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Topic: RE: Introduction
Hi Amy! I understand the feeling low and needing the support. I hope that I can help you in some way if you need it.
Casondra
HW 264, SW 264, LW 149, CW 196
Topic: Newbie
Hi, I am new to this group and really glad that I found it! I am 7 yrs out and have regained about 50 pounds in the last 2 years. I have really let my life get out of hand again and I need help to get it under control. I hope that the support from this group will help me get back to my healthiest weight possible.
Casondra
HW 264, SW 264, LW 149, CW 196
Topic: RE: What are you doing to be more healthful this week?
I am starting slowly.. Getting myself back on track first. I have started by NOT drinking with my meals, and am working on protein. And of course water. I have not been good about those things!
Exercise, yes, I need to up mine, as of now I get about a half hour a day. I wish there was a pool near by so I could swim, I love swimming. Today I WILL look into finding a pool to use!
Exercise, yes, I need to up mine, as of now I get about a half hour a day. I wish there was a pool near by so I could swim, I love swimming. Today I WILL look into finding a pool to use!
Topic: Introduction
Hello! I wanna introduce myself. My name is Amy. I am almost 3 years out from my WLS, I had RNY. At first was very happy with my choice, and as of late have been feeling pretty down about me, my choice and all in general.
I am in need of a good support system, And seeing others going through the same BS. As of late I have been feeling alone, until stumbeling upon this group the other day. I look forward to meeting new people, and learning from them!
Thanks!
Amy
I am in need of a good support system, And seeing others going through the same BS. As of late I have been feeling alone, until stumbeling upon this group the other day. I look forward to meeting new people, and learning from them!
Thanks!
Amy
Topic: What are you doing to be more healthful this week?
This is a crazy week for me. We had the 4th of July BBQ yesterday. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday and I am cooking dinner for her. Thursday would have been my parents 45th wedding anniversary if my dad was still alive and my aunt is flying in. Sunday is the extended family July Birthday celebration at my house. Then Monday is my son's birthday.
Traditionally this week is a lot of eatting very 'bad for us' food. But not this year! Yesterday, I made corn on the cob (which I had one bite of from my daughter's), green salad, and cherries for desert. My husband bbq'ed some pork ribs, but no sauce on ours. For mom's birthday, she is asking for grilled salmon, asparagus and garlic mashed (which I'll do half potatoes and half turnips). I'll cut up strawberries for desert. My kids are going to spend the day with her on Thursday. I'm still trying to figure out the menu for when we have the extended family over...there will be about 12 people. This will be the only event where there will be cake as there will be 4 people celebrating their birthdays at this one event. The actual birthday day will be fruit only. I'm trying to make good choices for eating.
As far as exercise goes. Over the weekend, I took the kids for at least an hour walk every day. This morning the new kitten woke me up early, so I went to the gym and got 2 hours in before work. While I am tired, because I only got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. I'm not ready to collapse (yet).
So what are you doing to be healthful this week?
Traditionally this week is a lot of eatting very 'bad for us' food. But not this year! Yesterday, I made corn on the cob (which I had one bite of from my daughter's), green salad, and cherries for desert. My husband bbq'ed some pork ribs, but no sauce on ours. For mom's birthday, she is asking for grilled salmon, asparagus and garlic mashed (which I'll do half potatoes and half turnips). I'll cut up strawberries for desert. My kids are going to spend the day with her on Thursday. I'm still trying to figure out the menu for when we have the extended family over...there will be about 12 people. This will be the only event where there will be cake as there will be 4 people celebrating their birthdays at this one event. The actual birthday day will be fruit only. I'm trying to make good choices for eating.
As far as exercise goes. Over the weekend, I took the kids for at least an hour walk every day. This morning the new kitten woke me up early, so I went to the gym and got 2 hours in before work. While I am tired, because I only got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. I'm not ready to collapse (yet).
So what are you doing to be healthful this week?
Topic: Thoughts on 5DPT
What did I learn from the 5DPT...
1. My pouch still works.
2. I don't need to eat nearly as much when I focus on good sources of protein.
3. I must exercise.
4. Protein shakes are still my friend.
5. Make a plan and stick to it.
6. Drink water all day.
7. I don't need processed foods.
8. Beans are not protein.
9. Cheese may not be a good choice for me.
10. I need at least 6 hours of solid sleep to loose weight consistently.
New mantra: Protein, Sleep, Exercise, Water .
1. My pouch still works.
2. I don't need to eat nearly as much when I focus on good sources of protein.
3. I must exercise.
4. Protein shakes are still my friend.
5. Make a plan and stick to it.
6. Drink water all day.
7. I don't need processed foods.
8. Beans are not protein.
9. Cheese may not be a good choice for me.
10. I need at least 6 hours of solid sleep to loose weight consistently.
New mantra: Protein, Sleep, Exercise, Water .
Topic: End of 5DPT
I had been doing so good on the 5DPT, but this am I was up 3 pounds. But from the start of the 5DPT I did loose a total of 4.8. So I am more ahead than back.
