Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

i am up for another challenge. i think i prefer the shorter time frame as if it is too long i am more easily defeated. anyone else feel that way?

I'm good with a shorter challenge.

5 weeks from this Saturday will be the 4th of July. Let's weigh in on Sats. By this Sat have your goals ready and we will have our first weigh in on the 6th of June.

[KayleighsMommy 16]

A question for you all....

When I had my surgery done my surgeon told me to stay under 20g fat, 100g carbs and 1200 calories.

I have been doing calculators online. Most say for my height (5'6") my weight (271) and my activity level (breathing) I should be taking in about 1400 cals a day to lose 3 pounds a week.

I have been very careful...charting every bite that goes in my mouth. I am finding to stay under that fat level I am only taking in about 600-700 cals a day. AND.... I feel like I am eating all day long. I'm wondering if this low caloric intake is why I am not losing??

What does Dr K say you should stay around when it comes to fat/carbs/cals??

I think I need another fill (it's been 6 months.. though I don't seem to be realy loose) and I am going to ask to see the dietician at that time... just wondering if I can get some ideas of "where I should be" before then.

julie

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

A question for you all....

When I had my surgery done my surgeon told me to stay under 20g fat, 100g carbs and 1200 calories.

I have been doing calculators online. Most say for my height (5'6") my weight (271) and my activity level (breathing) I should be taking in about 1400 cals a day to lose 3 pounds a week.

I have been very careful...charting every bite that goes in my mouth. I am finding to stay under that fat level I am only taking in about 600-700 cals a day. AND.... I feel like I am eating all day long. I'm wondering if this low caloric intake is why I am not losing??

What does Dr K say you should stay around when it comes to fat/carbs/cals??

I think I need another fill (it's been 6 months.. though I don't seem to be realy loose) and I am going to ask to see the dietician at that time... just wondering if I can get some ideas of "where I should be" before then.

julie

I'm sorry you're having problems! I don't recall Dr. K telling us to eat any specific percentages or grams of fat or carbs. I may be mistaken, but that's what I remember.

I'll tell you what I do. If I'm strict with this eating plan, I lose. If I stray, then I remain the same, but I've never gained yet.

60-80 grams of Protein.

30% of total calories of fat. (less than 30% - is extremely difficult and I would feel like I was dieting again)

Carbs - I do not eat bad carbs. Whole grains only, brown rice and whole grain Pasta. No white sugar or flour. (remember this is my ideal and what works, I'm not always this good)

I eat lean Proteins and veggies. I log my food into www.fitday.com and keep my calories at 1200. I do NOT count calories for my fruit or veggies. I know my body needs those things and I take them as freebies.

I didn't get the band to be on a diet for the rest of my life. I got the band to learn how to eat in a healthy way! A way in which I can live the rest of my life -

I hope this helps. I am sorry you're struggling.

BTW, my portions are measured to 1 cup of solid food and 1.5 cups of salad, i.e. baby spinach or spring mix.

I know when I do eat any bad carbs, I just don't lose. I don't venture over to the white flour/rice/pasta, but I do have sweet treats occasionally.

Working out is also another component that makes a difference in my weight loss. Even if you can do something for 8 mins. a day, it's a good start.

Remember to eat your Protein first! Protein is your priority.

Edited May 27, 2009 by PrtyAntOvrYt

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hey Banditos!

Is everyone busy out of doors - enjoying the late spring days?

I wanted to know if anyone else is interested in doing another challenge? A 4th of July one, perhaps? Starting this Saturday!

I hope the silence here means everyone is well and healthy and happy!

[BellaPerdente 0]

Dee, I definitely want to do another challenge. I will weigh in on Saturday.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Dee, I definitely want to do another challenge. I will weigh in on Saturday.

Great! We have You, Deb and Me! I'm always up for a challenge!

[lotzasunshine 2]

I want to join the next challenge as well. I was hoping to be down 100 around my first year mark, but since I am losing slower I think I will shoot for 233, that will be 75lbs down in a year. Not too shabby. So I think from where I am today (TOM) that is 14lbs. I think I can handle that. Small steps can lead to big results right?

Edited May 29, 2009 by lotzasunshine

[KayleighsMommy 16]

Hey Banditos!

Is everyone busy out of doors - enjoying the late spring days?

I wanted to know if anyone else is interested in doing another challenge? A 4th of July one, perhaps? Starting this Saturday!

I hope the silence here means everyone is well and healthy and happy!

Count me in!!!!

julie

[KayleighsMommy 16]

I want to join the next challenge as well. I was hoping to be down 100 around my first year mark, but since I am losing slower I think I will shoot for 238, that will be 75lbs down in a year. Not too shabby. So I think from where I am today (TOM) that is 9lbs. I think I can handle that. Small steps can lead to big results right?

Marie,

i know what ya mean. My year will be June 26. I also wanted to be down 100 by my year. Hmmmmmm... guess it's not gonna happen now :smile: I am at 72 right now... so I am hoping to be down at least 80 by then.

julie

[Snowgator 3]

Julie,

Be so proud of losing 72 in a year - that is awesome, more than a pound a week!! go girl!

Dee,

Count me in for the next challenge. The last one helped me stay on track. I'll shoot for 5 lbs in the 5 weeks, since that time will include vacation for me.

Did everybody know Dr. K is in China? Must be awesome.

[julie.ann 1]

Well I was going to set out this one, but I decided to go ahead and join. My goal will be to no longer be obese on July 4th. That would mean under 175. I'll weigh in on Saturday.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Great!!!

The list is growing for our challenge:

Deb

Bella

Prty

Lotza

KayleighsMommy

Snow

Julie.ann

Laptastic

On Saturday, weigh yourselves and then just post me the amount of weight you want to lose. Who knows you might lose some by Saturday. Then our first official weigh in will be Saturday June 6th. That will give us 5 weigh ins! Yippy!!!:smile:

Edited May 30, 2009 by PrtyAntOvrYt

[Laptastic 0]

Add me to the list please. I'm in Chicago right now, but hope to find a scale tomorrow to weigh in.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Okay Challengers!

Let me know exactly how much you want to lose by July 4th. It's 5 weeks!

I'll compile the list tonight. I worked last night and I am a sleepy squirrel!

Nitie nite!

dee~

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Add me to the list please. I'm in Chicago right now, but hope to find a scale tomorrow to weigh in.

I got ya on the list Laptastic!

Have fun in Chicago IF that's what you're there for!