I found a new product this week in a store.
Brand name Kontos. Greek Lifestyle Flatbread. The numbers are unreal!!
180 calories and 15 grams protein.
This will be in my meals this week.
I ate light today.
Coffee and Zone bar in the morning.
Double scoop Protein shake this afternoon.
Dinner was 3 hard boiled eggs, 2 tomatoes.
Later tonight I will have a Yasso Greek yogurt ice pop.
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
I guess it is working. I was at the doctor today ( I refuse to own a scale to prevent obsessive weighing!). I was told to get on the scale and I am up to a total weight loss of 28 pounds. :)
I ate 2 cups of papaya this evening. I hope my tummy doesn't hurt later!
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
I ate 2 cups of papaya this evening. I hope my tummy doesn't hurt later!
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
What I eat!
Do you want me to tell you what to eat or
do you want the freedom to choose?
Today and most days this is how I start:
8am 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder in 8 ounces water with strawberry or chocolate flavoring added.
9:30am coffee with milk and a zone protein bar
12:00-2pm lunch *
3:30pm 25 calorie fruit ice pop
4:30pm 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder in 8 ounces water with strawberry or chocolate flavoring added.
6-7pm dinner*
9pm 25 calorie ice pop
lunch or dinner is any of these combinations:
(the numbers are quantity, carbs, protein, fat, calories)
or
or
or
or
or
These are the numberrs for the other items:
and
Notice that all these calories don't add up to a lot for a day's meals but the protein numbers are high :)
I use fitclick.com's diet tracker. There are lots of apps out there.
Make your own menus out of your own favorite foods.
Find new favorites!
.#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
do you want the freedom to choose?
Today and most days this is how I start:
8am 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder in 8 ounces water with strawberry or chocolate flavoring added.
9:30am coffee with milk and a zone protein bar
12:00-2pm lunch *
3:30pm 25 calorie fruit ice pop
4:30pm 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder in 8 ounces water with strawberry or chocolate flavoring added.
6-7pm dinner*
9pm 25 calorie ice pop
lunch or dinner is any of these combinations:
(the numbers are quantity, carbs, protein, fat, calories)
| 1/2 lb. |
|
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
|
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| 2-3/5 ounces |
|
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| 2 tablespoons |
|
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| 16-9/10 fl. oz. |
|
or
| 2-3/5 ounces |
|
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| 1 |
|
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| 5 tablespoons |
|
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| 10 ounces |
|
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| 1 |
|
or
| 6 ounces |
|
| 1 cup |
|
| 1 cup |
|
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| 1 scoop |
|
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| 6 ounces |
|
| 1 |
|
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| 1/2 |
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| 2 ounces |
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These are the numberrs for the other items:
| 18 fl. oz. |
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| 4 fl. oz. |
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| 1 |
|
and
| 1 scoop |
|
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| 1 |
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Notice that all these calories don't add up to a lot for a day's meals but the protein numbers are high :)
I use fitclick.com's diet tracker. There are lots of apps out there.
Make your own menus out of your own favorite foods.
Find new favorites!
.#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Sunday, April 27, 2014
I am thankful that my mom sat me down when I was a teen and gave me this wallet sized little book of calorie counts. She explained that I could eat 10 chocolate bars for the day's calories or I could have tons of good foods for half those calories. Then she handed me a piece of paper to calculate how many calories a day were right for me and a menu for the next day's foods. Anything in the house was available till we went to the store. I learned that it worked.
I still use that info every day but now I focus on protein also.
What will you eat tomorrow?
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
I still use that info every day but now I focus on protein also.
What will you eat tomorrow?
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Saturday, April 26, 2014
This month has been interesting.
As you know, I went to the doctor and was weighed. I was then told, lose the weight or get weight loss surgery.
I began to rethink my previous diet plan and lifestyle change. I began to focus on remembering how I had lost all my weight previously.
I got started.
Then I got sick. Ugh. Do not try to diet with pneumonia or bronchitis. I worked hard at it this month.
The first part of the month I dropped pounds fast. The second part of the month, the only thing I wanted to eat was Wonton soup. Now that is not bad in the calories but the salt will kill you and your diet. The pounds did not continue to come off but I did not gain those back or any new ones.
