How Many Calories???

Blair C.
on 5/30/12 2:45 am - CA

How many calories are you guys averaging a day? I know what we are supposed to focus on is protein, which I am. But, I am just curious as to how many most of the sleevers are getting a day?

Thanks in advance for your imput!!!

Lina P.
on 5/30/12 2:52 am - Bolton, Canada

VSG on 08/30/10

If I'm in losing phase, no more than 800cals
If I'm maintaining, no more than 1200cals

Height: 5 ft - Age: 42
Bougie size: 36 oversewn to 34

CW: 135 lbs
Happy in the 130's but... On to my second goal!

Blair C.
on 5/30/12 3:03 am - CA

VSG on 08/26/11

oh those numbers help a lot! im still trying to lose my last 20 lbs! i think the problem is i need to cut my calorie a bit! thanks so much :)

Marie M.
on 5/30/12 3:07 am - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

I'm still in the losing phase so I try to hang around 700/day

Marie

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

imkristy1
on 5/30/12 3:08 am - WI

VSG on 02/13/12

Im about 800 calories also - im 15 weeks out. I usually get about 90-100gr of protein in each day too.

Kristy 5'5" HW-224 SW-207 GW-140 Goal reached in 40 weeks! PRE-OP - 17 MTH 1 - 15 MTH 2 - 13 MTH 3 - 12 MTH 4 - 8 MTH 5 - 5 MTH 6 - 4 MTH 7 - 2 MTH 8 - 3 MTH 9 - 0 MTH 10 - 0

Shagdoll
on 5/30/12 3:28 am

VSG on 08/18/11

I try to follow the vets advice and stay between 600-800 calories a day but I try to stay below 700. I also aim for at least 70 grams of protein a day, 20-30 grams of carbs, and drink at least 10 glasses of water.
I do believe my maintenance point will be somewhere between 900-1200 calories so I know I need to keep my calories lower than that if I want to keep losing.
Good luck!!!

Jenn

WWBD?

AdeanaMarie
on 5/30/12 3:54 am - MI

VSG on 03/08/12

Under 900 per my nutritionist (losing phase), but I am almost always around 800 calories.

At least 80 grams of protein a day, most days are about 85

I carry a little notecard book with me and I write everything down, never guess and always measure. This will be a life long detail for me and I am happy about it. It takes little effort and it is always handy in my purse or on the kitchen counter. Also, I am always honest, even if by chance I go over in calories, I always write it down. My nutritionist said it is one of the major factors in people losing weight and maintaining. Many times people regain because they are not diligent about tracking intake. Sleevers will tend to graze and then take in way too many calories through out the day.

“Not many of us are living at our best. We linger in the lowlands because we are afraid to climb the mountains. The steepness and ruggedness dismay us, and so we stay in the misty valleys and do not learn the mystery of the hills. We do not know what we lose in our self indulgence. What glory awaits us if only we had the courage for the mountain climb. What blessing we should find if only we would move to the uplands of God.? JRM

rhearob
on 5/30/12 4:03 am - TN

VSG on 11/02/11

less than 600 a day

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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.

VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013

RyanJS
on 5/30/12 4:19 am - CA

VSG on 02/21/12

If your trying to lose I personally do 600-700 a day normally closer to 600. 70-90 protein, 30 carb, and 80-100oz of water. Seems to be working for me but everyone is different.

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