Please Look at my Diary... Help!
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Ok so this is an eat on the run thing.. Why not try this take a small amount of walnuts, almonds, and raisins and put them in a little sandwich bag and store them in your desk
^^^ this too! When I worked an office job I always had homemade trail mix in my desk. Always! Dry roasted unsalted peanuts, almonds, cashews and raisins.0 -
Lentils, chickpeas, edamame, and greek yogurt are great non-meat protein alternatives. I'm not a big fan of meat either, though I do eat some once or twice a week. There's plenty of alternatives out there.
thats an awesome thought!
Hey thanks. :flowerforyou: I should also say that those are pretty cheap options too, compared to meat. That's the main reason I eat them. Green lentils are about $0.10/serving with 16 servings/1lb bag. They're also very high in fiber, so you feel full.
Also Chickpea popcorn is to die for have you tried that? just take some cooked chickpea and season them with your fav no sodium italian seasons and put them in the oven for about 20 mins its really a nice crunchy snack
I never heard of it myself but I may try this one day!0 -
If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.0
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Plan ahead and portion out when you can. It helps to have healthy options on you all the time. I understand. I don't have kids, but I do work full time and go to school almost full time. Before I added school to the mix, it was much easier. I'm gonna suggest Wasa crackers for you. They're cheap, high fiber, and almost never go stale. One or two, especially with peanut butter, can hold me for a few hours. With tuna, it's a meal. I agree with everyone that nuts are a great go-to option also. Do you have a large crockpot to cook dinner for your family while you're at work? I love coming home to dinner already made.
And you'll have more control over the nutritional value if you make it yourself. 0 -
First of all well done on your huge weightloss so far!! That is awesome.
I had a look at some of your entries, the main thing that struck me was a high amount of processed/pre-made/take-away items which tend to be very high in sodium (like bacon and cheese slices) and sugar. The closer a food is to it's original form the better..
Maybe switch to proteins in their natural state like grilled chicken breast. Greek yoghurt has high levels of protein. If you can't bring yourself to eat protein may drink a high quality protein shake. Add in more veggies, and lots of water, you can substitute pasta for a product called Slim pasta made from konjac root, I use it in everything.
You could also try increasing your good fats to increase your calories like avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, peanut butter etc.
Just keep in mind that the whole weightloss thing is a journey and it will take time to figure out what is going to work to get your weight moving again Good luck! 0 -
If you like breakfast sausage it is very easy to make yourself and you can control what goes in. I buy pork when it is on sale and grind it up and keep it in quart baggies in the freezer. I usually use Alton Brown's recipe. You can take out a pack whenever you feel like making up a pound or two of sausage. Or make up a large batch and freeze that in one pound portions. It's usually much leaner than the store offers. If you don't own a grinder, I believe a light use electric grinder can be bought for about $50.00. If you own a KitchenAid stand mixer, there is a grinder attachment available.
I no longer buy store sausage or ground beef. I buy cheap cuts on sale and grind it up. I do the same with turkey when it's on sale at Thankgiving. It's a lot less expensive and leaner.0 -
Lentils, chickpeas, edamame, and greek yogurt are great non-meat protein alternatives. I'm not a big fan of meat either, though I do eat some once or twice a week. There's plenty of alternatives out there.
thats an awesome thought!
Hey thanks. :flowerforyou: I should also say that those are pretty cheap options too, compared to meat. That's the main reason I eat them. Green lentils are about $0.10/serving with 16 servings/1lb bag. They're also very high in fiber, so you feel full.
Also Chickpea popcorn is to die for have you tried that? just take some cooked chickpea and season them with your fav no sodium italian seasons and put them in the oven for about 20 mins its really a nice crunchy snack
I never heard of it myself but I may try this one day!
Oooooohhhhhh! I haven't heard of that either! (They should make a drooling smiley face so I can insert it here.) I will have to try that. Thanks!0 -
Ok so this is an eat on the run thing.. Why not try this take a small amount of walnuts, almonds, and raisins and put them in a little sandwich bag and store them in your desk
^^^ this too! When I worked an office job I always had homemade trail mix in my desk. Always! Dry roasted unsalted peanuts, almonds, cashews and raisins.
