I saw my NUT and surgeon today. First I saw the NUT then the surgeon.

My NUT took down my information about the past 3 months, etc., chit-chatted with me about hair loss, vitamins, eating plant-based foods and healthy proteins, yadayadayada.

Then she weighed me on the magic scale and congratulated me on being in onderland. But even better, we came up with a goal weight! My fat-free body weight is 109lbs and so based on that composition, she said 140-145 would be very appropriate especially if I continue to do strength training and muscle building exercises. I should have a very nice frame. Of course, I need to also stay on the cardio to build my lung capacity and strengthen the heart.

I was so excited and relieved because I was originally aiming for 125 and so many said that would be too small for me. I am 5'3" and small-boned so I guess I'd be skeletal, a look for which I was NOT aiming and to get to 125, I need to lose 70 more pounds and with my tool, it sounds very doable, I did feel overwhelmed.

My only problem is the amount of calories she recommended. The max amount is 1400. Minimum 1200. I can barely get in 1,000. She said to munch all day, which is what I do, so that I don't have to worry about cause painful stomach issues and I am constantly fueling myself with good whole foods. Combined with exercise, over time, I will be able to get in more....just be mindful and keep it very healthy.

What are some tips and tricks that worked? I'd love to hear ideas. We've fixed my meals so that there is a good amount of plant-based foods and lean protein. The plant-based foods will go faster than the proteins so I still eat my protein first then the plant-based foods. She also said focus on berries, mangos, etc. Those items are really going to make my protein shakes even better.

Thanks!

You and I have the same stats, similar build, sounds like. I settled at 152 very comfortably. I could lose another 10 or so, but right now I am maintaining with no effort. I eat when hungry, stop when I'm not and I don't worry about what I'm eating. If I have a bad day, I make great choices the next day. I eat about 1500c on average, some days more, some days a lot less.

I am a grazer. I have a slight stricture and am rarely able to eat more than 1/2 cup at a sitting. My sleeve is very tight. I don't eat much fruit, but when I do, it's usually citrus or berries. Apples and bananas fill me up too much.

I eat a lot of beef Jerky, nuts, seeds, cheese. Cheese. CHEESE. Bacon, avocado, cheese. Did I mention cheese? I don't worry about fat and I avoid carbs. I like cheese. A lot. eggs. I don't care for smoothies or yogurt and I rarely drink any calories. (WWs days, you know.)

If I got down to 140, I think I would have to work to stay there. I am happy not working at it. I am a size 8, some 10s if they are from junior's stores like American Eagle. I wear a medium as I still have big (long) boobs.

I'm thrilled.

You and I have the same stats, similar build, sounds like. I settled at 152 very comfortably. I could lose another 10 or so, but right now I am maintaining with no effort. I eat when hungry, stop when I'm not and I don't worry about what I'm eating. If I have a bad day, I make great choices the next day. I eat about 1500c on average, some days more, some days a lot less.

I am a grazer. I have a slight stricture and am rarely able to eat more than 1/2 cup at a sitting. My sleeve is very tight. I don't eat much fruit, but when I do, it's usually citrus or berries. Apples and bananas fill me up too much.

I eat a lot of beef jerky, nuts, seeds, cheese. Cheese. CHEESE. Bacon, avocado, cheese. Did I mention cheese? I don't worry about fat and I avoid carbs. I like cheese. A lot. eggs. I don't care for smoothies or yogurt and I rarely drink any calories. (WWs days, you know.)

If I got down to 140, I think I would have to work to stay there. I am happy not working at it. I am a size 8, some 10s if they are from junior's stores like American Eagle. I wear a medium as I still have big (long) boobs.

I'm thrilled.

First, you should be thrilled Ms. Lady because you are FIERCE! You started off a beauty and upgraded even more! ????

Thanks for the input. We do have similar stats and build. I think my hips are bigger but we look similar in build.

I love cheese too, almost any kind. It is so satisfying. I don't worry much about the fats either especially the plant-based.

I also can't deal with apples, sadly.

I do like yogurt and smoothies but I try not to drink my calories.

What type of exercise do you do?

Edited January 15, 201511 yr by tomi71

Kickboxing, martial arts and zumba. And girl, I've got child bearing hips.

Kickboxing, martial arts and zumba. And girl, I've got child bearing hips.

I need to get back into MA. I used to practice and it really whips a gal into shape!