Do the same rules apply to regular stomachs?

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I'm trying to be a good student and start practicing some of the habits I'll have to develop after surgery. Recently I started eating my meals without any beverages. It seemed like something that might be tough to do so I figured it would be good to start now. It is easier than I thought it would be but I swear I'm staying full longer between meals. Is this just in my head or does this trick work on full size stomachs??

[Jersrose43 837]

It worked for me and I recommended it for tons of friends and we all felt fuller longer. I lost 5 pounds in one month just doing that and nothing else

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

practicing habits to develop after surgery

@@*Lexie*

welcome to the neighborhood

always room for one more

you are GREAT for prepping yourself for surgery

not drinking with meals is VERY hard for some/many/me to learn how to do, and then master!!

good for you on starting to deal with that now!!!!

after you eat, you know you aren't supposed to drink again for one week!!!!

gotcha!!~! i meant one hour!!

Many/most "rules" that sleevers et al are just basic things that "normal" people should also do

moderate/smalll portions

eat slowly

eat dense Protein first (ie chicken) this will make you full quicker

monitor your carbs

keep track of what foods you are eating

chew thoroughly

put utensil down between bites

eat from a small plate

64 oz Water per day

(more rules too, these are just a few examples)

these are normal things -some/many/most people should/but don't do

i know i sure didn't follow those rules pre-op

hope surgery is sooner than later

I give you an A- right now

always room for improvement

you'll be at A+ before you know it!!!

good luck

kathy

Edited June 27, 2014 by proudgrammy

[thesuse2000 698]

Funny - that's something my grandma did, but I didn't know why... but she did struggle with her weight, so that may have been it! It makes sense that perhaps our stomachs empty out into our intestines sooner if the food is liquified with the help of Water. Not sure about that, but maybe...