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Thanks Jen, Today instead of my usual boiled egg I had a shake and will be trying that one before bed as you suggested. Hopefully, by this time next week Ill have some good news to post....I wish I had taken my measurements from the beginning but, hardheaded me didn't. I wear scrubs to work and there are mornings when they feel looser than normal which leads me to believe that I should have lost some weight. I rush to the scale only to find out that it says the exact same thing as before. I guess Im so used to being a slave to the numbers on the scale that I don't believe it unless I see it.
Shean
Nope, you're not a failure, I promise! You've lost 32 pounds so far and that's awesome! Here's something you (and anyone else reading) might want to try discussing with your doctor:
The human body, whether you have had gastric bypass or not, will go into starvation mode and try to hold on to all your excess weight, if you're eating 800 calories a day. This is true for ALL human bodies. My surgeon wants me to aim for 600-800 calories a day. My nutritionist AND personal trainer say, if I eat that amount of calories, and I'm getting regular exercise, my body will fight to keep that weight on. So now I'm aiming for 1000 to 1200 calories a day, and my scale is moving just the way I like it (cept during my period, but thats also normal).
I wondered how I was going to get that much calories in when my stomach is so small. But I found it's easy if I don't eat like I'm on a diet! I started including full fat cheese in my diet again and it makes a huge difference. 1% or 2% milk instead of skim, full fat, or even low fat cottage cheese instead of fat free. Low fat mayo instead of fat free. Those little things add up, and let your body know you're not going to starve it.
If you don't feel comfortable doing this on your own, talk to your doctor or nutritionist first. This is something I found out by accident, but it broke me out of my stalls and I know what to do when the scale stops now. Good luck hon!
Donna
Thanks Donna,
Question? Do you alternate betweent he full fat/low fat/ no fat. 600-800 and 1000-1200 cals or do you consistently aim for the numbers your nutritionist and trainer gave? Im so afraid to overeat and actually believe that I have eaten too much until I write it out. It's then that I realize I am only eating a smidgen of what I used to eat. It's almost time for my three month follow up so Ill be sure to talk with my doc.
Thanks again
Shean
What I do, is something called "calorie cycling". A body builder friend of mine turned me on to this little secret, she's 18 months out of surgery and now out-lifts most of the men in her gym.
Here is what I do: Take my 1200 calorie a day recommended diet, and multiply by 7 (for each day of the week), so that = 8400 for the week. Then break it up like this:
Monday - 900
Tuesday - 1200
Wednesday - 1500
Thursday - 900
Friday - 1200
Saturday - 1300
Sunday - 1500
I make sure I get 30-60 minutes of cardio every day, and I work out with weights 3 days a week. If you're not getting regular exercise, then 1200 a day probably is too much. I was aiming at 900-1000 when getting very little to no exercise. My trainer weighed me and did a body composition on me. My BMR (basal metabolic rate) is 1,821. Meaning that's how many calories my body uses each day just from living, breathing, being. That's not including any exercise. Most gyms have these scales, and you can even buy one for your home for around $100 from Bed, Bath and Beyond. They're called Tanita scales.
Ok, I could go on forever, but I'll stop hehe. Let me know if I can help, and don't forget to bring this all up with the doc!
Donna
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