Any ideas?

Hi Everyone :) So I am curious to see what ides people can come up with. I've recently started losing a little weight again, about 10 pounds in the last month. But it's because I am not realy eating, the problem is, IM NOT HUNGRY! or thirsty for that matter. My day generally consists of 3 Morning Star Farms Veggie Bites (County Scramble) for breakfast 1 can of rockstar energy drink (im slowly taking these away but its the only thing that keeps me awake at work) this last usually all day 1 package of peanut butter crackers on my lunch break  and a tuna sandwhich from subway for dinner, the sandwhich lasts about 2 meals. and thats pretty much it! I can't seem to force myself to want to eat or drink anything. Granted I've lost 10 pounds with this little routine I've got going, but it definately isn't a planned routine, it's just something i've gotten myself  into. I have another 100 pounds atleast to lose, and gained 35-40 back from my lowest weight. So I definately dont mind the losing but I am afraid my body will stall if I keep this up. Any ideas?  All help is apprecaited. I am 23 and almost 4 years out. I need some help :( I've already done the 5 day pouch test and as you can see by my daily meal plan I cant eat much. So as silly as it sounds, how can I force myself to eat? lol

I'm trying real hard not to hate you. I've been the opposite lately. I'm nervous about my job, new grandbaby coming, and recently divorced daughter that's driving me crazy. As of today, I'm at 130 pounds, not too bad but I'm gaining, and 130 is my "oh sh**" weight. So tomorrow's back to doing everything right. I can get back down to 125 in a couple of weeks, but then I start acting up again and get right back to 130. The only time I've not had an appetite was about 3 weeks after my surgery. I always thought it would be a wonderful thing, but it was awful, so I know you must be miserable. I wonder why you're not hungry - do you think maybe you need to get checked out by your doctor? Honestly, it would sort of scare me if I lost my appetite. The only suggestion I would have would be to eat some carbs. That sure does the trick for me, even though I don't need it.

Shannon, If you have not been to see your surgeon in a while I would suggest you do that and get checked out. I feel that it is unusual for someone that is 4 years out not to be hungry, there could be something else going on.

If all is well then I would suggest going back to basics to get back into the losing mode, 10lbs is a good start. I would ask you if you are following the rules we were taught as new post ops. Not drinking with meals, eat protien first then vegetables and fruit and whole grain foods. You might try eating small meals every 3 hours or so during the day and see if that helps. You need to eat healthy to stay healthy and you are too young to stop taking care of yourself.

All the best

Sher

I dont think you should worry too much about it right now. If you still want to lose 100 punds it might be a good jumping point for you. believe me your food intake will increase if your body needs it. listen to your body it knows better that we do.

Why don't you replace that expensive RockStar drink with an expensive protein shake!  For real!  It will give you the same kind of energy but MUCH more healthier for you!  Hope you are taking your vitamins too...They will give you more energy too. You might want to go get a nice check up and full labs to make sure you are healthy! Take care of you! Hugs

Hi, Shannon_Lee Glad that you posted here...follow the advice that the Grads have given to you. It does sound like something is "happening" and that it's time for a Nutritionist's follow-up w/ Labs. Hungry or Not...Eat Healthy and Drink Water.  Are you journaling your foods on-line?  Many of us use SparkPeople or  FitDay daily.  Everyone is different and has different taste preferrences...and supplement needs.  Sounds like it's Dr. Appt. Time, Shannon. Ro PS:  IF you are anxious over that "past gain", remember... it's in the past.  The Nutritionist will be supportive of your current efforts to get healthy and give you the plan towards reaching goal.