Weight Gain
I'm having the same problem. Had RNY October 2005 and went from 250 down to 132. Had no problems for six or seven years, couldn't imagine how it's possible to gain it. Then it started creeping on. I keep eating junk, grazing all day. I feel so out of control. I'm up to 168 and am able to eat so much more. Should I go back to just protein shakes for a while? I think I will just keep gaining. Can you shrink your pouch again?
Any help would be appreciated!
I am 2 1/2 years out and am having the same regaining issues. I have gained 18pounds and highly ticked at myself. I did this to myself. Allowed too many carbs in and snacking on really bad stuff. So... went to this website and got remotivated. I am on my 7th day of back on track. I am doing the plan listed in this website. Mainly protein drinks for breakfast and lunch and lean protein and green veggies for dinner. Some say why protein drinks? Well apparently I keep breaking the rules and I need a strict plan. I feel better already and snacking cravings are so much better. I'll post the link and copy and paste the article I read. The whole website is very good. Good luck everyone.
THE PLANhttp://www.bariatriceating.com/2014/09/15/closing-in-on-30-pounds-re-lost/
1. FIVE protein drinks a day, non negotiable that the first one is within 30 minutes of waking up
2. A protein centered supper with lots of low carb vegetables
3. Save one protein drink for evening if you are a night time snacker
4. Recharge! Get some sleep. Plan for rest and recovery.
5. High Intensity Interval Training exercises to great music.
Gosh that sounds both harder yet easier than it really is. Get loaded up on protein drinks as the key is to start with a BANG and drop a fast five to ten pounds that will Grab your Attention and happily KEEP YOU MOVING FORWARD.
THE FOOD
I can hang in on this plan for a LONG TIME. I like absolutes. All or NOTHING. Cake or Death.
One really nice lean protein meal for supper, a tasty plate of food featuring a 4 to 6 ounce portion of solid protein. Steak, chicken, fish, shrimp, pork tenderloin, turkey or sirloin burgers surrounded by lower carb vegetables like tomato cucumber salad, broccoli, sautéed spinach or broccoli, baby green beans, rutabaga (don’t laugh), zucchini with almonds. After dinner munchies can be squashed by Fruity Speed Set Jigglin Gelatin or your last protein drink. With Inspire flavors like Peanut Butter Cookie, its a treat.
FAQ’s – Here are some answers to the questions I am asked via email over and over again.
Q: Can I have yogurt for breakfast?
A: Is yogurt a protein drink? Then NO. You can have a protein drink for breakfast.
Q: Can I have salad for lunch?
A: Is salad a protein drink? Then NO. You can have protein drink for lunch.
Q: Why can’t I substitute more food for protein drinks?
A: If you were so good at the food part you wouldn’t need to go commando to lose 30 pounds right about now, so stick to this like glue to lose the weight. Then you can add food back to screw it up.
Q: Can I skip the exercise part because have bad [check one] knees, back, ankles, neck, left pinkie AND I CANNOT EXERCISE which is why I was MO ya know.
A: NO, you can’t skip the exercise part!!! We have streaming BJ Gaddour exercise videos where your feet do not leave the floor. With all due respect, stop the bs, you are fooling no one but yourself telling people you can’t exercise. This weekend I saw Prince Harry playing full field football with teams in wheelchairs! If you don’t want to exercise, that is fine as it’s up to you, but lets get real with the ‘I can’t’. Sorry, but everyone you say that to does an eye roll.
