Help I'm 7 1/2 months out

[armiller 25]

I have gotten where I'm hungry all the time I want to snack all the time. I'm eating stuff I know I shouldn't but I'm hungry. Help I have to get back on track. Didn't make this decision to just be a loser all over again. I have had to have knee surgery so it's hard to exercise now and walk some days. I work so it's hard to go to gym. Just need some help to get my life back under control. Thank you for listening and help is appreciated.

[heynowkc 329]

I know how you feel. I have been going through this since my birthday (Nov22) right before the holidays and throughout the holiday season. Now that the holidays are over I'm starting over again!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Try keeping cooked chicken breast and broccoli always on hand. When you are hungry and want a snack, ask yourself if you want to eat chicken breast and broccoli. If you don't, then you aren't actually hungry -- you are just having cravings/head hunger. If you do want to eat chicken breast and broccoli, go for it. You can't do much damage with chicken breast and broccoli.

Disclaimer: the chicken breast and broccoli must be leanly prepared! I'm not talking deep fried chicken, or chicken slathered in BBQ Sauce, or broccoli with a boatload of melted cheese poured over it. Prepared using cooking sprays and herbs.

[armiller 25]

Thank you for ideas I actually just told myself no more pitty parties for me I did quarter mile on elliptical I know that not much to some but with my knees it's great I have to get my butt back in gear and my mind love the broccoli and chicken idea

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Go back to the basics. Protein first. Get your Water in. Move around as much as your knee will let you. Try to eat on a schedule rather than eating when you are "hungry". If you are prioritizing protein and eat 5-6 times a day on a schedule, there shouldn't be much opportunity for hunger.

[armiller 25]

I'm bought some Protein Shake to take to work with me since I work in a chocolate factory it's hard but most of all just getting up and moving is what I need the most can't let my knees control me. It's mind over matter just have to remember this.

Thank you everyone for your support and no negative response I haven't been on here because I didn't want negative reactions. Should've been back on here sooner. Thank you for allowing me back to the losers bench.????

[lauraellen80 855]

I'm bought some Protein shake to take to work with me since I work in a chocolate factory it's hard

OMG, I have so much respect for you! Smelling chocolate all day long would kill me!

[Babbs 14,681]

@@armiller

You work in a chocolate factory??

Lucky!

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

This is almost always caused by carbs, at least for me. If I allow myself to eat carbs then my hunger goes through the roof. However, if I go back to the pre-op diet for a few days my hunger goes back to be non-existent. This may be a warning sign for you to watch your carbs.

[armiller 25]

Yes it's horrible I was so good till going here and Them telling me try this try that I have to just say no it's like a drug

[armiller 25]

Didn't realize this about carbs I will try the liquid diet again I did it for 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after so I can handle a few days to get back on track thanks for all the info