3 week stall

i think I have hit the 3 week stall. I have weighed the same thing for the last 3 days tomorrow makes 3 3 weeks since my surgery. I have read about this. It still bums me out a little. Also my plan from my dr is low fat low sugar, but no real restrictions if that makes any since. So I feel like I am on my own coming up with a meal plan.

Instead of coming up with your own meal plan, it might be wise to follow the suggestions of the successful vets here. That advice tends to be low calorie, low carb, high protein, healthy fats, lots of liquid.

Here are my basics, although I'm not sure I'd put myself in the "successful vet" category! :D

1. Prioritize protein and water
2. Deprioritize carbs, especially the refined and processed ones
3. Make the most of healthy fats
4. Eat three meals a day with no snacks
5. Avoid liquid calories (protein shake for breakfast is my exception since I've never liked putting solid food in my stomach first thing in the morning)
a. Don't drink with meals or for 30 minutes after eating
6. Weigh portions and track/log what you consume
7. Eat mindfully and with no distractions aside from real live people (recently I saw the advice of "eat with a fork" - i.e., avoid foods that are eaten with your hands because those things tend to be snacks that are easily overeaten. I think I'll be adding this to my basics!)
a. Try to eat at a table
8. Move as much as possible
9. Weigh yourself daily
a. But focus on the trend of your weight, not the day to day fluctuations
10. Be kind to yourself

Thank you so much. I will start looking at what the vets are eating. Thank you for posting/sharing. I want this to work and have days were I feel like I am doing it all wrong.

Check out the menu threads either here or on the RNY boards (or both!!) People who are having success tend to post. The threads give you good menu ideas.

I was the same weight for 9 days starting 2.5 weeks after surgery. It'll start up again, promise!

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