Not losing as much as I thought..Why?

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Stephanie. I am newly banded. Still eating creamy Soups I am confused about the solid stage - the forever stage. Your daily menu really helps me. When you say you have meat for lunch (lunch meat) and dinner - do you weigh it or do you just know what a portion is? I can't wait until I have it all figured out. I'm sure it will be easier than I think it is going to be... but it all seems confusing to me. Did you count calories at first until you became familiar with what worked best for you?? I know everyone is different.... I just keep reading and hoping that it will all become clear to me. Becky

Becky,

As far as weighing, I've not done that. I did track my food on thedailyplate.com and that really helped. Once I found restriction it helped. I had no idea what I was waiting to happen, but it finally did and I understood. That will help a TON.

I was never really good about measuring, but I did finally buy some small bowls and figure out what a half cup of Cereal looked like. Other than that I eat "a slice" or "a piece" or something like that. The daily plate helps with that. The other idea I follow is that a cup is about the size of your fist, half will fit in the palm of your hand. Daily Plate has been really accurate as far as what they say I can eat and how much I will lose if I do. It's amazing how much the little things can change. It seems that I remind myself quite often that "if you work the plan, the plan will work!"

Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Ask any other questions you come up with. This place can be such a wealth of information.