Four months out with 45 lbs gone. i've began a bootcamp workout 1 hr. dailey. Now i'm beginning to really look at nutrician and I am so confused...i'm counting fiber, calories & protein. How much protein is good? :confused:HELP

Edited July 11, 200818 yr by NANAbanded

I agree 110% with JJSMILES. We all get very frustrated with the conflicting advice everyone gets from the nutritionists and docs. In the end, it's what will work for you long term.

I'm approaching my 1 year band anniversary, and have lost 70+ lbs in that time. I did this by eating as normally as my band will allow. Here's my typical menu:

B: coffee w/ cream (can't do it without cream); All Bran Honey & Nut Cereal (11 g fiber); some fresh fruit and a bit of milk.

S: cheese string or yogurt (don't always have a snack)

L: leftovers from the night before or a Lean Cuisine meal

S: All Bran Bites, yogurt or cheese string

D: a meat, vegetable and a bit of starch

S: a treat... usually a cookie or ice cream or chips.

When I log my day on thedailyplate.com, it usually comes out at about 1000 to 1200 cals, based on my quantities. Sometimes I get high in Protein, sometimes not... but its usually pretty balanced.

If I followed the "all protein only" plan, it wouldn't last long for me because I love my veggies and fruit... its what keeps me happy.

Exercise is also key, which is why I haven't lost more in my first year. I haven't been exercising all that much. But that changed this last week, and now I've committed to an exercise plan.

Good luck to all of the new bandsters... I love my band, and know it literally saved my life.