Good point. i will make an effort to do this. It really shouldn't be that big of a deal, this will be a new goal for me.0 -
Hi I also had Gastric bypass and i did excellent, however eating like you are I eventually gained alot of my weight back. I did not gain it all because I have not been able to eat the amount I did before the surgery. Let me explain what I mean "like you do" you are eating alot of food outside of home. I did the same. I also thought to myself there is no way I could gain weight because even though I was eating that I did not eat alot of food. What happen is my body got used to that way and slowed it self down actually causing me to gain weight. I completely did a flip in the way I was eating. I eat more clean food then process food I also do not eat noodles, etc, I eat more vegetables and protein then anything else. I also eat three times and snacks in between all of it. I do not eat heavy calorie protein items either. Give yourself a chance by leaving the restaurants alone. Eat a vegetable platter, i.e sweet potato, beans, corn, etc. with the bypass i can eat that very well, in fact I can eat more of that as it is not heavy on the stomach. I also find that I have to drink alot more water than a lot of people due to the bypass. If you like send me a friend request and I can get into a lot more of it. But since I made these changes within my eating patterns I have been losing steady a lb to 2 a week. good luck.0
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How about an herbalife protein supplement fruit drink? They are 70 calories and pack 15 grams of whey protein in each serving. I drink one on days I am off balance on my protein.0
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If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.0 -
I suggest making a smoothie in the morning filled with your choice of fruits and yogurt and add some protein powder. Forgot to add that to my above post 0
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I am a senior nursing student and during a recent clinical experiene I got to work on a post-op bariatric surgery floor. So,I gained a ton of knowledge on discharge teaching regarding diet & exercise for these patients.
First questions - do you walk or do any physical activity? Are you diabetic?
Your diet should come mostly from protein, fruits, and veggies. Because your caloric intake is so restricted - you need to get the most nutrients out of your food to fit the small space in your stomach. I absolutely encourage you to really increase your protein intake. Milk, eggs, fish, ground turkey, chicken breast, greek yogurt are important things to include. Expand your horizons and try new things. You went through a life changing surgery - take full advantage of the gift you received
Cut down on the carbs - and the ones you do have - keep them complex. Skip the spaghetti & mashed potatoes. Fill your body with needed nutrients. Of course, every once in a while a little bit is okay
You can do it If you have anymore questions, you can PM me and I am willing to help.
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In looking at your diary, the jerky and crackers may be causing you to retain fluid, due to the sodium. Also, I suggest eating more of a breakfast...it will jumpstart your metabolism. I'm not much of a breakfast eater, so I keep it simple. I like Jillian Michael's whey protein with unsweetened almond milk; banana & natural peanut butter; Low Calorie whole wheat, whole grain toast with natural peanut butter. You should give Tilapia a try. It doesn't have a fishy taste and isn't mushy. Tuna is a great source of protein. Some of the protein rich foods I eat are: Tilapia, tuna, eggs, Greek yogurt, unsalted roasted almonds, black beans, and natural peanut butter. Have you tried uping your water intake? I hope you find a solution. I know how frustrating it is to gain, when you've worked so hard to lose weight.0
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Yep, this is my advice too as another bariatric patient. I start every day with a smoothie made with coconut milk, protein powder and fruit. Be careful of the brand of powder you choose though, some brands are not as good as other brands0
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If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
not with gastric bypass. its different0 -
If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.
Fair engouh, but she's still not eating the 900 cals most days0 -
Lentils, chickpeas, edamame, and greek yogurt are great non-meat protein alternatives. I'm not a big fan of meat either, though I do eat some once or twice a week. There's plenty of alternatives out there.
thats an awesome thought!
Hey thanks. :flowerforyou: I should also say that those are pretty cheap options too, compared to meat. That's the main reason I eat them. Green lentils are about $0.10/serving with 16 servings/1lb bag. They're also very high in fiber, so you feel full.
Also Chickpea popcorn is to die for have you tried that? just take some cooked chickpea and season them with your fav no sodium italian seasons and put them in the oven for about 20 mins its really a nice crunchy snack
Fantastic Idea. I LOVE Chickpea Popcorn. I'll have to make some this weekend. Great source of protein0 -
Ok...I just took a quick glance, but beef jerky is high in sodium. If you eat that a lot, you could be retaining water. Also, maybe instead of the cheez its, you coulda had a Greek yogurt, which would give you 12-14g of protein, depending on the brand.
You have to change that relationship with food, or else your surgery woulda been for nil. Cheez its and beef jerky are not fuel. You gotta change your mindset to look at food as fuel to keep you energized throughout the day rather than pleasure. Before deciding what to eat, ask yourself "how will this make me feel? Will I get energy from it? Will it help reduce post-workout soreness?" I decide what I'm gonna eat based on those questions, cept for when I allow myself a treat a couple nights per week lol
I guess that food doesn't make the same impact on me as it did before. Truth be told, If I didn't se an alarm I would never remember to eat. I don't get the feeling of hunger any longer. So I don't spend my day thinking about food. I think I really need to plan better. the cheeze it crackers were quick and in the office. Not something I provided. But because I didn't plan it is what I had available when the alarm sounded!! Jerky was suggested by my dr. for protein. I have never thought of food as fuel persay.0 -
If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.
