What I learned this week.

louisamay
on 5/26/12 12:59 pm
VSG on 04/27/12
I've been doing it wrong!

I was still of a mind frame of looking at my calories, my protein, and making sure I managed to fit everything in, ending with between 600 and 800 calories, usually closer to 800. 

This week it finally clicked.  One evening I was around 70 grams of protein and just over 500 calories and it was close to bedtime and I was trying to figure out what to drink or eat and it hit me.  800 isn't a target.  600 isn't a target.  Why don't I just be happy with 70 grams of protein and go to bed?

For the next few days I was at or under 600 calories and didn't feel at all deprived.  Did I hit 80 protein?  No, but I always got more than 60 (which is why my doc and NUT wanted me to get). 

When I'm able to start seriously working out I will up the protein as necessary because I do believe those of you who say in the long run it will be better.  But right now I can't exercise heavily, and just as I was advised by several of you, I'm taking advantage of this lack of appetite by not eating so much.

Duh!

I'm eating great food, healthy food, and feel wonderful. 

I'm just a little slow on the uptake sometimes!


[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

                  

    
econtiff
on 5/26/12 1:07 pm - FL
VSG on 04/24/12
 :)
louisamay
on 5/26/12 11:10 pm
VSG on 04/27/12
I'm slow, but I finally get it.  LOL

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

                  

    
Shagdoll
on 5/26/12 2:03 pm
It's great that you are focusing on getting in you protein 1 month out.
BTW, luv your new Avi gurl!!!

   Jenn  

 WWBD?  

 

louisamay
on 5/26/12 11:12 pm
VSG on 04/27/12
I've been getting my protein since day 4.  And hitting around 800 calories a day.  Now as long as I'm getting a minimum of 60, I'm going to go for lower calories.

Thanks! I will be so glad to get my face back!

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

                  

    
doggz109
on 5/26/12 2:10 pm - CA
VSG on 01/12/12
You got it! 
louisamay
on 5/26/12 11:12 pm
VSG on 04/27/12
Thanks!

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

                  

    
mama2girls
on 5/26/12 2:23 pm
Your doing great

HW:409  SW:328 CW:185-190 GW: 190, lowest wt:165;

GS Surgery date 8/9/11

Body by Sauceda born 12/9/16

"I'm working on myself, for myself, by myself"
         

louisamay
on 5/26/12 11:13 pm
VSG on 04/27/12
Thank you!

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

                  

    
(deactivated member)
on 5/26/12 5:12 pm
You are doing great and this is a great insight.  I didn't hit 600 calories for months and my doctor was OK with it as long as I got my protein in.
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