Need to get back on the wagon.. so lost.

Hi Everyone

I had RNY almost 3 years ago.  I was able to lose about 80lbs, but gained back about 20 or so a year later.  I have not been eating well, and have felt a little depressed.  I am trying to get back into exercising, and controlling what I'm eating again - but it is so hard.  I am still about 70lbs from my goal weight.  I would love suggestions or ideas to get my butt back into gear.  Thank you 

I would suggest you try the five day meat test.  It is a reset of getting back to the dense proteins that make us all feel full.  It has been helping several people including my husband who did not have WLS lose weight.  He lost 5lbs and 2 1/2 inches around his waist in two weeks. 

His energy level is great, he is sleeping so much better, and he loves that he eats only three times a day and feels full.  He is no longer sluggish and always wanting to eat. 

I was going to try the 5 day meat test simply because I'm 7 weeks out and have only lost 18 lbs but nothing lately ... What kind of meats are best ? 

What have you tried so far for meats?  For me at 7 weeks out I was able to eat 1 scrambled egg and not really any other type of meat except a little white fish.  I didn't start eating beef or chicken until I was 3 months out.  I ate eggs, yogurt, chili, 2 oz of flounder and protein shakes for my first 3 months after my revision.

If you can tolerate tuna, eggs, filet mignon, chicken thighs (no skin) I would start with those.  The five day meat test menus have been updated for newly post op and regain.  Take a look. 

Everyone is different as to what agrees with them at 7 weeks. For me it was always beef. Chicken thighs over breasts- as they are moister. No tuna salad until after 6 months but I could do chicken salad... Still almost 2 years out cold cuts aren't my friend. I couldn't microwave anything- too rubbery.

Make sure it is moist, chew well, small bites....add a little broth, sauce, or condiment if needed.

I agree with focusing on protein and keeping carbs out...but also want to encourage you that stalls are very normal this early postop! Just stay the course! :)

Yes try the 5-day-meat-test as lady Godiva said. It is about getting back to a protein forward diet and getting the carb monkey off your back. Slowly add back in veggies after the 5 days.

What is the 5 day meat test. It's been a long time since I've been on site.

The link is in my signature. It is about getting back to a protein forward diet, and getting the carb cravings out of your system.

I gained 20 after getting on new birth control and letting my cravings go out of control. I basically did protein powder and egg for the week with lots of salad/cukes. Sf jello to curb cravings.

It definitely works and has helped the scale move into the right direction