Grazing

[shugnice1 0]

Good evening. This is my first post. I was sleeved on March 7th (7.5 weeks ago) and have only lost 20 pounds (10 of which i lost week 1). This means that I've lost only 1.5 pounds a week for the last 6.5 weeks. I eat approximately 1000 calories per day, not bad food, but I graze the 1000 calories as I feel hungry. I am afraid that I am the one person who will fail. I also have trouble drinking 64 oz of Water a day but never have less than 48 oz. Advice on how to get on track?

[KristenLe 5,979]

What makes up the 1,000 calories? How much Protein are you getting? You need to increase your fluids - drink a non caloric drink when you feel hungry. It is probably more head hunger or emotional eating. Go back to your plan - small portions of protein first - vegetables and low carbs (only good carbs) measure and track your foods. Make sure your exercising too.

[shugnice1 0]

I have approximately 60 grams of Protein a day. I am grazing on foods that we're allowed to eat: low fat cheese, unsweetened apple sauce, etc. but I tend to each something every 90 minutes. How do I control this?

[KristenLe 5,979]

This article might help. I'm going to counseling to help me with emotional eating or to learn mindful eating.

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/emotional-eating.htm

I haven't had surgery yet but I do this same thing now. I hope I can get it under control before surgery.

[shugnice1 0]

Thank you!