How do you survive BANDSTER hell?

[Beachy_Babs 5]

I'm three weeks out and won't get my first fill until June 13th. I have been hungry and wanting to eat. I try to make good choices and measure out everything I eat as well as drink Water. It gets harder day by day.

I could really use some advice and tips. Thanks for your time

[chloes_countdown 1]

think about this period as "band bootcamp"

a time for you to learn to be a successful bandster-in-training. Restriction probably won't happen at that first fill & you'll have a much easier time handling restriction (i.e. less stuck & pbs) if you pick up all the good bandster habits now. Protein first? smal bites? lots of chewing? getting your supplements? tracking food in & exercise out?

[Rachel412 116]

If you keep eating your small meals and avoiding snacking on food thats not on your plan, you will get used to it. I know it sounds impossible but try to just focus on true hunger versus head hunger. I started drinking Decaf chai every time i was feeling hunger- for me the heat of the drink seems to convince my head hunger that i ate. The better you stick to eating on your plan now, the better you'll do when you get a fill. Hang in there, we've all been where you are!

[Beachy_Babs 5]

Thanks for the advice! I am still sticking to small portions, but I can't seem to get away from bread......especially toasted baguettes. (I'm french so it's a stamp in my life). Other than that, I am making sure that I measure food. When I eat something that I haven't measured out, I feel really bad about it.

[vlp1968 83]

I too do Decaf coffee during the day. It's nice to have something, I strongly advice you to give up the bread, I have found that way back on carbs really helps weight loss. I eat lots of lean meats and veggitabls. Nuts (1/4 cup) and low fat cheese for a snack. Until you get restriction, your portions may be larger than when you get it. Focus on eating the right foods- low carb, low fat, high protien. Good luck!

[sandy1 1]

Thanks for the advice! I am still sticking to small portions, but I can't seem to get away from bread......especially toasted baguettes. (I'm french so it's a stamp in my life). Other than that, I am making sure that I measure food. When I eat something that I haven't measured out, I feel really bad about it.

[sandy1 1]

thanks for the advice! I am still sticking to small portions, but I can't seem to get away from bread......especially toasted baguettes. (I'm french so it's a stamp in my life). Other than that, I am making sure that I measure food. When I eat something that I haven't measured out, I feel really bad about it.

Sorry I posted some long winded reply and I don't know where it went!!

[muffin56 0]

they told me to be sure and eat my Protein and that will help with the hunger,,,,,,,,i cant even eat bread to this day but i agree go easy on the breads......it will all fall togehter,,,,