gigiinDC

I'm gigiindc on MyFitnessPal and on genieindc on Fitbit. Please add me.

I think I may be taking in too many carbs.. I'm getting between 40 and 50grams. I'm getting about 60-80 protein.. need to increase that. I find myself grazing a bit too much cause I'm always hungry.. lots of nuts and cheese.. cals usually between 800 and 1000

Hey guys, It's been a while since I've checked in. I hope everyone is doing well on their journeys. I'm afraid I'm not.. I'll be 6 months post op on 4/27. I've only lost 58lbs and have been stalled since early March. I tend to have very long stalls (like 4-6weeks!) then lose 3lbs then another long stall and so forth. I have a bell shaped sleeve instead of a regular/banana shaped one and I'm told maybe that's why I didn't lose my appetite and don't fill up as quickly... I've been killing myself in the gym almost daily and started walking/jogging my son to daycare (in his stroller) in the mornings to get active twice a day. I'm on MyFitnessPal and my boyfriend just got me a Fitbit last month. I get in 17k steps, 75-90 mins of active exercise, and burn 3k cals a day on most days...get about 60oz of water. What on earth am I doing wrong?!

You look amazing

You look great! Congrats!!

Would help if I gave you my username: GenieinDC Thanks!

Please add me! I just got my Fitbit last week and definitely need friends!!

You are doing well! I was sleeved 10/27 and have been stalled since 1/4. Be happy you are still losing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maybe you are dehydrated a little Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does the chicken get stuck on the way down too? Are you waiting 30mins to drink? I was sleeved 10/27/16 and I too get nauseous from time to time. I've been stalled since 1/4 so not sure what is going on. I'm only down 42lbs. It's killing my optimism about this entire process. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have similar stats. My doc told me I could expect to lose 60% of my excess fat which is only about 65lbs.. I would still be in the 200s too. I'm determined to defy her but at 3months post off I've been stalled at 42lbs down over a month. I'm beginning to believe I'm not going to lose much more even though I'm working out and following my plan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You should feel free to vent here! PM if you need help.. I'm no pro - still a newbie , but happy to share war stories. Also does your doc have a support group in your area? Where do you live? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Chrystal Lite helps me. Also can tolerate plain ice cold Water Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know if you were referring to me but if it'll help any i don't have a set menu. I try to stick to low carb. 50g carbs and under, 60 to 70g Protein and at least 64oz of Water. Most days im good. But others i struggle. I try to log everything. Even the "bad" foods, which of im being honest I've had way more of than i should. I've been taking sips of things like full sugar soda. Which is dangerous. Especially since it's very uncomfortable. But after this last time that's a non issue. I've been slipping but on my good days I'll have as follows: Bk: boiled egg Snack: half a greek yogurt Lunch: 2 to 3 oz of meat protein Snack: 1oz cheese stick Dinner: 2oz meat protein .5oz veg maybe a carb but usually not Snack: last half of Greek yogurt maybe 2.5 oz. I have no food scale as of yet but plan on it in the very near future. I think meal planning is in this vein. What's does your food consist of if you don't mind me asking? I seriously need meal suggestions and ideas. Sorry this is so long im really struggling. Going back to my shakes until i can get a better handle on my food. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Torriluv... you are doing wonderfully this far but please, whatever you do.. back away from the full sugar soda. You know it's not good and knowing is half the battle :-).. Try using MyFitnessPal to log food. It's really helped me. I'm also GigiinDC there if you need a friend. There is a MyFitnessPal thread here too you can search for and add others from that thread. I was never one to log food until I found MyFitnessPal.. makes it easy. You can also get meal ideas on there from friends food logs, but so far you seem to be doing great , besides the soda. The more you cut complex carbs and high sugar foods out the less you will crave them. Also-- a food scale will definitely help. I just got - great one two weeks ago on Amazon for $14.99. Hope that helps! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone. I'm just amazed cause I had a huge appetite up until this week. Now nothing. I also don't have a typical menu but I definitely stay under 50g carbs, usually under 25, and 60-85 g Protein . On Keto I end up eating a lot of bacon, eggs, meatballs , cottage cheese, organic turkey deli meat and low lactose cheeses, salmon and broccoli or string Beans. I added sauerkraut and bone broth for GAPS. I get almost no grains and zero fruit. Amazingly I stopped craving carbs almost immediately after starting Keto... that was the first craving to go away. Now I really don't crave anything so I'm forcing myself to eat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App