How many calories do I need? 6) Maintenance Mode
Posted 07-21-2010 at 08:48 AM by DocSanae
First things first, you need to ask your doctor/dietitian what your maintenance intake should be, and what the macronutrient balance should be. If you need to figure out by yourself how many calories you need, the most important point is that daily intake must equal your daily expenditure. If you eat more than you need, your body will stock up the extra. If you eat less than you need, you will keep on losing. Keeping that in mind, you will have a general idea of how much you can eat, and how to balance your food intake when you reach goal. If you make the right choices with your food, you may find that you can eat a fair amount (though not as much as when your weight was at its maximum) while keeping the calories low.
Calculating your daily caloric intake immediately after surgery and for long-term maintenance can seem confusing. But with practice, running the numbers will become second nature, and you will also be more familiar with the calorie count and nutritional values of your favorite foods. Remember to take one day at a time as you learn healthy eating habits post-WLS. May your journey be full of rewards for all your hard work.
Calculating your daily caloric intake immediately after surgery and for long-term maintenance can seem confusing. But with practice, running the numbers will become second nature, and you will also be more familiar with the calorie count and nutritional values of your favorite foods. Remember to take one day at a time as you learn healthy eating habits post-WLS. May your journey be full of rewards for all your hard work.
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