Do you eat when you're hungry?

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

My plan calls for eating two ounces of food three times daily, but I don't feel it's enough. Having bouts of sudden and debilitating weakness that comes on suddenly. I can't tolerate Protein Shakes. Do you eat more often? How does it effect your weight loss?

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

I don't know what stage you are in...but I am almost 4 months post op. I eat 3 meals and 2-3 Snacks a day. My Snacks are simple things like 1-2 oz low fat cheese...or 2 oz almonds, or 4 oz greek yogurt. My meals are like an egg for Breakfast, some tuna for lunch, 3 oz chicken with a little veggie for dinner. I can't eat much at a time, so I span my meals out and eat like every 2 to 2 & 1/2 hours...so I can fit in all my Protein in...I eat at least 64 oz of Protein. If you are not sure, talk to your NUT or doctor.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My plan calls for eating two ounces of food three times daily, but I don't feel it's enough. Having bouts of sudden and debilitating weakness that comes on suddenly. I can't tolerate Protein shakes. Do you eat more often? How does it effect your weight loss?

It may be the quality of the food you are eating. If you aren't doing Protein Shakes how are you getting your Protein in?

I would have a sit down with your nutritionist. My guess is the 2 ounces of food included Protein Shakes and the reason you are getting weak is because you are skipping that. You need a plan to make up for that lack of nourishment.

Personally I found that early on I needed at least 3 meals and 1 snack. It was also helpful for me to brainstorm with my NUT on ways to work around my vegetarianism and food allergies.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree. You may be not getting enough nutrition.

Are you reaching your Protein target? It is hard to do so early out even with Protein supplements. If you aren't supplementing your protein what are you doing to get it all in?

Are you getting all of your fluids? Again, this is difficult early out even with protein shakes. If you aren't drinking Protein Shakes you need to get the Fluid somewhere.

Are you taking all of your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

I would also recommend you talk with your NUT about strategies for getting in all of your nutrition.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Adding:

I also found early out I needed to eat on a schedule whether I was hungry or not. I had to eat frequent small meals and Snacks in order to get in 100 grams of Protein a day.

Now that I am farther out, I still eat frequently.

[rking 484]

what, exactly, are you suposed to be having right now? how far out from surgery are you? are you getting enough Water? it sounds like from your post that you are supposed to be having Protein shakes. those are a huge deal! it doesnt seam like you are eating/drinking enough. i think you should call your doc immediately. let them know what is going on so they can help you my dear.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Have your blood sugar levels been checked?

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

Thank you all so much for the helpful perspectives and advice.

[pinkbunies 359]

I'm about 14 months out now and I feel like I'm hungry all the time, but only on the days when I can't get a 1 hour work out in. I feel like I eat a lot but when I look at the portion I realize its not much. My weakness is Reese Peanutbutter cups...frozen... and pizza... 1 full slice of pizza. Point is, yes I eat when I'm hungry and I'm worried I'm going to get fat but I know as long as I workout, balance things right and stay on track with the occasional cheat....okay daily cheat... but my muscles are still getting big so I can't complain.