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For those of you long time sleevers 1yr+, I have a question
About Me: Pre Weight: 200lbs Height: 5”3 Post Weight: 120 (4 yrs later). Lost all my weight in the 1st year. Lowest 117, looked very sick, couldnt barely eat. Slowly got up to 128 my highest oct 2019. Then lost 8-10 lbs when started working. So my question is, what is your diet like? Calorie Intake, foods you tolerate, can”t tolerate, meal plan, how much can you eat. Me: Main things I eat 2 Toast, Egg, Cheese sandwhich, but yet I get full from just having 1/2 porkchop; Im talking the size if my palm in half by itself Weird! I used to be able to eat lots of popcorn when I could have it. Now I can barely finish a typucsl medium popcorn. I can drink pop no problem 2-3 Slices Pizza: (Depends on size) I can eat a pack of oatmeal with peanut butter. Only that. Can do coffees Can’t do Ice caps! Major sugar dump. and i cant tolerate ice cream any more can do yogurts umm typical meal: 1/4 - 1/2c Carbs, and for meats 3sm meatballs, 1 Thigh, 5 pieces of chicken fries by itself). can do half chicken breast with 1/4-1/2c rice I still dont or know how to get the carb/protein and vegetables. I just have room for the carbs/meat. Which is fine because i hate alot of veggies. And fruits; I have in smoothies; I can do around 8-16oz, depends on what I make. so in short, I still cant eat alot at once but i get hungry every 2 hours, i can do 3 if i am not working, and just being home or out and about since i cant fit in the veggies, if i didnt would be like 1/4-1/2 meat, 1/4-1/2c Pasta, potatoe, rice, and then like 2 broccoli. Whats the point if the broccolli then, especially if i favor favor the carbs and protein before tge veggies. Waste if time to cook 2-3 broccollis.. I try and get veggies in by juicing, but its a battle. So far i only like green veggies to juice. I would never eat celery, cucumber, spinach, but it took me a while to build up to be able to drink it soooo what about you?
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Almost 3 Yrs Sleeved; Diet Question for those who are long past
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Almost 3 Yrs Sleeved; Diet Question for those who are long past
I am 3 years out. I feel like I can barely eat still. And if I push a bit I still throw up. Im curious, what is you diet like today calorie wise? I can only still handle such small amounts. I probably get 1 regular potion size plate worth of food in one day. Plus I sub in fruit and green juices. prob still not eating over 600 cal. And I workout as well.
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1 Yr 6 Months
Weight is stabilized at 121. Still can't eat a whole lot but decent. I did a workout program for 56 days and i definitely gained muscle or look toned. Belly is gone ,
- 1 Year 2 Months
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1 Year 2 Months
Weight is now 121 :). I am pretty much stabilized now. A loss of over 80 lbs. I am getting better at eating, but still not great. The problem I have is that I need to still up my protein and my vits/mineral intake. Im trying so hard to do so. Im so picky, I am very limited in what food I eat. Seems like I am eating the same over and over again. I need new ideas.
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Month 12 - No Desire to Eat
Thanks
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Month 12 - No Desire to Eat
I am now 124. But.....I still can't eat a lot. And I mean almost just a hunk of chicken or fish or a bit of potato and Im done. I have no desire to eat food, it all taste bland to me. I tried different ways to spice it up but it don't help. Maybe once I am able to eat more and I hope soon that food will be enjoyable again. And its even harder when your limited due to allergies to dairy and wheat, and I don't like fruits and vegetables. Very limited. And I don't even have room to eat it because I need the protein first but I can't get enough. I will get much les if I split it with veggies or with a starch. Anyone else have the same problem?
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Month 11
I am now way past my goal weight: ) I am now 128.6. Been around that for the past month. I am still struggling with food. Still on the protein meal replacements. But getting tired of them because I am so limited in food. And the shakes are dairy free and they are the only ones I can handle. Im no where near getting the protein intake I need. I still can only eat an egg and I am full. I can eat a bowl of oatmeal what ever amount is i the package with peanut butter, but it takes me a good 30 mins plus to finish. I can have about 1/4c Rice and say about an oz of meat and I am full. Thats pretty much my portion for any meal. I struggle because I am so limited since eI don't do dairy and wheat, well try not too. And I hate a lot of the veggies except starchy ones like carrots, potato, set potato, yams, butternut. And I only like certain fruits and mainly in shakes. I can only handle to be able to eat it. Like a small green apple. I desperately need help with meal planning to make sure I have everything I need for my body. I am doing IVF in the Spring and I want to be able to eat a lot more then what I can. I am almost a year post wls. I will post pics as soon as I am able to. Loving the weightless. But hate my diet.
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8th Month
Nothing has changed eating wise. Still can't eat a lot. I do 2 meal replacement shakes, and a small supper. And even then I can still only eat just the protein. Weight is still coming off. Was 203, now 144lbs. Theres not a whole lot of change in appearance, so I upload some more next month or so.
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Month 7 Pics :)
Here is month 5 comparison to month 7
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Month 7: Skinny Fat?
I am now 148lbs, my 1st goal was to be 145. Just about. Problem is, even tho my stomach has drastically reduced in size, I still feel skinny fat. My body fat is still in the 30% and up. It is not reducing much but the weight is melting off :S I still can't eat a whole lot, protein is still hard to do unless I do all shakes. And I am starting to work out.
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Month 6 Updates w Pics :) Big Changes!
The nightgown pic is the most dramatic change for me. I can't believe I was 203 lbs, now 154.5 Still struggling to eat. Really need to amp up my protein and vitamins. I am losing hair like crazy
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Month 5 Update
I am down 48 lbs now Beginning Weight: 203 Current: 155 lb I am 10 lbs away from my first goal. Still not eating a whole lot. Need to up my protein. My hair is thinning out like crazy. I havent been taking vitamins for a while; I need to get at it. Its been hard dince I been away from home fir almost a month due yo a cuty wide evac because of a huge fire surrounding my cuty and within the city. I have been going to the gym alot, doing weights and cardio. I also been walking. I used to hate it so much. Now im full of energy when walking, feet dont hurt anymore and i do t get out of breath as quick. Hotflashes are non existent Can now fit in med clothes and not extra larges. So happy with everything so far I will post updated pics once I am back home. Ttul
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Month 5
It has been a slow month, I haven't lot a whole lot, perhaps 1-2 lbs, it kepted fluctuating all month. BUT I been eating too much junk, mainly popcorn and nachos . I have stopped now and I am kicking this month into high gear. Still trying to get all my protein in, got to get back to my vitamins. need to take em. Hair have been thinning a bit. This month I have a friend who is very fitness minded training with me, today was Day 1 and I killed it I did a lot I didn't think I could do. Especially now Im just about 38 lbs lighter. I'm BOUT 164, MY offiial weigh in is Tomorrow and I will post some updated pics and measurements. I am also going to post a before training pic and then my after. Its intense so far. Did cardio, tomorrow is Strength day. I hope everyone is doing well Thats all for now. TTUL
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Month 4 Update w Pics
Thanks so much