FIVE DAY POUCH TEST - DAY FOUR
Day 4: Firm Protein
Protein Recommendations: ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb) cooked dry and lightly seasoned, shellfish, scallops, lobster steamed and seasoned only with lemon, salmon or halibut steaks, grilled and lightly seasoned. By now you should be experiencing that familiar tightness that will reassure you that your pouch is working. Remember to drink plenty of water between meals. Take some time to meditate and rediscover the wonder of your pouch. Often we don't like that uncomfortable tightness of the pouch, which is why we gradually move toward slider foods that don't make us uncomfortable. It is always my preference to eat moist protein so I don't get uncomfortable, but this allows me to consume more than I should. Rediscovering the pouch with this 5-day plan reminds me of how the tool really works. I hope by now you are rediscovering your tool and enjoying the hope and excitement because your pouch still works.
A word about constipation: A shift to high protein diet often results in constipation. To relieve this you may try adding a fibrous fruit snack to your morning and a fibrous vegetable snack in the afternoon. Fruit suggestions are apples, berries, apricots, cantaloupe or oranges. For vegetables try leafy greens, zucchini, cucumbers, spinach, summer squash or string beans.
Beginning Weight:
Today's Weight:
How are you feeling today?
Are you still hanging in there?
Does your pouch feel any tighter?
One more day. Hope you are enjoying this little test.
Hang in there.
Hugs,
Tabby
Morning. I think I will grab a little of my stew for lunch at work today. I will bring some protein shakes to drink during the day.
I haven't weighed myself. i am so afraid that I won't see any changes. I do know I am in the bathroom constantly all day and night. I was able to sleep a little more last night. I only woke up twice instead of every hour and a half.
Yesterday was my monthly date. I am not down on my count to one year out! I am still so amazed at how well we have all done in 11 months. Seems like yesterday we were all just getting to know each other and start this journey together.
Good Morning all!
Haven't weighed yet, but wanted to check in! I am doing well today. Had a few hunger pains last nigh so had some jello and some hot tea. I did notice more of what I eat since doing this. I think it has to do with before I did this the first time I ate very slowly. Pausing frequently. I know alot myself the 15 mins, so I tnd to focus more on what I am eatting. Hence I am truly done in about 6-7 mins, filled to the brim after about 4-5 spoons full. Therefore only about 1/2 what I usually eat over the longer period. I think that is the most important thing I have learned. To concentrate on my food.
Good Luck to you all! See ya tomorrow!
Your Friend,
Dai
Beginning Weight: 166.5
Today's Weight: 161
How are you feeling today? I'm feeling great.
Are you still hanging in there? I'm still hanging in, but not totally hardcore, so I don't know if that means I'm still hanging in or not. I consider me hanging in.
Does your pouch feel any tighter? Last night with dinner I was feeling full, but had two bites of fish left and ate it and was FULL for a while. Tonight, when I got full, I quit eating and felt great.
I have lost 5.5 pounds this week. I am now TWO POUNDS FROM MY GOAL!!!! I can't believe it. Now to realize what was making me fluctuate and what has made me lose this week and keep up the good habits and keep the weight off and lose a couple more before my 1 yr checkup. Now I know I can do it!!! I had some peanuts for snacks today and some tomato salad. I have been making my own starbucks-like drinks and love the taste and the $$$ I am saving. And since they have skim milk in them, I am getting in protein. I had cod for lunch and Wendy's Chili for dinner. I would love to have a good steak tomorrow, but will probably end up having chili and a chicken salad.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Hugs to all,
Tabby
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