What and how often do you eat?

I have lost 117 lbs since my surgery. Don't get me wrong I am very thankful, but I have stalled. I know this is normal and will happen a lot, but extremely aggrevating. I didn't lose anything for 2 weeks then last weeks I lost 4 lbs. Now once again I am stuck. I am getting in my protein and excersing daily. I don't think I am eating too much or too often, but I am curious about everyone else at my stage. This has been a normal day of eating for me.. 8:00 breakfast 1/2 protein bar (I can't eat the whole thing) 10:00 protein shake made with skim milk 1:00 lunch 1/2 cup bean soup/ carrots or celery w/ a little light dip 3:00 protein shake made with skim milk 4:00 small snack usually string cheese or handful or popcorn 6:00 or7:00 turkey on 1/4 wrap with 1 slice of bacon and ranch also water, water, water Does tthis sound like too much? maybe I am eating too much. When I wrote it down it looks like a lot. Help ME! How much can you eat at a setting? How often do you eat? What kind of foods do you eat? Thanks! Michelle

117 lbs is so awsome!! Could it be your not eating very much? I was told by my nut. 800-1000 calories a day. 7.30 Protein shake (coffe and SF syrups) 9.00 Hand full of Kashi cereal 12.30 3/4c food - usually tuna and tomato with FF Thousand island dressing or chicken and vegi, or carne asada with tomato, lime, onion 3.00 hand full cereal or peanuts 6.00 About a cup (or more-ouch) of food. I have just gotten in all my water as of a few weeks ago. I can eat more, but limit myself. As of today I have not gotten 'too full' but dont pu**** because I dont want the weight loss to stop. I have stalled again (3rd time) at 203.5 I am just aching to get to 199!!! Fit day helps keep track of calories, try using that. And stalls happen to us, its frusterating but passes.

I think your doing wonderfully! I am "only" down 78 pounds, and PROUD of it! On a typical day=I substitute one meal with a protein shake-usually breakfast. Like today- B-protein shake-made with frozen fruit L-1/2 a lean cuisine=and a ff brownie D-pulled pork (just a little), tomatoes and greenbeans-mixed together--ff potato chips ( I know not the best thing), some fruit with ff topping. If I get hungry in the evening, I try and make it another protein shake-also, If I overdo lunch-like if I go out to eat-then I'll have a protein shake for dinner. My goodness, don't underestimate your success.

Thanks, you both made me feel better. Congratulations to you both on your loss! You are both doing great! I did measure myself last night and I have lost 2 inches around my stomach since the begin of May so that make me feel a little better. Thanks for your support! Michelle

Funny you should post this, just when I've slowed down A LOT and my appetite has returned. I'm being careful and following the pouch rules, but my capacity has really changed and I can eat much more and I do get hungry. I eat every few hours and that includes protein drinks. B - cottage cheese and blueberries S - crackers, or cheese stick. or soy crackers L- Salad with tuna or turkey S - protein drink D-chicken/fish/meat with salad and veggies S - soy crisps or jello or yogurt So I'm 800-1000 calories a day, but I went almost a month with no loss and now its starting again but much more slowly. Sound normal to all of you?? My 6-month check is jUne 8 and I'll ask, but from what you all say, maybe this is when we have to be careful and watchful. What do you think? Carol