt and cant seem to lose anything.

[peacequeen 434]

I try to stay as close to 1000 calories as possible but I'm hearing from others that we need more..some say less. My nut said 1000 is fine for now, with time it would increase. Every office advises different for various reasons so it might be best to call your nut and ask what you should have.

[NancyJerry 139]

I try to stay as close to 1000 calories as possible but I'm hearing from others that we need more..some say less. My nut said 1000 is fine for now' date=' with time it would increase. Every office advises different for various reasons so it might be best to call your nut and ask what you should have.[/quote']

I agree. My NUT said if you are getting the right amounts in you could be between 600-800. I've always stayed 600-1000.