Increasing protein vs reducing calories - which is the better trade-off?

Spencerella
on 12/27/12 3:20 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

I'm always struggling to make decisions about whether it is better to get extra protein in or to keep the calories lower. It's the great debate I have on a daily basis! Most days, I eat 575-650 calories and take in 70-80 grams of protein.

Here is an example of the debate: I've eaten 575 calories with 70 grams of protein. Should I stick with my minimum calorie level or should I try to increase my protein by 10 grams by adding 100 or so calories? This one is driving me crazy, so just wondering of there is a method I can use to make that decision rationally!

Thanks all. Looking forward to your input.

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

frisco
on 12/27/12 3:31 am

VSG on 09/30/09

I think your spot on !!!

If your making 70gr protein..... stick with the lower calorie for sure.....

frisco

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Spencerella
on 12/27/12 3:36 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

A definitive answer - thanks Frisco. YOU DA MAN!

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

AnnieinIA
on 12/27/12 3:57 am

Thanks to Spencerella for asking this question and to Frisco for the clear answer. I have mulled this over many times myself. I have noticed you and I often have similar questions in mind (whether voiced or not). ;0)

Annie

Nancybefree
on 12/27/12 5:52 am

VSG on 11/21/12

Ditto.

5'8" HRW 357 on 7/09/12 SW 339 >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal) TWL 193 CW 164

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(deactivated member)
on 12/27/12 7:15 am

VSG on 06/30/09

I just say ditto to what Frisco said. What else is new? :)

Spencerella
on 12/27/12 11:16 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

you are both so easy to luv!

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

Ohiogirl
on 12/27/12 8:24 am - OH

VSG on 10/02/12

Just curious - could you post what you are eating to get 70 gr of protein with 575 calories. How many carbs a day? I struggle to keep calories under 800 since my surgeon and nut do not allow protein shakes after 1 month post op. I am always looking for new protein sources. Thanks.

Paula

Spencerella
on 12/27/12 9:50 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

I do supplement with a Premier shake in the mornings to give me an extra 30 grams.

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

Spencerella
on 12/27/12 10:13 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

Paula. I just realized I didn't completely answer. Typically I try for 3 oz of canned fish for lunch and 3oz of meat for dinner. If my sleeve doesn't cooperate with those amounts, I usually turn to cottage cheese for the rest of my protein. Occasionally I eat 1 oz of jerky for 15 grams at just 80 calories, but I prefer lower salt protein sources.

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

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