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I find raw veggies are my best answer to the evening munchies. I can't physically hold a whole lot, so calories are very low, and they satisfy my need to crunch. 3-4 sliced up baby carrots or a stalk or 2 of celery with a little cheese whiz or PB and I'm both full and satisfied.
If I want sweet, I like an apple - sliced up and sprinkled with cinnamon.
And... I confess to eating the occasional 2-cup bowl of home popped popcorn. I CAN eat a lot more popcorn than that, so I serve myself a single bowlful - no seconds.
As to carb counting - nope. Non-negotiable are water and protein, somewhat negotiable is calories, although I generally stay at about 800. Carbs - I avoid processed and/or white carbs, such as anything made with white flour, white rice, white pasta, commercial cookies, cakes, pastries...
I do eat occasional small portions of whole grain pasta, bread, potatoes and sweet potatoes. I also eat instant oatmeal for breakfast 1-2 times a week, and other than making sure I stay within my calories and get in my protein I don't worry about it.
I'm inclined to think that the people *****ally restrict carbs are the ones that go crazy eating them whenever they allow any in. When they're part of your normal diet they aren't nearly as seductive.
Kelly-Anne
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
yes I'm sure...but this is one operation I am looking forward to....can't wait to get to my goal weight.
Hope all goes well....I'll be thinking of you.
Stephanie
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; a optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty"- Winston Churchill
Oh gosh, yes I am. Next Thursday to be exact and I am quite nervous about it. I know I am in good hands with Dr. Nohr, but its still a little scary. 
Hey aren't you getting your panni soon? Hope it goes well.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; a optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty"- Winston Churchill
Thanks for your reply....yea I find it hard not to snack after supper. The day time is fine. Yes I can walk sometimes up to 2 hours a day so maybe this is my bodies way of needing extra food for that.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; a optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty"- Winston Churchill
I don't carb count...but I still watch my sugar and carbs. We need some carbs. I know we get okay carbs from fruits and veggies and milk etc... All I do is try to limit my refined carb intake. Like little to no white flour or noodles, bread, crackers, chips, rice. I even watch whole grains as it can be a slippery slope for me. I am not going to say I never eat crackers or cookies, or a bite or two of pizza, or even sushi rolls once in awhile. But I am aware it's not the best in excess. When I can I will buy stuff that is low carb and low sugar, or no added sugar. So far its been okay and I am not gaining weight but I think I am still malabsorbing. I am not losing either.
It's something I watch, but not too the point of counting. I think I heard once not more than 140 carbs daily to maintain. Obviously much less to lose. If you exercise a lot, you can probably eat more. Occasionally I will use the app myfitnesspal to see how I am doing with numbers, but not regularly. I hear you about the appetite returning. It's getting harder..... Eek! Good luck!
Hi Everyone,
Just wondering if any of you carb count? I keep to a high protein diet plus lots of fiber and healthy food choices but heard from a few people that they carb count.
If so how much carbs do you consume?
My weight loss has slowed(which I expected) and my appetite has returned especially in the evenings so I am trying to control this so it doesn't get out of hand. I thought carb counting might help.
Any feedback would be helpful.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; a optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty"- Winston Churchill
Congrats on all your accomplishments!! Great success and wishes for lots more!!
Because its cheaper and I don't have to wait 4 years
Why have you decided to go to Mexico as opposed to having it at the Weight Wise clinic? I am just curious.
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