As of today I am back to eating right.
I had a Simple Protein Shake for breakfast.
Simple Protein Shake:
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder added to an empty water bottle.
Add 2 ounces of warm water.
Close bottle and shake to dissolve.
Add 2 Tablespoons of Hershey's Lite Chocolate syrup (15 calories!)
Add 4 ounces cold water
Close bottle and shake.
Drink.
I use Designer Whey protein powder since the calories are low and the protein is good. It dissolves easily also.
Throughout the morning I worked at my decaf coffee and a bottle of water.
I had another Simple Protein Shake.
2 hours later I had my salad.
Tuna Salad:
A big bowl filled with any kind of lettuce
1 sliced egg
1 sliced tomato
1 envelope of tuna (70 calories for 17g protein)
I prefer Catalina Dressing (2 Tablespoons has 50 calories). I use a lot.
Another bottle of water.
Now I am drinking some coffee.
So far today I have had 600 calories and 71 grams of protein according to my diet tracker at Fitclick.com.
I figure I am back on track.
Last month I lost 23 pounds. This month is a clean slate and i hope to do it again.
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss #fitclick #salads
As you know, I went to the doctor and was weighed. I was then told, lose the weight or get weight loss surgery.
I began to rethink my previous diet plan and lifestyle change. I began to focus on remembering how I had lost all my weight previously.
I got started.
Then I got sick. Ugh. Do not try to diet with pneumonia or bronchitis. I worked hard at it this month.
The first part of the month I dropped pounds fast. The second part of the month, the only thing I wanted to eat was Wonton soup. Now that is not bad in the calories but the salt will kill you and your diet. The pounds did not continue to come off but I did not gain those back or any new ones.
As of today I am back to eating right.
I had a Simple Protein Shake for breakfast.
Simple Protein Shake:
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder added to an empty water bottle.
Add 2 ounces of warm water.
Close bottle and shake to dissolve.
Add 2 Tablespoons of Hershey's Lite Chocolate syrup (15 calories!)
Add 4 ounces cold water
Close bottle and shake.
Drink.
I use Designer Whey protein powder since the calories are low and the protein is good. It dissolves easily also.
Throughout the morning I worked at my decaf coffee and a bottle of water.
I had another Simple Protein Shake.
2 hours later I had my salad.
Tuna Salad:
A big bowl filled with any kind of lettuce
1 sliced egg
1 sliced tomato
1 envelope of tuna (70 calories for 17g protein)
I prefer Catalina Dressing (2 Tablespoons has 50 calories). I use a lot.
Another bottle of water.
Now I am drinking some coffee.
So far today I have had 600 calories and 71 grams of protein according to my diet tracker at Fitclick.com.
I figure I am back on track.
Last month I lost 23 pounds. This month is a clean slate and i hope to do it again.
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss #fitclick #salads
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Why Whey Protein?
This is from an article I am reading:
New research is showing that lactoferrin might help humans shed body fat as well. One indicator is that higher blood levels of lactoferrin are associated with lower BMI (body mass index, an indicator of obesity), lower waist-to-hip ratio, and lower fasting triglyceride (blood fat) and glucose concentrations.16,17
A number of studies confirm this finding as well. In one notable study, healthy men and women between 22 and 60 years old supplemented with 300 mg of lactoferrin tablets a day for 8 weeks.18 Subjects were told to maintain their regular food habits. Compared to the placebo group, the group taking the lactoferrin supplement experienced a significant 12.3% reduction in intra-abdominal (visceral) fat.18 The lactoferrin group also showed significant decreases in body weight (-3.3 lb), BMI (-0.6), hip circumference (-1 inch), and waist circumference (-1.7 inches). The placebo group, on the other hand, gained 2.2 pounds.
The researchers concluded that lactoferrin appears to be a promising supplement for counteracting the accumulation of belly fat.
The rest of the article is at
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2014/may2014_Weight-Loss-Benefits-of-Lactoferrin_01.htm
This information supports my use of Whey protein powder in shakes for extreme, fast and healthy weight loss.
