What I learned this week.

I've been doing it wrong!

I was still of a mind frame of looking at my calories, my protein, and making sure I managed to fit everything in, ending with between 600 and 800 calories, usually closer to 800. 

This week it finally clicked.  One evening I was around 70 grams of protein and just over 500 calories and it was close to bedtime and I was trying to figure out what to drink or eat and it hit me.  800 isn't a target.  600 isn't a target.  Why don't I just be happy with 70 grams of protein and go to bed?

For the next few days I was at or under 600 calories and didn't feel at all deprived.  Did I hit 80 protein?  No, but I always got more than 60 (which is why my doc and NUT wanted me to get). 

When I'm able to start seriously working out I will up the protein as necessary because I do believe those of you who say in the long run it will be better.  But right now I can't exercise heavily, and just as I was advised by several of you, I'm taking advantage of this lack of appetite by not eating so much.

Duh!

I'm eating great food, healthy food, and feel wonderful. 

I'm just a little slow on the uptake sometimes!

 :)

I'm slow, but I finally get it.  LOL

It's great that you are focusing on getting in you protein 1 month out.
BTW, luv your new Avi gurl!!!

I've been getting my protein since day 4.  And hitting around 800 calories a day.  Now as long as I'm getting a minimum of 60, I'm going to go for lower calories.

Thanks! I will be so glad to get my face back!

You got it! 

Thanks!

Your doing great

Thank you!

You are doing great and this is a great insight.  I didn't hit 600 calories for months and my doctor was OK with it as long as I got my protein in.