AnewME! 8 Posted September 29, 2012 Hi I am about 4 months out and feel like I can Eat more than I should. Anyone else feel this way? Also can get more carbs in than Protein and they set me off to wantto eat more and more.... Got to be strong and stick to the plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted September 29, 2012 How much are you eating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smb 75 Posted September 29, 2012 Hi I am about 4 months out and feel like I can Eat more than I should. Anyone else feel this way? Also can get more carbs in than Protein and they set me off to wantto eat more and more.... Got to be strong and stick to the plan I am 5 weeks out and I can't relate to the people who say they are stuffed after 1/2 chicken nugget. I try to eat protein only and lately I've been "filling up" with salad to cut the calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEZ1975 170 Posted September 29, 2012 Dense Protein fills me up after about 2-3 ounces and I'm 6 weeks out. I found that crackers etc are "slider" foods and provide no restriction so I have to steer clear of those. My surgeon said no salad/raw veggies for 3 months so I haven't been having that. 2 carolc and AngelBaby reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof4 10 Posted September 30, 2012 I'm 7 months out and know I eat too much!! It's def more than 3-4oz for sure! I eat often and am not losing much weight at all. Nothing past two and a half months so I feel ya when u think you're eating too much! Probably are!;( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vnjones 3 Posted October 1, 2012 Yeah I'm five months out and I can eat more I'm taking in about 1200-1400 cal a day but I'm trying to exercise more cuz I don't want to gain the weight back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollirrose 249 Posted October 2, 2012 So I am 5 months out and follow the 600 - 800 calories/64 oz min water/min 60 prot/20 to 40 carbs that a lot of people seem to follow. I measure everything and only eat 1.5 to 2 oz of meat for each meal. I could eat more and I could def fit in many more carbs if I wanted. I feel satisfied with these portions...not full. Well, not full like in the pre sleeve days. Sometime, if I feel a little crazy, I add in a few low carb veggie Snacks. Carbs = Cravings and being hungrier for many of us. Just because you can eat more doent mean that you should. Losing weight pretty quickly (115 lbs) and feeling more energy lets me know this is the right plan for me. 5 happycrazylion, lil lee, Livinglifeout and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smb 75 Posted October 3, 2012 So I am 5 months out and follow the 600 - 800 calories/64 oz min water/min 60 prot/20 to 40 carbs that a lot of people seem to follow. I measure everything and only eat 1.5 to 2 oz of meat for each meal. I could eat more and I could def fit in many more carbs if I wanted. I feel satisfied with these portions...not full. Well' date=' not full like in the pre sleeve days. Sometime, if I feel a little crazy, I add in a few low carb veggie Snacks. Carbs = Cravings and being hungrier for many of us. Just because you can eat more doent mean that you should. Losing weight pretty quickly (115 lbs) and feeling more energy lets me know this is the right plan for me.[/quote'] That is a good way to look at it, thank you. I am having trouble figuring out what's "enough" and what's too much, so I eat more calories than I should. Still crazy less than pre-sleeve, but more than I should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happycrazylion 9 Posted October 3, 2012 So I am 5 months out and follow the 600 - 800 calories/64 oz min water/min 60 prot/20 to 40 carbs that a lot of people seem to follow. I measure everything and only eat 1.5 to 2 oz of meat for each meal. Ok so how do you get all your Water in? That has been one of my biggest problems!! I'm almost 4 months out. I only get about 24/ 36 oz water in. what do you use to measure/ track everything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted October 3, 2012 Ok so how do you get all your Water in? That has been one of my biggest problems!! I'm almost 4 months out. I only get about 24/ 36 oz water in. what do you use to measure/ track everything? I can't drink plain water, it hurts too much. I do a mix of 1/2 G2, and 1/2 water in a water bottle. It cuts the calories and carbs of plain G2, and it's not too sweet. I drink at least 4 bottles of the 16.9 oz water bottles (68oz). I usually drink more, because I work out for an hour and a half most days, so I can drink 2 while at at the gym. I prepare the bottles ahead of time, and this has been the easiest way for me to track my fluids. Once I really started paying attention to this, it seems like the weight is coming off quicker. Good Luck! 1 happycrazylion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happycrazylion 9 Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks!! I'll try that!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelBaby 153 Posted October 3, 2012 Ok so how do you get all your Water in? That has been one of my biggest problems!! I'm almost 4 months out. I only get about 24/ 36 oz Water in. what do you use to measure/ track everything? try using MyFitnessPal if you aren't already! I LOVE it! it shows me each day how many calories I got as well as grams of Protein, carbs, and fat. even shows Vitamins.. you can track "water" too.. I also get Vitamin Water Zero and water it down half with water because plain water just doesn't seem to sit well with me. p.s. if anyone wants to add me on MFP my username is angelsept19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted October 3, 2012 Dense Protein fills me up after about 2-3 ounces and I'm 6 weeks out. I found that crackers etc are "slider" foods and provide no restriction so I have to steer clear of those. My surgeon said no salad/raw veggies for 3 months so I haven't been having that. Same for me. Had a cracker with my chili one day...and another etc. definitely a slider for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janette1969 5 Posted October 3, 2012 Hollierose so the Water is mainly what u are drinking? What foods are u eating? I would love to hear ur start to now.....congrads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollirrose 249 Posted October 4, 2012 Hollierose so the Water is mainly what u are drinking? What foods are u eating? I would love to hear ur start to now.....congrads I dont often drink plain water... I kind of hate the taste of it. =). I drink Decaf tea w/ sweet and low, decaf coffee, the sugar free kool aid type stuff, and use mio water flavoring. I eat mostly meat 1.5 to 2 oz-- chicken, hamburger, fish, pork chops, and some lunch meats. I do eat low carb veggies like cauliflower, cucumbers, celery. I also eat eggs and cheeses. I do go out to eat and even eat fast food (grilled chicken snack wrap w/O tortilla, cheeseburger no bun, etc). I weigh everything on a cheap kitchen scale, which I would recommend everyone get. I had no idea how much I would use it. I log everything into myfitnesspal.com on my phone. It tracks my calories, carbs, and Protein. It seems like a hassle at first but really it only takes seconds to enter. My name is hollirrose if you want to add me. I keep my food diary open so you can see what I really eat. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites