First Post... Needing Advice

Thanks for your response! I so need to move more...I'm active, but I think I may see some results from being mindful to step it up! I'm not excited about turning 50, but it's just a number

As other's have said, back to basics. High protein, low carb, and moderate fat. Or even high fat and moderate protein, at this point. Add in lots of good fats (avocado, measured portions of nuts, full-fat dairy, hummus, olives, seeds, oils). Eat fatty cuts of meat too. Measure and weigh everything and track it. Don't let a sporadic schedule be a deterrent for eating well. Put some "fast" foods in the fridge at work in case you're called in at the last minute.

I'm early out, but at goal and happy to share what I eat if you want!

Wow, Erin! Amazing progress! Where do you track your food? How often and what exercises do you do?

I do not like avocado, but I got some nuts and cheese sticks and other healthy snacks today.

Thanks for your response, and congratulations on your success!

Lori

I use MyFitnessPal to track all my food. Right now I lift heavy twice per week and do limited cardio (family walks/hikes mostly). I didn't cut down on cardio until I go under 24% body fat though. Before that, I was lifting lighter and with higher reps and doing HIIT as well.

I'm a newbie (and RNY so some differences), but my best advice is PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE!

Use those times when you are told not to come into work as extra time to prep good high protein choices.

I eat an average of 70-90gms of protein a day and usually 3 meals/1-2 snacks. I find that I am rarely hungry. I always eat protein first, and try my best to remember to slow my eating down to a snails pace. If I eat too fast I don't always feel that FULL feeling of my pouch at work.

I have an activity tracker that also tracks my cycles, and I have been able to narrow my 'hungrier' times down to when I ovulate (this is also my lowest week of loss in a month, in fact this month that week was a small gain). Knowing this helps me to prepare and plan ahead for that time.

Try to do anything you can to re-focus. Maybe get a journal and start writing down all the reasons why you chose to have the surgery in the first place. EVERY reason, no matter how silly it sounds. One of mine was the desire to comfortably cross my legs like a lady

You can do this if you put your mind to it. My hubby (gotta love him) is also overweight. He does not exercise and has NOT changed his eating habits. Most times it doesn't bother me because I don't feel hungry, but when I start to get a craving, or just feel like it will be too hard to watch, I tell him what I'm feeling and ask him to not eat it in front of me. The other night he wanted Ice Cream, so I asked him to take the kids out for it instead of bringing it home. Problem solved.

Good luck to you! Remember that you are WORTH all the sacrifice it takes to make this tool work for you.

Thanks for your response! What a good suggestion to journal all of the "why's!" I wanted my husband and grown children to be proud of me when they introduce me to their friends, to feel good in my own skin and be proud of myself, and yes, cross my legs comfortably! I find that I'm constantly comparing myself to others, especially when I see a body type that I want to be. When I heard myself do this even in church yesterday, I realised what I was doing, and decided to make a conscious effort to stop doing this. I should be thankful for what my body can to, as I'm not restricted in movement, and pleased with the progress I've made while remembering to feed it well. I need to reframe my thinking that I'm not being deprived when I choose not to eat Doritos... I'm being good to me!

Thanks again for your input, and good luck with your progress!

Lol! Rocks in his head on several counts, such as the small amount of weight loss, probably not enough stomach removed, and lack of post op support. He and the nutritionist have conflicting theories about post op diet plans. He suggested Atkins and she rolled her eyes and suggested moderation with a focus on protein.

I realize I didn't have a lot of weight to lose, but I was hoping for a BMI in a healthy range. I'm refocusing on the basics now, and I'm feeling a little difference, although I'm avoiding the scales!!!

Thanks for your response!