weight gain. HELP!
Hello everyone,
I haven't posted in quite some time. I had RNY 12,08... best decision for me.. heaviest 301, 288 at surgery ... lowest 169( for ONE day) just couldn't maintain it.. stayed around 177 for a long time and have now jumped up to 194....My goal is 160 although when I saw my surgeon 6 months out he thought 190 was a good weight for me. I am just 5ft. 6 inches. I have gotten into the bad habits that caused me to be so obese in the first place.. the dreaded carbs!One carb begets another- they are so addicting... considerring the 5 day pouch test or just protein first, veggies and 2 servings of dairy a day.. any thought?? I will post often and need encouragement.. I do not have a support group now becasue we moved several hours away when I eas 6 months post op.. my family practive doc does my annual blood work. Anyone else here from WV?
I congratulate all who are on this journey.. it indeed takes a lot of work to lose and maintain the loss...I'm looking forward to being on the losers bench again!
I haven't posted in quite some time. I had RNY 12,08... best decision for me.. heaviest 301, 288 at surgery ... lowest 169( for ONE day) just couldn't maintain it.. stayed around 177 for a long time and have now jumped up to 194....My goal is 160 although when I saw my surgeon 6 months out he thought 190 was a good weight for me. I am just 5ft. 6 inches. I have gotten into the bad habits that caused me to be so obese in the first place.. the dreaded carbs!One carb begets another- they are so addicting... considerring the 5 day pouch test or just protein first, veggies and 2 servings of dairy a day.. any thought?? I will post often and need encouragement.. I do not have a support group now becasue we moved several hours away when I eas 6 months post op.. my family practive doc does my annual blood work. Anyone else here from WV?
I congratulate all who are on this journey.. it indeed takes a lot of work to lose and maintain the loss...I'm looking forward to being on the losers bench again!
Once we get a few years out, the real test begins. The changes we've made really begin to pay off, and if those changes weren't made, you begin to see the results.
You made a big decision for yourself when you decided WLS was the way to go. Do not allow yourself to waste this opportunity for good health by letting some old bad habits creep in.
I didn't see anything in this post about regular exercise. Did you forget to mention what you do? Or are you not doing it?
The number one key to long term weight loss maintenance is regular exercise. We can improve our metabolism by building muscles. Your body needs more calories to support muscles, so your daily requirement is bigger if you are muscular. I'm not talking about extreme weight lifting here.....just good muscle tone.
Carbs are not the enemy. Lack of movement is. You already know that extreme deprivation dieting isn't going to work. It did not work before you had surgery, and it will not work now. Yes, you should be eating protein first, then some veggies and then a few bites of complex carbs. But guess what? Every now and then you are going to want a cookie or a bite of cake or pie. YOU SHOULD NOT DEPRIVE YOURSELF.....EAT WHAT YOU WANT, IN MODERATION.
In maintenance I live by the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time I am compliant. 20% of the time I eat/drink what I want. I still do not drink with meals or for 30 minutes after. What I do not ever waiver on though is my exercise. I work out 6 days a week, for 45-60 minutes each time, alternating running, hiking, yoga and weight training. If I over indulge, I up the cardio a bit to compensate. I have been exercising like this for 3 years now. It is part of my life.
So far, I've maintained for 16 months. It isn't easy, but it is a plan I can live with and I do not deprive myself nor do I live on a diet.
Begin by logging every single thing you put into your mouth to see exactly what you are consuming. If you want to lose, the minimum amount of protein you should have is 100 grams and do not go lower than 1,200 calories per day.
Come here often for support. I still check in every day. It keeps me grounded knowing that there are others in the same boat as me.
We are here for you.
Kim
You made a big decision for yourself when you decided WLS was the way to go. Do not allow yourself to waste this opportunity for good health by letting some old bad habits creep in.
I didn't see anything in this post about regular exercise. Did you forget to mention what you do? Or are you not doing it?
The number one key to long term weight loss maintenance is regular exercise. We can improve our metabolism by building muscles. Your body needs more calories to support muscles, so your daily requirement is bigger if you are muscular. I'm not talking about extreme weight lifting here.....just good muscle tone.
Carbs are not the enemy. Lack of movement is. You already know that extreme deprivation dieting isn't going to work. It did not work before you had surgery, and it will not work now. Yes, you should be eating protein first, then some veggies and then a few bites of complex carbs. But guess what? Every now and then you are going to want a cookie or a bite of cake or pie. YOU SHOULD NOT DEPRIVE YOURSELF.....EAT WHAT YOU WANT, IN MODERATION.
