Shock and Awe now to get back on track
diosadelsol137
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This is my wake up call. I have been in a stall or maybe I will say maintainece since this has been going on for a few months. I am 7 months post op and have lost 43 lbs since surgery. My body stopped losing because I stopped focusing on my body. I went for the sweets and carbs first and proteins last. I would say daily, "how come I can eat cookies and candy but only a few bites of chicken?". I thought to myself at the end of the day - I barely ate today I must be doing okay, sleeve still working I just cannot lose. I would say, I worked out everyday this week but I still am not losing.
Truth: I logged my food for the first time today in a long time. I logged it all including sweets. I barely ate my salad for lunch and I had one piece of frozen pizza for dinner. My calorie intake was over 2k. Sugar and carbs off the charts. It all consisted of snacks to include yogurt and protein drinks. Truth: I workout 3-5 days a week but I don't push myself as hard as I should each day. Some days it is a quick 30 min workout and I am out. Others I stay longer but I am not consistent. Truth: I am failing myself. I need to gain control but I am lost. I am reaching out for help.
Protein and water - help. Carbs - keep at 50 or 60 daily - help. How do I get control of the office cravings! They are consuming me and my mind. Help! Please.
I am 30lbs from goal. I need to make this community and MFP my focus to stay motivated. I was certain I was going to be the star student with the sleeve and thought I could do this on my own. I don't have the support because I don't talk about my surgery. I need a group.
Numbers
Sept 2014 surgery 227
CW 185
GW 155
Height 5.7"
BMI at surgery was 35
Truth: I logged my food for the first time today in a long time. I logged it all including sweets. I barely ate my salad for lunch and I had one piece of frozen pizza for dinner. My calorie intake was over 2k. Sugar and carbs off the charts. It all consisted of snacks to include yogurt and protein drinks. Truth: I workout 3-5 days a week but I don't push myself as hard as I should each day. Some days it is a quick 30 min workout and I am out. Others I stay longer but I am not consistent. Truth: I am failing myself. I need to gain control but I am lost. I am reaching out for help.
Protein and water - help. Carbs - keep at 50 or 60 daily - help. How do I get control of the office cravings! They are consuming me and my mind. Help! Please.
I am 30lbs from goal. I need to make this community and MFP my focus to stay motivated. I was certain I was going to be the star student with the sleeve and thought I could do this on my own. I don't have the support because I don't talk about my surgery. I need a group.
Numbers
Sept 2014 surgery 227
CW 185
GW 155
Height 5.7"
BMI at surgery was 35
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Ok, so you got a little side tracked. It happens. A LOT. I know my anxiety really goes up when I feel like my cravings and eating are both off the rails. My suggestion? Commit to protein first at every meal and commit to keeping your carbs mad low (30-50g/day) for at least a week. This could help reduce the cravings at the office. PLAN--- take your food to the office and have planned snacks -- might help you avoid the carby munching. And Make it YUMMY-- don't punish yourself by forcing down dry chicken breasts and iceberg lettuce-- feel free to get creative.
Workouts--- just keep doing what you are doing for now. Too many changes all at once is really hard to sustain. The important thing is to get your eating on track. Give yourself some time to do that first, and then you can tweak your workouts later if you need to. I have a feeling the exercise is not the issue (based on what you shared, anyway). Keep trying. Keep posting. You will get there! 0 -
^^^^completely agree with this^^^^ also I have found if my water is low for the day I want to eat things that I normally wouldn't. So I try to reach for water instead of whatever it is that I want to eat. There are little tricks that work for everyone...you'll figure out what works out best for you...don't stress about it. Planning is key! If you eat the protein first, veggies, and fruit you'll find it's harder to fit in the other stuff too. You've got this!0
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Your post could be me.
Numbers:
Oct 2014 surgery 217
CW 171
GW 135
Dr. GW 145
Height 5.2"
BMI at surgery 39
I have been stuck. Work is the worst because when I am at work I look for the quick snack. At home the eating is good but I don't drink enough water.0 -
I agree. Planning ahead makes it so much easier to stick to the plan. I have tuna packets, veggies, cottage cheese all at work. I don't have to wonder what I'm going to eat for lunch. That makes sticking to my plan a lot easier. I rarely have snacks during the day, but I have some plain popcorn at work and if I feel like I need something I can have a cup of that for 35 calories. I spent most of my life addicted to carbs & sugar. I'm changing my life now, but I'm realistic enough to realize there will be periods where I am not going to make good choices. The great thing is that we can all get on track again. Keep logging you food.0
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I'm right there too! What kinds of (better) carbs are you guys eating? If I go too low, then I get low blood sugar and shaky and grab anything. I need to evenly space out my carbs and I am aiming for less than 50 g a day (per my surgeon). Thanks!0
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Thank you all for the positive responses. My first step was opening up and making the post. I tend to watch from the sidelines and not involve myself.
Water is a def problem for me. It was an issue before surgery and I know it is my challenge. Who would think drinking water to be the biggest struggle in my weight loss. I know the water is the key I am coming up with a plan to focus on that.
I came to work today armed with protein. I adjusted my nutritional values on MFP to fit my new needs. I have my gym bag and will hit the gym today.
I do think I need to find a good sweet snack alternate. I enjoy the sweet and I know there are healthier alternatives - yogurt or SF pudding or jello, fruit with a yogurt dip? I need to research that and plan the mid day snack.
Summer is around the corner and I feel good so far with how I am looking in clothes but I need to go for this and hit goal.
I read a post that said people have regrets when they don't hit goal and give up in the first year. I have 5 months left and 30lbs to go. Let's do this!
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Thaeda makes several good points. If I look at my food log I see loss when the protein and water are high and everything else is low. So protein first always, get all your water and if you must have something sweet, try a flavored water. A little sweet but still counts as water.0
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How about a sweet protein drink as an afternoon treat? Premier protein chocolate with peanut butter chike powder over ice? gives you 36 grams of protein at 200 calories - to me it tastes sweet, I know everyone has different tastes but maybe 0
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For the sweet fix...I too recommend premier or quest bars. Just make sure the calories meet the snack. For my practice, snacks are about 100cal, so half servings. You mentioned pudding...i make ff sugar free with protein powder. Follow the box directions, but add 2-3 scoops of protein and portion it out immediately. I would throw a few in the freezer to eat later or as an ice cream like treat. Mix and match flavors. Cheesecake pudding is good with chocolate or strawberry protein, I'm a chocolate fan so I would do chocolate pudding with chocolate protein and PB2. I even tried pistachio pudding with vanilla protein.
Your head is getting back in the game - just get excited and creative with meals and snacks! Pinterest is loaded with ideas and I've started reading low carb cookbooks for new ideas.
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