Am I eating too much? I am averaging 1100-1200 calories a day, mostly high Protein, no carbs. I go to crossfit twice a week, running twice a week, working out at home. I am training for a half marathon and ran 9 miles last saturday. Most people I ask seem to say 800-850. I try to eat less but I am not sure I can. After a 4 mile jog a week ago I almost blacked out....so I added an extra Protein shake a day and feel better. I guess I am terrified of stretching my sleeve

I was stalled but seem to be losing again, this week I went from 181 to 178

What do you guys think? My next doc appointment is in a couple weeks and I just want others opinions.

I get about 900 calories and 100 grams of protein a day. I'm very active also and am thinking I'm not eating enough calories. I'm over 5 months out. My dr says between 1000-1200 a day.

I was eating around 1000-1200 calories at 6 months. As long as you are losing, then keep doing what you're doing.

@@VSGAnn2014 @@Kindle @@AlanaRN I guess as long as we stay active, our body needs it. Not sure why I am freaking out over calories, pre op I could eat mountains of food in one sitting lol

Sounds like you're doing exactly what you need to do for yourself. Each journey is different. Keep up the good work!

Tomorrow will be 4 months since my surgery. My NUT and surgeon recommend 1000-1300 calories/day, min. 70 grams of Protein, max. 100 grams of carbs. I'm tracking my food via SparkPeople which is a huge help because it is so easy to consume more calories than I realize if I do not track. Some days I do eat fewer calories and some days I go over. I walk about 25 mins. on my lunch break more days than not and go to the gym 2-3 days for either some circuit training or elliptical and a couple other weight bearing exercises. I've found that when my weight stalls, the inches do not

This is a great question! I'm almost 5 months out, and eat between 400-600 a day. I'm currently in the middle of a 10K program and I do strength training twice a week. I've also been wondering if I should increase my calories. The responses so far have been great! I'm glad people were able to give you (and me) real experience advice.

PS: Great progress picture!

1200 is about where I am. I could easily do more if I wasn't watching it....munching...

today I am doing a fast. (600 calories) it is rough today. great work on your 1/2 training.

Am I eating too much? I am averaging 1100-1200 calories a day, mostly high Protein, no carbs. I go to crossfit twice a week, running twice a week, working out at home. I am training for a half marathon and ran 9 miles last saturday. Most people I ask seem to say 800-850. I try to eat less but I am not sure I can. After a 4 mile jog a week ago I almost blacked out....so I added an extra Protein shake a day and feel better. I guess I am terrified of stretching my sleeve

I was stalled but seem to be losing again, this week I went from 181 to 178

What do you guys think? My next doc appointment is in a couple weeks and I just want others opinions.

It varies. I am 6mths and one of those who still eats between 750 - 860 every day. I work out 5 -6 days a week. It works for me. If you are still losing and your nutritionist is okay with it then don't worry about it.

No way!

Look at how active you are.

I asked the same question to my surgeon. I too am very active and my job requires me to be on my feel 7.5 hrs a day. He told me if I am still losing, don't worry about the calories so long as they are healthy calories. Protein, veggies and fruits.

Some in here will say " yes, to many"

I say " no"

I agree if your burning a ton of calories through exercise you need to eat more.

Definitely not! I'm 6 months out and I eat around 1,200 calories a day as well. I'm not nearly as active as you, walk 4+ miles a day, 5-7 days a week. I think you are doing great!!