What Should I Be Eating 1 Year Post Op?

[Britty0529 21]

Hi Everyone,

My one year comes up on 10 December and I cannot say how happy I am to have made this change in my life! It has been a great year!

However, I would like to find out what everyone is eating one year post op?

I currently have 3 meals per day at 1/2 cup (80 meat/20 veggie/fruit)

2 to 3 Snacks - high in protein/or a Protein Shake

1 cup of coffee w/creamer

What are the rules for eating at this point?

Am I eating enough? Am I eating too much! Help!

[Arts137 1,811]

Well, At a year, you have the basic plan down, but tell us more. Are you still losing weight? Do you still want to lose weight? How active are you?

Likely forever the emphasis will remain on Proteins and Water first. Then veggies, and lastly complex carbs.

And keep with the Vitamins and remember the things to control...

[Britty0529 21]

Thanks for your reply! I answered your questions on the thread!

[Britty0529 21]

Ok, so I guess I didn't give enough information! I guess I got a little excited!

I was sleeved on 12/10/12 - just about a year! My highest was 225 and I am now 118! I am not sure if I want/need to lose anymore...but I would not like to gain anything (except maybe muscle)!

My day is usually this:

6AM - Half of a boiled egg/half of a piece of fruit

Coffee/Water on the way to work and first hourish

8:30 or so - I have one packet of plain oatmeal with half a scoop of chocolate/vanilla Protein powder/with exactly 6 to 8 almonds.

10:30 or so - Celery with Low fat Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Homemade)

12:30 or so- lunch (Usually, 1/2 cup of baked chicken/green beans)

2:30 or so - Try to put down a Protein Drink

4:30 or so - cheese Stick

If i work out - I like to have the other half of my egg from the morning/and half of the other piece of fruit about 30 min before

(I get too winded if I don't)

Between 7 and 8PM (depending on if i workout) - dinner 1/2 cup of 80% meat 20% Veggie

I am pretty active! I workout at the gym at least 3 to 4 days a week! I absolutely love at home work out DVD's - Jillian Michaels is my hero! And I love Jari Love's Ripped DVD - it will get you into tip top shape!

I try to drink a lot of Water...but could always do better!

[Arts137 1,811]

Britty, gotta tell ya that this seems pretty good to me. And I bet you are looking and feeling great too! Well done, friend!!

[natashad 0]

That sounds like perfection to me! I'm 9 months out and feel like I eat waaaay more. I fell off a couple times here and there. But for the most part I'm feeling in control. On a good day i eat

Premier Protein shake with half of a banana and a scoop of PB2

lunch is usually a Protein (kofta, Shish

or chicken kebab) with a small salad.

snack on a Quest bar or cheese

dinner is the same ( I work at my parents middle eastern restaurant)

Snack a light and fit Greek yogurt or other high protein snack.

Being a server I'm pretty active if we are busy. But I'm really trying to buckle down and get to goal. 15 more lbs. some days I hit the gym before work and do cardio. I will start toning really soon.

HW 274

SW 244

CW 170

GW 155

Surgery date 2/22/13

Everyday will always be a struggle for me. But I'm only human and I make mistakes. But if I'm accountable I can always pick up the pieces. Logging my food is my go to always.

[scarlet333 386]

Sounds great. I'm 9 months out and definitely consume more. I also am pretty active and workout 5 days a week.

Breakfast - 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese, fruit or fat free greek yogurt with fruit

lunch - 1 cup Progresso Soup or tuna or egg salad with light mayo

dinner -3 ozs of chicken, fish or beef with 1/4 cup of whatever side i've made the family

Snacks - mini baby bel light cheese, EAS Protein drink, 2tblspoons Peanut Butter, or cottage doubles

It usually adds up to about 1100 calories per day.

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Sounds like you're right where you need to be!!