Ive been doing well

LeslieR041906 · 07-11-2008, 02:39 PM

For those of you who read my previous posts, about cheaating, well I have been doing well, and I have lost all that I had gained and 2 lbs, along with that. Im so happy. Im taking about 100 grams of protein a day. Maybe a little more, and eating lots of fruit, like cantaloupe, and watermelon. I also eat aprocots and plums. For a sweeter snack, have light ice cream, which is only 1/2 cup. Not every night, just when I have a sweet tooth. No more solids, I eat baked flaky fish. No chicken yet. I eat tuna. I have really been doing good. Only one problem, I have to find a great time to exercise. Im starting a part time job, and I have no clue as to when a good time would be to exercise. Plus Im starting new hours at my full time. Uggh. I havent been to the gym in 2 weeks, and I feel horrible. But, I have keep my weight loss. I know I would burm more, if I were to exercise. Anyway, just wanted to let poeple know whats going on. If you see I could be improving it, let me know. But, I think with what Im doing, Im doing just fine.

Morning, 1 eas protein shake 42 grams protein 300 cals fat 7g, carbs, 19grams
snack, cantaloupe, watermelon or plums and apricots,
Lunch, 1 eas protein shake 42 grams protein same as above
snack, light yougart
dinner, small sensible, portioned, chew chew chew mushy dinner. low fat. beans or tuna, soft pastas etc.
snack if needed 1/ cup of light ice cream blue bunny brand.

Need input, and advice if any...

armywife4life · 07-11-2008, 02:42 PM

You go girl, on track and rockin it!!

Annabell1 · 07-11-2008, 02:44 PM

I think you may be getting too many carbs. I was on the optima shakes before my surgery and wasnt loosing a thing on 800 calories a day due to the carbs. Ask you nutritionist what amount of carbs max you can have.

PATCHELTON · 07-11-2008, 03:00 PM

Different bariatric teams sometimes give different advice, so I don't know if this is the case. In my case I was told to steer clear of rice and pasta for a time (not sure how long) after surgery because it can block the exit from your pouch plus it is carbs mostly. I have eaten spaghetti once since my 3/25 surgery and I asked the dietician before I did it (it was a church dinner-I skipped the bread and dessert, ate the salad and cut up the spaghetti and meatballs like I was a little kid-it sat for a bit in my pouch but eventually went down). When I get the urge for spaghetti (or a meatball sub) I take turkey meatballs, cover in sauce, sprinkle parmesan on top and nuke in the microwave for about 2 mins. I make crustless pizza too. Pizza sauce (used Ragu) turkey pepperoni, peppers, onions, cover with fat free (Kraft) shredded mozarella and nuke for 2 minutes. Bread and dough don't agree with me and I would rather fill up on the stuff I like minus the bread.

As for the ice cream, you could actually end up gaining weight with that. A half cup could easily become a cup and on from there. May I suggest sugar free popsicles? They are sweet but without sugar or fat.

Good luck on your journey.

hopeendures · 07-11-2008, 04:23 PM

Hi

It sounds like you are doing pretty well. I would suggest Healthy Choice fudgesicles. They have only a hundred caloreis, and 6g of protein. Not bad for a sweet snack!

LeslieR041906 · 07-11-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PATCHELTON

Different bariatric teams sometimes give different advice, so I don't know if this is the case. In my case I was told to steer clear of rice and pasta for a time (not sure how long) after surgery because it can block the exit from your pouch plus it is carbs mostly. I have eaten spaghetti once since my 3/25 surgery and I asked the dietician before I did it (it was a church dinner-I skipped the bread and dessert, ate the salad and cut up the spaghetti and meatballs like I was a little kid-it sat for a bit in my pouch but eventually went down). When I get the urge for spaghetti (or a meatball sub) I take turkey meatballs, cover in sauce, sprinkle parmesan on top and nuke in the microwave for about 2 mins. I make crustless pizza too. Pizza sauce (used Ragu) turkey pepperoni, peppers, onions, cover with fat free (Kraft) shredded mozarella and nuke for 2 minutes. Bread and dough don't agree with me and I would rather fill up on the stuff I like minus the bread.

As for the ice cream, you could actually end up gaining weight with that. A half cup could easily become a cup and on from there. May I suggest sugar free popsicles? They are sweet but without sugar or fat.

Good luck on your journey.

My surgeon allows soft pasta, but, I dont eat it that much, maybe once a week. If even that. The 1/2 cup of ice cream is more than enough for me, it comes in a 1/2 cup container. So when Im done, im just done. I have sugar free popsicles, but sometimes, they just dont cut it for me, since its all I had prior to surgery, and a week after. I dont eat a lot of bread, I try not to. I cant say that I havent, because, that is one habit that is hard to break, but Im slowly breaking it. If I eat bread its whole wheat. White bread, well, it kinda doesnt stick well with me anymore. The light blue bunny ice cream has 100 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, carbs are high, but I can use them for energy, 18 grams, Sugars are high too, 10 grams, Im really good about sugars, but, when I need a sugar rush, it helps, and thats all I need in a day. Im going out to eat tonight, and Im def going to stick to my guns, Ive done great this week, and Im not going to spoil it. Thanks for the advice.