Those of you who have averaged 15-20 lbs or more a month

what does your average day look like in terms of your food intake (Protein, carbs, cals, water)

Exercise

I know everyone varies, but I am just wondering if there is a common denominator

I am desperate here...work with the crazy lady

Samantha, I will watch this post with interest, cos lately nothing I do moves the scales...!!! =/

Me three, stalling at 49lb loss, probably because I so desperately want to see that 50th lb!

Did you guys see the article about the chemistry of stalls? It is amazing- really explains that you are losing even when stalled,

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

I average a loss of 15 pounds a month and my typical daily menu is:

Breakfast (240 calories, 44.50 grams Protein, 8 grams carbs)

1/2 cup Egg Beaters

1/8 cup of Fat-Free Shredded cheese

1 Premier Nutrition Protein shake (for the extra calories)

Once a week I have vanilla greek yogurt instead of the Egg Beaters. On weekends, I allow myself a piece of bacon or two.

Mid-Morning Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

lunch (192 calories, 28.50 grams protein, 2.5 carbs)

1/2 cup Shredded (or diced) chicken Breast

1/8 cup Low-Fat Shredded Mozzarrella Cheese

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Sour Cream

1 Tablespoon Salsa

On weekends, if I am running around and forget to eat, I will have a protein shake to maintain my daily protein intake.

Mid-Afternoon Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

dinner (115 calories, 21 grams protein, 2 carbs)

3-4oz. Solid White Albacore Tuna

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Mayo

Sometimes I have been having 1/2 cup of browned lean ground turkey with 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and italian seasoning for dinner (or lunch), which is 155 calories, 27 grams protein, and 5 carbs).

I try to average around 700 calories a day. Sometimes it is less (or more) depending on what items I eat. Regardless, I always get in 80-100 grams of protein and keep my carbs under 30 although some days they are less than 15. I think the most I have consumed since surgery was 900 calories and that was hard to do. I don't eat potatoes, bread or rice right now but I do hope to start incorporating them in healthy ways in the near future. I want to have balance when it comes to maintaining the weight loss so I have to learn this now.

I stick to this diet for the most part but when I was traveling for nearly the entire month of April I realized that I cannot obsess over my diet. I eat out of small dishes (they hold exactly 1 cup) and I use small utensils (baby spoon or a cocktail fork) to help with portion control. I was a fork loader and using the smaller fork REALLY helps me take smaller bites. I carry these things with me so when I do eat out or have to travel I know how much I am consuming.

I also have a deal with myself when it comes to making sure I get enough Water. I won't let myself have my lunch until I have consumed at least 24 ounces of water and I won't let myself have my mid-afternoon snack until I have had another 24 ounces. I try to drink another 24 on my way home before dinner and I always drink 24 before I go to bed. So my water intake can vary between 80-96 ounces a day.

For exercise, I do the Wii Fit right now. I also walk alot during the day at work. I need to start doing resistance training and am hoping to start that soon before the weather really heats up here.

This is my plan and what works for me. Things may work differently for you and others.

Did you guys see the article about the chemistry of stalls? It is amazing- really explains that you are losing even when stalled,

http://www.dsfacts.c...or-plateau.html

Hiya Meggie,

yea, I read this a while ago... followed the advise and no change, at the moment, I am just doing what I have always done - apart from adding the good carbs - and hoping my body will readjust and catch up with my mind ... lol

My days looked like this from mushies to 4 months out:

Calories 300-400

Carbs under 30

Fluids 48 ounces (still cant get in 64)

Protein 70 grams a day

4months on (presently 5 months out)

Calories 600-800

Carbs 30-35

Fluids 48

Sorry...Protein 70-90 grams a day

I average a loss of 15 pounds a month and my typical daily menu is:

Breakfast (240 calories, 44.50 grams Protein, 8 grams carbs)

1/2 cup Egg Beaters

1/8 cup of Fat-Free Shredded cheese

1 Premier Nutrition Protein shake (for the extra calories)

Once a week I have vanilla greek yogurt instead of the Egg Beaters. On weekends, I allow myself a piece of bacon or two.

Mid-Morning Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

lunch (192 calories, 28.50 grams protein, 2.5 carbs)

1/2 cup Shredded (or diced) chicken Breast

1/8 cup Low-Fat Shredded Mozzarrella Cheese

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Sour Cream

1 Tablespoon Salsa

On weekends, if I am running around and forget to eat, I will have a protein shake to maintain my daily protein intake.

