FAILED - Please help me get back on track - 1 Year Post-Op

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Do not beat yourself up over this. Talking mean to yourself will not help you get back in the groove. You deserve to love yourself and be healthy. If you can't find it in yourself to do it for you, think of the people that love you. Getting healthy will allow you to be there for them and model a healthy life style they can follow. 

Set yourself up for success by clearing the house of foods that are causing you problems and stock up on foods that you enjoy that will contribute to your success. Buy items that are prepared, or prepare them before putting them away. For example, I often buy a Costco Rotissere Chicken. I slice the meat off and portion it into baggies. I can just grab a baggie later and add it to my meal. I cut up veggies when I bring them home so they are ready to grab and snack. 

We are all rooting for you!

Lynda

You already have your starting point.  Increase your protein and stop eating sliders.  I would highly suggest you also add:

1.  Measure and weigh everything

2.  Track everything at something like myfitnesspal.com

3. Develop a list of things to do instead of eat to help distract yourself.  IF you feel like you want to eat and it is not on plan, defer to this list and do something other than eat.

4.  Set exercise goals.  If you don't like to exercise then start with something that you think you can tolerate.  Even a 20 minute walk a few days a week is progress over doing nothing.  

5.  Manage your carbs.  This may mean to go with under 40 grams (popular option on the site) or maybe not eating too many carbs at one sitting.  (I eat 30 grams at a meal or 15 at a snack.)  You need to avoid flooding your system with insulin, which promotes hunger and cravings, and stores calories to fat.  

6.  Eat dense protein first.  Veggies second.  Go for veggies and other options that are low on the glycemic index.  

7.  Wait at least 30 minutes after eating to drink.

8.  Get your fluids in.  Skip the caffiene.  Get at least 64 ounces in per day.  You may need more.  (I need over 120 ounces.)

9.  Consider starting protein shakes again.  My best days always seem to be when I use them. 

10.  Set a time that you will go between eating snacks or meals.  For me, I go with 2.5 hours in between eating.  I have low blood sugar issues though... if I could set it at 3 or 4 hours I would.  Then don't eat in between.  This will get you out of the habit of grazing.  

I have a larger sleeve size also so I get the eating a whole sandwich.  But, there is a huge difference between following what is outlined above and eating carbs all day.  When I have a bad day, and particularly if I string together a few bad days in a row, it is crazy how much I can eat.  Once I go back to the above though it just takes a few days to fully appreciate the restriction again, stop the cravings, and the quantity I eat at a meal drops significantly.  Here is an example of a good weight loss day for me:

B: Protein shake  160 cals, 30 grams protein

S:  Fresh strawberries  around 8 medium 45 cals 12 grams carb

L:  4 ounces Chicken breast with salad greens 130 cals for chicken, under 40 for greens, 27 grams protein (usually cannot finish this)

S:  Fibergourmet crackers (70 calories, 12 grams fiber, 4 grams protein)

D:  Protein of 3 ounces or so, veggies both cooked and/or fresh, and a bit of a side such as sweet potato (just a tablespoon or 2 usually)  200 calories or so

S:  Fiber one cereal with flax milk, under 100 calories

This comes in under 800 calories, over 90 grams of protein, fiber needs are met.  During weight loss I did slowly increase my calories up to 1200, but even now I can manage 800 calories if I want to.  If you are hungry then combine lean protein with salad greens or cut up veggies and hummus for a snack.  You get a lot of volume and nutrition without a lot of calories.  I exercised very consistently during weight loss, 6 days a week.

Truly, your restriction is still there and you can choose to use it!

I'm right there with you.  I lost 36 pounds in the 6 months BEFORE surgery while working with a nutritionist.  Since surgery 13 months ago, I've lost 58 more pounds, most of it in the first 3 months.  Still, I'm not gaining for the first time in my adult life.  I've recently recommitted to my plan after a few months of just being happy to maintain.  I can do this, and SO CAN YOU!  :)

You CAN do it!  Just follow the advice above, it works.  You are worth it and you deserve it!

Now, go do it and we will be here to cheer you on!

Just wanted to give you a word of encouragement, I am a Newbie, and have had my own struggles, but I know you can get back on track.  I think all the advise here is excellent and I know you will succeed!  Also, if you start lifting weights maybe with a trainer at the gym, you will rev your metabolism.  Muscle burns calories!