Just 3 meals a day??

SeattleCindy · August 7, 2003

I have been eating more than 3 meals a day because i spread them out over the day and eat smaller amounts. I know we are not supposed to do this but is it really bad to do? For Breakfast I had a hard boiled egg. For lunch today I had a few chicken strips with ranch. Then after about 3 hours I just had another hard boiled egg and will have dinner later on. Plus i try to get my sugar free pudding in at night. I am still not meeting my calorie requirements for the day although my Protein is great. Any ideas anyone on what your doing to keep yourself full during the day? Maybe I just need a 2nd fill.

Alexandra · August 8, 2003

Cindy, I for one haven't been told "3 meals a day." To my thinking, keeping yourself from getting hungry is more important than eating on a schedule.

Are you losing weight? You may actually need to increase your calories somewhat--it sounds like you're barely getting ONE good meal before dinnertime!

Anyway, for what it's worth, I'm certainly not going to worry about three meals a day. Especially between lunch and dinner--that can be 7 hours some days and that's just way too long!

SeattleCindy · August 12, 2003

I think im able to eat too much I have 1.8 cc's in my band. Im going in for a fill at the end of the month but for example today i had a large wendy's chilli and a cheese and bacon baked potato from wendy's. I could have eaten more. Im worried im going to stretch my band but it seems im hungrier than i was before. What is wrong with me. Im not losing any weight and it's driving me crazy. How depressing. I am down 70 pounds but i need to keep losing and I haven't lost even a pound in over a month...

sad in seattle

Cindy

leo · August 12, 2003

Wow, a large chili and a potatoe is a little bit to much... But loosing 70lbs is great!!!! Sometimes your body needs a rest from loosing all that weight, and it plateaus.

Maybe it's time for a fill???

SeattleCindy · August 12, 2003

I have a fill scheduled for the end of the month. What does a normal day's meal seem like for you leo? What do you eat for Breakfast lunch and dinner. I think I am doing something wrong cause i was losing great and then it just stopped... grrrr

Cindy

leo · August 12, 2003

Your doing great Cindy, you have been able to loose 70lbs since january. Thats great!!! Your only suppose to loose on average 2 lbs a week.

I can't wait till I loose as much as you!!

Just go for a fill and you should be back on the "loosing" track again lols.

I normally drink lots of Soups. I just open a can on chunky Soup and add some mixed veggies in it and I split it in 2 portions.

shellyj · August 13, 2003

hi cindy! i think 70 lbs is AWSOME and you are doing great! i'm sure your body is taking a rest.

now on food portions my doc says it 1/2 cup per portion. no more. you can buy mini containers at wal-mart for 50 cents each and each meal should fit in there they only hold a 1/2 cup. this may be more do-able after a fill. or buy the snack size ziplock baggies, they are more of a bandster size!

you could alway up your Water intake and restrict your carbs a little. if i lose 70 lbs though in 7-8 months i think i will be extactic!!!!

GETTING BANDED ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :

michelle

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SeattleCindy · August 13, 2003

congrats michelle on your upcoming banding. I know you will do well. Im excited and panicked at the same time. Getting married December 20th. We moved up the date and I still don't fit in my dress. UT OH hehe. So now i have to lose enought weight in the next four months to squeeze into my dress.. Good luck and I will say a little prayer for you on monday...

Cindy in seattle

shellyj · August 13, 2003

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sounds like if you have good motivation (wedding dress). i am sure you will get it done! just imagine trying to squeeze in the dress with that extra 70 lbs you lost!

i have been with my boyfriend for 5 years and i have been putting off marriage because i want to look pretty in my dress and not cringe when I/people see my photo. not to mention i dont want to pay out the ying yang for a custom made tent that i call a dress. i am happy to say next year i may actually do it!

keep us posted!

Vera · August 29, 2003

Cindy, Michelle

Congratulations

I put off my Wedding 2 years because of my weight, now I'm starting to plan it. Maybe in Hawaii? My sister would tell me "you'll never lose weight just do the wedding" Im 2 weeks post-op and 20 lbs down, I haven't even told her about the band yet lol.

Vera:)

springirl · August 31, 2003

First of all it sounds like you definitely need a fill. I am a veteran of fills and eventhough everyone is different as to where their sweet spot is...I was not restricted at all under 2.0cc of fill. I currently have 2.6cc of fill and although I am quite restricted right now I will be getting another fill in 3 weeks because my weight loss is slow. I am 7 months out like you are and I have only lost 40lbs. I am disappointed that the weight loss hasn't been faster, but I am also grateful for the 40lbs gone. I feel so much better!

As for 3 meals a day, from what I have been told by my personal trainer, who is a fitness guru and may other medical people in health and weight loss...6 small meals a day is optimum and keeps your blood sugar level more even. It doesn't overload your system with a lot of food at one time that creates an insulin response. It will keep you more satisfied and less likely to overeat at one meal. The band is a perfect tool for this way of healthy eating. When we reach the right level of restriction we can't eat much at one meal to begin with.

According to my doctor, he wants his patients to get in 60 to 80g of Protein a day and that is hard to do in 3 meals with a properly filled band.Good luck with your next fill!

Spring

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