OK, so I have a calorie question..I am tracking my food daily on MyFitnessPal. I have set my daily goal to 600 calories. I was sleeved 12/26, so I am 6 weeks today. I have lost 42 lbs to date however I am experiencing some weight fluctuation. I am aware of the stall stages and that, I am sure, is part of it. But my question is...with a calorie goal of 600, is this goal BEFORE or AFTER exercise is factored in? I want to utilize my tool (sleeve) to its fullest and want to make sure I have my facts correct. Also, does anyone know any tips or tricks to avoid the stalls? I seem to get out of 1 for a couple days then another starts and I'm so freaked out that the weight will not continue to come off. I originally lost very quickly and the whole slowing down has made me a bit nervous. Please don't get me wrong, I am overjoyed of my loss within such a time frame but I just don't want to plateau and already be done. I still want another 45-48 lbs to go. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, opinions and ideas...they are all openly received.

For me I looked at my calories before exercise. Do you have a dietitian? 600 calories looks a little lite. I try to get 900 with 60 grams of protein.

I do have a NUT that I am scheduled to see tomorrow. So I will get additional info there but sometimes I prefer the words from those who have experienced. We are each individuals therefore our diet plans, I would think, would also be individualized but I only received a handout that everyone else receives. Its kinda discouraging because you expect more from a professional but in all honesty I have learned more through forums, research and talking to athletes. So I am just trying to get opinions from those of us who have put in the time and work, after surgery, to verify my own thoughts and opinions. I think we, each as individuals, know our bodies better than anyone else.