Butter your shiz.
I didn't mean to get ya upset or anything, Stacey. There were a lot of things that made me gain. But, diet Coke, whether it made me gain or not, it kept me from losing. And, that is just as bad for me. I can't stand the taste of it now.
All the diet stuff I was using thinking it would help me to lose, was not helping, in reality it was doing it's part to keep me fat.
I can only go by my personaly experience. Here's to losing!
All the diet stuff I was using thinking it would help me to lose, was not helping, in reality it was doing it's part to keep me fat.
I can only go by my personaly experience. Here's to losing!
I still drink diet soda, but they are a trigger for me. I have to be careful because my fat girl in my head wants pizza and popcorn and chips when I drink it so I need to keep her in check!!
Also when I drink it I CRAVE carbs - which is probably due to the blood sugar issues when I drink it.
I drink it anyway but I am mindful (or try to be) when I crave things afterwards.
Also when I drink it I CRAVE carbs - which is probably due to the blood sugar issues when I drink it.
I drink it anyway but I am mindful (or try to be) when I crave things afterwards.
I'm with ya Beth.
We need fat.
In the immediate post op period, when my fat intake was zilch, I saw change in my skin (got dry and flaky) and my hair lost its luster.
As soon as I could comfortably do so, I incorporated fat back in to my diet.
I eat avocado as often as possible. Nuts too!
I like butter, regular cheese and regular salad dressings.
I monitor my amounts carefully and always stay on track with calories.
But I am willing to cut in other places in order to keep the fat.
My hair is shiny and full. My skin has never looked better.
Plus...lf I may be frank...my GI tract is much much happier.
We need fat.
In the immediate post op period, when my fat intake was zilch, I saw change in my skin (got dry and flaky) and my hair lost its luster.
As soon as I could comfortably do so, I incorporated fat back in to my diet.
I eat avocado as often as possible. Nuts too!
I like butter, regular cheese and regular salad dressings.
I monitor my amounts carefully and always stay on track with calories.
But I am willing to cut in other places in order to keep the fat.
My hair is shiny and full. My skin has never looked better.
Plus...lf I may be frank...my GI tract is much much happier.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
Our bodies are smart. When we start putting these fake foods into them, they aren't fooled and fight back.
My current diet is about 1/3 fat, 1/3 protein and 1/3 carbs. It varies, of course, but I get a lot more fat that traditional medical experts recommend and my cholesterol numbers are AWESOME. Plus I'm maintaining my weight just fine.
My current diet is about 1/3 fat, 1/3 protein and 1/3 carbs. It varies, of course, but I get a lot more fat that traditional medical experts recommend and my cholesterol numbers are AWESOME. Plus I'm maintaining my weight just fine.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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Full fat eater here too. Pass the butter, mayo, salad dressing and full fat cheese, oh and bacon yummy.
If I had to eat fat free cheese, cheese would never enter my mouth. Gawd that stuff is disgusting.
If I had to eat fat free cheese, cheese would never enter my mouth. Gawd that stuff is disgusting.
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On June 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM Pacific Time, cajungirl wrote:
Full fat eater here too. Pass the butter, mayo, salad dressing and full fat cheese, oh and bacon yummy. If I had to eat fat free cheese, cheese would never enter my mouth. Gawd that stuff is disgusting.
I have real cheese nearly everyday as a mid-afternoon snack.
Margarine, low-fat or lite versions of mayo, salad dressing, etc are also not for me or my Hubby. The real thing or bust!
I also LOVE avocado, all full of good fat too. I get many complements on my skin and I believe those fats are contributors.
Open RNY/GB removal/appendectomy4/99; -132lbs; Re-gained 40lbs by '09; Now w/in 20lbs of goal/low wt
Definitely agree with you Beth! I never gave up my fats and my hair and skin are still nice, not to mention I don't have bm issues. It didn't stop me from losing weight either.
As for those low fat chips.. as a self admitted chip-aholic.. those things are just... wrong! LOL
As for those low fat chips.. as a self admitted chip-aholic.. those things are just... wrong! LOL
I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
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