PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN

Over the last few days I have been really bummed.  Mixed emotions about food, the scalle, body images and all sorts of stuff.  BUT today I realized that I am in control of the RNY, it is not in control of me.  When I eat and drink often, I lose consistently, when I don't, I don't.  You see?  Well today I was so proud of myself.  It it the 3rd day in a row I have gotten over 75g of protein in and drank nearly all of my water.  Today I actually hit 98.7g of protein.  It takes planning and diligence, but it can be done.  Patience, which I have litttle of, is also key.  Lest's do this people.....

I got to that same place.  Being a revision it was a big deal when I realized that I was in control of my surgery, not the other way around.  I looked around and saw that many of the most successful people were those who got in a good amount of protein and fluids.  I made up my mind that I was going to learn to love my protein.  I can honestly say that I now look forward to my 3 protein drinks a day.  I have always been a big drinker, at least for the last few years.  Before it was things like soda or juice but I have found several sugar free drinks I enjoy.  I found that the more I drink the thirstier I get.  I have no problems getting my fluids in unless I am very busy.  I keep some MIO in my purse for when I am out and about and need to drink.  I buy a bottle of water and add the MIO and I am good to go.
Since I increased my protein and fluids I have been very happy with my weight loss and I am never hungry.
The other thing that has made a difference since my first surgery is I realize that I have an addiction to carbs.  I can't have them in moderation or I will wind up craving, and eating, more and more.  When anyone asks me how I have lost the weight I tell them those 3 things.  Lots of protein and fluids and no refined carbs.  I don't tell them about the surgery, not because I'm embarrassed but because I feel like I am doing it, with the surgery's help.  It is not up to the fates when we have WLS.  We have choices to make that help to make it work.

 What is MIO? I'm guessing it contains protien! where do you purchase it, and how does it taste?

MIO is a water flavorer that comes in a little bottle that you can squeeze into your water and make it as strong (or not) as you like.  It is sugar free but it has no protein.

That's great to hear; I needed to read this.  I'm trying to get my protein and fluids in, but it's not going to well.  How did you get your protein up to 98.7 grams.  What are some of the things you ate/drank to get to that point?