In maintenance I live by the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time I am compliant. 20% of the time I eat/drink what I want. I still do not drink with meals or for 30 minutes after. What I do not ever waiver on though is my exercise. I work out 6 days a week, for 45-60 minutes each time, alternating running, hiking, yoga and weight training. If I over indulge, I up the cardio a bit to compensate. I have been exercising like this for 3 years now. It is part of my life.
So far, I've maintained for 16 months. It isn't easy, but it is a plan I can live with and I do not deprive myself nor do I live on a diet.
Begin by logging every single thing you put into your mouth to see exactly what you are consuming. If you want to lose, the minimum amount of protein you should have is 100 grams and do not go lower than 1,200 calories per day.
Come here often for support. I still check in every day. It keeps me grounded knowing that there are others in the same boat as me.
We are here for you.
Kim
Hi ScrapMom :
I agree with alot of what Kim replied in her post, want to add a few things from my perspective...I'm 6+ yrs P/O and maintaining with a slight regain from my low, not happy about the regain and want to bring it down to +/- 5 from my low, right now its +/- 10...A little too much salty food & having dinner too late at night always causes bump on the scale, know from experience the it will go away by just reeling it in & following the basic rules of the pouch
...
I have used the 5-day pouch in the past & found it to be a helpful "reset" tool, in that, it gives a decent kick-off to cleaning up poor food choices ( for me too many simple carbs &/or too many grams of real sugar even the sugar in fruit - love watermelon & cantalope )...The five day helps to remind you of the correct pattern & keeping protein in the forefront of your daily food choices, BUT 5 days is not really long enough to kick
the craving to the curb so if you do it you need to set up a good PERMANENT follow-along plan that involves planning your meals ( the protein, veggie, dairy, you listed above is a great start ) & also keeping a food diary for a while to be accountable...
I agree with alot of what Kim replied in her post, want to add a few things from my perspective...I'm 6+ yrs P/O and maintaining with a slight regain from my low, not happy about the regain and want to bring it down to +/- 5 from my low, right now its +/- 10...A little too much salty food & having dinner too late at night always causes bump on the scale, know from experience the it will go away by just reeling it in & following the basic rules of the pouch
...I have used the 5-day pouch in the past & found it to be a helpful "reset" tool, in that, it gives a decent kick-off to cleaning up poor food choices ( for me too many simple carbs &/or too many grams of real sugar even the sugar in fruit - love watermelon & cantalope )...The five day helps to remind you of the correct pattern & keeping protein in the forefront of your daily food choices, BUT 5 days is not really long enough to kick
the craving to the curb so if you do it you need to set up a good PERMANENT follow-along plan that involves planning your meals ( the protein, veggie, dairy, you listed above is a great start ) & also keeping a food diary for a while to be accountable...Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142
Thank you for your encouragement. I have been doing the curves circut 2 times and week and curves with zumba once a week (I really like the zumba with curves). I walk but not on a schedule.. maybe 2 miles a week- I know I really need to bump this up. Thanks for pointing it out to me- sometimes it helps to have someone point out the obvious! I found my bariatric diet.. 7 months to goal instructions and am starting that today.. I will log my meals and snacks. AND plan beforehand what I will eat.. I usually use 411 fit.. Having people who will hold me accountable is going to be beneficial to my efforts at losing this extra weight and doing the exercising that my body needs.. I am going to try not to bake or bring into the home what I shouldn't be eatting.. My 15 year old daughter and husband need to be on a plan that is healthier as well... this is something we need to work on as a family...
I'm a food addict and I know it. From my perspective, I can not reintroduce white carbs(IE sugar, bread, pasta, rice..) or I will be on the downward spiral to obesity again. I lose control at even alittle bit so I have to cut it out completely..
I liken it to an alcoholic..you can not do moderation in the 12 step program..it's a nothing or nothing proposition..So I treat it as such..
go back to your protein first, good carbs (fruits/veggies/whole grains and nuts) and you should see a difference soon..Drink plenty of water and get moving. I'm not suggesting that you do half marathons or whole marathons but move more..walk further, walk faster..get MOVING..It really does help.
But that white carb demon? You just have to dispell him once and for all and mean it.
I liken it to an alcoholic..you can not do moderation in the 12 step program..it's a nothing or nothing proposition..So I treat it as such..
go back to your protein first, good carbs (fruits/veggies/whole grains and nuts) and you should see a difference soon..Drink plenty of water and get moving. I'm not suggesting that you do half marathons or whole marathons but move more..walk further, walk faster..get MOVING..It really does help.
But that white carb demon? You just have to dispell him once and for all and mean it.
Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me!
Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130
Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130
Thank you for your post. Yes I believe I am food addict also. I struggle to eat to live and not live to eat... old habits die hard..
