over two months and NO weight loss
So how many calories do you get in a typical day? How many grams of protein?
When you say you exercise when you can, how often is that? What kind of exercise?
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I agree with other posters. You need to focus on calories consumed and make sure you are getting in your protein. I'll share my strategy with you and maybe it can help. I had surgery in March also. I eat three meals a day and no snacks. I try to get 75-85 grams of protein in for 500-700 calories per day. That means a lot of times, I only eat protein. I usually have a protein shake for breakfast because my pouch doesn't do well with dense protein first thing in the morning. I am also currently getting 80-100 ounces of water a day. How about doing some kind of exercise after your kids go to bed? I do DDP Yoga and have some kettle bell weights that I use at home. I also walk when I can. Above all else, don't give up! Best wishes to you on your journey.
on 8/28/13 2:11 pm
Not April, but scallops are low cal and high protein!
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!