SleeveShelly 75 Posted December 10, 2012 I am 3 months out. How much is everyone eating at a meal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom2IrishTwins 63 Posted December 10, 2012 I was told 1/4 cup for months 0-3, 1/2 cup for months 3-6, 3/4 cup for 6-9 and 1 cup, I believe from 9+ on. I'll be 3 months in 2 days and I would say I'm in between 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted December 10, 2012 I was told 1/4 cup for months 0-3' date=' 1/2 cup for months 3-6, 3/4 cup for 6-9 and 1 cup, I believe from 9+ on. I'll be 3 months in 2 days and I would say I'm in between 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup.[/quote'] Interesting, my nut basically said 1/3 a cup until goal. I basically still eat about 3-4 oz per mini meal and this equals a little bit more than 1/3 a cup. It keeps me satisfied to eat this way 4 times a day with shakes 2 x a day. I sometimes have some hunger here and there, but it may just be he'd hunger or something I can control with Water or distracting myself with something else. I need to be careful not to let boredom lead to eating as i had a big problem with that most of my adult life. I haven't done any eating out of boredom yet post sleeve, but sometimes I feel it is lurking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK 164 Posted December 10, 2012 I'm almost 3 months out, and it depends on what I'm eating. I go by ounces, I can eat between 4 and 6. 4oz if it's meat(depends on if it's chicken, fish, or shrimp), Denser meat like chicken or turkey is more like 2-3 oz. 6 oz if it's yogurt or Soup. Vegetables fall somewhere in-between, depending on the amount of Protein I have there too. I never go over 6 oz for fear of vomiting, I haven't vomited at all, only a bit of nausea very early on. I want to avoid it at all costs. I use a tea saucer to eat my meals on too. I put the saucer on the scale, tare out the weight of the plate, then put my food on. 1/4 cup is 2oz and 4oz is 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup is 6oz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom2IrishTwins 63 Posted December 10, 2012 Interesting, my nut basically said 1/3 a cup until goal. I basically still eat about 3-4 oz per mini meal and this equals a little bit more than 1/3 a cup. It keeps me satisfied to eat this way 4 times a day with shakes 2 x a day. I sometimes have some hunger here and there, but it may just be he'd hunger or something I can control with Water or distracting myself with something else. I need to be careful not to let boredom lead to eating as i had a big problem with that most of my adult life. I haven't done any eating out of boredom yet post sleeve, but sometimes I feel it is lurking... Really interesting! Are the 2 shakes in addition to the 4 meals or included as 2 of those meals? I know that most people are instructed to eat Snacks and what not - My surgeon was adamant about 3 meals only so those 1/4 cups (well now, somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 cup) have been just the times a day. It works out to about 500 calories per day most of the time. Sometimes I replace one of those meals with a Protein Shake (Usually if I'm in a hurry!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted December 10, 2012 Really interesting! Are the 2 shakes in addition to the 4 meals or included as 2 of those meals? I know that most people are instructed to eat Snacks and what not - My surgeon was adamant about 3 meals only so those 1/4 cups (well now' date=' somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 cup) have been just the times a day. It works out to about 500 calories per day most of the time. Sometimes I replace one of those meals with a Protein shake (Usually if I'm in a hurry!)[/quote'] The 2 shakes are in addition to 4 mini meals every day. Keep in mind that I had to work up to 6 meals a day by month 4. I ate less month 1-3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom2IrishTwins 63 Posted December 10, 2012 Okay. I'll be 3 months out on Tuesday. I'm feeling confused as to what I should be taking in. Especiallys icne I just joined a really rigorous exercise program and not sure if I need to increase Protein, etc. because of that. I currently do 3 meals - either 1/4 cup of Protein or a protein shake as a replacement meal but no Snacks or additional Protein Drinks. What were you consuming around month 3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted December 10, 2012 Okay. I'll be 3 months out on Tuesday. I'm feeling confused as to what I should be taking in. Especiallys icne I just joined a really rigorous exercise program and not sure if I need to increase protein' date=' etc. because of that. I currently do 3 meals - either 1/4 cup of Protein or a Protein shake as a replacement meal but no Snacks or additional protein drinks. What were you consuming around month 3?[/quote'] Month 3 I believe was 2 meals of 2-3 ounces and 1 shake in the morning. I was still between 300-500 calories a day back then. Most of my exercise was through walking, but I did occasionally do elliptical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
