Question:
What do I keep track of??

I have not lost any weight since Feb. I am down 65-70 pounds and since I am nearly 1 year out and want to lose more (I really want to lose 40 more pounds but will take what I can get.) I am wondering Do I do like the protein power plan and Atkins or do I keep track of calories? If I do Atkins then the cals get high If I do cals then I can't seem to get in enough protein. What has worked for you? Also at 1 year out did any one else have trouble getting in enough liquids and could this be hindering the weight loss? I get at least 32 oz in but sometimes it is hard to drink even that. I have no problem eating so I know that I do not have any complications from surgery. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.    — Lynne K. (posted on June 3, 2003)

June 3, 2003
Use the Atkins plan as an example of how to eat. Read his site on the web. Also use the Fitday.com site to journal your food and keep track of your protein, carbs, etc. Its been a big help to me. I strive to drink 64 oz of water a day, eat 90 grams of protein, and not go over 50 carbs a day. I walk for exercise about 5 days a week. I take plenty of vitamins. A real assortment. I have had my surgery amost 4 months ago and I am down 90 lbs. Good luck to you.
   — Leslie E.

June 3, 2003
You'll see high calories with Atkins because of the fat that plan permits, much more so than from the protein. But remember, if you're an RNYer, you malabsorb at least some fat, so personally, I'm less concerned about calories from fat than I am carbs or sugars. You don't say what your current calorie intake is, or what your protein gram versus carb gram intake is, or whether and how much you eat sugars, carb snacks, etc., or whether you're exercising (all of which are variables to be looked at). And yep, you're only getting about half the water you should be getting per day (64 oz. of noncaffeinated, noncarbonated, no sugar beverages is what you want at a minimum). I would suggest setting an overall limit of calories for yourself, along with a limit on the carb grams you take in (see fitday.com for values), add exercise, and add water and exercise, and see if it helps. Good luck!
   — Suzy C.

June 3, 2003
Gee looks like I'm just bouncing around the Q&A boards tonight agreeing with Suzy C. lol
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