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Hello everyone. I started my journey 4 years ago going on 5 in Dec at the time I weighed 278 within one year I was down to 144. I did great. I worked out 7 times a day. I watched and kept a diary of everything I ate. I seriously took care of my new pouch lol. I never felt restricted on my foods because I learned to cook healthier and it was good food. Well I started dating my husband 3yrs ago and we would party a lot and I started to eat late on the weekends so I gained 10lbs but I was fine I did not feel bad. Well a year ago I had my first baby and I only gained 30lbs but by the time I left the hospital (C-section so I stayed 3 days) I was already my pre baby weight so that was awesome. Well I became a stay at home mom eventually my baby started eating and snacking well mommy (me) Snacks and eats with her. To cut this short from Jan to now I have gained 40lbs 😭😭😭😭. My jeans don’t fit or fit extremely tight. I refuse to buy new clothes which means a bigger size. I started the ouch reset on Monday. It’s going good because I’m back to being determined and I feel motivated. I’m stuck I don’t remember how many carbs are we supposed to have, how many fats, and how much sugar. Can anyone help me out and tell me what they follow? I know Protein is 60-80 grams a day. I went shopping got my protein, liquids, and veggies so when I start my soft stage again.

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I was never told a certain amount of carbs to eat. I was just told to start with Protein in my meals, and by the time I get to carbs, I won't be hungry for them. I do tend to keep carbs to around 40g though, that's including the 8 from my chewable Calcium and the 8 from my Protein Drinks.

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Less than 40 carbs a day and of those total carbs less than 20 grams of them sugar ( this *may* get you into ketosis, the lower you go on the numbers the faster you'll get there)

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Nesa, your story is my story! I had VSG in Mar 14. I got to a place in fall of 2015 where I felt amazing - had my baby in August 2016. Gained about 20 pds with pregnancy, lost immediately. Maintained my weight until she was around 3 months old and I had to stop pumping - and due to some major health complications she faced, I turned to food to combat my stress, anxiety, fear and depression - and never stopped. Fast forward to now where I am about 30 pounds over my happy place. Cannot seem to stop eating for all the WRONG reasons. I feel you!

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I was told 60-80 grams of Protein and to stay under 50 carbs. I wasn’t given any guidelines about fat. Good luck!

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Antlerdancer
It really is hard once you have fail back into old habits. I have been wanting to get back “on track” I continued to say ok I’m going to start tomorrow just like before surgery and I didn’t lol. But my clothes fitting me extra tight did it for me. I refuse to gain more weight and have to buy a bigger size. I want to get fit.

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And with strength , willpower and deep commitment you CAN overcome this problem. And when you lose down you'll be an inspiration to ME🌸😛🌺

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Im not quite sure which surgery you had.

I just had mine 7/26/18 so I took out my book for you and here's what it says for sleevers:

60-80 grams of Protein a day/ eat protein at all meals first

64 oz Fluid. Decaff, Non Carb, sugar free or less than 10 calories a serving

25 grams of Fiber per day

Multivitamins etc

30 minutes of exercise a day

Ultimately, I recommend seeing a dietician who can help you develop a plan that fits your life and can help you meet your goals! You have already invested in your weight loss, you might as well get a refresher to address the changes in your life!

Good Luck!

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