Fruits and veges???

Does anyone besides me (and I'm not doing well with weight loss) eat 5 servings of fruits and veges after WLS?  How about healthy fats?  Whole grains and starches?  Does everyone live on only or mostly protein?  It seems that the people doing well are years out and mostly eating meat, protein powders, protein bars.  Is it only those that post or does everyone eat that way?  I am still trying to make this surgery work.  My dietitian had fruits and veges and starches in from day 2 in the hospital.  Was that my problem?  thanks, Daisy

Daisy, your program sounds alot different than mine was. How far from your goal are you? Sounds like you are several years out and having some fruits and vegeatables is ok but we need to eat our protien first then add a small amount of veg's and fruit and whole grains ect.

 I do not get in  5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. I get in maybe 2-3 veg and sometimes one fruit serving. Are you taking your vitamins and supplements that is very important and are you getting in a minimum of 60 grams of protien a day? I shoot for 80-100 grams a day of protien.

I would suggest you go to a site like spark people.com or fit day and track your food intake and calculate amount of protien, fats and carbs you are taking in each day and then you can get an idea of what you can do to change things up some. Also be sure to incorporate some exercise at least 3 days a week if you are not doing so already.

I find, as many others will tell you, that when you eat a portion of dense protien (ie. skinless chicken, lean beef , pork or fish) first you will fill up easier and remain fuller longer. WHen eating carbohydates stay away from white rice, potato breads and sugary foods and eat only small amount of complex carbohydrates that take longer to digest and don't cause your blood sugar to spike and then drop resulting in  your wanting to eat more of the same.

SInce you want to lose more weight I would concentrate on the protien and make sure you are getting in 8-10 cups of zero calorie, non caffienated beverages each day and limit the amounts of fruits as they can be high in natural sugars and have low starch vegetables as your carb choices.

When you reach your goal then try try adding in other foods slowly and watch the scale to see how you do with the added calories. I found  out as I started to add in non veg carbs I had to be very carefull as time went on I ended up eating more than my body needed and have started to have some regain and now need to cut back on those evil carbs.

Wishing you all the best. YOU CAN continue to lose weight, it won't be as quick as in the first year after sugery but don't give up.

Sher

 

I eat five servings of fruits and veggies, generally a day but still eat my protein first. I don't eat potatoes, corn, pasta, white bread, rice much at all. I get over 120 grams of protein a day and usually more carbs than that but they're good carbs.

I don't get in 5 servings per day,but I do eat fruit. I have to admit that I dislike veggies so I don't eat them. I mostly eat bananas(sometimes w/peanut butter), grapes and strawberries usually once daily. I do eat whole grain or multi grain bread occasionally, oats, high fiber cereal, yogurt, etc. I still eat alot of protein and try to do protein first and then the other stuff. I think eating a well balanced diet is very important to our overall health. I still enjoy protein shakes and bars at times, but don't rely on them as a mainstay in my diet. I have been maintaining within 10lbs + or - for over 3yrs now.

Hang in there and don't give up! Also, don't be afraid to change things up as far as diet and exercise goes, just to see what happens. Good Luck to You!!!!!

My losing diet was different from my maintenance diet.  While losing I ate 800-900 calories, 50% protein, 30% carb, and 20% fat.  Now that I am maintaining, I'm eating 1900-2000 calories, 40% carb, 40% Protein and 20% fat.

Here is what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast:
1 cup FF Greek Yogurt
1 Banana
1/3 cup Trader Joe's Nutty/Salty Granola

Morning Protein
Syntrax Nectar with Crystal Light

Lunch
2/3 cup Lowfat Cottage Cheese
1/3 cup Apple Sauce (home made, contains only apples)
1 chewy Granola Bar
6oz Greek Yogurt container
1 crunchy Granola Bar

Afternoon Protein
Pure Protein Bar

Supper
6" Subway Club, Cheetos

Post workout snack
Iced Decaf Coffee (espresso shots & milk, only)
Oatmeal cookie

Night time protein
Protein smoothie (Mango, GNC Vanilla, ice, some milk)

From day to day, here is what I know:
I'm semi vegetarian, protein comes from the diary and the supplements
I eat more fruits than veggies.
I excercise daily alternating running 5K with strength training.

I eat fruits rarely. Occasionally apple, watermelon. I eat veggies all the time. And lots of protein.
I'm 3 years and 10 months out, and doing well.

I am 3 1/2 years out but seem to be lost at times with my eating - is there anyway you could post a daily menu of yours - I would really appricate it!!!

Several people post their daily intake on the Graduate forum. I do sometimes also.