Struggling with Preop diet

[gpjess 15]

Anyone have advice?

I've fallen into a rut of chicken breasts and salad. And started eating too much junk food.. I need to get my act together. I still have another month at least before I get my surgery date but I want to try to lose as much as I can before then. I'm just dealing with a lot of emotional crap which makes my eating habits take a dive. Any helpful tips would be appreciated.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

Start a list of all the things you want to do after weight loss and keep it somewhere visible to review when need that extra boost! Try different Protein and veggies so you don't feel like you're deprived. Eat 5-6 small meals a day about 3 hrs in between and tons of non caloric drinks. Distract yourself when you have a craving - go for a walk, paint your nails, color, read, garden, etc. You can do it! Stay strong!

[shelleys goal 23]

I'm being honest..I couldn't follow the pre-op diet thoroughly. But since surgery, those cravings are gone. It's amazing!! Don't beat you self up too much.

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[gpjess 15]

I'm being honest..I couldn't follow the pre-op diet thoroughly. But since surgery, those cravings are gone. It's amazing!! Don't beat you self up too much.

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It REALLY is hard. I've been working at it and doing way better than I ever expected and lost about 28 pounds.. But I wish I weren't dealing with cravings or hungry all the time.

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

Have you tried the south beach diet? It offers a huge variety of food, great ideas, recipes, etc. And once you get the junk food out of your system, you cravings will lessen or go away.

[laceemouse 631]

I'm being honest..I couldn't follow the pre-op diet thoroughly. But since surgery, those cravings are gone. It's amazing!! Don't beat you self up too much.

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It REALLY is hard. I've been working at it and doing way better than I ever expected and lost about 28 pounds.. But I wish I weren't dealing with cravings or hungry all the time.

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If I could eat healthy all the time and not be hungry I wouldn't need the surgery. I wouldn't be obese. My doctor requires a short 3 day liquid diet prior to surgery, but I know that will be tough for me. I am researching and trying new ways to get my Protein up NOW (I don't even have a surgery date yet) and drinking more Water but there is no way I am going to let myself be hungry. I have been doing that for years and it didn't work.

Edited September 4, 2016 by laceemouse