Back to Basics

On my never ending quest to regain the power of my pouch, I'm trying to remind myself of the basics.  This is what I have so far...anything I'm missing? I want to post these in several areas so I keep reminding myself. 1. Protein first (40-45 grams a day minimum) 2. 64 oz of water or more a day 3. No drinking 30 minutes before/after meals or during 4. Exercise daily 5. Food/exercise journal 6. Vitamins/Supplements 7. No grazing/snacking 8. No pop And, by the by, how do some people get the "returns" to stick on these messages and I can't? I hate that my messages turn into one lump paragraph. Have a great day ya'll!

(((Tracy))) You're going to do awesome by sticking to the basics plan!!! I have heard it said that you have to make sure you're also getting in enough calories during the day because this isn't like the old diet mentality (starvation = loss) anymore. But, I'm not living the pre-op RNY life so be sure and check that with one of the other peeps. Git 'er done!

Tracy, Looks like you have everything......One thing I did learn at my 6th month check up is to get more protein in to stop snacking, and to get alot of protein in right away in the morning. So every morning I have my 3oz. protein bullet, 42g. of protein and then a egg. So BAM I get about 49g. of protein in right away and it does keep me full till lunch. You could sub. a protein shake. She told me to get in about 80g. of protein......It has worked, I'm not hungry all the time anymore. Kelly

Kelly You mentioned protein bullet?   What is it and where do you get them?  I am having issues  also with the getting eating under control and any suggestions are great. Deb S

Deb, You get them at GNC, There called New Whey protein bullets, they come in a few flavors at about $3.49 a tube. There like a thick koolaid. I drink 1 oz. at a time. It takes about 5 minutes or so for me to drink it. Some don't mind it some hate it.....I like it way better than protein shakes, I just gag on them...... Good luck Deb. For me it has gotton my eating back under control..... Kelly

Something you're already good at -  9. Get Thee to Support Groups Regularly. And you're right, you DO deserve to be smaller!  But don't forget how much smaller you already are, either, sweet stuff....

Looks like a good plan, I may follow your lead.    Lets take walks this weekend..  We got some big loops...!!

Thanks for the reminder - I needed it! Instead of just hitting 'return' for a new paragraph, try hitting 'shift' and 'return' at the same time.  I'm trying it here now, so hope it works.  I know it works in Word.  (Well, THAT didn't work!) 

I'm going to bookmark this because after I get all moved, I'm going to shift my concentration back to the basics.  Even if I don't lose, I'll feel so much better.  Carbs are dragging me done and I get tired and constantly feel hungry.  Head hunger, or just hungery for nutrition and not junk.  I wish you good wishes and great success.  Love and hugs,

Tracy~Thank you so much for taking this the next step and making those nice handouts for all os uas at the PNC support group!  I have mine hanging on my fridge where I get into the most trouble.  The thing I have learned is that you need to have ALL of the pieces of the puzzle to make your tool complete and work.  I have been stalled aroun 185 for the last month and after tonight's group I realized it was the carbs.  So I tweaked my meal plan for the rest of the week and am now counting carbs as well as the other main points (calories, fat & protein).  One new thing I am trying and praying will work is to make a meal plan a day or two in advance so I know exactly what I will eat the next day.  That way I know I have on hand what I need and then I will not be swept away by what I am craving at the time.  This is sort of what the OA-HOW program does, although they are much more rigid and you have to measure everything exact, have set times for the meals and not deviate at all from the plan without calling your sponsor first and you have to review the plan the night before with your sponsor.  So, this is my version of trying to keep both feet firmly on the path to health and weightloss!  Love & Hugs!  Nicole