Question for the WLS Veterns
I am 3 months out and doing really well (as far as weight loss goes.) I lost a bunch before surgery as my doctor advized it was in my best interest. I have lost about 120# and have 60 to go.
My challenge is that old habits are creeping into my daily routine. I find it amazing that I can go a week with under 900 calories and still not lose weight. I think it is probably the 9 PM snacks that are doing it. I am sure I could live without the extra 300 calories I get mid-meals during the day...but those pesky habits.
What are you doing to keep those behaviors at bay?\
I can see that maintenance will be a real challenge, but I have to get to goal first!
Paul
My challenge is that old habits are creeping into my daily routine. I find it amazing that I can go a week with under 900 calories and still not lose weight. I think it is probably the 9 PM snacks that are doing it. I am sure I could live without the extra 300 calories I get mid-meals during the day...but those pesky habits.
What are you doing to keep those behaviors at bay?\
I can see that maintenance will be a real challenge, but I have to get to goal first!
Paul
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
(deactivated member)
on 5/20/10 10:32 pm - Clear Lake, MN
on 5/20/10 10:32 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Paul,
Maintenance sucks if you haven't followed the rules.
My advice- stay on track, follow your Doctor's plan, DON'T put food into your mouth that you shouldn't eat.....PROTEIN 1S****ER, WATER, WATER...And 60 min. of exercise a day.....
3 meals a day, protein 1st.....
ONLY, protein snacks if you are hungry....
And NEVER eat after dinner.....Bad habit to start.....Instead of a snack talk a walk or read, do anything but eat......
Your WL is awesome, but yes, get things under control now, because were talking eating right the rest of your life.....It will make maintenance so much easier if you learn how to eat NOW......
Call your Bariatric clinic, let them know your struggling......
I hope this sorta helps......Good luck, Kelly
Maintenance sucks if you haven't followed the rules.
My advice- stay on track, follow your Doctor's plan, DON'T put food into your mouth that you shouldn't eat.....PROTEIN 1S****ER, WATER, WATER...And 60 min. of exercise a day.....
3 meals a day, protein 1st.....
ONLY, protein snacks if you are hungry....
And NEVER eat after dinner.....Bad habit to start.....Instead of a snack talk a walk or read, do anything but eat......
Your WL is awesome, but yes, get things under control now, because were talking eating right the rest of your life.....It will make maintenance so much easier if you learn how to eat NOW......
Call your Bariatric clinic, let them know your struggling......
I hope this sorta helps......Good luck, Kelly
Also a great resource you have is the clinic. Kelsey is great at helping get to the bottom of why you're eating what you're eating and when. Paul is a great shrink to talk to as well. Sometimes it's about getting your head around it all and taking it all in. It takes time, trial and error and finding out what is precisely right for you. I have read various books to try to help get my mind around it all and that seems to help some. Also the OH magazine offers great stories and helpful tips as well.
The more protein, and protein first you're getting at your meals will help curb the cravings a little bit, but what will help the most is really dissecting out the feelings surrounding why you're eating and when. Is it just habit? Boredom? When did you last eat, are you really hungry and needing the nutrients?
How are your meals? Are they delicious and fulfilling or quick and convenient? If they're quick and convenient and not all that enjoyable and flavorful that might leave you wanting more.
Right now I am reading Allen Carr's EasyWeigh to Lose Weight. It's more about how to stop overeating. He also wrote a book about quitting smoking which I read and quit smoking years ago and it was the easiest thing I have ever done. I always said he needed to write a book about eating, well he did. It's a bit like an attempt to brainwash you, but he makes some interesting points to ponder.
As far as what am I doing to keep those behaviors at bay? I try to practice mindfulness. Mindful Eating is a great book as well. I am definitely far from perfect, my bad habits have come back. However a lot of my good habits are still there, like dressing on the side, I don't add salt to anything but corn on the cob. I use light things like dressings or dips. My portion sizes are still ok for meals and I still use the knowledge I learned to help make a good choice when out to eat.
Stick with it, you'll figure out what works for you and your body.
The more protein, and protein first you're getting at your meals will help curb the cravings a little bit, but what will help the most is really dissecting out the feelings surrounding why you're eating and when. Is it just habit? Boredom? When did you last eat, are you really hungry and needing the nutrients?
How are your meals? Are they delicious and fulfilling or quick and convenient? If they're quick and convenient and not all that enjoyable and flavorful that might leave you wanting more.
Right now I am reading Allen Carr's EasyWeigh to Lose Weight. It's more about how to stop overeating. He also wrote a book about quitting smoking which I read and quit smoking years ago and it was the easiest thing I have ever done. I always said he needed to write a book about eating, well he did. It's a bit like an attempt to brainwash you, but he makes some interesting points to ponder.
As far as what am I doing to keep those behaviors at bay? I try to practice mindfulness. Mindful Eating is a great book as well. I am definitely far from perfect, my bad habits have come back. However a lot of my good habits are still there, like dressing on the side, I don't add salt to anything but corn on the cob. I use light things like dressings or dips. My portion sizes are still ok for meals and I still use the knowledge I learned to help make a good choice when out to eat.
Stick with it, you'll figure out what works for you and your body.
~Alayna
Maintaining for 3-1/2yrs now!!
Pregnant and due February 9, 2012 with first child
Maintaining for 3-1/2yrs now!!
Pregnant and due February 9, 2012 with first child
Hi Paul,
You are doing a great job! When I get hungry after dinner, usually around 8 or 9pm, I either get busy or go to bed! I figure I can't be hungry if I am asleep.
Or maybe you could push dinner out just a little later? Maybe that would help?
Yes, those pesky habits are hard to over come, I agree!
You are doing a great job! When I get hungry after dinner, usually around 8 or 9pm, I either get busy or go to bed! I figure I can't be hungry if I am asleep.
Or maybe you could push dinner out just a little later? Maybe that would help?
Yes, those pesky habits are hard to over come, I agree!
RNY 12/28/09
When you say "old habits", which one's are you referring to? It might be different for each of us. If it's eating at 9pm for you, but you're eating protein, it shouldn't be looked at negatively.
Also, 900 calories might not be enough for you. Where are a majority of those calories coming from? It might be different from RNY to DS, but for me personally (w/ a DS), when I increased my calories and sometimes my carbs, the scale moved again.
And what Alayna said is good advice. You've got 2 great resources on your bariatric team to talk to. Use their knowledge and experience to your benefit.
Also, 900 calories might not be enough for you. Where are a majority of those calories coming from? It might be different from RNY to DS, but for me personally (w/ a DS), when I increased my calories and sometimes my carbs, the scale moved again.
And what Alayna said is good advice. You've got 2 great resources on your bariatric team to talk to. Use their knowledge and experience to your benefit.
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