Question:
22mos post-op WANT TO LOSE 30LBS ANY DIET SUGGESTIONS

I WAS THINKING ABOUT THE ATKINS BUT THEN I HAVE READ THAT WE NEED OUR CARBS SO I WAS WONDERING WHAT ABOUT THE SOUTH BEACH DIET OR SLIM FAST I AM TRYING TO LOSE ATLEAST ANOTHER 30LBS AND I AM JUST TRYINGTO FIGURE OUT WHICH ROUTE TO TAKE MY EATING HABITS ARE ALL OFF TRACK AND I AM TRYINGT O GET THEM BACK ON TRACK SO I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS THANK YOU EVERYONE 253/161    — JENNIFER S. (posted on October 15, 2005)

October 16, 2005
what seems to work for me, is just go back to counting calories. this way you never really deprive yourself of what you want, you just limit your intake. plus the hungerier you are the better choices you will make, because you will cut fat and carbs way down, because they also have the highest calories. good luck, 275/122
   — terri R.

October 16, 2005
Hi Jennifer, To get back on track try going back to just protein for a few days than add the carbs back in a little at a time. Eat 3 small meals a day & get away from snacking in between meals if you are doing that. It is usually the snacks that kill our efforts. I am about the same timing as you are & am fighting the last 40 lbs as well. So I understand your frustration. I have gone back to the gym, which seems to be helping . My probelm is the coffee addition. If I would get away from that, I would probably be just fine. Good luck & I hope the South beach diet works for you. Marilyn, the Bearlady
   — Marilyn C.

October 17, 2005
I recently added chromium polynicotinate 200mcg in the AM and PM. It really seems to be helping with the carb cravings. Plus I stopped working out over the summer, but I am back to it. I need to get rid of the last 30 lbs, and I will be 3 years out this month. (Never gained any back, but cannot get rid of the last 30!) The scale finally seems to be moving, albeit slowly, in the right direction. I "de-carb" myself once in awhile when I feel like I am really out of control - 3 days of mostly protein and plenty of water. The first day is rough, but it gets easier each day, and then I can get back on track with my food intake.
   — koogy

October 17, 2005
Hey, Sunshyne! Funny ideas people have about Atkins - it DOES allow some carbs, but is basically high protein and low carb, which is what we need. In fact, my bariatric surgeon told me " You will essentially be on Atkins diet for the rest of your life."
   — Novashannon

October 17, 2005

   — Kasey

October 17, 2005
South Beach! Low fat and healthy carbs. Combine w/ the principles of the pouch rules regarding eating dense protein and not drinking w/ meals or soon after.
   — mom2jtx3

October 20, 2005
I am just new to this game but it I was trying to lose some extra lbs I would go some place where I could get some support and that would be Weight Watchers. They do wonders and they are based on support with real people.
   — vickicarson