At my 50 pound lost mark and wondering about my calorie intake.
....and its only been 6 weeks. My question is I have started my normal diet but am only getting about 400 to 550 calories. I am getting my protein. Is this okay? How many calories should I be getting at this point. How many meals a day should i be eating. I am eating two and drinking one protein shake.
VSG on 9/24/2014 w Dr. Marsden
Everyone's doctor recommended plan is different...you should follow whatever your doctor or NUT set you up with. In general, I would say at 6 weeks it sounds like you're eating a decent amount as long as you are getting in your protein.
As for number of meals, again - plans differ. Some docs are adamant about 3 meals a day nothing in between. My doc wants me eating 5-6 small meals/snacks throughout the day to keep my blood sugar stable.
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
What does your surgeon's plan say?
Mine just wants me to make sure I'm getting my protein in every day and eat three meals a day. So that's what I do. I don't count calories. I eat two solid meals of 4 ounces each and then one shake for my third meal. This makes my surgeon happy.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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