Hiyas,

So, I've noticed on those "What are you eating today" posts that most people go ahead and list what they're eating for the whole day, even if the reply at 5am. Is it common practice to figure out what you're eating for the day ahead of time? Do you use your food tracking app (MyFitnessPal or whatever) to help you manage your calories and nutrients (meaning do you enter the food before you've eaten it?)

 

I'm asking because I don't plan. I usually just decide what I'm having when my alarm tells me it's time to eat, which is how I did it before surgery. Admittedly, this leads to not always the best choices because I usually eat according to my mood, which I know is not good.

I'm just interested to hear how others handle their meal planning.

I think you are fine.  They aren't shipped or stored refrigerated at retail stores.  FWIW I store the majority of mine at room temp, I keep just a few in the fridge.  

Hi everyone.  So...I am about 7 1/2 months out.  My heaviest weight was 279lbs, and my current weight is 167lbs.  My goal is 135-145 by April 15/16.  So... I still have 22-32 lbs to lose.  I have been exercising daily, taking all of my vitamins, drinking between 1.5 and 2 Liters of water a day, and following the plan my center gave me. This plan includes 3 meals, plus 3 snacks if I am hungry or need it. The meals are supposed to include 3 oz protein, veggies, and 1/4 cup healthy starch or fruit if I still have room (which is about 50% of the time).  Snacks are supposed to be protein based.  I get more than 80g of protein daily, and between 500-900 calories. I usually dont get snacks in... maybe 1.  Recently (the last couple of weeks), I have stopped losing weight.  I have changed the type and frequency of my exercise with no change in weight.  I have tried measuring changes by the way my clothing fits, and that hasnt changed either.  Ugh.  I dont want to be done losing yet.  I still have a lot of weight to lose to be in the normal BMI.  So I did some reading.  It sounds like a lot of successful weight loss happens for people when the have very low carb in their diets.  I thought I would try that out and see if it helps.  I am wondering what peoples experience has been with this?  How many carbs is considered low enough?  What is this whole net carb thing and do you use that when calculating total daily carbs?  Do you find that you are dizzy and light headed (i have been the last few days since doing low carb) and what can be done about it?  If I do this, can I start incorporating in healthy carbs once my weight is normal without gaining?  My center seems to think carbs are important, but I have heard so many different opinions about this as a long term lifestyle change.  I just want to start losing again... What are your daily nutritional goals for calories, protein, sugar, fats, and carbs? Any advice to kick start my metabolism and start losing again.  I have seen so many successful people on here... I am hoping you can share your secrets.  Also, a friend suggested I might like to try these as a treat someday.  What does everyone think about these numbers?  Are the carbs really as high as they look or are they lower in net carbs???  How would you count this if you were going to have it as a treat?  Is it an okay choice?

Chatilas Bakery Sugar Free Donut

Serving Size: 3 oz Amount Per Serving

• Calories110.0
• Total Fat3.5 g
• Saturated Fat0.4 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
• Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g
• Cholesterol0.0 mg
• Sodium20.0 mg
• Potassium280.0 mg
• Total Carbohydrate23.0 g
• Dietary Fiber6.0 g
• Sugars0.0 g
• Protein8.0 g

Do you still have your GB? 

for me - first came nausea.. then pain.. once the pain came - my BG was taken out and I was able to eat more foods.

 

I just saw as as for those.  Interesting option.  It's hard to swallow and have space in my stomach for all of the pills. Lol. Once I get my labs back, I will figure out what I need. 

Thanks for for the reply.  Good info!