1200 or 1500??

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  • TeganValladares
    TeganValladares Posts: 7 Member
    Hello Im new to all of this.. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in april and now am cancer free but have gained alot of weight.. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start? Im execersing and only consuming 1200 although my nutritionist said that counting carbs are more important than counting calories . Thanks :)
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    TeganValladares wrote: »
    Hello Im new to all of this.. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in april and now am cancer free but have gained alot of weight.. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start? Im execersing and only consuming 1200 although my nutritionist said that counting carbs are more important than counting calories . Thanks :)

    You might want to start your own thread, so people can target their advice to you.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    edited September 2015
    TeganValladares wrote: »
    Hello Im new to all of this.. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in april and now am cancer free but have gained alot of weight.. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start? Im execersing and only consuming 1200 although my nutritionist said that counting carbs are more important than counting calories . Thanks :)

    I agree with WBB55, you should start your own thread, but if your nutritionist is not a Registered Dietian I would make sure you find one and get a diet tailored to your medical needs rather than gereric advice from someone of suspect credentials. Anyone can call themselves a "nutrtionist" but only a RD can perscribe a diet for medical issues.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I'd go with 1500 calories and ignore exercise calories. Takes some of the guess work out when it comes to calculating calorie burns.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    If a medical professional told me to eat 1500, I'd go with that over any free website. It's probably not going to be a whole lot different than 1200 + exercise calories anyway.
  • nakiab808
    nakiab808 Posts: 4 Member
    Aloha. I had kidney cancer, its gone and I'm gonna make sure it doesn't come back by eating healthy and making good lifestyle choices. I have lost 40 lbs since my surgery. I've had no chemo or radiation. All through hard work and clean eating.

    I think 1200 is way too low and i think 1500 is a little low as well. I go for 2000. You may not have enough energy to get through your day and feel good with 1200 and 1500. The whole process depends on you feeling good and nutrition is an important part and having adequate calories as well.

    I'm not a dietitian and you should go with what your dietitian says. Are you on any kind of restrictions if not then just make good choices when eating and exercise.

    Good luck and stay strong
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