carbs, calories, and protein oh my!

SleeveShelly · April 22, 2013

Well, I have found myself obsessing over everything! Carbs, calories and Protein. Everyday it seems I am so wrapped up with...am I getting enough of this, am I getting to much of that? Trying to write down, figure and keep track of everything. All I have to say is E.X.H.A.U.S.T.I.N.G!!!! I know 7 months out what I should eat and what I should stay away from. I am 7 months out and have decided starting tomorrow no obsessing over any of it anymore!!! I have been at a 2 month stall, and I am now wondering if my weight is hanging out the same because of additional stress trying to keep track. For the next few weeks, I am just going to eat right, not go run and write down e everything I put in my mouth. I'm just going to go with the flow. Geez

TES · April 22, 2013

Have you tried mixing it up? My RD really believes in alternating higher and lower calorie days as well as higher and lower carb days (when I do it, I do "good" carbs such as berries and still within reason) to break stalls. This is the ONLY thing that has helped me break a stall, except for more Water. I keep Protein consistent at 80 g or above, and haven't noticed a difference when I bump up to 100-120 g. Your mileage may vary, but it might be worth a try. I don't think that you have to track it exactly if you're 7 months post op--you probably would have a feel for a lower vs higher calorie/carb day. Good luck!

Ballermom · April 22, 2013

I tried upping my Protein from 80grams to 100grams it didn't change my weight. But I lower my carbs and stop the slider foods and it help. I just broke my stall. Yay