Off track, what have you done?

I posted over in the main forum accidentaly. So this is kind of a repost. I recently took a new job and it cause me to be away from january to almost april. I never gained nor lost while gone despite plenty of physical working out. I had to eat out most of the time which caused alot of incapatibility problems.  Now since april I have been at my new duty station and in that time I have gained between 15 and 20 pounds. One problem is the food at work is of the worst kind and I am haveing spurts whwere I cannot eat or swallow much of anything and then days where I have no bottom.  Any Ideas?

Don't eat the food where you work. I have a cooler with me at all times (at work, when I go to my parents, out of town) I mean at all times….. with healthy choices in it. Get back to basics. Protein first.

 

I found eating out isn't that bad….if it comes with bread order it with out or put the bread in the garbage right away. No pasta or rice…... Order grilled or broiled choices. NO fries, get a fruit cup. Most places even fast food has things you can choose from that are healthy.

Good luck

Hugs

Lisa

I agree!!  Don't eat work food!!!  When i'm in "the zone" eating wise, I actually go to Chipotle a lot.  I get a bol with chicken and cheese only.  Sometimes I will splurge and get lettuce.  I have a "cooler" at work (of course it isn't plugged in) that I keep left overs in: Chicken Italian Sausages, shredded cheese, chunk tuna & chicken in the no drain pouches, light mayo. definately back to basics.  Now that I;ve said it - let me see if I can live it!!!

I too take a cooler to work with various choices and I always make sure I have a protein shake with me just in case I can't eat anything - that way I'm a least getting my protein in. Things I always have 2% string cheese, almonds, yogurt - then what ever I plan to eat for my meal. Now that I've been banded I don't ever plan to eat the food at work - it just scares me.  I would rather have a protein shake that eat that stuff.  Also make sure your getting all your water in that can make a difference. Hope this helps Hugs Amanda

So what are you guys taking with you?  Got fired up last night. They had out some dannon fat free yogurt. So I grabbed a container and went to the office. WOW fat free aparently dosen't mean low carb or sugar. I ended up throwing it away.  I think I need to re learn how to eat again. I blew the dust off of my book, and am trying to plan out my menues again. Thinking about trying to get back into one of the nutrition classes with my doc, if I don't get it back right away.  I haven't been eating badly, but I am doing something wrong and need to figure it out. I tweaked my back a few weeks ago and that had caused alot of sitting, so I know that is not helping, but I have gotten better and am going back to the gym and doing what I can without hurting my back again... I think I am going about this right,, but only the scales will tell.

Please call the Deaconess dietitian Rebecca who can help you get back on track. her number is 513-559-2545. If you are able to do so, you may want to schedule a visit with her for a personal evaluation. Changes in weight loss is not unusual afer any WLS, but if you are struggling, seek professional help. At Deaconess professional help is only a phone call away. Rebecca has put together an excellent nutrtition program that is individually tailored for all WLS patients. Make the call and good luck.