Lactoferrin For Fat Loss
The potential anti-obesity effect of lactoferrin was confirmed in obese mice, when researchers found that a lactoferrin-rich diet resulted in increased fat loss.14 Another study in mice found that a lactoferrin-rich whey protein isolate prevents obesity by inhibiting weight gain, and fights obesity by enhancing fat loss.15 During spontaneous feeding (when mice were not calorie restricted), the lactoferrin-rich whey protein isolate prevented weight gain and fatty liver formation. During a calorie-restricted diet, the lactoferrin-rich whey protein isolate enhanced fat loss.15New research is showing that lactoferrin might help humans shed body fat as well. One indicator is that higher blood levels of lactoferrin are associated with lower BMI (body mass index, an indicator of obesity), lower waist-to-hip ratio, and lower fasting triglyceride (blood fat) and glucose concentrations.16,17
A number of studies confirm this finding as well. In one notable study, healthy men and women between 22 and 60 years old supplemented with 300 mg of lactoferrin tablets a day for 8 weeks.18 Subjects were told to maintain their regular food habits. Compared to the placebo group, the group taking the lactoferrin supplement experienced a significant 12.3% reduction in intra-abdominal (visceral) fat.18 The lactoferrin group also showed significant decreases in body weight (-3.3 lb), BMI (-0.6), hip circumference (-1 inch), and waist circumference (-1.7 inches). The placebo group, on the other hand, gained 2.2 pounds.
The researchers concluded that lactoferrin appears to be a promising supplement for counteracting the accumulation of belly fat.
The rest of the article is at
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2014/may2014_Weight-Loss-Benefits-of-Lactoferrin_01.htm
This information supports my use of Whey protein powder in shakes for extreme, fast and healthy weight loss.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
This is not how to eat!!
I haven't posted much this week because I am dealing with an awful asthma attack and preventing it from becoming pneumonia.
Funny thought to tell you what I ate today-- it is so little that I didn't think it was humanly possible!!
This morning I never finished my coffee since I feel like my day never started.
Around noon I had a high protein Slimfast.
Awhile after that I ate about a cup of cubed papaya.
And now I just finished a pint of grape tomatoes.
By the time I go to bed I will have had a 6oz Greek yogurt.
This comes to 500 calories and 43g protein.
This is not how to eat!!
Give me a few days and we can go back to normal.
Funny thought to tell you what I ate today-- it is so little that I didn't think it was humanly possible!!
This morning I never finished my coffee since I feel like my day never started.
Around noon I had a high protein Slimfast.
Awhile after that I ate about a cup of cubed papaya.
And now I just finished a pint of grape tomatoes.
By the time I go to bed I will have had a 6oz Greek yogurt.
This comes to 500 calories and 43g protein.
This is not how to eat!!
Give me a few days and we can go back to normal.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meal Plan
Do you need to be told what to eat and when?
This is what I am doing.
8am 1 scoop protein powder and whatever no cal flavoring you add. Mix with water.
You can have coffee after or in it.
10am I have my coffee and zone bar.
12noon 2nd scoop of protein powder drink.
2pm lunch. I'll give you a list later.
4pm protein drink or even an ounce of nuts.
7pm normal dinner but no bread etc. Pasta rarely.
Focus on protein.
No hidden calories. I'll give you ideas.
Drink water all day. I drink 3 to 4 16oz bottles.
This is what I am doing.
8am 1 scoop protein powder and whatever no cal flavoring you add. Mix with water.
You can have coffee after or in it.
10am I have my coffee and zone bar.
12noon 2nd scoop of protein powder drink.
2pm lunch. I'll give you a list later.
4pm protein drink or even an ounce of nuts.
7pm normal dinner but no bread etc. Pasta rarely.
Focus on protein.
No hidden calories. I'll give you ideas.
Drink water all day. I drink 3 to 4 16oz bottles.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Protein heals.
Protein feeds the body.
Liquid protein replaces food.
Protein keeps the "hungries" in control.
Helps burn off the calories.
Trick is to intake more protein per calories.
I like 1 per 10 but up to 20 is ok.
