Question:
sweet craving
Hi, I have been having sweet craving, it this common or is it all in my head. I try to eat deli turkey breast, but then it comes up. Am I eating too fast. I dont seen to be losing any weight. I an working out a lot aon the elipical machine walking every day on my break and lunch break. I am really frustration at this point. Please help me this is really depressing me a lot. I had surgery on April 14, I am 3 months out, lost 51 pounds. I hate lookin in the mirroe, cuz I see the same old fat person. Is Whey protein powder and the bullet good to take. or do they make you gain weight. My doctor is wonderful. Jennie Edwards — zydeko47 (posted on July 29, 2008)
July 29, 2008
Wow Jennie! You've done great! Don't beat yourself up over wanting
sweets. I have the biggest sweet tooth in the world. My butt was in
direct proportion to my sweet tooth. Remember the fable of the tortise and
the hare. Slow and steady wins the race!
You didn't put the weight on overnight it will take time and the your
continued effort. You have been successful thus far. Best of luck in
making your dream come true. Mary-Anne
— mannecote
July 29, 2008
51 pounds! that's awesome! You deserve a big pat on the back. I have a
sweet tooth too. Now I try to take a better approach to dealing with it.
Canned mandarin oranges, or pineapple are good in a pinch. Fresh pineapple
has to be the best-wow. Any fruit that you are allowed is sure to help big
time. You are eating less so you need to make your calories count
nutritionally. Junk sweets are just that, junk. You get no vitamins or
minerals from them and they send you blood sugar skyrocketing, which in
turn increase you appetite.
As for throwing up, yes, you are probably eating too fast. I was told to
cut my meat into a fingernail size and then chew, chew, chew. It's like
you chew until the meat is a mushy liquid consistency before swallowing.
I've had no problems when I concentrate on chewing.
Way to go on the exercise. It sounds like you are on a plateau, which is
very normal. Up your protein (I know nothing about whey or the bullet) and
change your exercise routine. Even eat a little more. The body is very
smart and can shift to maintain weight at this new food level and exercise
level routine you are in. Break the routine by either upping or lowering
the exercise, and raise you calories a little. You body will respond by
shifting again and when it does, the weight will start to come off again.
I know it sounds stupid but try it and see.
The mirror: boy can I relate to this one. Are you one of those people like
me who carries their weight well, proportionately? If so, the best way to
see change is through photographs. the mirror just keeps showing us the
same shape and we think we are not changing. Seems like all that hard work
for nothing. And then if the scale is also silent we want to scream!!!!
Hopefully you had taken before pictures. Now it's time for an update. At
51 pounds, I'm sure you'll notice a change. In the mean time, rejoice in
what you feel. there is less flesh on your face when you touch it. Your
pants have gone down a size or two. You've had to move the driver's seat
forward, your belly no longer rubs the wheel. Focus on these small joys
because they speak volumes about the changes occurring to your body.
Remember also that you are doing this for you health, ultimately, not your
looks, and that the people in your life love YOU no matter what.
You are doing great!
Laura
— waterlover
July 29, 2008
Good Job on the weight loss/ Try some fruit rather than the sweets. I
find this time of year strawberries and Blueberries are grat and if I want
them sweeter, I just add splenda. Also my fall back is Del Monte Canned
"No Sugar Addred" Peaches with Splenda. I call it slidder fruit
because it slids through the pouch and does not fill you up, so I use it if
my Blood Sugar is low or I have to have a snack before bedtime.
— William (Bill) wmil
July 29, 2008
All I can say is "SUGAR FREE OREOS!!!!!!!!!!!" Probably not the
best thing to suggest but I eat two almost every day. They taste exactly
like regular oreos which are my favorite and I have been thrilled since I
found them. I am 4 months out and have lost 64 lbs. Try them...I think
you'll like them and they will satisfy your sweet tooth. :) They are
deelish!!
— Mary G.
July 29, 2008
Remember it is your responsibility to "re-train" your brain. The
surgery is a tool, but you need to utilize the tool you have been given.
The other OH people have given you great suggestions for your sweet issue.
But if YOU know you are exercising and taking in your nutrients, and are
doing what you have been instructed - then you need to quit being so
"judgmental and critical" causing your own depression. You have
to think and see your NEW positive image. Remind yourself daily of the
blessing you have given yourself. Everything comes with time, and after 3
mos. you have JUST started your journey. Please keep your head up and
breathe - stay focused. We are very proud of you, now its your turn to be
proud of YOURSELF.