Mid-Afternoon Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

dinner (115 calories, 21 grams protein, 2 carbs)

3-4oz. Solid White Albacore Tuna

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Mayo

Sometimes I have been having 1/2 cup of browned lean ground turkey with 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and italian seasoning for dinner (or lunch), which is 155 calories, 27 grams protein, and 5 carbs).

I try to average around 700 calories a day. Sometimes it is less (or more) depending on what items I eat. Regardless, I always get in 80-100 grams of protein and keep my carbs under 30 although some days they are less than 15. I think the most I have consumed since surgery was 900 calories and that was hard to do. I don't eat potatoes, bread or rice right now but I do hope to start incorporating them in healthy ways in the near future. I want to have balance when it comes to maintaining the weight loss so I have to learn this now.

I stick to this diet for the most part but when I was traveling for nearly the entire month of April I realized that I cannot obsess over my diet. I eat out of small dishes (they hold exactly 1 cup) and I use small utensils (baby spoon or a cocktail fork) to help with portion control. I was a fork loader and using the smaller fork REALLY helps me take smaller bites. I carry these things with me so when I do eat out or have to travel I know how much I am consuming.

I also have a deal with myself when it comes to making sure I get enough Water. I won't let myself have my lunch until I have consumed at least 24 ounces of water and I won't let myself have my mid-afternoon snack until I have had another 24 ounces. I try to drink another 24 on my way home before dinner and I always drink 24 before I go to bed. So my water intake can vary between 80-96 ounces a day.

For exercise, I do the Wii Fit right now. I also walk alot during the day at work. I need to start doing resistance training and am hoping to start that soon before the weather really heats up here.

This is my plan and what works for me. Things may work differently for you and others.

Excellent thanks!!

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the input

Duuuuude! I am totally doing what you do!

I average a loss of 15 pounds a month and my typical daily menu is:

Breakfast (240 calories, 44.50 grams Protein, 8 grams carbs)

1/2 cup Egg Beaters

1/8 cup of Fat-Free Shredded cheese

1 Premier Nutrition Protein shake (for the extra calories)

Once a week I have vanilla greek yogurt instead of the Egg Beaters. On weekends, I allow myself a piece of bacon or two.

Mid-Morning Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

lunch (192 calories, 28.50 grams protein, 2.5 carbs)

1/2 cup Shredded (or diced) chicken Breast

1/8 cup Low-Fat Shredded Mozzarrella Cheese

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Sour Cream

1 Tablespoon Salsa

On weekends, if I am running around and forget to eat, I will have a protein shake to maintain my daily protein intake.

Mid-Afternoon Snack (50 calories, 6 grams protein, 0 carbs)

Mini Babybel Light Cheese Round

dinner (115 calories, 21 grams protein, 2 carbs)

3-4oz. Solid White Albacore Tuna

1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Mayo

Sometimes I have been having 1/2 cup of browned lean ground turkey with 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and italian seasoning for dinner (or lunch), which is 155 calories, 27 grams protein, and 5 carbs).

I try to average around 700 calories a day. Sometimes it is less (or more) depending on what items I eat. Regardless, I always get in 80-100 grams of protein and keep my carbs under 30 although some days they are less than 15. I think the most I have consumed since surgery was 900 calories and that was hard to do. I don't eat potatoes, bread or rice right now but I do hope to start incorporating them in healthy ways in the near future. I want to have balance when it comes to maintaining the weight loss so I have to learn this now.

I stick to this diet for the most part but when I was traveling for nearly the entire month of April I realized that I cannot obsess over my diet. I eat out of small dishes (they hold exactly 1 cup) and I use small utensils (baby spoon or a cocktail fork) to help with portion control. I was a fork loader and using the smaller fork REALLY helps me take smaller bites. I carry these things with me so when I do eat out or have to travel I know how much I am consuming.

I also have a deal with myself when it comes to making sure I get enough Water. I won't let myself have my lunch until I have consumed at least 24 ounces of water and I won't let myself have my mid-afternoon snack until I have had another 24 ounces. I try to drink another 24 on my way home before dinner and I always drink 24 before I go to bed. So my water intake can vary between 80-96 ounces a day.

For exercise, I do the Wii Fit right now. I also walk alot during the day at work. I need to start doing resistance training and am hoping to start that soon before the weather really heats up here.

This is my plan and what works for me. Things may work differently for you and others.

Hi, I drink a shake in the morning some fruit or cottage cheese or greek yogurt as a snack , grilled chicken some cheese or soup in the evening and a glass of milk before bed. Exercise I walk it is the same exercise I was doing pre-op I walk 5 miles a day 5 days a week with hills.