Almost 1 year and im not where i should be

[MarceMonster 161]

Well the first thing I would say is it sounds like your eating too many carbs with food like bread (sandwich), popcorn, nuts, ect... Those things are fine once in awhile but not for everyday eating. Do you track your food? I keep my carbs around 40g per day. Some people think that is too low, but it's been working for me. Also, you may be eating a bit too much. At 10 months my NUT said you should be around 800 calories per day. I would track and measure your food. With regards to your Protein shake question, there is no need to drink 3 per day, just drink one. Remember most of those shakes are Meal Replacement shakes so the calories will add up fast; they are not Snacks. You also might want to keep an eye on your snacking, I know if I don't, I can fit in way more food by grazing/ snacking. Most of those snacking calories are just useless, extra calories. Please let us know how you do. How far are you from goal?

Also you need way more water! You should be drinking a minimum of 64oz of Water and more on the days you exercise.

Edited August 11, 2015 by MarceMonster

[Aribay1 198]

Hi everyone! So i tracked my normal day and i found out 60% of my diet is fat! This whole time i thought i was doing good but nope im cleaning out the pantry and revisiting my meal prep and "diet"

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I'm impressed, @Aribay ... I doubted you'd actually track. But you did!

Respect!

I honestly don't know how people can guess about this stuff and succeed long-term.

Guessing is what got us in this mess in the first place.

[Aribay1 198]

I'm impressed, @Aribay ... I doubted you'd actually track. But you did!

Respect!

I honestly don't know how people can guess about this stuff and succeed long-term.

Guessing is what got us in this mess in the first place.

hahaha i dodnt think i would either some Snacks im like ah forget it i wont but i did. Its going to get some getting use to but i know if i could do liquid diets and the pureed diet i can regular diet too. I need this gut to go!

[GirlOnFire 111]

Cut the carbs.

This

[CatLu86 53]

Agree with others have said above, cut the carbs, try going without the bread or crackers higher Protein will keep you full longer. .

I personally put myself on a timed eating schedule and don't allow myself to snake in between. I eat every 3 1/2-4 hours and drink Water in between, so i never give myself the opportunity to get too hungry and want to graze. Typical work day for me.

8am-Protien shake

12:30- Hard boiled egg or lunch meat or left over Protein from night before, today i packed 3 good sized baked shrimp.

5pm-chicken stir fry/ steak and mushrooms/ pork chop and zucchini/ chicken fingers or fish sticks (guilty pleasure, 1 maybe 2 times a month)

9pm- I like to munch on Pork rinds, or if i feel i had enough protein that day i make some popcorn (my Carb guilty pleasure)

I am no expert, I am going on 6 months post and am now down 97 lbs. I am very happy with my results and am sticking to this eating plan for as long as it works.

Good luck!

[Designer Edit 41]

I'm no sleeve expert as I'm only a month post op but I was definitely a dieting expert since I've been on and off every diet for 25 years. Here are some ideas:

1) If measuring food is a really big pain in the rear (I get it), maybe pre-plan one day and then repeat it all week so you aren't having to figure out your nutrients and calories every day. This isn't a permanent solution (because that would be so boring) but if the scale moves in the direction you want, it will confirm that you've just gotten a little off track. Try 5 meals, no Snacks. 7:30am shake, 10:30am quiche, 1:30pm cottage cheese/avocado/tomato, 4:30pm shake, 7:30pm dinner... Or whatever works with your lifestyle. I also have a 500ml bottle I fill with infused Water. I know I have to drink 4 of these a day and if I drink one in between every meal, I'll get them all in. You just have to find a pattern that fits into your day.

2) A lot of people say to go back to the basics - get your 70g of Protein (or whatever you were originally told). Then focus on your 60oz of Water. Then look at your carbs. This doesn't have to be something you tackle all at once. Monday & Tuesday - just focus on Protein. Wednesday & Thursday - keep up the protein but add in a focus on water consumption. Friday & Saturday - maintain protein and water and now have a look at your carbs. You probably gradually got off track so try being patient with yourself while you get back on track.

3) if you work out a lot, you need some carbs but we all know some are better than others. I have a friend who doesn't eat carbs past noon. It helps her feel satiated and never deprived but it keeps carbs under control because she's very strict about her rule.

4) Are you possibly just stalled? From a lot of what other people have said, stalls are a real thing that can completely derail you if your motivation comes from past success. I just came off my first stall-out and it was mental torture. But what everyone says is true - there's very little you can do except be diligent about eating well, be patient, and be kind to yourself. Most of us will beat ourselves up because we have a lifetime of practise. Just remember that you've done a great job of changing your life and there will be obstacles along the way FOREVER! It's how you handle the obstacles that will determine your future successes and the ease with which you're able to move past issues as they arise.

I get it. My laziness and love for food have landed me here but you can do it - you just have to get out your measuring cups and scale. It's hard at first. It's the last thing you want to add to your day. But in the grand scheme of things, isn't it worth just checking to see if this is the problem?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

You state that you are not losingYou are 255 have you lost any weight to get to 255?What is your weight loss per week ?Are you at a stall?when did you get the sleeve?Were you checked for PCOS??Thyroid?Not enough info.

[Babbs 14,680]

@@Aribay1

Good job on the tracking and figuring out what the problem may be! Keep us posted on how it's going!