As in my zone bar has only 14g per 210 calories but goes well with coffee for satisfaction.
A good multi vitamin is a good idea also. Just to fill in any gaps!
Whey protein is able to cause you to lose weight also.
Something about whey does it.
That's the magic to my weight loss plan and how my weight falls off once it clicks and works.
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Protein feeds the body.
Liquid protein replaces food.
Protein keeps the "hungries" in control.
Helps burn off the calories.
Trick is to intake more protein per calories.
I like 1 per 10 but up to 20 is ok.
As in my zone bar has only 14g per 210 calories but goes well with coffee for satisfaction.
A good multi vitamin is a good idea also. Just to fill in any gaps!
Whey protein is able to cause you to lose weight also.
Something about whey does it.
That's the magic to my weight loss plan and how my weight falls off once it clicks and works.
#proteindiet #Greekyogurt #diet #lowcalorie #weightloss
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Find what works for you.
We are overweight for reasons that we cannot always control.
I have learned that it is very hard to stop eating and stop eating what is enjoyed.
Until you reach a point of supernatural control, don't stop eating. Work with it.
Substitute foods you enjoy that are good for you for the ones that aren't.
I gave up bagels, but I never gave up having something cake-like with my morning coffee. I have protein bars instead.
At night I nibble on blueberries or a big plate of veggies of choice.
Find what works for you.
I have learned that it is very hard to stop eating and stop eating what is enjoyed.
Until you reach a point of supernatural control, don't stop eating. Work with it.
Substitute foods you enjoy that are good for you for the ones that aren't.
I gave up bagels, but I never gave up having something cake-like with my morning coffee. I have protein bars instead.
At night I nibble on blueberries or a big plate of veggies of choice.
Find what works for you.
Foods again
Today I ate even less. Busy day with my grandchildren. Tomorrow I will write something interesting!
My day's calories were only about 1100 but my protein comes to 105g.
If this is what is happening when I do the right thing and give up the junk, then once again the weight will come off fast. We will see. The cardiologist will weigh me the end of the month after a month of dieting.
My day's calories were only about 1100 but my protein comes to 105g.
If this is what is happening when I do the right thing and give up the junk, then once again the weight will come off fast. We will see. The cardiologist will weigh me the end of the month after a month of dieting.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Today's food
Today I ate:
Protein shake (scoop of Designer Whey, packet of Crystal Light, water)= 130 calories, 22g protein
Decaf coffee with milk =
73 cals, 4g protein
Quest Brownie bar=
170 cals, 20g protein
Banana=
105 cals, 1 protein
Protein shake (scoop of Designer Whey, packet of Crystal Light, water)= 130 calories, 22g protein
Tuna and mayo Mac salad=
360 cals, 12g protein
Tuna boost (I increase the tuna)=
80 cals, 18g protein
Still under 1000 calories and a 300 calorie/ 15g protein dinner = Asparagus, tomatoes, a little mozzarella cheese.
The key to this is that my protein is 114g.
Protein shake (scoop of Designer Whey, packet of Crystal Light, water)= 130 calories, 22g protein
Decaf coffee with milk =
73 cals, 4g protein
Quest Brownie bar=
170 cals, 20g protein
Banana=
105 cals, 1 protein
Protein shake (scoop of Designer Whey, packet of Crystal Light, water)= 130 calories, 22g protein
Tuna and mayo Mac salad=
360 cals, 12g protein
Tuna boost (I increase the tuna)=
80 cals, 18g protein
Still under 1000 calories and a 300 calorie/ 15g protein dinner = Asparagus, tomatoes, a little mozzarella cheese.
The key to this is that my protein is 114g.
Do you want extra food? Are you still hungry?
I
always have a low cal high protein yummy food in the house for
insurance.
There is popcorn someplace in the cabinet that I pop in a brown paper bag in the microwave. Then I spray on olive oil and salt- I also have butter buds.
I also take all those traditional diet veggies and pop them in the microwave till half cooked, so not raw but still finger foods. I use a tiny spoon to drip salad dressing on them (try for no cal or low cal).
Or Greek yogurt with a spoonful of strawberry jam and a scoop of protein powder stirred in till the lumps are gone. Slice in a banana or any other fruit to make it a meal.
