Losing Regain

I have a question about losing a regain since July of last year I have put on about 20 lbs not sure of this is due to eating too many calories and having biunce back weight as I am now over 2 years out or lack of exercise or a combination of both. I am limited rihgt now with my exercise and limited to pool walking for the moment is it possible to lose these 20lbs simply by diet only. I have began tracking my food again and when I eat like I am suppose to I average about 1200 cal a day I have read that women are not suppose to go below that amount does that rule apply to us RNY patients or will i need to go below that in order to lose? I assume back to basics protein first etc is the best way to do this any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Exercise is a wonderful thing and of course we should all do it but not all of us can or want to.  I am much more active then before but no structured exercise program.  I have tried before and it always felt like punishment.  I never enjoyed exercising but I do enjoy riding my bike.

I have lost my excess weight and kept it off for 3 years without a regular, formal exercise program.  That isn't to say I don't do anything I just mean I don't belong to a gym or go to any classes or anything.  I just walk as much as I can, ride my bike and things like housework and gardening are all exercise.

You will lose weight if you eat fewer calories then you burn. I've seen many who felt they should be losing more or better because they exercise but while the benefits are many, exercise alone won't take off the weight.

I saw a sign on a gym the other day that said "You can't outrun a bad diet".  Or something like that.  If you have to choose between exercising or dieting to lose weight then dieting is a lot more effective for weight loss.  Exercise will help keep the weight off but exercise alone won't take it off.

Are you weighing and/or measuring your portions? We tent to forget what a real serving size looks like. Many people here need to consume fewer than 1200 calories a day to lose. Try 1200 consistently and see what that does. You may have to cut back more.

I actually just started gettting really diligent again about measuring my food, that was something i lost sight of over the last year or so and I think that may help too. I am getting back to making sure that my 1200 calories comes from protien and fruiots and veggies and not junk, so i am eating 1200 but of good wholesome food not processed junk.

That sounds good. You can do this!!

I was told by my dietitian to maintain at 1200 calories. Can you go back to your centre for a follow-up consult to go over your diet?