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You asked for opinions- here is mine. More carbs is rarely the answer-- but I am VERY biased because I adhere to a high fat, moderate protein, low carb (50g or less per day) regimen. When you say you "can't" eat more than 1000 cals per day- is that because of your nutritionist's restriction or because you are physically…
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Thanks. Maybe put your 12s in a box and stick them in the garage or something? Nothing saying you have to totally be rid of them- do it when you are ready. I hear you about the "eff it" moments-- although I can still go a little crazy, I have to keep in mind that the way I "binge" now looks NOTHING like it did pre-surgery.…
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I do consider LCHF a way of life for me. That being said, if I am really craving something high carb- I eat it-- in a reasonable portion with some protein-- if I eat carbs all by themselves I feel HORRID. Then I go back to my usual routine. I have a hx of binge eating, but my binges have been decreasing in frequency and…
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Awww. Much appreciated. :) One day at a time!
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HOLY SCHMOLIES!!! What a change!! Congrats!!
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First, I want to say good for you for making the decision to get back on track-- YAY! You should feel really good about that! I can only speak to what works for me and that is to eat low carb. Eggs and bacon for breakfast, protein and salad for lunch, and protein and veg. for dinner. I also eat dark chocolate just about…
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The further out I get from surgery, the less anxiety I have about regain--- but only because I have been maintaining for about 4months which is WAY longer than any other time when I lost weight. A lot has changed for me on this go-round of weight loss as compared to prior attempts when I lost and immediately began…
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I don't recall how long my side pain lasted- but I would say listen to your bod and go easy as long as you need to. Dairy- I do not have a problem with it, but I have heard plenty of others who did. If dairy hurts, don't eat it. Gonna make doing soft foods interesting for awhile, but I am sure there is plenty of advice out…
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You are most welcome! Sounds like a good plan!
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Nope. But I am 18 months out. I get plenty hungry and I have no trouble eating at all. Hunger returned for me at about 6 months out.
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My surgeon did not set a number for me- he let me do it-- and I chose 225. I am now at 166-167 and have been within 5-6 pounds of that number for about 4 months (I am 18 months out). So obviously, I blew past my original goal. My thoughts? - you are only 3 months out. At 3 months, following the guidelines is pretty easy.…
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Congrats on your progress! :)
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I totally feel the OP. I really dislike having to watch what I eat. I do it because I have to, but it gets really old. "Lifestyle change"?- here is my issue with that. MY lifestyle (if it did not lead to weight gain) would be filled with donuts, cheesecake, and fried chicken. I have learned to eat veggies. I have learned…
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I chew a piece or two of SF gum most days. Not a big prob. for me. Doesn't kick up cravings or anything.
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I hate to say it, but I agree that hunger is just part of weight loss/weight management. Sometimes I get tired of feeling hungry and I will say "screw it" with regard to calories and just eat til I am good and full- making sure to keep my choices low carb. If I don't do that every once in awhile (once a week or so) and go…
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My hubby went from 380 to 225 in a year by low-carbing. He avoided pasta, bread, rice, potatoes and anything with sugar. He did not eat fruit, except for the occasional handful of fresh berries. He has since kept it off for six months. He is 49 years old with a LONG history of obesity. He tended to keep his carbs at around…
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I cannot think of any circumstance where I "have" to explain my food choices to anyone. It is my body and my business. I don't need to justify anything.
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I have had a similar experience with fat bombs-- they do not satiate ame and in fact, I end up eating more. My solution is much like yours- more protein-- that totally does the trick! Life long weight loss is going to have ups and downs-- it is just how it is. You put some weight back on-- but you have gotten back on track…
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Ok... so I am almost 18 months out and here is what I can tell you... there will be times you eat carbs and junk and gain some weight back. That's just how it is. How much you gain back is up to you. Does it stop at 9? 19? 29? I am going to make a bunch of assumptions here in just a minute... hoping I am close to the…
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I've lost 130 pounds and look terrible naked. My stomach "flap" hangs, I have the boobs of an 80yr old, I have sagging skin on my arms and legs. I don't care. I look fine in clothes. I'm not interested in surgery.
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IMO the best forms of exercise are the ones you enjoy and will keep doing over the long haul. If you like jogging, do it. I do a mix of walking and yoga. I play racquetball once per week. I need to do more strength training but am inconsistent with it because I don't enjoy it as much as some other forms of exercise.
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That is AWESOME!!!
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I'm in. Your current weight: 173 Your Fast/Feed Schedule: 14 hour fast (10pm-12pm next day), 10 hour "feed"/ 7 days per week Do you take supplements?: Nope Do you plan to exercise? Yup, but I do not do anything super intense, so I expect I will be fine. :) How you'll fast: Water and black coffee (decaf) What you hope to…
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My family will not eat meat or chicken from there-- they insist it "doesn't taste right"- I have found their chicken and pork have added water and just are not as flavorful. Beef has not been real great, either. I am willing to pay a little more for better quality food.
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Wow! Great progress!! Congrats!!
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BED--- I deal with this, too. I feel SO GOOD eating low carb-- it has helped me avoid binges because I know how unbelievably crappy I will feel if I binge. I have been doing Keto for almost three weeks now. I had my first total blow out in the last few days-- started Friday night and ended yesterday. Not the greatest, but…
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I have tried IF 14 hour fast, 10 hour "feed". I am still navigating getting over the mental hurdle of "wow I haven't eaten yet today so now I can eat my face off" when it is time to eat-- some days I do ok-- some not. I stop eating by 10pm and do not eat again until after 12 noon. Not sure if dong IF will be a long term…
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That is FABBY!! Congrats!!
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I have no idea. I do 14/10 because it is easy. :) I am lazy like that. I have a friend of mine on another board who has lost 80 pounds and has another 40-50 to go. He does a 24 hour water-only fast once per week. He finds it has been helpful to do so---but what works for one person may not work for someone else. I am using…
