Eating Too Much

[BrandyNovak 0]

I feel like I am eating too much at times and I am wondering what ideas you guys have out there for shrinking your Sleeve. Should I just go back on liquids for a week ??? I've lost 42 and I'm half way to goal to get to my 140 mark I'd like to see. My weight loss has slowed down alot... which I know is Normal especially for someone my size I have been told I will not lose as fast anymore. any insight would be great ! =) :crying:

[Tiffykins 673]

Are you tracking your calories, Protein, and carbs? If your loss has slowed down go back to basics, you don't necessarily need to go on liquids. That's just crash dieting again, and that isn't going to give you long term results. We can't really "shrink" the sleeve, but going on something like the 5 day pouch test can get you back on track.

I'm not sure how much you're eating, and exercising, but changing things up or getting back to basics may give you better results than just hopping on liquids for a week.

[deedee 5]

Are you exercising a lot? I find that when I'm doing a lot of exercise I tend to eat more. If you feel that you are snacking too much, maybe try to eliminate carbs?? I'd definitely follow Tiff's suggestion and keep a food diary (either on a free site or paper) to get an idea of how you could change things up.

On a side note, around 3 or 4 months out, I noticed a much slower weight loss, but I still continued to lose. Based on what I read, I seem to eat a bit more than many.

Good luck!

[Happy Destiny 0]

Are you tracking your calories, Protein, and carbs? If your loss has slowed down go back to basics, you don't necessarily need to go on liquids. That's just crash dieting again, and that isn't going to give you long term results. We can't really "shrink" the sleeve, but going on something like the 5 day pouch test can get you back on track.

I'm not sure how much you're eating, and exercising, but changing things up or getting back to basics may give you better results than just hopping on liquids for a week.

What is the 5 day pouch test? Week 3 I gained 2-3 lbs. Week 4 might have lost 1 of those lbs.??? I'm getting somewhat frustrated. What did you eat at this point? Thanks for your help, Sheryl:scared0:

[Tiffykins 673]

What is the 5 day pouch test? Week 3 I gained 2-3 lbs. Week 4 might have lost 1 of those lbs.??? I'm getting somewhat frustrated. What did you eat at this point? Thanks for your help, Sheryl:scared0:

You don't need to do the 5 day pouch test this early out. Your body is still trying to adjust to the trauma of the surgery.

Increase your Water, increase your exercise, and make sure you are hitting your calorie, and Protein guidelines.

Google the "5 day pouch test", there is an entire website dedicated to it. It was established for RNY patients that got off track with carbs, and needed to go back to the basics.

Stick with your guidelines, and don't stress. It'll only add to your stall. Hang in there, and be positive.

[Happy Destiny 0]

You don't need to do the 5 day pouch test this early out. Your body is still trying to adjust to the trauma of the surgery.

Increase your Water, increase your exercise, and make sure you are hitting your calorie, and Protein guidelines.

Google the "5 day pouch test", there is an entire website dedicated to it. It was established for RNY patients that got off track with carbs, and needed to go back to the basics.

Stick with your guidelines, and don't stress. It'll only add to your stall. Hang in there, and be positive.

Thanks Tiff, Sweet Dreams, Sheryl:thumbup:

[goodlife 3]

I didn't lose anything between 3 and 4 and then I lost the next few weeks and then I didn't lose anything again between week 6 and 7.

It's definitely frustrating!

I am totally seeing a correlation too with my cycle. I guess I really retain a lot of Fluid in the week leading up to my TOM.