Fair engouh, but she's still not eating the 900 cals most days
Touche´0 -
Lentils, chickpeas, edamame, and greek yogurt are great non-meat protein alternatives. I'm not a big fan of meat either, though I do eat some once or twice a week. There's plenty of alternatives out there.
thats an awesome thought!
Hey thanks. :flowerforyou: I should also say that those are pretty cheap options too, compared to meat. That's the main reason I eat them. Green lentils are about $0.10/serving with 16 servings/1lb bag. They're also very high in fiber, so you feel full.
Also Chickpea popcorn is to die for have you tried that? just take some cooked chickpea and season them with your fav no sodium italian seasons and put them in the oven for about 20 mins its really a nice crunchy snack
Fantastic Idea. I LOVE Chickpea Popcorn. I'll have to make some this weekend. Great source of protein
Ok so what is a chickpea and where do I find it. I do have a popcorn deal lately, so I would love to get rid of this by a better choice.0 -
Don't beat yourself up over 2 lbs. Your body's not a bank, and it doesn't always follow the plan. I'd say stick to your regime and stay off the scale for at least a week or two. Next time you check, you should have made progress. If not, then maybe see a doctor to see if there's something wrong.0
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If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.
Fair engouh, but she's still not eating the 900 cals most days
Touche´
Haha, the internet must of come off differently than i meant it, i didn't realise that there was a calorie limitations, but i assume she still needs to hit 900 cals, just trying to help the lady.0 -
Wy not just add more cream to your coffee or instead of drinking 1/2 a cup of milk, drink a whole cup? Or better yet, drink whole milk. Tastes nicer.0
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If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.
Fair engouh, but she's still not eating the 900 cals most days
Touche´
I really have to set an alarm to remind me to eat. I can only eat about 1/4-1/2 a cup of food at a time. It take me 30+ minutes to eat a meal. The 900 cals. are what I am striving for. What are your thoughts on my work out days?? There would be no way o replace calories.0 -
My mom had gastric bypass lived and still does off of protein drinks. Cod is a good fisa for protein as well 0
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How about an herbalife protein supplement fruit drink? They are 70 calories and pack 15 grams of whey protein in each serving. I drink one on days I am off balance on my protein.
Are you a distributor? lol0 -
Hi I also had Gastric bypass and i did excellent, however eating like you are I eventually gained alot of my weight back. I did not gain it all because I have not been able to eat the amount I did before the surgery. Let me explain what I mean "like you do" you are eating alot of food outside of home. I did the same. I also thought to myself there is no way I could gain weight because even though I was eating that I did not eat alot of food. What happen is my body got used to that way and slowed it self down actually causing me to gain weight. I completely did a flip in the way I was eating. I eat more clean food then process food I also do not eat noodles, etc, I eat more vegetables and protein then anything else. I also eat three times and snacks in between all of it. I do not eat heavy calorie protein items either. Give yourself a chance by leaving the restaurants alone. Eat a vegetable platter, i.e sweet potato, beans, corn, etc. with the bypass i can eat that very well, in fact I can eat more of that as it is not heavy on the stomach. I also find that I have to drink alot more water than a lot of people due to the bypass. If you like send me a friend request and I can get into a lot more of it. But since I made these changes within my eating patterns I have been losing steady a lb to 2 a week. good luck.
Thanks. I have recently added the noodles, and that is no good. Ok. no more eating out... I have to plan better thanks.0 -
How about an herbalife protein supplement fruit drink? They are 70 calories and pack 15 grams of whey protein in each serving. I drink one on days I am off balance on my protein.
I have not tried these. I don't do a lot of protein drinks. I could try this. Some times they are just too high in sugar.0 -
If you are truely logging everything you are eating, your not eating engouh. Your only consuming 900 cals a day at the most, an individual needs to consume AT LEAST 1,200 anything under that and your body is in stravation mode and is clinging onto everything you are eating. More water and better choices.. like someone said, nuts/carrots/raisins/yoghurt/fruit all things you can eat at work.
She's had weightloss surgery and has calorie limitations.
Fair engouh, but she's still not eating the 900 cals most days
Touche´
Haha, the internet must of come off differently than i meant it, i didn't realise that there was a calorie limitations, but i assume she still needs to hit 900 cals, just trying to help the lady.
That was meant in a jovial tone.
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