Protein, Calories and Carbs.

[Malaika 50]

Yes but Mac is EXTREMELY active - she works out 7-9 times a week in preparation for the Ironman - so you need to add exercise into your program once your doc says it is okay.

[MacMadame 81]

Add exercise or eat less. Those are the choices. :biggrin:

Online tracking helped me a lot too. I may only focus on Protein and calories, but the carb and fat and sodium and sugar and Fiber is all there. So, if I need to focus on those for a week or two, I can, with no extra work on my part.

I use My Fitness Pal. The Daily Plate on Livestrong.com is decent too. I started with that one, but I think My Fitness Pal is easier to use.

[carolnphx 16]

...I use My Fitness Pal. The Daily Plate on Livestrong.com is decent too. I started with that one, but I think My Fitness Pal is easier to use.

I use Daily Plate but keep hearing about My Fitness Pal. I think I will give that a try. Easier is good.

[flipman416 2]

This is my first post, have you ever thought about taking some Meal Replacements. I was thinking about that. Like with me as well maybe replacing a meal with a meal replacements. I have tried the BA brands and they taste pretty good. Here is a link.

Bariatric Advantage - Meal Replacements

[Jachut 487]

Staying under 30 g carbs for me is less mystifying (and I'm a carb eater!) than suriving on 600 to 800 calories. How on EARTH does your metabolism not slow to the pace of a slug's?

[BobBayCityMI 111]

For me, it is because I am still on full liquids. Limited on how much I can have. But I am walking 1.5 to 2 miles daily, so that takes care of keeping the metabolism up ( a bit!)

[Chancie 65]

Ok... I'm gonna say it.... excercise SUXS:001_tongue:

But know its necessary! I've been lackin' in that department!

Since I had total knee replacement in OCT prior to WLS( main reason for WLS ) I couldn't exercise- now I have no excuse. I did and still do my physical therapy exercises along with some stretching- but know I need to add some cardio to the mix.

I've made all the excuses- Working tooo many hours- too hot and humid here in TN to walk outside... yadda yadda yaddaa....

But after my 6 month check up- and weight slowing down, and able to handle the heat better now that the weight is coming off... I have no excuse. So am going to start walking.

Still tracking EVERYTHING- carbs, Protein, calories.

Carbs are my "Trigger" foods... so thats why I stay away from them!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

If you get used to exercising, maybe you will enjoy it. I miss my gym time when I don't go. It's really good for my moods and I get quite annoyed if something interferes with my gym time.

[MacMadame 81]

Staying under 30 g carbs for me is less mystifying (and I'm a carb eater!) than suriving on 600 to 800 calories. How on EARTH does your metabolism not slow to the pace of a slug's?

Well, in the early days, you just can't eat much. There's no room.

It's only for a few months. I don't think it causes any permanent damage. We evolved from hunter/gathers who often alternated eating lightly with gorging.

Ok... I'm gonna say it.... excercise SUXS:001_tongue:

It's kind of like sex... if you don't enjoy it, you aren't doing it right. :confused1:

Most people have this limited idea of what exercise is and that doesn't help. Really, anything you do that is active is exercise. So find something you like to do and call it a hobby!

Some ideas:

ballroom dancing, kick boxing, gardening, pole dancing, joining a softball/vollyball/soccer league, bowling (if you can stay away from the chips and beer), yoga, pilates, karate, ice skating, roller skating, riding bikes with your kids, ultimate frisbee, swimming, horseback riding.