Calorie intake at 5 weeks PO

[kikicoates78 220]

So what is an average calorie intake for u guys? I am struggling. I have cut out sugars, carbs, and starches. and I am finding it very difficult to hit calorie goals. For the most part I am hitting Protein goals. I still struggle with my Water intake. I pushed myself to hit 700 calories yesterday. And I was down a pound today. But normal days I'm lucky to hit 500. Since my 3 week stall, I'm only down 2 pounds. Putting my total loss at 31 pounds. (Which I'm very pleased with) I just feel like I'm missing something! I want to do this the right way!

[par1959 470]

Carbs are tricky but you need them. Another thing to be careful of is low blood sugar. It is not fun. Kind of feels like anxiety. There are basically 3 types of carbs. 1)Dairy, 2)Whole fruit and vegatables, and 3) grain and potatoes based.

Rather than worrying about a daily total, try to keep the carbohydrates from grain products (cereals, crackers, chips, potatoes, etc) between 30-60 grams daily.

As far as fruit 2-3 servings/day is recommended (30-45 grams carb)

Dairy- 2-3 servings/day (24-36 grams carb)

This gives you a grand total of 90-140 carbs per day. 60 grams total is not enough to allow good carbs, so I would definitely say to aim for more than that. Also remember that “fiber” is technically a “carbohydrate” but actually produces no calories so they can always be subtracted.

As for calories, I track mine using fitbit. My doc likes to see my calories between 1200 and 1500. I keep it closer to 1200. For the first few months I as closer to 1000 each day. My typical daily menu is 1 greek yogurt with 1/4 cup of oat meal mixed in, 2/3 cup of chili for lunch, 4oz of lean Protein and a small serving of vegatables for dinner. 2 pieces of fruit for day time Snacks. This takes me to around 900 calories which leave me a bit of room for a evening snack. Remember to get 64 onces of Water in. Water is real important in many respects.

[kikicoates78 220]

Thank you, yes I do have some of the "good" carbs. I have cut out bread and Pasta. I use my fitness pal to track EVERYTHING! Lol I have seen the fit bits recently. I might give that a try. Thank you for your response. It was a lot of info!!

[par1959 470]

Glad I could help. Being only a month out you probably havent experienced my favorite guy benifit. Its coming, tell your significant other to look out. Being Superman the man of STEEL is just around the corner. Mine wife still questions what the docs really did to me.

[kikicoates78 220]

Well I'm a girl! Lmao so no luck in that benefit.

[kikicoates78 220]

Hahaha I see I said you "guys" I just meant that as a general statement. Lol ☺️ but as a woman losing 30 pounds helps that department too!

[CocoPebbles1030 59]

I have to agree with Kiki on this one guys! My honey bunny is a happy man But to answer the original question, I'm at a little over 5 weeks out and my nutritionist says I should focus on the Protein and work my way up to 500-700 calories. I will live there for a few months and lose the most weight at this calorie range. Hope this helps!

[kikicoates78 220]

I have to agree with Kiki on this one guys! My honey bunny is a happy man But to answer the original question, I'm at a little over 5 weeks out and my nutritionist says I should focus on the Protein and work my way up to 500-700 calories. I will live there for a few months and lose the most weight at this calorie range. Hope this helps!

good. I'm 6 weeks out and that's about where I am I'm only down 33 pounds but I still feel great!