7 weeks out and a fruit addict...

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Which is not good cause its adding more carbs to my day than Protein... But pineapple is making my body sing with enjoyment (ate 5 small cubes of it over a four hour period yesterday)

I thought I was doing good on Protein but carbs (mostly from fruit) are still number one, apparently I am in the market for additional tweaking.

Is fruit the devil now? Should I be labeling it as just sugar and Water and not consuming it?

[macman 603]

I love fruit as well, but pineapple is on my list of foods to avoid. I think because of both sugar and acidity

[Wls4me 163]

There's probably going to be a lot of people respond to this and disagree with me but I say go for it. Get your Protein in then have all the fruit you want. I personally did not fuss about my carbs too much - usually around 50G a day. But most of the carbs that I do eat are from fruits and veggies. I've taken the approach with this sleeve to eat as clean and natural as I can. So no artificial sweeteners or low fat foods. I figure with the fruits and veggies I get the nutrients too. Like I said, people will disagree but I'm 10 months out and 99 lbs down, 1 lb to goal. It's what has worked for me.

[Steamywindows 39]

I think the article posted recently about the nutrition myths has it right: not all carbs are bad. If any food should be considered " bad" it would be refined, processed foods... Which one could argue isn't really food...think twinkies here.

That said, we can overheat any food, so I am kind of traditional in the sense that I think "moderation". Of course this hasn't been my fortee, thus this need for VSG. Seems reasonable to stick with protien first, Water and then Vegs and fruits.....

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

I love fruit as well, but pineapple is on my list of foods to avoid. I think because of both sugar and acidity

The acidity I think plays a role in why I like it so much haha even right out of surgery, orange juice went down easily

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

I think the article posted recently about the nutrition myths has it right: not all carbs are bad. If any food should be considered " bad" it would be refined, processed foods... Which one could argue isn't really food...think twinkies here.

That said, we can overheat any food, so I am kind of traditional in the sense that I think "moderation". Of course this hasn't been my fortee, thus this need for VSG. Seems reasonable to stick with protien first, Water and then Vegs and fruits.....

I think anyone that considers twinkies food might have a screw or two loose

I eat mostly raw Proteins, beef and fish. I find raw sits a lot easier on my sleeve where cooked Proteins (especially chicken) makes the discomfort come on fiercely and after only a bite.

[LoryLosesXS 154]

I eat fruit everyday. Sugarfree applesauce, peaches in their own juices, or pears. It helps me stay sane. My Wellness doc said it's ok. Everything in moderation. 2 1/2 c. Servings won't kill you, but getting your Protein in is key. I know I'm a sugar addict and have to be very aware of what will trigger me to crave sweets. Peaches and applesauce are ok. I've done pineapple too, but not very often. Our goal should be to chew the hell out if everything lol so it doesn't hurt our tummies. When I don't and I eat unconsciously....I pay the price. Best wishes!

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

I eat fruit everyday. Sugarfree applesauce, peaches in their own juices, or pears. It helps me stay sane. My Wellness doc said it's ok. Everything in moderation. 2 1/2 c. Servings won't kill you, but getting your Protein in is key. I know I'm a sugar addict and have to be very aware of what will trigger me to crave sweets. Peaches and applesauce are ok. I've done pineapple too, but not very often. Our goal should be to chew the hell out if everything lol so it doesn't hurt our tummies. When I don't and I eat unconsciously....I pay the price. Best wishes!

I'm not a sugar addict luckily (at least not food wise, beverages are a weak point) so sweet fruit doesn't make me want Cookies and cake. Actually I've found almost everything except fruit is too sweet these days and I Water (or milk) everything down. It's more breads and potatoes that can be my Achilles heel. It's a good thing that I've also been a protein kind of girl! Love meat haha

[septappt 74]

Try Greek yogurt with pineapple in it, it will curve your craving !