Need to Hear from Others Exercising Hard

[MSCoastRPh 11]

Hi! I'll be 5 weeks post-op on Monday. I lost 85 lbs prior to surgery by limiting calories and doing cardio daily and lifting weights 3 times weekly. I started back on mild cardio 3 days after surgery and am now up to 1 1/2 hrs of cardio daily-burning 1000-1200 calories every day, Here is my question for others exercising this hard-how many calories are you consuming daily? I know the point of this surgery is calorie restriction and most eat low carb but my nutritionist and I agree 800 cal and 40 carbs just won't cut it for me! She recommended 1200-1400 cal in several small meals. I had been losing 27 lbs in 24 days but with this increase in exercise, I only lost 1/2 lb this last week. I know I will have stalls and am happy with my loss, just looking for experience from others.

[azquilter92 82]

I would agree with your nutritionist about needing more calories. It coukd be you are going thru a stall,your body is adjusting to alot of different things. Dont panic,just keep doing what you are doing,it will pass,good job!