Happy new year confused and eager to start new

Hi all.
Here is my resolution to just follow a plan (of anyone willing to share theirs) and stick. I had gb in 8/13. I have lost 50 pounds (goal 100) so I am half way there but maybe I am supposed to be farther along? I can eat and tolerate anything. No dumping or sickness so I easily sneak carbs in at any point I feel the want. For that inn seeking help. Here is my menu today. Definitely to get better as I figure my head and food stuff out:
B- 1 egg 1/2 scone
S- isopure chocalte shake
L- 1 c Thai chicken breast with some noodles
D- 1 c cassoulet 1/2 glass wine
S- power crunch bar

Please feel free to review, comment. Caution: I have really thin skin so be nice please.

She Post your menu daily on Roz's daily menu post, it will help you stay accountable and give others a chance to chime in as needed with reminders.

 

What was your total grams of protein today? Are you getting your goal amount in?

I typically only allow carbs in at one meal a day (if that) some days I don't do any. Could you replace the scone or the noodles with veggies instead? You chose the word "sneak" when referring to the carbs so I'll point that out... you aren't sneaking them in your body is well aware they are there and often will crave more the more you allow yourself.

Remember the honeymoon phase is the time to retrain your lifestyle that is going to not only get you to goal but keep you there for many years to come!

Hi - My RNY was on August 31st. Now 162 from a surgical weight of 207 which is a 45 lb loss and pretty close to yours. I'm slowing down which I'm told is normal. I'm like you in that I don't dump nor are sick except I have had some problems eating meat but that has been improving this last week. I just don't like meat but at least now it tastes a little better. I'm been getting more carbs too but according to my NUT, there are many reasons the pounds don't come off as easily, some of which are the following...

* not weighting 30 minutes before or after drinking liquids when eating meals (Did you know that sugar free pudding is a liquid when it is swallowed? Having a serving of it just before, during, or after eating a meal will help the meal "slide" through the pouch and which may help you to feel still hungry).

* if there is any constipation going on, your body will "hang on" to water and contribute to the scale not moving which may have nothing to do with you eating too much but do watch out for your salt intake as it really contributes more to water weight.

* are you adding up, even on just a scratch pad, your protein grams daily? Are you getting about 60-80 grams at least? 

* if you're getting enough protein, concentrate on how much carbs and even total calorie count by using myfitnesspal.com to track maybe 1 to 2 days per week to get a real check on it. You must have some carbs but if not careful, they could cause you to desire more and more especially if you graze at all. I find myself taking bites here and there and have to really work on it to not to. I was told that WLS patients could range as low as 800 calories per day to as high as 1,200. Some on the boards have told me they maintain at 1,500 to 2,000 even without any problems. My recent tracking shows I'm at 1,200 now and still losing but slowly. If you stay too low, your body thinks it's starving and will go into ultra slow metabolism to conserve. That's not good either so you will have to find the right balance for yourself.

* I was told the power (protein) bars mush up to a liquid in the stomach and don't contribute to a "full" feeling. I took mine and cut them into 4-6 equal pieces so as to have a bite of something sweet at the end of my meal. I don't use them as a meal or a snack by themselves anymore. I still get to enjoy them but not as a true food source.

* The wine is about 125 calories (5oz) and not much with nutrition. If it is a treat (obviously), you might want to have even a lesser amount or go with fiber foods like veggies (steamed or stewed).

These are just some thoughts. Others may have more ideas.

Congrats on your progress so far.  However, while you are still in the losing phase, I would up your protein to around 100g and down your carbs.  I found I lost weight with the same number of calories if the carbs were under 30.  I see lots of carbs (scone, noodles, wine, cassoulet, power crunch bar) and not a lot of protein. 

I agree with setting good habits now because although you can lose eating almost anything in the beginning, it doesn't last forever.  You are at the point where I started really slowing down.  You can get to goal but it is going to require some effort.  Then you move on to maintainance which is another balancing act.  Unfortunately, WLS is a tool but it isn't a magic bullet and we still have to work at it onces we get to about where you are in the journey. 

Glad you found us.  Start posting on Miles and Menus and enjoy the ride.