How many calories?

[kangaroo77]

I'm 1 week post op ( band ) and have been struggling the last few days getting enough fluids.
How many calories should I be taking each day? And does anyone know a programme where I can track my intake and weight loss?

 

[Caren]

www.myfitnesspal.com xxx

 

[Mazza]

Myfitnesspal is goodfor tracking.

Regarding how many calories, or if you are struggling to get enough fluids you should get in touch with your provider.

I was aiming for 1,000 cals a day by having slimfast (ready made), smoothies, milk shakes, milky coffee etc.

 

[kangaroo77]

Thank you both x

 

[kangaroo77]

Set myself up and tracked my food....only 800 cal so I know I need to up my intake

 

[JO28172]

You'll soon see what works best for you! Some need 1200 to optimise loss, I needed 800 ish! Typical lol myfitnesspal will at least help you track everything!

 

[dinkydink]

I'm 2 weeks post band with thg, the dietician told me 1500-2000 calories is what I should be aiming for.. I think she must have been on the wine though!!!!!!!

 

[JO28172]

Oh Gosh....a normal persons intake is 2000...thats far too high!!

 

[dinkydink]

Exactly what I thought!!!!!

 

[Jcoco]

I have been told on myfitnessplan.com that my calorie intake is too low and I should aim for 1200. It says anything less slows down your metabolism... I have days when I meet it- most days I dont. But i focus more on my protein and fat intake over calories.

 

[penelope1008]

You can set the intake lower. But I use it more for protein levels etc than calories but I do keep an eye on them but if I need more to hit a sensible protein intake I don't worry. It's learning what proportions equate to a sensible intake without obsessing on anything & replacing one bad relationship with food with another.