How Closely Do You Stick to the Program?

[Stevehud 1,790]

I find that I have very little leeway in my "program" although the nutritionist has allowed me more carbs , I don't even touch them if I can help it, I literally maybe once a week will have like a tablespoon of mashed potatoes, or maybe a third of a piece of toast that's about it or one morning I may have 1/4 cup of cheerios for Breakfast, with 1/4 cup of 1% milk. but I haven't done that for about two weeks now, its kind of a oh gosh im going to be late for work kind of thing. but then I have to supplement the Protein. I will say I have a weird weight loss. I go three days a week in a row with no discernible loss then will have 3 or 4 days where I lose 4/5 of a pound and wind up with a 4 to 5 pound loss in the week. But as long as the weight goes down in the end im happy.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

When you say 'Drink only what you are supposed to'

What are you go to drinks? I'm very over Water and want other options! What are some options?

I only drink Water and coffee. But a lot of people do tea or do water additives like Crystal Light, Mio, etc. As long as it's sugar-free.

With clean eating my motto is 90/10. So 90% of the time I drink water or my Protein shakes. I have coffee maybe twice a week and on occasion I will have fruit juice or tea. I gave up sodas 4 years ago and I like how my body responds to being well hydrated. My skin is clear, I am never constipated and I rarely get hungry between meals. I don't use water additive because I am allergic to food dyes and artificial sweeteners.

[mhuntoon 21]

Pretty much the only thing I have trouble keeping up with is my vitamins/calcium. I bought one of those 4-a-day pill containers (it's the size of a small phone book lol) but I still forget to take roughly 8-10 of the 42 Calcium citrate pills each week and roughly 2-3 of the 14 Multivitamins.

Food: Not really hungry, so I eat because I'm supposed to

Protein: Trying hard to get my 80g/day in but probably getting closer o 70 on average

Liquids: 64oz is not a problem, definitely doing at least that much

I cheated once (two days ago) when I ate a small piece of pizza as I was wrapping up the kids' leftovers. Other than that, haven't even been tempted to cheat.

I'm down 56 pounds since my high on November 27th. Surgery was on 1/13 and I've lost over 35 since then.

Edited March 10, 2015 by mhuntoon

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm not sure what you mean by "stick to the program". I am not on a "diet" so there's nothing to stick to and no guilt for the occasional indulgence. I eat well\clean\healthy, (whatever you like to call it) about 80% of the time, choose Protein first, take my supplements, (including Protein supplements to get me to 75g per day), weigh once per week and exercise regularly.

"Sticking to the program" doesn't mean a diet in any way, shape or form. It simply refers to eating the recommended foods your nutritionist has suggested, taking your supplements and exercising. Of course most of this is a lifestyle change. I full understand this for the rest of my life. However, there is a difference in what I did pre-WLS. Before surgery I took a multi-Vitamin once a day and Biotin for my hair. I know take 2 multi's, Biotin, D3, calcium citrate and B12. Before surgery I aimed for 50gms of protein a day and the only worry I had about carbs was making sure I was eating complex carbs more than I ate simple, "white" carbs. Before surgery I worked out 3 - 4 times a week, now I work out 5 - 6 times a week. It doesn't mean I don't have a piece of chocolate on occasion. I do, but I was able to implement the occasion treat into my diet prior to WLS. I don't think anyone here is discussing guilt over the occasional indulgence, but some have admitted that they aren't consistent with things like drinking enough Water, getting enough protein or taking their supplements/vitamins.

[Brandalyn 53]

More than I ever thought I would have, anything off the plan gives me horrible stomach aches or.dumping syndrome. And I listen to my body when it's hungry I feed it. Thirsty I drink. Headaches are a sign I'm not meeting my nutrition. It's a good life though, not living to eat. Haven't hit any stalls and my nutritionist says its because I DO indulge ONCE in a while. I've developed lactose intolerance so my milkshake days are over but I love love love fresh fruit! My whole attitude has changed towards food. I hate lol! But it's what i needed to be successful.

Edited March 12, 2015 by Brandalyn

[lwyatt 5]

When you say 'Drink only what you are supposed to'

What are you go to drinks? I'm very over Water and want other options! What are some options?

Fruit2O and ICE has flavored water

[Cassandra M Hathaway 1]

I'm 9 months out and I eat pretty regularly. I avoid fatty and spicy foods but still eat some candy I walk a mile every day and roller skate every weekend. I still do eat my Protein first and I can never eat anything else......sighing* I do not count everything any more. I'm only 5 pounds from my goal, and if I didn't loose any more I would be fine with it. I'm very petite now and my hubby is happy, he thinks he got a new wife lol! but my scale is still slowly going down I went from a size 22 pant size to a 3 so I'm very happy where I'm sitting at.

[NikkiDoc 312]

Pretty much the only thing I have trouble keeping up with is my vitamins/calcium. I bought one of those 4-a-day pill containers (it's the size of a small phone book lol) but I still forget to take roughly 8-10 of the 42 calcium citrate pills each week and roughly 2-3 of the 14 Multivitamins.

Food: Not really hungry, so I eat because I'm supposed to

Protein: Trying hard to get my 80g/day in but probably getting closer o 70 on average

Liquids: 64oz is not a problem, definitely doing at least that much

I cheated once (two days ago) when I ate a small piece of pizza as I was wrapping up the kids' leftovers. Other than that, haven't even been tempted to cheat.

I'm down 56 pounds since my high on November 27th. Surgery was on 1/13 and I've lost over 35 since then.

I am really good about taking my M-F AM pills. I forget on the weekends and my PM pills. I just set a recurring alarm on my cell phone. One labeled PM meds and one labeled AM meds. I am taking Actigall at night so really don't want to miss that too much. I would like to avoid gallstones. I am going to throw a few pills in my purse in case I am not home when my alarms go off.