1 year out-those pesky last 20 lbs-Vegetarian diet

[Joiebean 53]

Hopefully I got all the important points in my topic title Does anyone have any suggestions on how to lose those last twenty lbs on a semi vegan diet. Actually after surgery, I started working with a wellness coach and figured out I have a whey allergy, so I don't eat any dairy anymore, no eggs, no cheese, etc. Also don't eat beef or pork and only eat chicken very rarely. I do eat a lot of fish though, so I can't be considered fully vegan. Not worried really with labels, just having a hard time losing those last 20 lbs. Especially when a vegetarian diet can be centered around so many carb like foods. I've also had a problem with low Iron levels and us sleevers, I've been told, can't really take an Iron supplement because its too hard on our small stomachs. So does anyone have any suggestions for me?? I'd love to hear from some veggie sleevers and know what worked for them. I am also joining a local vegan/vegetarian meetup in my area to get some good ideas too.

Thanks and hope everyone is well!

[delta_girl 931]

I've never heard that about Iron supplements. I take one daily per my surgeon's directions.

There have been some very interesting threads and comments here lately about D3, too.

(Relating to weight loss.)

[UK Cathy 977]

I was advised to take a Multivitamin that included Iron.< /p>

[want2bthin 93]

I've been talking Iron once a day since my surgery almost a year ago. I have 9.5 lbs to go so I feel your pain. When I look at my BMR now I see why my loss has slowed down. I figure the best I can hope for is 1 lb or so a week and that's with eating 1000 calories a day. I'm so happy with where I am that another 9 weeks or so will go by quickly. Hang in there

[delta_girl 931]

I've never heard that about Iron supplements. I take one daily per my surgeon's directions.

There have been some very interesting threads and comments here lately about D3, too.

(Relating to weight loss.)

[PdxMan 4,292]

I don't take Iron supplements as I eat a lot of green leafy veggies. Since you enjoy fish, as do I, perhaps increasing the frequency of a hearty tuna salad? Romain, spinach and kale should do the trick.

As far as losing the last 20, I would just be diligent with my eating guidelines. No cheating. Don't drink before during or after eating. When you exercise, ensure your heart rate is up there. Just don't be going through the motions. You shouldn't be seeing spots, but you should be pretty darn close. Do this regularly and it will drop.

Oh, yeah, don't weigh yourself either for at least a month. Your expectations will be higher than your reality. It will be easy to get down and give up. Don't give in to the lies of the scale.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Hopefully I got all the important points in my topic title Does anyone have any suggestions on how to lose those last twenty lbs on a semi vegan diet. Actually after surgery, I started working with a wellness coach and figured out I have a whey allergy, so I don't eat any dairy anymore, no eggs, no cheese, etc. Also don't eat beef or pork and only eat chicken very rarely. I do eat a lot of fish though, so I can't be considered fully vegan. Not worried really with labels, just having a hard time losing those last 20 lbs. Especially when a vegetarian diet can be centered around so many carb like foods. I've also had a problem with low Iron levels and us sleevers, I've been told, can't really take an iron supplement because its too hard on our small stomachs. So does anyone have any suggestions for me?? I'd love to hear from some veggie sleevers and know what worked for them. I am also joining a local vegan/vegetarian meetup in my area to get some good ideas too.

Thanks and hope everyone is well!

I take iron all the time, no problems here. My surgeon also recommends taking iron as well as the bariatrics department at Kaiser.