christy2017 0 Posted November 8, 2017 yesterday was my first appointment to start this weight loss journey. ..my excited but nervous too....now to start my 6 month diet...any tips?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coadali 16 Posted November 8, 2017 Make small changes in your diet at a time. Don't be ashamed if you mess up. You are required to do 6 months because changing eating habits is HARD! Work with your nutritionist and let her know where are are struggling. It's nutrition and food habit counseling! Use it that way! I lost 30 pounds during my 6 month nutrition program. It really isn't a DIET. It's an eating habit and lifestyle change. Make small changes at a time and you will do great! I just got my surgery date for December 21st! 2 ProudGrammy and Sosewsue61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christy2017 0 Posted November 8, 2017 Thank you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sosewsue61 3,185 Posted November 8, 2017 Make a little list and check off when you have mastered a goal. For instance - I gave up all soda and switched to ice tea the first month, then I stopped doing any fast food or if that is too hard - ditch the fries, then half the bun, etc. Do 3 meals and two Snacks. Make the snacks a Protein and a fruit like berries and string cheese, an apple and 1oz of cheddar. Eat at a table only, not in the car, not on the couch, not in front of a computer or tv. Notice your food, eat slower, stop after 10 minutes and see how full you feel, leave food on your plate. 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabNFit@40 52 Posted December 4, 2017 I agree with everyone else, keep track of what you are eating, make small changes one at a time. Don't beat yourself up if you have slips because you will. Learn your triggers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites