eli_far77

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MiladyB

Eli, I don't count my carbs so I have no idea when it comes to those. When I do have carbs I try to make sure that most of the time the carbs come from fruit, whole wheat grains, etc. yeah, I do have the occasional white breads but usually only a couple times a month. Now in regards to calories? I try to keep it at about 1000-1200. Occasionally I go over that but not very often.

My nutrionist is telling me:

1000-1200 calories
<40 grams fat
70-90 grams protein

I try really hard to stick within those parameters.

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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

LisaM

I stay somewhere around the 1200 to 1500 range... when I count, which isn't often. I try to take stock at least once a month or so, and particularly if I pack on a few pounds.

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Lap RNY - 9/26/05
surgery/lowest/goal
Weight: 303/137/150
BMI: 56/25.1/27.4
Now in maintenance stage, with desired weight range: 150-153 pounds
Current weight: 139 Updated 10/21/08

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

paige52

Lisa... what the heck girly, how are you?

I consume about 1300 cals daily, not tracking carbs or fat at this point but I do when I go up past 125... usually it's to much grazing on crap food.

Protein is always good... at 70-100 a day. I still drink my protein coffee every morning. Love the stuff.....

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213/110/130 Preop/Current/Goal

Open RNY 9/26/06 Height 5' 4"

goingslimfast

I have no idea what my calorie count is at - never counted and am scared too in a way. I do know that there are days that I eat terrible food choices, to days that I barely eat (not hungry!) I tend to nibble about 5-6x's each day with hearty wheat crackers, granola bars, fruits, veggies etc..etc..

I've noticed that nibbling is better for me versus sitting down to a meal. I feel forced to eat!

Now, where is my calorie counter?...

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gastric RNY 07-19-06 with Dr. Michael Schmit
Saint Alexius Hospital Bismarck ND
pre-op weight 262
current weight 144
goal weight 135
Dr's. goal weight 127 - not anymore

The greatest decision one can make, is the decision to be happy.

eli_far77

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AprilShowers

I know this is an older post but thought I would add my two cents. I think calories and what people consume just cannot be compared to anyone else. This is what gets so many people in trouble to begin with. We are told the average is 2000 a day when most “average” people do not burn this much. What I suggest to everyone is to have your metabolism checked so you have the facts. Then you are aware of how much your body burns resting and if you work out. I was a low burner and that made a lot of sense. While websites told me when I plugged in my numbers that I burned over 2400 calories RESTING a day .. the truth was I was burning 900! So After finding that out and changing my life and adding work outs daily I was able to raise that number, but not by much. I now burn just under 1450 calories a day. So I stay at around 1200 calories everyday or I know I will gain..
Don’t just go by averages or what your friends take in. Get it checked so you can be aware and know what you can have. You don’t want to unknowingly take in too much when you think it’s ok. I wish I was the average though.. taking in 2000 calories would be fun!

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April, 30 years old in Palm City Florida
GBP Date - July17th 2006

Onderland on June 15th 07
Upper body contouring Sept 4th 07 (5lbs of skin removed) by Dr. Giles ( WONDERFUL )
MARRIED June 29th 2008!
Lower body lift -July 1st 08 (12 lbs removed) by Dr. Giles

347/155/150/ 5'5"
Start/current/goal

192 lbs gone forever

marine

I was at about 1500 for a little while, with little sport the weight took the stairs. After reading the daily cals of some of our TT friend, I reduced to about 1200-1300 incl the coffee milk. It seems OK for me. Of course I have systematically to refrain myself (quantity is big, but very little lipids or carbs).

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Lap RYGBP Sep 21 07
Preop / Now
Weight: 240 /132.4 BMI: 41 /22.7

Corrine

I know it's an old post but I'll add my 2cents worth:

Not all carbs are created equal Eli - how many were from good sources and how many came from crappola?

I'm 17 months out but I do eat a good amount and this is my daily intake (give or take):

1,877 calories
34.4g fat (17%)
286.7g carbs (56%)
****46g dietary fiber
120.1g protein

I restrict my starchy carbs (wholegrain bread and cereal etc) to 1-1.5 servings a day. The rest comes from ff milk, low fat yogurt but mostly fruit and veg).

Take a look at Sherry's thread - it's interesting: What Did You Eat Yesterday (or today)?

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~~~~~~~~24 Sept. 2007 - Lap. RNY & umbilical hernia repair
27 Oct. 2008 - Emergency Surgery - omental mass,
gallbladder, adhesions & appendix

..260 / 224.7/ 111
highest/surg./now
BMI 18.5...5'5"

Phoenixfire

Like the majority of other long-term WLS people here I don't count calories.

If I put on a couple pounds I don't want, that take me over 145 lbs., then I know what to cut out because I KNOW what the bad calorie foods are.

This far out I've learned pretty darn well just what I should be eating and it's just the way I eat now.

Counting calories is very smart if you are struggling with regaining and I'd do it if I had that problem and couldn't figure out why it happened.

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Open Roux-en-Y on October, 2002 - 7 year anniversary is right around the corner
Height: 5'8"
Highest weight: 300 lbs. with a BMI of 45.6
Current weight: 140-145 lbs. and a size 6/8 with a BMI of 21.7
Total weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: 160 lbs. POUNDS!