— C-There
July 29, 2008
Jennie you are doing great and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. I had
Lapband surgery on April 30th and have only lost 20 pounds. You are doing
a fabulous job. Keep up the good work.
— mehlbeca
July 30, 2008
Sugar free Italian Ice fills my sweet tooth
— shawnybig
July 30, 2008
The sweet cravings are probably in your head, unless you've been eating a
lot of simple carbs like breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, to include
pretzels, crackers, cereal...Carbs make you crave more carbs...The more you
eat....the more likely you will want to eat more the next meal. For many
people, this is why they gain weight. If you aren't eating these things
every meal...it's all in your head..but rather than suppress it, learn to
satisfy it will a "good choice" such as fruit...or a protein
smoothie...Make jello or pudding with unflavored protein...Always try to
make dessert things with protein so your body stays fuller longer and you
don't eat empty calories. Fruit is a great food for many reasons...first
it satisfies the sweet craving and won't make you want more more more, like
simple carbs do...2nd, most fruit has some or a lot of fiber and a little
protein, 3rd ... loaded with vitamins and nutrients...4th many have
antioxidant qualities. You can make yourself quite a nice dessert with
fruit too...Cottage cheese and NSA peaches is sooo good...Put a cherry on
top and a scoop of SF whipped creme ...slivered almonds even to give it
that nice dessert look that will totally please your eyes and head...Whip
some ricotta cheese with a box of SF Cheesecake flavored pudding and a
little milk or soy....Cut up strawberries on top and it's like eating
strawberry cheesecake...Mix a tspn of cream cheese in it and OOH! Yummy.
You can whip the chunks out of cottage cheese with a food processor too if
the lactose in ricotta is too much...Cottage cheese is a little less on
lactose and sits better with me, although the ricotta is MUCH tastier!
Sometimes just dressing up healthy foods make it visually pleasing and that
is enough more times than not...I whip up a half a vanilla protein drink
with 3-4 strawberries or other berries and scoop of sf whip creme and a
mint leaf on top...put in a pretty glass with a straw or spoon...It looks
naughty with no guilt! You really have to try new things and experiment
with plain healthy foods. It's what keeps me on track all these years...(4
1/2) If you whip a glob of sf whipped creme in any flavored yogurt is comes
out like mousse...Mix with vanilla flavored yogurt and cut up apple chunks,
walnuts and a few grapes....SO delicious!
Eat slowly...chew chew chew and swallow a tiny bite a little at a
time...not all at once...Good luck...Hope you feel better about food!
— .Anita R.
July 30, 2008
You need to congratulate yourself for doing the very smartest thing.
Reaching out when you are afraid something might get out of control. I
think regaining the weight after surgery is the worst fear for most of us.
I am almost 3 yrs post open RNY surgery and have gained a few pounds
following a hysterectomy. Talk about scary!! A few things that have
helped me. The ricotta suggestion is good. Mix it with some splenda and
almost anything else that appeals to you in the sweet category and it is
terrific. You get protein combined with a sweet that can satisfy the
craving. I particularly like stirring in a little instant coffee and
almond flavoring for a mocha amaretto flavor. Also - there is a truly
flavorless whey powder = Ultimate Nutrition Any Whey. GNC carries it. It
can be stirred into most things to boost your protein without the yukky
flavor of most whey products. Be VERY careful about bullet style liquid or
gel protein blasts. Medical professionls generally recommend no more than
25g protein per serving. Too much at once can be VERY damaging to your
kidneys. Be very careful there. An up and coming but not yet off the
ground website I am involved in is www.proteinoptions.com. As you get a
little further out from surgery you may enjoy the protein rich recipes that
are Real Food. There will be the typical protein products available here
but those of who are further out from surgery usually prefer Real Food.
Keep asking the right questions and monitoring yourself along your
continued path to success. Don't isolate yourself or it becomes far too
easy to slide again. Much success to you!
— sunny99
July 30, 2008
I think you are doing very good. Just keep up the good work. I get sugar
free candy or frozen juice pops. Keep your head up you are doing great.
Annette
— Mrsjhupp
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