Does anyone calorie count?

I've seen a lot of posts regarding counting carbs and proteins, but does anyone also count calories? How many are you getting a day on average? I know that having too few calories will hinder weight loss, but what would be a normal range? Thanks, Sally

Sally, I enter all my exercise and food intake into fitday.com. I really like it because it keeps record of carbs, protein and calories. I am just over 7 months out. I find I average about 1400 a day with between 85-105 grams of protein. I worried it was too much, but, I talked it over with my surgeon and she thinks it is fine since I'm still losing weight and I vigorously exercise 1 hour a day 6 days a week. This is one reason I eat so much, all the exercise has brought my appetite back. I don't know what people need if they don't exercise to still lose. Lori 384/263.5/168

Lori, you have mentioned your site fitday before, well I finally looked it over and decided it would be good for me to find out about my food intake. Althought I have not yet had wls, I am eating! ha ha ha... never too earliy to begin a good habit. Thanks for sharing it again. Big Hugs, Aunt Pam

Sally, I just noticed your surgery date. When I was 2 months out, I ate about 800-900 a day, but, had to work at it. Lori

Hi Sally, I am 2 1/2 months out and do between 600-800 calories a day.60 grams protein and 64 oz liquid. Dawn 375/276/?

HEY SALLY. I DONT KNOW ABOUT ANYBODY ELSE AND CANT SPEAK FOR NOONE ELSE BUT I WILL BE DOING THE CALORIE COUNTING ALSO AFTER SURGERY. TANJA MY ANGEL HAS RELIGIOUSLY DONE THE COUNTING OF EVERYTHING THAT GOES IN HER MOUTH AND IS VERY SERIOUS ABOUT IT AND HAS DONE REMARKABLE. SHE IS LIKE SEVEN MONTHS OUT AND HAS LOST ALOT. SO IM LIKE THIS... IF IT WORKS FOR HER AND I AM LEARNING THE ROPES, I WANT TO LEARN FROM THE BEST. SO I WOULD COUNT PROTEIN, CALORIES AND ALL. HUGS MARGE

Hi Sally: Yes I count calories as well as protein and carbs. I am 11 weeks post op and eat about 900 calories/day with 75-100gr protein. I also walk 3 miles per day and swim for an hour. God Bless You! Love, Santina 300/250/150

Sally, I also count calories using fitday. There is no "normal range" of calories. How many calories one needs to lose or maintain weight depends on one's age, gender, weight, physical activity, health and other more mysterious factors. A nutritionist can help you estimate the proper caloric intake. I aim for no more than 1,500 calories daily, and I am extremely active, getting one hour to two hours of exercise most days. Best of luck. Kasey 365/210 (nonop)

Hello Sally, I don't count calories. I've just been watching carbs and eating lots of protein. I figure when I get down to goal I will have to start counting calories and fat grams. Diana 379/186/? -193 pounds

Thank you to everyone for the replies. I get a bit frustrated with all the different information from all the different surgeons and nutritionists. I found a nice food diary, Diet Minder, that I use. I can keep track of all sorts of nutrition information, exercise, and even my vitamins. I bought mine online. I like to have something to carry around with me rather than keep track on the computer. Thanks again, Sally