Weekly update - last one from me for a while.

Hello everyone. Like Tess, I feel that I am only posting to myself.  So this is my last post here, at least for a while.  I am very busy lately and the holidays are coming.  I do found out what works for me and what does not. 

I weigh myself once a week, and if my weight is up – I try to eat less, but if it stay the same I just follow my regular eating plan.  Plan that allows me to eat when hungry, or not eat.  Plan that works so well for my RH (Reactive hypoglycemia – the lovely long term side effect of RNY).  So far things work very well for me.  I even allow myself a glass of wine once in a while.

My weight is stable – 163-168.  It is relatively high for my height of 5’4" but at my age (over 50) that keeps my body fat % at app 23-25%, and me at size 6-10.  

My maintenance eating plan is:

Gluten free, starches free, low carb diet - low sugar diet, no fruits etc. I use nuts a seeds as snacks - that is a very high calories food so I need to restrict that

That really works for me. I still get hungry when I don't eat on time but I no longer have the low blood sugars. Now I can limit not only the foods but also calories, can exercise without worrying about my BS. It is huge issue for me. No longer have I got into a panic when I get hungry - in the past - I would get hungry and if I did not eat - or didn't eat enough - my BS would drop. No longer the issue. I do miss fruits and my wraps, but having stable BS is worth the sacrifice.

My weekly status:
weight: 165.
Exercise: Need to do more. Have not really exercised much and need to change that. 
Food: no issues there, I eat what I need and avoid stuff that may make me sick.

Areas I need to work on:

- I need to decide if I want to lose 10 lbs – and if so – just do it…
- Need more exercise (with no exercise - my weight may be stable but my size is getting bigger. The body replaces the muscles with the fat. Fat takes more space - I get bigger. Not cool.)

Be cool people. Find what works for you and why. Try to avoid foods that make you hungrier, or affect your mood.  Find good healthy recipes you enjoy.  Learn how to cook – heck – go to a cooking class, ask a friend to show you … there are so many simple recipes….. all over . They can be RNY and weight loss friendly. 

Great. I'm on now & you are off. You were one of the inspirations on here. Try to find time. People like me (and others) would still love you to share.

 I am back posting again too!  Would love to keep in touch and try to get this group going again.  I can't seem to find an in person support group I like, so I am back on OH.  Take care!

Why don't you start daily log of food and activity? that may help you and also get others to join...