Gained 20 pounds - 8 years out....Freaking out!

You know I don't do the scale daily simply because I'll obsess...Once a week on Saturday or Sunday.

The scale stresses me out and I obsess.  I have learned that if I avoid the scale I relax and gain weight.   A scale obsession is necessary for me.

I hear you White Dove  

Just my two-cents:  I think the 5-day pouch test is unnecessary suffering.  You don't have to go back to liquids to be successful -- in fact, liquids pretty much go straight through us meaning you will feel hungrier sooner.

Most vets will tell you to load up on DENSE protein.  Avoid liquids and slider foods -- that leave hungrier sooner.  

I guess the pouch test may work for some people who need to "detox" off of carbs -- but really, you can do that eating dense proteins and with far less misery.  

Good luck whatever you do!

So true Kat. 

Yup - much easier to eat all the dense protein you want at first. Then start measuring when the cravings leave. 

We should just start a new 5-day pouch test that involves eating nothing but all the rotisserie or grilled chicken you want for five days. I guarantee it will work better than an all liquid diet.

I'm game for that.....It is just I truly feel the extra weight on my back....Ugh! My body frame is slim.  I went from 115 to 135 - ouch! My clothes are tight. I luv protein shakes extra thick so it will be rough the first couple days but by day three I'm feeling much better. 

Thank you Kat....You're on point: carb detox. The ONLY reason plus a quick 5-10 pounds off. I've done the pouch test several times with great results. It is just rough the first couple days but by day three I'm feeling much better.  

What is this pouch test you guys are talking about? I too had surgery in 2008 and have gained back 14 lbs since quitting drinking. Im eating non-stop and so hungry all of the time. I started going back to my blog today to go through old recipes I posted to try and get myself excited about cooking health and get off the carbs. I think the weighing everyday and planning meals is the best idea too. so what is this pouch test thing?

Nicole

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