All 'safe' foods to satisfy my hands and mouth.
My tummy, I feed the monster every 2 hours with high protein and lowest cals I can find.
Protein keeps my hungries away.
There is popcorn someplace in the cabinet that I pop in a brown paper bag in the microwave. Then I spray on olive oil and salt- I also have butter buds.
I also take all those traditional diet veggies and pop them in the microwave till half cooked, so not raw but still finger foods. I use a tiny spoon to drip salad dressing on them (try for no cal or low cal).
Or Greek yogurt with a spoonful of strawberry jam and a scoop of protein powder stirred in till the lumps are gone. Slice in a banana or any other fruit to make it a meal.
All 'safe' foods to satisfy my hands and mouth.
My tummy, I feed the monster every 2 hours with high protein and lowest cals I can find.
Protein keeps my hungries away.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meal Planning
So, I am back to drinking protein shakes every day.
Start the day with one of those and then a Zone Protein bar with my coffee.
Lunch today was hard boiled eggs, hummus and these mini spelt probiotic crackers I found.
Snacks this afternoon will be greek yogurt and also some nuts. Not a lot about 15 of them. Lots of water.
Don't know about dinner yet.
How did you do today?
Start the day with one of those and then a Zone Protein bar with my coffee.
Lunch today was hard boiled eggs, hummus and these mini spelt probiotic crackers I found.
Snacks this afternoon will be greek yogurt and also some nuts. Not a lot about 15 of them. Lots of water.
Don't know about dinner yet.
How did you do today?
I need to reread this from 2012 - how about you?
I went to the WLS orientation program and left with a packet of paperwork. I
had questionnaires to complete and doctors to visit....psychologist,
nutritionist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and many more.
I made appointments and started visiting doctors and had blood work done. It was a major process. Everything went well with all of the doctors signing off to get me scheduled. I was finally a success at being fat!
Then, the pulmonary doctor said no. I never expected him to be the one. He said come back in 6 months and we will discuss it.
I was heart broken.
I cried to my online friends in the weight loss surgery groups I had joined. I read their posts and felt bad for everyone but awful for myself.
As I made friends, I began to really read about their struggles. I began to realize that there were many things I would need to learn to do after my surgery.
I did not want to fail even after surgery. I read about malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, hair loss,...I started to see that this was not going to be as easy as I had thought.
I had chosen the LapBand for my weight loss surgery. You can Google it easily if you are not already familiar with it.
I joined an online support group for pre-op and post-op patients. I discussed all sorts of things with my new friends and began to see some common threads in their post surgery lives.
I heard about vomiting, gas, indigestion, gastro esophageal reflux, hair loss, problems with medicines, vitamins, liquids. I heard about friends returning to the hospital with gall bladder issues, pancreatic problems, malnutrition. I read about struggles to drink enough water and to eat enough protein. I quickly saw that the protein shake could solve many problems quickly but many new friends complained about the taste!
Maybe this was not for me?
I had six months to wait.
Hmmm. Is there a weight loss diet regimen that I could use to practice?
This is a suggested diet for post ops:
Week 1-2:
During this time, only thin liquids can be tolerated. It’s important to keep hydrated with lots of water. Other liquids recommended during this phase include: Clear broth or soup (with no vegetables or meat and not creamy) Skim milk Fruit juice No-sugar added popsicles
Week 3-4:
During this phase, you may start having slightly textured foods. Aim for the consistency of baby foods. Eat protein-rich foods first and then move on to fruits and vegetables. Foods may include: Pureed skinless fish or chicken, Mashed potatoes, Low-fat yogurt or pudding
Week 5:
You may now begin soft foods such as fish and ground turkey. Make it a habit to chew foods well. If you don’t, you may experience vomiting, stomach irritation and swelling. You could also have a stomach obstruction.
If solid foods cause nausea and vomiting, go back to the liquid diet. Then, slowly add soft foods and eventually transition to solid foods.
Solid Foods:
When you are able to eat solid foods without problems, you will need to pay close attention to your diet after lap band surgery. The gastric band system was designed to restrict solids, not liquids.
