erikalexandra19

Taube's more recent "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It " was an "easier" read for me (not quite as technical; both, however, are excellent for those of us who struggle with carbs ). Congrats on your 50 lbs erikalexandra19! You asked for suggestions--this one's kinda crazy, but it really is working for me. It has helped me a lot to get control of out-of-control snacking. I got brutally honest with myself and made a list of the foods that I felt I was having a hard time controlling. I don't like the words "can't have" because that means deprivation, and deprivation means I want it more. Here goes: I really had to limit (more like ELIMINATE) what and how much I brought into the house. My downfall from the beginning has been dry cereal (dark choc Cheerios, Kashi GoLean Crunch etc). I use it as finger food to satisfy that need for crunch. But I was eating right out of the box and when you do that, you certainly eat more than "one serving". So now, when a new box of cereal (or anything that is a trouble carb for you) comes into the house it really helps to put each serving in its own baggie, and then put all the baggies back into the box. That way when you reach for the box, you still get the satisfaction of holding the box, but when you reach inside, you're grabbing a contolled-portion baggie, not handfuls. So, at the beginning of each month I have my list with check-off boxes next to the following items that are MY DEMONS. This list with its check-off boxes is in my face all month (on my fridge) so I can see, for instance, how many more fast food meals I have left for the month. When all the checkboxes are checked off, no more until the new month rolls around. It's just really helped my brain know that I CAN still have this stuff, I just now have to DISCIPLINE myself THIS WAY so I CAN still have it. Box Cereal (2 checkboxes = 2 boxes per month) Fast Food (4 checkboxes = 4x per month)(only SAFE & planned fast food allowed) Frozen Dinners (4 checkboxes = 4x per month) (cannot be more and 30gm carb) Starbucks (2 checkboxes = 2x per month) Ice Cream Treat (2 checkboxes) (no ice cream in house--must be eaten out only) Skinny Pop (1 checkbox) Quest Protein Bars (4 checkboxes = 4x per month) Pure Protein Bars (4 checkboxes = 4x per month) Good luck with whatever you find that works for you to get back on track. You will find your way. Thanks so much for the info n support, def applying your method

Pls let me know how you've done it, I need help. It's been 6ish months since my surgery.. I've lost 50 pounds but I've fallen off and can't seem to find a way back... I know I can do this, I know what I've accomplished... However, telling me that everyday as means of motivation isn't cutting it... Can someone share what their plan have been? Thank you!

Thank you.. Will start tracking... I havent slacked in the exercise part.. But carbs are creeping up...

Thank you!! Yes, carbs are my downfall Will read into it

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Hii! Just wanted to post a picture; I hadn't realized how much different I look until today.. Pre-op weight: 251 Surgery day weight: 248 Current weight: 210 Goal weight: 150

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Need your advise... When does sipping become easier? Every time I sip on anything, my stomach spasms terribly, thus making sipping very uncomfortable. I find myself not eating much of anything due to pain... Please tell me this gets better...

If i could sleep in my spanx, i would!!! Lol. One of the questions i asked at surgeon at my first appt with him was "when can i wear my spanx again?"... It is a mission getting in and out of them and I live by myself, but they make a world of difference for me when wearing dresses.

Yay!! Well first of, congrats on ur weight loss, that's amazing!!! My surgery is this Thursday... But would love to know what dating tools are available

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Hi!! Going nuts with this diet.. Any recipes you guys can provide will be greatly appreciated . I do eat fish

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Yea, i can eat those things as well, i just need soup recipes (im not a great cook.. N creativity usnt there either when it cones to cooking). Thanks!

Thank you!! Great idea on miso soup

Today is my second day on the pre op. Been having Protein shakes, sugar free pudding, yogurt... But the salty stuff is what's really has me stuck.. I had some lentil soup today (but it doesn't set well, makes gassy... TMI, sorry). I don't eat meat, or poultry, and I'm allergic to shellfish... (In another words, I'm a pain in the butt).

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