ok so i started a weight loss contest this week and i've had my hunger pretty much under control until today. I'm freaking starving. I have had easily 120 oz of water already this morning and i have eaten almost 700 calories. I cant get another fill because then my band shuts down on me and im in constant pain. if i eat fruit that makes me more hungry, if i eat meat that doesnt help fill me up like everyone says it should. complex carbs usually keeps my hunger at bay, but today not so much. any ideas for putting something in there that might just keep me full but wont breat my caloric budget for the day?

What is your calorie budget?

I'm shooting for 1000 per day which i actually expect by the end of the day to be between 1200 - 1500. :sneaky: if i were to actually shoot for 1200 or 1500 i would wind up closer to 2000 by the end of the day. I know that i eat extra at night so I always try to shoot for lower to get an appropriate balance. hehe

Unjury protein shakes really help when I'm hungry. They have about 20 grams of protein in them. That would probably keep you full for a few hours, only problem is they taste pretty bad. I just had one and I am full and chewing gum to get the taste out of my mouth. But when I am desperate to get rid of a huge hunger, this wil do it.

unjury has artificial sweetners which is why they taste so bad. I usually drink a protien drink without the artifical sweetners such as Onwhey. Problem is, they dont keep me full. :thumbup: im thinking maybe ill just stick with eating heads of lettuce, its wrong i know and my shrink yells at me for doing it based on my eating disorder past. but as long as im getting nutrition from somewhere else maybe she wont yell as much.

today i had a double fiber english muffin with 2 tbsp's of hummus and some lettuce. right now i am snacking on sunflower seeds in the shell because that occupies my time and i dont think about eating other random crap while i am playing with those. im going to go work out in another hour for lunch and then we will see how hungry i am after that.... any other ideas would be awesome...

ok so i started a weight loss contest this week and i've had my hunger pretty much under control until today. I'm freaking starving. I have had easily 120 oz of Water already this morning and i have eaten almost 700 calories. I cant get another fill because then my band shuts down on me and im in constant pain. if i eat fruit that makes me more hungry, if i eat meat that doesnt help fill me up like everyone says it should. complex carbs usually keeps my hunger at bay, but today not so much. any ideas for putting something in there that might just keep me full but wont breat my caloric budget for the day?

coffee it helps with hunger pains. I am not a real coffee drinker but it really does kill any hunger pains.:thumbup:

yeah... i hate coffee. but i like it with sugar and fat! hehe. i havent tried that so maybe i will give that a try later today.

Try it with equal and some fat free coffee creamer. It really works I am drinking it right now. And at night I will drink a cup of decafe so I will kill the hunger pains but not keep me awake.

maybe try the gnc brand of whey protein i like the cookie and cream it blends good. are you able to eat frozen fruit that you can blend into a shake. i will look in my book and post a shake for you with the calories. it really helps. just try it or one with peanut butter. i even saw one with lettuce in it.

Sorry, I just can’t relate. My methods are just different. I understand that some people need the structure of counting, measuring and documenting everything but don’t let it make you too crazy. With the Lap Band I have never really counted calories or measured. I eat three meals a day making sure I get all my nutrients and eat until I am full. Some days my energy expenditure is higher than usual so I am hungrier and eat more. I don’t fret over it; I just keep eating right and stop eating when I am full. If it gets to the point where for and extended time I can’t stay satisfied on a reasonable amount of food or I am gaining then I look into what I am eating and if necessary get a fill.

I would choose a solid Protein over a liquid shake; you are going to get much longer satiation from solid lean protein and frankly I think it is healthier. Plus my doctor said no more liquid nutrition once on solids (except of course for two days after a fill). Protein shakes were recommended during the liquid phase because #1 the liquid diet was necessary for healing and #2 protein makes us feel fullest and helps us get through that difficult phase. But once on solids it is no longer recommended with my doc. Under fluoro, you can see how quickly liquid passes right out of the pouch. Each meal should contain solid food from various food groups. Go for high protein and high Fiber (Lean meat or Beans with high fiber fruit, veggie and/or whole grains).

Reverting back to dysfunctional eating is no way to go. The Lap Band is supposed to train us to eat normally, without the crazy diets that never work. It is not a race, I am not sure where you are in this process or what exactly the contest is all about but if causes you to stray too far from the Lap Bands purpose then I would rethink being part of it. Just my two cents worth.

Edited August 10, 200916 yr by Jodi_620

I completely agree on the solid food vs liquid calories. The problem is that solid meat doesnt fill me up and keep the hunger away. I am well aware of how the band should and shouldnt work since i have had it since 04.

jodi, that is great that you have had sucess without having to count calories, however there are many people who do still have to count calories and watch what they eat to get in a balanced diet after they have been banded. I understand about having a balanced diet which is why I see a ED shrink on a regular basis. This keeps me on task for moderation rather than all or nothing. I have much more to say however, i will restrain myself since this isnt the post that I would like to give that info out in. :thumbup:

123Crod, thanks for the advice, unfortunatly i dont do artificial sweetners. Not only do they taste bad but there are terrible for your metabolism. :wub: However, i do have some agave syrup which is a natural sweetner and low on the GI so that the sugar doesnt hit my body like a freight train. The fat free creamer, that i can do! I'll see if that helps this afternoon.

Edited August 10, 200916 yr by me1234

123Crod, thanks for the advice, unfortunatly i dont do artificial sweetners. Not only do they taste bad but there are terrible for your metabolism. :wub: However, i do have some agave syrup which is a natural sweetner and low on the GI so that the sugar doesnt hit my body like a freight train. The fat free creamer, that i can do! I'll see if that helps this afternoon.

Yea I know artifical sweetners are not good for me, but I need something. Where do you find the Agave syrup at. I will try that. Thanks!:thumbup:

I get mine at a place called Sprouts up here in Dallas however I have seen that more of the regular stores are starting to carry it. I want to say that i saw it at the kroger signature stores and maybe even supertarget. I would think Whole Foods has it as well. This is the one i use: Agave nectar - Madhava Honey - Pure and natural sweetener

IMO you should still watch how much you use since its 60 cal for a tablespoon. However, if you arent taking in many calories, then i wouldnt worry about it. I have heard good things about xylitol however I havent found it in any stores yet. Its supposed to have a lower calorie count and its supposed to taste better than stevia and its natural. :thumbup:

Thanks I will look for it and try it. When I drank diet coke all the time my mom would tell me your killing you brain. Now no more diet since the band.