Great advice, dstgirl200, thanks for taking the time to break it down. It is not easy but the key is staying with it, the basics are my saving grace, small meals, protein, exercise and WATER, which I struggle with too. Grazing will get you everytime, eat at regular scheduled times, and identify every meal, track it in a food tracker if you have too, but be mindful of what goes into your mouth, both at meal time and IN between....its the in between that get most of us in trouble, we maybe just me. good luck sis...

Happy anniversary and congratulations on the maintenance, that's the hardest part.  Keep up the good work!

Lia d

Hey BossLady.........We're about the same post-op.  I'm 3.5 years out from my RNY.  I have had great success, and have managed for the most part to keep it off.  So take my few words for what it's worth...Though I have experienced a few (10-15 lbs gain) just this past year.  I've managed to take that off too, mainly from portion control.....(Easier said than done I know)  Even though that's not a lot of re-gain, it still bothered me to watch those scales go up.

I've always been a strong believer in drinking my protein each day.  I still get it in religiously!  I increased my daily intake to drinking two 30 g shakes a day, and that really cut into my appetite.  I shoot for 100 grams a day.  I went back to eating from a saucer too and not going back for seconds.  I also made an effort to not eat anything after 7:00 pm, go to bed earlier so I wasn't awake to think of food.  I think the main thing that keeps me at goal is to be consistent and persistent with my schedule.  These are a few things that I live by and don't waver much on:

Eat breakfast EVERYDAY!....(This was a hard one for me to do, but it changed my metabolism and energy levels)

5:30 am  (I eat within the first 30 minutes from the time I wake up - Usually straight protein...i.e....boil egg white, deli turkey or chicken shavings, peanut butter or baked fish)

6:30 - 8:30 Get in my water, vits, meds......(My least favorite...:-)

8:30 am - Drink 30 g protein shake...(Costco Premier........18 for about $28.00........great price..........good taste)

10:30 am - Snack...(Almonds, protein bar, ...)

12:30 - Lunch.....I try to eat as big a lunch as I can earlier in the day (Salad with meat, meaty pasta dish and veggies, beaked salmon and veggies......Usually whatever leftovers from dinner...:-)

2:30 - Drink 30 g protein shake

4:30 - Healthy Snack (if I'm hungry)

6:30 - Dinner - (Salad with meat, meaty pasta dish and veggies, beaked salmon and veggies......Dessert sometimes........Maybe a glass of red wine...:-)

Now my downside...........Is getting in water!  I've always struggled with that.  I have a weakness for sweets.......and sometimes, not always........I go a little crazy at night snacking....

Of course exercise is the other component that's a must.  My choice is always walking.  I've been sidelined with injuries for the past year and unable to do so.  So I have to find another outlet and stop making excuses.

Bottom line is to get your mindset on doing something to bring about a positive change you desire.  We know how this works, but WE have to work IT!  Take control of your intake, get your body in motion (especially now that it's getting warmer), and journal your food and activities.  You'd be surprised to learn a lot of details about your habits and how you can correct the ones that sabotage your progress!

I hope this helps somehow!

Keep it moving!!

JJ

Hi Kim, it is always good to hear from you!!!

My best to you! If I could, I would go the revision route but my ins will not budge, I have used all the money I can for WL purposes. I will definetly be popping in to BAF, I hope you keep updating about your journey!