For anyone one the fence.?... Just Do it! NSV - PICS

"Changing the way we think about food and the relationship we have with it...".  This the hardest part for me. 

I know that the surgery is not on our brains (would be kinda nice, though), but I'm wondering if the mind catches up with the sleeve at some time.  Does it?  I hope so. That is, does the food restriction and subsequent weight loss help increase movement AND decrease emotional hunger? Do we finally say one day, "If I can't use food (restriction), then I'll stop using food (change my relationship with food)?!?  Is that how the relationship changes? I don't know.  This is the hard part.  

Still fighting....

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have done an awesome job!  You look so happy and healthy!  I bet your family is enjoying the new you as well!

Thank you!

Hi Mario, I follow you on your FB page. You are a true poster child for the sleeve. You are so very inspirational. I'm so happy for you and your lovely family. Love reading your posts.I have a couple of questions. Do you measure your food? Are you still on plan, I'm sure you need alot more calories with your activity level. Thanks Polly

Thank you for taking the time to follow along. I have to be honest I don't measure my food all the time. In the beginning I most certainly did. I am very cautious of overeating and when I feel like I am slipping I quickly go back to measuring for a day or two. My calorie intake has moved up to 1600-2000 and I am still maintaining 2-ISH pounds a week in weight loss. Mostly due to activity level...

My plan if you call it that is simple - Its just a life style change.

NO FAST FOOD - NO SODA - NO ALCOHOL

I rarely eat bread unless its in crouton form on a salad. Here is a typical day for me - Because of the training I am doing, sometimes I add more lean protein or additional snacks. I try to gage how m body feels and only think of food as fuel. Its very hard and still my biggest struggle. I still enjoy a cheese burger from time to time... ;)

Totals - 1644 Calories, 95G Carbs 143G Protein

Breakfast - Pure Protein Banana Shake

150 Calories

1G Carbs

35G Protein

 

Snack – Trader Joes Non Fat Greek Yogurt

120 Calories

17G Carbs

12 G Protein

Raw Walnuts – Added into Yogurt ( 5 or 6 whole pieces) about a ½ a serving

100 Calories

2G Carbs

2.5G Protein

 

Lunch – Jack in the Box Side Salad w/ Light Ranch & Half Avocado

Dressing (I never use the whole thing, most times about 2/3, but this info is for the whole packet)

130 Calories

3G Carbs

1G Protein

Salad w/ Croutons

70 Calories

12G Carbs

2G Protein

½Med. Sized Avocado

140 Calories

8G Carbs

3G Protein

 

Snack – Banana w/ Raw Walnuts

Banana

110 Calories

30G Carbs

1G Protein

Raw Walnuts – Added into Yogurt ( 5 or 6 whole pieces) about a ½ a serving

100 Calories

2G Carbs

2.5G Protein

 

Post/Pre Workout Snack (depends on how I feel prior to workout) – Pure Protein Banana Shake

150 Calories

1G Carbs

35G Protein

Dinner – Two egg Omelet w/ Mushroom, Spinach, Cheese & half Avocado ( No butter in the pan!, just a quick spray of pam)

Two Eggs

144 Calories

1G Carbs

13G Protein

Mushrooms ( 1/2 Cup Raw)

10 Calories

1G Carbs

3G Protein

Baby Spinach (1 Cup Raw)

10 Calories

2G Carbs

1G Protein

½Med. Sized Avocado

140 Calories

8G Carbs

3G Protein

Mexican Blend of Cheese (just a sprinkle about an 1/8 of a cup)

50 Calories

1G Carb

4G Protein

 

Snack - Last night it was cottage Cheese w Cracked Pepper.  I ate 1 cup!

220 Calories

6G Carbs

26G Protein

 

I know exactly where you are coming from, My wife and I were at Disney back in Nov, and its awesome to be able to fit in the seats and ride the rides. Not to mention being able to get on on an airplane and not have to ask for the extension belts anymore.

Carl

Truly amazing!  You look so happy!

Thank you so much for this post!!!!