Whatcha eating today VSGers? Saturday...

Hi! Jenn:). I've been listening to Disco Music lately!!!  Before that, movie soundtracks.  heh!!!

I just love it!!!  I am hooked on Stars on 45!!  Get it!!!

Afternoon everyone!  It is beautiful here in Chicago!  

B - chike

S - orange & string cheese

L - green curry chicken w/ sweet potato

S - greek yogurt & strawberries

D - sushi restaurant w/ friends (EEK!)

S - cottage cheese & blackberries

W - on track

V - soon

E - 90 mins lifting & HIIT (Sprints), rollerblading out in the sunshine w/ my son

Hi Stacy, 

I'm one month post surgery and I've lost 19 pounds. I was hoping for a bit more but my expectations may have been too high. I've been tracking my calories and food in myfitnesspal. I was just wondering what a good calorie goal is? I've gradually upped my calories this month but would like to know what might be too much? I'm on full solids except for one protein shake a day to keep my protein high.

Thanks for your help?

Shannon

Shannon - I think 19 lbs in one month is great.  Congratulations!  

I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, so I would definitely recommend you speak with them.  I just checked my logs and I was at about 700 calories per day one month post op.  I was cleared for cardio and did workout most days.  I would focus on getting lots of water and protein.  You probably wont be able to get much other than protein in and a little veg for variety.  Again this is my experience -- I would definitely talk to you surgeon's team.

It seems like it is slow, but the months will snowball together.  Think about it 19 lbs / month is 228 lbs / year -- so just be patient.  

Yum sushi!!  I am envious!