Liquids will pass through the upper stomach pouch quickly and will not make you feel full. Drinking liquids during or immediately after meals tends to flush food through the pouch and you will not get the prolonged feeling of satiety needed to help you eat less.
A lot of patients have difficulty with solid foods in the morning. If this is the case for you, open the gastric band by starting with a couple glasses of liquid before your first meal.
Too much food or big chunks of food can block the stomach pouch outlet. Avoid this by chewing your food thoroughly and eating small bits at a time. Remember, your new stoma opening is the size of a dime.
Eat only three meals a day and make sure these meals contain adequate nutrients. Your stomach can only hold about ¼ cup of food, or 2 ounces, at a time. Stop eating when hunger is gone or when you feel comfortable.
WAIT A SEC!!!!! 2 ounces of food 3 times a day?
I don't need surgery to lose weight on that!
I decided to try an "Act as if" Diet.
------------------------------
Today we add liquids to our index cards.
Start tracking how much and what you drink each day.
Do you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily? I don't so I work very hard to drink as much as I can.
------------------------------
**I am not saying that weight loss surgery does not work- it is a great tool and needs to be treated as a tool.
(some data has been quoted from http://bmi.ucsd.edu/about-obesity/Pages/default.aspx but I didn't choose one site over another for any reason other than ease of viewing.)
I made appointments and started visiting doctors and had blood work done. It was a major process. Everything went well with all of the doctors signing off to get me scheduled. I was finally a success at being fat!
Then, the pulmonary doctor said no. I never expected him to be the one. He said come back in 6 months and we will discuss it.
I was heart broken.
I cried to my online friends in the weight loss surgery groups I had joined. I read their posts and felt bad for everyone but awful for myself.
As I made friends, I began to really read about their struggles. I began to realize that there were many things I would need to learn to do after my surgery.
I did not want to fail even after surgery. I read about malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, hair loss,...I started to see that this was not going to be as easy as I had thought.
I had chosen the LapBand for my weight loss surgery. You can Google it easily if you are not already familiar with it.
I joined an online support group for pre-op and post-op patients. I discussed all sorts of things with my new friends and began to see some common threads in their post surgery lives.
I heard about vomiting, gas, indigestion, gastro esophageal reflux, hair loss, problems with medicines, vitamins, liquids. I heard about friends returning to the hospital with gall bladder issues, pancreatic problems, malnutrition. I read about struggles to drink enough water and to eat enough protein. I quickly saw that the protein shake could solve many problems quickly but many new friends complained about the taste!
Maybe this was not for me?
I had six months to wait.
Hmmm. Is there a weight loss diet regimen that I could use to practice?
This is a suggested diet for post ops:
Week 1-2:
During this time, only thin liquids can be tolerated. It’s important to keep hydrated with lots of water. Other liquids recommended during this phase include: Clear broth or soup (with no vegetables or meat and not creamy) Skim milk Fruit juice No-sugar added popsicles
Week 3-4:
During this phase, you may start having slightly textured foods. Aim for the consistency of baby foods. Eat protein-rich foods first and then move on to fruits and vegetables. Foods may include: Pureed skinless fish or chicken, Mashed potatoes, Low-fat yogurt or pudding
Week 5:
You may now begin soft foods such as fish and ground turkey. Make it a habit to chew foods well. If you don’t, you may experience vomiting, stomach irritation and swelling. You could also have a stomach obstruction.
If solid foods cause nausea and vomiting, go back to the liquid diet. Then, slowly add soft foods and eventually transition to solid foods.
Solid Foods:
When you are able to eat solid foods without problems, you will need to pay close attention to your diet after lap band surgery. The gastric band system was designed to restrict solids, not liquids.
Liquids will pass through the upper stomach pouch quickly and will not make you feel full. Drinking liquids during or immediately after meals tends to flush food through the pouch and you will not get the prolonged feeling of satiety needed to help you eat less.
A lot of patients have difficulty with solid foods in the morning. If this is the case for you, open the gastric band by starting with a couple glasses of liquid before your first meal.
