My first thought is that you aren't *that* far off from calorie goals and you are above protein needs. If you feel like you can do more, I'd do it. Your body will give you some good clues if you are overdoing it. Watch out for dizziness, lethargy, muscle soreness that doesn't go away after a few days and not seeing improvement over a decent period of time. It's likely that if you need more calories, your body will signal that with some hunger cues - even small ones. Adding a good carb as a snack - a cup of fortified cereal and a banana for instance - can get you the energy you need. My concern would only be if you were trying to do something intense on too few carbs or not enough protein to support it, not the final calorie count. I'm not supposed to snack, but on weight days and sometimes the day after I do because it's what my body needs.

Agree with Blairmundy - if you feel good do it! Be sure to keep protein in your system. You might want to add a a small amount of carbs before or right after workouts (I'd eat half a banana). Stay hydrated. I've been pushing myself pretty hard in the gym, and with weights, since a few months post op and have really enjoyed it and seen great results.

Very interesting article! Good discussion of the needs and uses of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Thanks for posting the link!

Thanks for sharing the article - that was very interesting. I know for me, I found as soon as I started working out with the trainer (body weight exercises, lifting/resistance) I got hungrier! I knew it was my body asking for my fuel and I was able to eat more which is all good. The weight is still coming off despite some dietary indiscretions, and I'm seeing muscle tone all over the place since beginning in mid-November. I think the hardest thing for me is the hydration piece. It's tough to get enough water in. I have to say I feel SO much better working out 3x/week with the weights and running about 1x week!