20 Months out what are you eating?

Hope everyone is doing well with this new year apon us. I am 20 months out, I had my surgery on 05/15/03. I started this journey at 420lbs... I reached my goal and then some... My goal was 250lbs and I was 236lbs for a couple of months.. Then over the Hollidays I have slipped up a little and gained about 15lbs... (Not the end of the world but I not very happy about it) Anyways seems like I am always hungry now...? Eating way more then I ever have since my surgery? What I am wondering is what is everyone else eating at 20 months out...? What is your meal routines for each day?

I'm 18 months out ... or probably more like 19 months here in a few days!! I try to eat about ONE CUP maximum at a time. My problem is that I seem to be eating MORE OFTEN than I was for some time. So that isn't so good!!! AND sugar doesn't bother me in a bad way -- except ONCE in awhile for short times. So ... my old nemesis is back!! *smile* I suppose the thing to do is to get back to the protein (oh did I SAY that???) ... I only say that because I have a friend who is on Atkins - and she said the other day that she liked it because she STAYED FULL. I think that is the key. I like to feel FULL and if I am not FULL then I think I'm starving! Don't give in to the old ways -- drink more water!! Eat celery! Eat raw veggies and fruits ... you can't eat enough of THOSE to gain weight!! GOOD LUCK!

I too am 20 months out (5/21/03) and have days where I could eat a horse! Most days tho' I stick to the basics - scrambled egg, bacon, cheese for breakfast, salad with turkey and egg for lunch and meat w/veggie for dinner. Now, on a not so good day I will eat an egg mcmuffin for breakfast, some pistachios for a mid-morning snack, soup and salad for lunch, popcorn or oatmeal for afternoon snack, meat w/veggies for dinner and a few oreos around 9 pm. Hey, I said it was a not so good day! I am about 17 pounds away from my personal goal but under the goal my MD set for me. I am currently losing about 1-2 lbs per month. -Susan 333/172/155

I will be at 24 months on the 22nd of May. I too have frustrations about eating. If I am at work I snack alot but at home I just eat my three meals. My portion sizes have gotten bigger since the beginning and I snack alot more. I still have difficulty with certain foods such as bread, mil**** cream and sometimes sweets.I have gained 6lbs since april of last year so I am disgusted knowing that I can gain the weight back. I think my problem is that I dont drink enough water to fill me up so I eat. I would greatly appreciate any words of wisdom or support.