Too much food or big chunks of food can block the stomach pouch outlet. Avoid this by chewing your food thoroughly and eating small bits at a time. Remember, your new stoma opening is the size of a dime.
Eat only three meals a day and make sure these meals contain adequate nutrients. Your stomach can only hold about ¼ cup of food, or 2 ounces, at a time. Stop eating when hunger is gone or when you feel comfortable.
WAIT A SEC!!!!! 2 ounces of food 3 times a day?
I don't need surgery to lose weight on that!
I decided to try an "Act as if" Diet.
------------------------------
Today we add liquids to our index cards.
Start tracking how much and what you drink each day.
Do you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily? I don't so I work very hard to drink as much as I can.
------------------------------
**I am not saying that weight loss surgery does not work- it is a great tool and needs to be treated as a tool.
(some data has been quoted from http://bmi.ucsd.edu/about-obesity/Pages/default.aspx but I didn't choose one site over another for any reason other than ease of viewing.)
Sunday, March 30, 2014
reposted from Friday, January 13, 2012 to help me reread it
I
have many online friends in groups for weight loss surgery.
I read about the difficulties they have. Some people need the control that is forced by the results of the surgery. When it is life or death that the weight needs to come off, it is a great tool.
My point is that the surgery is a tool and not a magic wand.
I was looking for a magic wand.
I was too lazy to follow the outlines of any diet program. I wanted it easy. I still do.
Mmmmm, I would love a bagel. Or two.
That is my problem! I do not eat till I am sick or till I can't move. I do not eat ice cream from morning to night. I do enjoy my food and I love eating in restaurants.
I don't want to get sick every time I eat. Two ounces of food three times a day? Why have surgery? (This is not for discussion since I do realize that there are very good reasons for the weight loss surgery.)
It just isn't for me.
I have learned to do the things I need to CHANGE MY LIFE.
I have different eating habits now. For one, I eat constantly, now, while I ate in bursts before.
My body was ready for starvation.
Yes, everything I ate was saved. My body never knew if I would refuel it in 2 hours or 10. It saved and it hoarded every morsel I shared. My jeans just continued to grow.
Three meals a day? Before, I waited all day for a large evening dinner. Now I eat 5 or more meals every day.
I plan my food. Some days I place a bunch of foods on the dining room table and just work away at them all day. I plan my food every day. Some times that plan is in my head but it always exists.
I plan my food when I go to the supermarket. I go often. I buy MY foods.
I do not eat salads in general but I do eat vegetables. I enjoy my vegetables microwaved a short time and then I nibble at them with low fat/low cal dressing. My rare salads are covered in tuna with all its protein goodness. I use low fat Catalina dressing.
When I am in the supermarket, I shop fast and get just what I need. Usually. Other times, I window shop. I wander the aisles and read labels. I think of new things to eat that are safe.
I take my vitamins.
I never thought much of vitamins before but I now have a wide variety that help me. I learned from my WLS friends that there were many supplements they needed to take. Biotin, B-12, D, C, potassium, magnesium.... I will explain what and why in the future.
The most important is protein.
I do not want to comb my hair one morning and find it falling out in clumps. Can you imagine how I felt for my friend when I read that?! The doctor told her that she wasn't getting enough protein.
Simple solution. Consume more protein.
How do you consume enough protein with a stomach that holds 2 ounce meals and rejects a lot of them? Not easily. The general idea is to drink protein shakes.
I read a lot about protein shakes. Everyone has a recipe and a favorite brand protein powder. Basically, nobody likes them. I will share mine with you.
My diet is easy, lazy, healthy and works.
As of this date, I have lost over 65 pounds in 6 months easily.
I have not been hungry.
My posts will focus on different areas of the things I have found work for me. I hope they help you too.
Let's review the things we started in the past posts.
Use Index cards or a small notebook- write down everything you eat.
Track your liquids. Focus on increasing water amounts.
Weigh yourself. Measure yourself. Then hide scale, tape measure.
Have you taken some photos for your records?
Increase your protein intake.
Don't worry about the carbs for now. Just don't have them early.
Start your day with protein.
One day at a time.
Don't worry about the big picture.
We will get there.
We have begun.
