What are your guidelines? Refuse to beat myself up

LORI S.
on 8/24/11 9:40 am

How many carbs / calories do you allow yourself everyday. I haven't been losing (not gaining either) and when I started tracking what I put in my mouth I was astonished. I found out that grazing is a no-no for me because that's where all my extra calories came from. Would to have a guideline to go by. What do you do? I am also getting in cardio workouts about 5 days a week now anywhere from 30-60 minutes some days maybe a little more but, not much more. I am down 100 pounds and will be year out Sept 7th.

I refuse to beat myself up over this - I really feel I know where my problem lies at now and I am working toward making better choices for myself. I will fight and overcome this hurdle (one that I created myself no one else).

I told my husband if I can't log it in my phone and track it then it won't be going in my mouth.

azreggie
on 8/24/11 9:44 am - Tucson, AZ

RNY on 04/04/08

The only thing beating yourself up does is make you tired. Lesson learned, time to move on. I like your idea about the phone though. Congrats on your weight loss, it is most excellent.

Reggie

D-J
on 8/24/11 9:56 am

RNY on 06/16/11

i am glad you figured it out that in itself is an achievment,you should be patting yourself on the back not beating yourself up,,good luck.

AnneGG
on 8/24/11 10:03 am

RNY on 07/15/10

I'm a tracker and a daily weigher- I have to hold myself accountable, which, while it isn't easy to do, keeps my results out of the emotional. I'm either doing it or I'm not- simple as that. Plus I can use beating myself up to justify letting go- I feel so crappy I might as well give myself some comfort!

Keep up the awareness and the good work!

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Price S.
on 8/24/11 10:11 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

i'm also a year out, 9-9-10. I usually have about 800-1000 cal, 100+ protein, 30 or less net carbs. I eat 5 "meals" a day, 2 protein shakes and lots of fluids. It's been working for me.

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LORI S.
on 8/24/11 10:15 am

RNY on 09/07/10

Thanks for the input! Funny thats my maiden name.

Ladytazz
on 8/24/11 10:42 am

The rules I have for myself, that I follow to the best of my ability, are:
At least 100 grams of protein a day.
At least 100 oz of fluid a day.
3 meals a day and one snack.
No sugar or wheat products.
Avoid refined carbs.
No grazing or unplanned snacks.
I try to eat low carb but I don't have any numbers I aim for. I usually wind up around 100.

Am I perfect? Of course not. I do the best I can and if I fall short I just try to do better next time. I do track my food and weigh daily for accountability, too.

WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010

High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.

LORI S.
on 8/24/11 10:49 am

RNY on 09/07/10

Thanks I do really good on the protein (always have) my liquids leave alot to be desired though. I haven't ever been dehydrated though. I will be trying to improve on the liquid numbers. Thanks for the input!

gbsinsatx
on 8/24/11 1:19 pm - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

These are the rules I followed/follow:

*Drink 48-64 ounces (or more) liquids daily

*Eat low fat/no fat dairy products

*Must eat at least 60 grams of Protein a day-100 or more grams at 1200 calories (and up) a day

*Eat complex, whole grain Carbohydrates

*No more than 15-20 grams of Sugar per meal-usually from fruit (Sugar is a Carbohydrate)

*Stop drinking Water 30 minutes before a meal

*Begin drinking Water 30 minutes after a meal

*Eat 3 main meals (B, L, D) no further than 5-6 hours apart

* Started having 1 protein snack at 1200 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast

*Started having 2 protein snacks at 1550 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast and 2-3 hours from lunch

*3-6 Months After Surgery: I ate 600-700 calories a day

*6-9 Months After Surgery: I ate 800-900 calories a day

*9-12 Months After Surgery: I ate 1000 calories a day

*12-18 Months After Surgery: eat 1200 calories a day (I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months when I reached my goal weight)

*18 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 18 months): Maintenance calories (BMR & Activity Level) (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18 months) (I now eat 1550 calories a day since 16 months. My activity level is Sedentary because I do not do a formal exercise program due to Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis).`

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,