Question:
How can we lose the weight we have put back on? We each have gained 20 lbs back.

My husband and I both had surgery 5 years ago. We did great and lost 115 lbs each. Now we have both put 20-25 lbs back on. We didn't realize how quickly we did! Now we need some help in getting back down to where we belong. Anyone have any diet plan they used to lose weight they have put back on? Any help will be very much appreciated. We are getting very depressed about this. Thank you so much.    — naomisteph7 (posted on October 17, 2009)

October 17, 2009
Hi, start back with the first step..liq...and protien
   — tootsie52

October 17, 2009
I agree go back to basics and remember to cut carbs and sugar,drinks lots of water. Be careful and mindful of everything you put in your mouth. Be Blessed! Kaybusk
   — kaybusk

October 18, 2009
I have not gained any weight back but have plateaued on my weight loss. I was told to go back to weighing and measuring my food, no more than a cup of food at any meal, 3 oz of meat which is about 1/2 cup and then I do a 1/4 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of starch/carb. Hope this helps :-)
   — Denise L.

October 19, 2009
ollowing a south beach style diet is recommended. Lowfat protien, veg and fruit. No starches for a while. Cut the carbs to 60 grams a day. The longer you stay with it the better. Also look at what you are eating. Are there any trigger foods that cause you to snack more. Soda, Bread, Crackers, are all foods that can triger eating. Look at doing a food journal to see where you can cut back. A week of journaling will usually show you the problem area. Increase excerise. This often drops off when we get busy. Best wishes. You know you can do it!
   — trible

October 19, 2009
I am 2.7 years out and have put back on 27. I am now in week 2 of carb intake > 15 a day, drinking my Nectar protein drinks and gym EVERYDAY! Down 3.5 so far in 2 weeks
   — stillworkingit