I'm 14 months post-op and I've only lost 40 pounds (SW 232, CW 194). I exercise at least 4 times/week and try to get a good mix of cario and weights. The place that I KNOW I need improvement is diet. I know I'm getting more than 1200 cal/day in and I need to get below 1000 (according to my dr). BUT HOW? I'm a terrible snacker and work in an office where I'm constantly being bombarded with treats. Even when I track my calories in myfitnesspal, I still end up cheating half the time. PLEASE HELP! How do you guys keep your calories down? How do you avoid temptation? I don't want this whole journey to be a waste!

Get a small refrigerator for your Office and keep healthy foods/snacks in it. I stock mine with Greek yogurt, laughing cow cheese, sugar free jello and pudding, eggs, cheese slices etc. This has been a life saver. I quit Bringing granola bars and high carb Snacks because the more I eat them the more I want. Also bring your Lunch. Resist the temptation to go out for lunch. Eat a good breakfast,have Mid morning snack, eat lunch and then eat a mid afternoon snack. You should be in good shape till dinner. Good luck!!!

Edited May 2, 201412 yr by TheWigster

You need to pre-plan your foods AND bring your own Snacks to work. Bring stuff that's high in Protein, lower carbs & fat (deviled eggs, cheese sticks, Protein drinks, Protein Bars...etc..).

You can do this. You just need to pre-plan everything the night or week before so you're good to go, and stay on track