Where things went wrong yesterday....Sunday is my predetermined day-off exercise. I've been working out 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes plus 2 miles of walking throughout the day. Also since yesterday was solid protein, I didn't have any protein shakes...which give so much protein (60g) and so few calories (280) for the one I drink. I tried to get all my protein from solid sources which I think is too many calories. I also had pinto beans thinking they were a good protein source, but when I looked it up after eating...they are more carb than protein. I also had cheese, which probably had too much fat. So 2 things I didn't do and 2 things I didn't do right. All about learning, right? So how can I implement these lessons....
Today, I ate a protein bar on the way to the gym and went to an Athletic Training class at the gym (maybe more athletic than I am?) My knee hurts now, even though I modified alot because my knees aren't so great. I did about 40 minutes of the class and felt nauseous and broke out into hives under my arms (am I allergic to exercise? LOL). But I exercised and that I do feel good about.
Food-wise, I ate a pre-workout protein bar and have protein shakes for breakfast and lunch. I have a yogurt in the fridge at work if I need a late afternoon snack. Dinner I have Grilled Moroccan Chicken with green salad planned. My family will have some tabbouleh, but I will stay away from the Bulgar (wheat). Hopefully today will be a better day since I have a plan and yesterday was such a "go by the seat of my pants" day.
Where things went wrong yesterday....Sunday is my predetermined day-off exercise. I've been working out 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes plus 2 miles of walking throughout the day. Also since yesterday was solid protein, I didn't have any protein shakes...which give so much protein (60g) and so few calories (280) for the one I drink. I tried to get all my protein from solid sources which I think is too many calories. I also had pinto beans thinking they were a good protein source, but when I looked it up after eating...they are more carb than protein. I also had cheese, which probably had too much fat. So 2 things I didn't do and 2 things I didn't do right. All about learning, right? So how can I implement these lessons....
Today, I ate a protein bar on the way to the gym and went to an Athletic Training class at the gym (maybe more athletic than I am?) My knee hurts now, even though I modified alot because my knees aren't so great. I did about 40 minutes of the class and felt nauseous and broke out into hives under my arms (am I allergic to exercise? LOL). But I exercised and that I do feel good about.
Food-wise, I ate a pre-workout protein bar and have protein shakes for breakfast and lunch. I have a yogurt in the fridge at work if I need a late afternoon snack. Dinner I have Grilled Moroccan Chicken with green salad planned. My family will have some tabbouleh, but I will stay away from the Bulgar (wheat). Hopefully today will be a better day since I have a plan and yesterday was such a "go by the seat of my pants" day.
Topic: RE: Starting 5DPT
Welcome to the group! I am starting Day 5 of the 5 day pouch test and have much success so far. I am down 7.8 pounds in the first 4 days of it. Drinking with meals has been a hard thing for me too. And exercising. And getting all my protein in. And eating too many carbs...well, you get the idea. The 5DPT has really got me back into focus. I was surprised how quickly I didn't crave the carbs and easily it was to feel full on the protein.
Let us know what we can do to help support your success.
Let us know what we can do to help support your success.
Topic: Starting 5DPT
I had my RNY 5/2007, have done well at mainaining weight until this past month and have gained
15 pounds I need to do the 5DPT to reset an ]d get back to basics. I started drinkng with meals an
d that has been the downfall.
15 pounds I need to do the 5DPT to reset an ]d get back to basics. I started drinkng with meals an
d that has been the downfall.
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Topic: Day 2 of 5DPT
So day 1 went pretty well, I was down 1.4 pounds after eating 2 protein drinks, a can of cream of asparagus soup and a sugar free popsicle. I did do some exercise by cleaning off the back porch in record time. It's needed a good cleaning since we moved in last year. Had to move the deck furtniture around and lots of tools/projects that have been sitting there since last summer waiting for us to have some time.
Today, I went to step aerobics and did the hour (note to self: buy ear plugs, music is terrible). Today I didn't feel as foolish and still didn't fall on my butt. YAY ME!
Today I have had about 50 oz of water and 1 protein shake. Just about ready to do lunch...another protein shake. Taste isn't too bad. Tonight I plan to have another 1-2 protein shakes and do more work on the yards themselves before my friends from high school come by on Saturday. At least by then I will be able to eat more solid food. Although I have to say that I don't mind the protein shakes too much. I got so tired of them for a while there.
If I can keep this up maybe I'll meet my next interim goal by the end of the 5 days....212. That's the lowest I have been on this journey so far. Then the next goal of 208 will be what I weighed in 8th grade. Those are some significant numbers to me. I will get there.
Today, I went to step aerobics and did the hour (note to self: buy ear plugs, music is terrible). Today I didn't feel as foolish and still didn't fall on my butt. YAY ME!
Today I have had about 50 oz of water and 1 protein shake. Just about ready to do lunch...another protein shake. Taste isn't too bad. Tonight I plan to have another 1-2 protein shakes and do more work on the yards themselves before my friends from high school come by on Saturday. At least by then I will be able to eat more solid food. Although I have to say that I don't mind the protein shakes too much. I got so tired of them for a while there.
If I can keep this up maybe I'll meet my next interim goal by the end of the 5 days....212. That's the lowest I have been on this journey so far. Then the next goal of 208 will be what I weighed in 8th grade. Those are some significant numbers to me. I will get there.