I have done protein first then fruit,veggies and nuts today... this is the first day.. I think I can, I think I can, I can!.... one day at a time!
Yes the carb demon has to be abolished in my life.. there is no room for it....
I have done protein first then fruit,veggies and nuts today... this is the first day.. I think I can, I think I can, I can!.... one day at a time!
Yes the carb demon has to be abolished in my life.. there is no room for it....
You absolutely can do it..it's not easy but it's very doable..Just remember, if you do mess up, you get complete do overs tomorrow. Also, the longer you stay away from those pesky white carbs, the less of a hold they will have on you. Pick your battles, if you can't say no after a tiny bit, whatever it is, has to go...
Good luck to you!
Good luck to you!
Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me!
Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130
Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130
I had RNY 5 years ago and I've put some back on too. I just love the carbs so much, potatoes, pasta, bread, especially the bread you get in restaurants that sort of melts in your mouth and you don't even have to chew it. Oh! And the little fried chips you get at Mexican restaurants that you dip in salsa. I've found that if I lay off that stuff for a week or more, the cravings start to go away, and after another week or so, I'm really that not hungry for anything anymore. I'm about to start Week 4 of my low-carb diet (trying to stay at about 30 net carbs a day), and I'm telling some difference in my clothes. I love to cook and it stinks because you know what a low carb diet consists of - meat and salad or slaw, with an egg for breakfast. Well, I've been having a slab of turkey sausage with my egg in the morning. I'd rather have oatmeal with fruit in it, and most people would say that's healthier, but I'm starving to death 30 minutes after I eat it. I am having a lot of the low carb/high fiber tortillas, sometimes filling it with lunch meat, or cream cheese and peanut butter. The experts say if you're the type that can't eat things in moderation (ME), don't eat it at all. I'm in the 160's now and want to be in the 140's. Wish me luck, and I'll wish you luck too. :)
I am in the process of weaning myself off the carbs- the white ones! I love eggbeaters for breakfast with a little cheddar cheese in them or steel cut oats with almonds. Recently I wanted pancakes.. had them one day..then another...My family loves casseroles... I am wrapping my head around inc.reasing my activity... and eatting what was reccomended by our program nutritionist for the weight loss phase after month 7. I will be 3 years post surgery in Dec...It seems like I hear this is when a lot of people gain weight. I am so happy for you that you have been doing so well for the last 4 weeks. I wish for you to be on the losers bench! Thank you for the encouragement!
Like it or not with the tool you were given to help you lose the weight only did so to help you realize what a portion was and the other tool you were born with is your brain. Honey you know what you have to do. You have to start on back on the rules and make it a permanent lifestyle or you will constantly have the yo yo efffect and never get to your desired weight and stay there. Remember protein first then carbs ( veggies and small portions. and low sugar fruit for something sweet. You may have to cut your portions back down to 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup per meal with protein first and remember to get all you water in. If you have trouble with water use a packet of stevia and a squeeze a little lemon juice in your water and above all get at least 30 minutes of exercise in a day and no grazing.
Find something fun to do and then exercise wont seem like a chore or a punishment and you will be more inclined to do it. It is so easy to fall back on bad habits and sometimes after we have lost the weight with the surgical tool we take it for granted that we are cured and can eat and do what ever we want and not gain the weight back. Unfortunately my friend it does not work that way. Your not that far from your orginal goal you set for yourself. Just do what you were told to do when you had your surgery and make it a permanent lifestyle change. You'll get to your goal weight all is not lost. It may for the firest couple of days may seem like a struggle, but the more you stick with the program it will become easier again. It doesn't mean that you won't occasionally fall off the wagon and eat something you shouldn't. Its about excellence not perfection it all adds up. You fall off the wagon dont wait until tomorrow to get back on acknowledge what you have done and get back on the wagon immediately and you will feel so much better for it.
Find something fun to do and then exercise wont seem like a chore or a punishment and you will be more inclined to do it. It is so easy to fall back on bad habits and sometimes after we have lost the weight with the surgical tool we take it for granted that we are cured and can eat and do what ever we want and not gain the weight back. Unfortunately my friend it does not work that way. Your not that far from your orginal goal you set for yourself. Just do what you were told to do when you had your surgery and make it a permanent lifestyle change. You'll get to your goal weight all is not lost. It may for the firest couple of days may seem like a struggle, but the more you stick with the program it will become easier again. It doesn't mean that you won't occasionally fall off the wagon and eat something you shouldn't. Its about excellence not perfection it all adds up. You fall off the wagon dont wait until tomorrow to get back on acknowledge what you have done and get back on the wagon immediately and you will feel so much better for it.
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