whats cooking I need a little help on the food plan

ok the doc. said I am eatting the wrong stuff I sould eat firmer stuff . I have always said I can eat to much but I will try so what is do you eat and how much? do you all have to count all your cal ?is it just like every other dite? I want to eat alot and to offten what keeps you full so this will work I am not not a loseing it has been 9 mo and I have started to regain and I have only loss 28lb from 268 to 240 it is very disapointting very what am I doing wrong?

Hi Allyson, I am a calorie counter. I am a firm believer that weightloss results from that approach and last longer than the no carb or low fat approaches. I usually come in around 1200-1500 calories a day and I am 6 1/2 months out down 90 pounds so far. I try to get protein first, but I do eat carbs. What I think really makes the difference for me is the exercise. I take every opportunity to move around more than I did before surgery. Also I have an extremely positive attitude and I believe that really helps the weight come off. Some people may think its not true, but I believe that stress and negativity kept me eating which lead to me getting so fat. So don't be so hard on yourself. Keep trying...find what works best for you and do that! You will find your way through this!!! Good luck to you and if you would like to talk to me please feel free to email me anytime Big Hugs, Sara 356/266/175

I am less than goal weight now but I personally didn't count calories, just didn't eat any fat foods when trying to lose and portion control was my biggest thing. Ate very slow, chewed to mush, counted to 30 seconds (had "Powerseed") and ate 4 oz. at a time. I ate several small meals a day as I still do now. My doctor told me to never let myself get hungry, eat often. Of course, exercise. This still works for me.

I was told by my doctor that most patients that are not successful replace a high fat diet with a high fat mushy or liquid diet. Anything that is liquid at room temp **** cream, chocolate, etc...) is going to go straight through. He told me if I'm going to have something like pie or something real creamy to eat a raw carrot first to take up some space so I won't eat too much of it. I asked him if I should be eating certain things and he said to eat what I always have, just less of it. So anyway, if I want to be full fast without eating much I eat Chicken and some vegetables. I walk at least 2 miles at least 5 days a week and I have found that now that I have lost I actually want to walk which never would have happened before. So I guess what I'm trying to say is if you have the tendency to eat too much eat foods that don't break down as easy and sit heavier because if you're like me, you will not take a single bite extra once you get that pressure of having too much or you'll be yacking. Just try to avoid snacking and let yourself have a fun meal every once in a while (I had WAY too much mexican tonight) so you don't feel deprived, but try to eat mostly meats without heavy sauces and vegetables for the most part. Also, before I had surgery I followed a food plan by compulsive eaters anonymous that worked very well. If I had to guess though I'd say you're not getting enough exercise. Good luck, and just remember it's never too late to turn this around. Since my surgery my mother has lost over 40 pounds just by eating less and walking. YOU CAN DO IT and you'll be glad you did. Good luck!! Natalie 281/187/140/125