I read about the difficulties they have. Some people need the control that is forced by the results of the surgery. When it is life or death that the weight needs to come off, it is a great tool.
My point is that the surgery is a tool and not a magic wand.
I was looking for a magic wand.
I was too lazy to follow the outlines of any diet program. I wanted it easy. I still do.
Mmmmm, I would love a bagel. Or two.
That is my problem! I do not eat till I am sick or till I can't move. I do not eat ice cream from morning to night. I do enjoy my food and I love eating in restaurants.
I don't want to get sick every time I eat. Two ounces of food three times a day? Why have surgery? (This is not for discussion since I do realize that there are very good reasons for the weight loss surgery.)
It just isn't for me.
I have learned to do the things I need to CHANGE MY LIFE.
I have different eating habits now. For one, I eat constantly, now, while I ate in bursts before.
My body was ready for starvation.
Yes, everything I ate was saved. My body never knew if I would refuel it in 2 hours or 10. It saved and it hoarded every morsel I shared. My jeans just continued to grow.
Three meals a day? Before, I waited all day for a large evening dinner. Now I eat 5 or more meals every day.
I plan my food. Some days I place a bunch of foods on the dining room table and just work away at them all day. I plan my food every day. Some times that plan is in my head but it always exists.
I plan my food when I go to the supermarket. I go often. I buy MY foods.
I do not eat salads in general but I do eat vegetables. I enjoy my vegetables microwaved a short time and then I nibble at them with low fat/low cal dressing. My rare salads are covered in tuna with all its protein goodness. I use low fat Catalina dressing.
When I am in the supermarket, I shop fast and get just what I need. Usually. Other times, I window shop. I wander the aisles and read labels. I think of new things to eat that are safe.
I take my vitamins.
I never thought much of vitamins before but I now have a wide variety that help me. I learned from my WLS friends that there were many supplements they needed to take. Biotin, B-12, D, C, potassium, magnesium.... I will explain what and why in the future.
The most important is protein.
I do not want to comb my hair one morning and find it falling out in clumps. Can you imagine how I felt for my friend when I read that?! The doctor told her that she wasn't getting enough protein.
Simple solution. Consume more protein.
How do you consume enough protein with a stomach that holds 2 ounce meals and rejects a lot of them? Not easily. The general idea is to drink protein shakes.
I read a lot about protein shakes. Everyone has a recipe and a favorite brand protein powder. Basically, nobody likes them. I will share mine with you.
My diet is easy, lazy, healthy and works.
As of this date, I have lost over 65 pounds in 6 months easily.
I have not been hungry.
My posts will focus on different areas of the things I have found work for me. I hope they help you too.
Let's review the things we started in the past posts.
Use Index cards or a small notebook- write down everything you eat.
Track your liquids. Focus on increasing water amounts.
Weigh yourself. Measure yourself. Then hide scale, tape measure.
Have you taken some photos for your records?
Increase your protein intake.
Don't worry about the carbs for now. Just don't have them early.
Start your day with protein.
One day at a time.
Don't worry about the big picture.
We will get there.
We have begun.
Sunday, March 30 2014 - Today is my 3rd day
Thursday I came home from my doctor with the news that I need weight loss surgery. My weight is too high and out of control. It is time to take control away from me.
I need NSAIDS. I have Auto Immune Diseases. If I have the surgery, I cannot take any NSAIDS. At all. This is why I have to lose it on my own. I go back to the doctor for tests all month but I see him again in a month.
My goal is simple. Show myself I can lose weight in the month ahead and then keep on going. It has nothing to do with the bins of really nice clothes in my attic that will fit when it gets warm and that are perfect for the season coming. That is just a bonus. Not a bad one!
I need NSAIDS. I have Auto Immune Diseases. If I have the surgery, I cannot take any NSAIDS. At all. This is why I have to lose it on my own. I go back to the doctor for tests all month but I see him again in a month.
My goal is simple. Show myself I can lose weight in the month ahead and then keep on going. It has nothing to do with the bins of really nice clothes in my attic that will fit when it gets warm and that are perfect for the season coming. That is just a bonus. Not a bad one!
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