I'm 8 weeks out and am taking in 700-900 calories a day. Is that too much? 400 of that is from the 2 protein bars I have everyday. Maybe I should limit the protein bars to one daily, thoughts?

I'm 8 weeks out and am taking in 700-900 calories a day. Is that too much? 400 of that is from the 2 protein bars I have everyday. Maybe I should limit the protein bars to one daily' date=' thoughts?[/quote']

I'm only 3 weeks out but I would say limit the protein bars to 1 a day and save those calories for other forms of protein ie chicken, seafood, eggs etc. the meat will prob have less calories than the bars. And make sure u look at the sugar and carb content of the bars. Some of them have more carbs and sugar than the protein! Or what u could do is cut ur protein bar in 1/2. Eat 1/2 the bar once and save the other 1/2 for another time

I'm only 3 weeks out but I would say limit the protein bars to 1 a day and save those calories for other forms of protein ie chicken' date=' seafood, eggs etc. the meat will prob have less calories than the bars. And make sure u look at the sugar and carb content of the bars. Some of them have more carbs and sugar than the protein! Or what u could do is cut ur protein bar in 1/2. Eat 1/2 the bar once and save the other 1/2 for another time[/quote']

You are right. The meat is lower in calories. I eat the Atkins bars so they are low in carbs and sugar at least. I started eating 2 because I was having trouble hitting my protein goals. I commute almost an hour to work and its so hard for me to get in several small meals a day. I eat Tuna for lunch everyday because its easy. I buy the fresh packs with one serving. I know I shouldn't eat it everyday but it makes it easy, no lunch bag, I just throw them in my purse and go.

I am 4 months out and eat about 1200 calories a day - sometimes a bit more - sometimes a bit less - if that gives you a reference at all...

I am 4 months out and eat about 1200 calories a day - sometimes a bit more - sometimes a bit less - if that gives you a reference at all...

What's your weight loss like? R u doing 3 meals day and then the PROTIEN bars r your 2 snacks? I have been using watermelon as one of my snacks and a popcycle or an egg for snacks.

I dont know how many calories I have a day. I am following 3 guidelines/rules....

1. 55 to 85 protein a day

2. No more than 2 snacks, 3 meals

3. If the food items fat calories comes out to more than 50% of total calories per serving, I DON'T BUY IT.

4 water, water, water

5. Exercise 6 days a week, oopsie more than 3

You sound like you are doing GREAT!!!! I eat Pure Protein bars - but I can eat a few too many so keep them at work now so I don't get into them at night. I have lost 110 pounds since June 12. I just joined myfitnesspal which should help me also. I'm super proud of you!

I shoot for 900 calories a day, 80 grams of protein. Some days are a little less, some are a little more. (For calories, anyhow - I try not to go below 80 grams of protein.)