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RondaR12 Member Since: 01/10/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/08 6:19 am I'm only almost 4 months out, but my weight loss has slowed down a bit, but my goal is to lose another 34 pounds before August. This will put me at 100 lost in 6 months.
My question is, I've read on here at a time that some of you vets are going to liquid diets 1-2x a week to help jump start the weight loss. I might be mistaken, but what exactly have you been doing? I thought that maybe doing one day of a liquids a week might help get it in gear.
My exercise has been consistent, but I might up that as well. Any thoughts? |
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pilotphil Coral Springs, FL Member Since: 03/12/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/08 7:56 am That's an aggressive goal and I admire you for pushing yourself. Some people swear by the 5 day pouch test to get you going again. http://5daypouchtest.com/
Increasing your exercise will help tremendously. Become a gym rat.
Reduce your carbs. You don't have to consume 40 carbs a day. I consistently keep mine under 20g/day.
If you really want to go extreme for a while, go back to liquid shakes and clear liquids, not twice a week but all week. Most of us lost 10-20 lbs on the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. You probably can't lose that now because you are much smaller but the results would be just as dramatic as a percent of your EWL.
Good luck. ![]() |
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ciaoa2t Concord, CA Member Since: 03/23/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/08 9:09 pm Hi Phil!
I was impressed by your carbs under 20g/day. Can I ask what a normal day or 2 of eating looks like for you? I'm working hard to stay under 40g, so I'd love some "best practices" for reducing my numbers!
Thanks & congrats on your results!!! |
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pilotphil Coral Springs, FL Member Since: 03/12/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/6/08 7:02 am I don't use one of those tracking sites. I just start a new post-it note every day with a P (protein) and W (water) column.
Here's the protein from yesterday and is pretty typical for me:
15 g - Hot Chocolate from nashuanutrition.com....love that stuff and a good start to the day
10 g - Scrambled eggs w Cheese
7g - Leftover chicken
20 g - half of a 42g protein bullet that I put in a bottle of water for the gym
20 g - Protein shake after getting home from gym
18 g - Boca burger w Cheese
That's 90 protein and maybe 15 carbs at most. ![]() |
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J2 O. HI Member Since: 07/25/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/08 9:22 am i was gonna answer then i read smarty pants pilotphils response and couldn't have said it any better.
I was doing 1 day of liquids for a while, nothing special just protien shakes, water etc. Regular liquids just like post-op.
Good luck...........you are tackling a big target there sister!! :-)
jeni Read, Research, get Ready. http://www.sleeveguide.com/index.html |
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Mary Claire Humboldt, CA Member Since: 12/11/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/08 10:24 am I don't even know why I bother responding, anymore.
Jen's got it, and I totally agree, he is a smartypants...that Phil.
You can do it, Ronda. Work it! Just like the two above said. It is a big goal, but you've got nothing to lose by trying...
Good luck to you.
Mary Claire |
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