Breaking the carb cycle
Just a quick question really. Ive noticed I have been heavy on the bad carbs lately, and snack foods. I am 14 months post op and want to stop this NOW!
Does anyone have any suggestions on breaking this cycle of carbs and snacking? I don't know if its stress or what is causing me to do it. I KNOW its bad.....but then I eat something I shouldn't knowing that is bad. I have no idea why I've been sabatoging myself the last few weeks.
I just need some help, some ideas or suggestions. I need to fix this!!!!
God, do I wish WLS fixed our heads as well as our tummys :(
Thanks guys for letting me vent!
Liz .......... www.facebook.com/johnstoy
GP appointment for referral: July 8, 2009
Consult with nurse/NUT November 4th, 2009
7 week NUT preop check December 22, 2009
Meet the surgeon & schedule surgery January 19th, 2010
PATS January 28th, 29th, 2010
SURGERY!!!!!! February 9, 2010
Hernia Repair(s) May 22, 2010
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--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Like Gina said - protein shakes and veggies to munch on. I had to even cut out the protein bars as I found them to be a trigger food for me.
When I break the carb cycle, I draink a LOT of crystal lite and find that if I stay hydrated it definitely helps.
Good luck!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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I feel your pain. Iam in the same position as you. I realized recently that I too am sabotaging myself so I added 2 - 3 shakes into my diet. I have a few that I love so it is pretty easy. I have one on the way to work (Breakfast), One at 2 PM (heavy snacking time - work stress) and another about 1.5 - 2 hrs after dinner (another heavy snacking time). This have helped a great deal for me ans the scale is actually moving, slowly, but moving.
It looks like our surgery dates are about a week apart! For me I hit the 1 year mark and all hell broke loose with the snacking. The last few weeks however, with following this schedule has been great.
Good luck, the carb monster is a tough battle to fight, stay strong and you will win!
Sheri
The shake idea may work. Do you guys mix them up with water or lowfat milk? I find the water just makes too thin and watery of a consistency, and is GROSS. Made with milk though, I do enjoy.
and then you FLY!!! HW = 224, SW = 204, CW = 124, GW = 119
Best of luck and continued success
Janet
