Great Article On Low-Carb/high Fat Diets

[gamergirl 4,609]

Ugh. I continually worry about the fact that I can easily hold more than that. I see these threads that say "You should only be able to hold 1/4 cup" and it freaks me out. I can do 1/2 cup easily (not more, but still.) Oh well. I'd be worried about something regardless.

Well but so can my husband. From the beginning, he had been able to hold 4 oz and me 2 oz. now my capacity is slowly increasing, his hasn't increased as much. I think it has to do with size of original stomach', shape of it, and how fast your swelling goes down. Nothing to worry about. Seriously.

[Arts137 1,811]

I can eat a LOT of food at 6 months out. Certainly much less than in "the before time" but I'd bet 12 oz.

I still start the day with a Protein shake, and, for the reason's Fluff describes, will continue to do so.

[scarlet333 386]

I am 9 months out and still have about 5 shakes per week. Usually as my "evening" snack. I have found that BJs now carries EAS pre-mixed shakes that are only 100 calories for 11 ozs and 17 grams of Protein. 24 pack for about $26 very economical and taste great. This usually fills me up before bed so I won't reach for something else.

Agree with the Atkins Protein theory as the method of loosing weight. I do fill like an occasional small roll, or potato is ok maybe only 2 servings per week or so. I feel like extreme anything is not sustainable.

On a side not Gamergirl, I am noticing a new tag under your name "staff". What does this mean? Are you employed by bariatric pal?

[gamergirl 4,609]

I am 9 months out and still have about 5 shakes per week. Usually as my "evening" snack. I have found that BJs now carries EAS pre-mixed shakes that are only 100 calories for 11 ozs and 17 grams of Protein. 24 pack for about $26 very economical and taste great. This usually fills me up before bed so I won't reach for something else. Agree with the Atkins protein theory as the method of loosing weight. I do fill like an occasional small roll, or potato is ok maybe only 2 servings per week or so. I feel like extreme anything is not sustainable. On a side not Gamergirl, I am noticing a new tag under your name "staff". What does this mean? Are you employed by bariatric pal?

No I'm not employed by them. A few of us were asked if we would volunteer to help out on the forum by welcoming new members, answering threads/questions that no one had answered, just trying to welcome people and help where we could. I have gotten so much out of this site, I felt I should give back where I could so I agreed to help.

[mistysj 1,939]

GG, have you seen this article? http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/2011/05/16/thin-body-of-evidence-why-i-have-doubts-about-gary-taubess-why-we-get-fat/

I'm just reading it now. I bought Good Calories Bad Calories as an audiobook to listen to when I'm traveling. Maybe I can finish it that way! But I want to make sure Taubes' opinion is still worthy. Hence googling him.

[gamergirl 4,609]

GG, have you seen this article? <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/2011/05/16/thin-body-of-evidence-why-i-have-doubts-about-gary-taubess-why-we-get-fat/'>http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/2011/05/16/thin-body-of-evidence-why-i-have-doubts-about-gary-taubess-why-we-get-fat/</a><br><br> I'm just reading it now. I bought Good Calories Bad Calories as an audiobook to listen to when I'm traveling. Maybe I can finish it that way! But I want to make sure Taubes' opinion is still worthy. Hence googling him.

Interesting. I do think a no veg stand is highly detrimental to health. But I also agree that some people can indeed eat carbs with no ill effects. I wonder if Gary doesn't need to take an extremist stance just to prove his point? I mean, where are the bucks in saying just cut out sugar and processed carbs? cynical of me, eh?

I think it'd like troubleshooting a machine. We each need to find what works for us and we are not all the same. So glad you shared this!

[mistysj 1,939]

Another one (this time from Gary Taubes himself): http://garytaubes.com/2011/03/dose-of-intervention-land-of-dr-oz/

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Interesting. I am taking my obese son in to be baseline tested for diabetes, cholesterol and the rest. I am sure that at least some of his issues lie in insulin resistance. But I don't know how to make the medical professionals (or him, for that matter) take this seriously. If I had a dollar for every time I was recommended a high carbohydrate, low-fat diet, I would be a very rich woman.

[mistysj 1,939]

Your post looks really strange in the app, GG!

[mistysj 1,939]

See?

[gamergirl 4,609]

See?

What?mwhere is all my well thought out rhetoric?

[gamergirl 4,609]

Another one (this time from Gary Taubes himself): <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://garytaubes.com/2011/03/dose-of-intervention-land-of-dr-oz/'>http://garytaubes.com/2011/03/dose-of-intervention-land-of-dr-oz/</a>

I will try again. So I think all meat no veg is a disaster. I also think there are many people who are not carb sensitive and live a great life with them. The trick is in finding out which sort we each are and eating to suit our chemistry.

I also wonder if Gary has to be more extreme in positioning his public personna? I mean,where's the story in don't eat processed, refined carbs?

[gamergirl 4,609]

Another one (this time from Gary Taubes himself): <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://garytaubes.com/2011/03/dose-of-intervention-land-of-dr-oz/'>http://garytaubes.com/2011/03/dose-of-intervention-land-of-dr-oz/</a>

This was a great read Misty. Thanks so much.

[scarlet333 386]

I am 9 months out and still have about 5 shakes per week. Usually as my "evening" snack. I have found that BJs now carries EAS pre-mixed shakes that are only 100 calories for 11 ozs and 17 grams of Protein. 24 pack for about $26 very economical and taste great. This usually fills me up before bed so I won't reach for something else. Agree with the Atkins Protein theory as the method of loosing weight. I do fill like an occasional small roll, or potato is ok maybe only 2 servings per week or so. I feel like extreme anything is not sustainable. On a side not Gamergirl, I am noticing a new tag under your name "staff". What does this mean? Are you employed by bariatric pal?

No I'm not employed by them. A few of us were asked if we would volunteer to help out on the forum by welcoming new members, answering threads/questions that no one had answered, just trying to welcome people and help where we could. I have gotten so much out of this site, I felt I should give back where I could so I agreed to help.

Well they certainly picked the right person in you. I have enjoyed many of your posts.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I am 9 months out and still have about 5 shakes per week. Usually as my "evening" snack. I have found that BJs now carries EAS pre-mixed shakes that are only 100 calories for 11 ozs and 17 grams of Protein. 24 pack for about $26 very economical and taste great. This usually fills me up before bed so I won't reach for something else. Agree with the Atkins Protein theory as the method of loosing weight. I do fill like an occasional small roll, or potato is ok maybe only 2 servings per week or so. I feel like extreme anything is not sustainable. On a side not Gamergirl, I am noticing a new tag under your name "staff". What does this mean? Are you employed by bariatric pal?

No I'm not employed by them. A few of us were asked if we would volunteer to help out on the forum by welcoming new members, answering threads/questions that no one had answered, just trying to welcome people and help where we could. I have gotten so much out of this site, I felt I should give back where I could so I agreed to help.

Well they certainly picked the right person in you. I have enjoyed many of your posts.

you're sweet to say that. I think I just talk too much