Day 6 & beyond

Mar 03, 2012

Well, I researched more on the 5 day pouch test and it made me realize that day 6 and beyond is simply sticking with the food plan that they give you when you have the surgery!  No drinking 30 min before or after meals (I have always stuck with that one) drinking a LOT of water - 64 oz daily (I had really gotten bad about that & this was a huge eye opener- most of the time I think I am "hungry" if I just drink water...it goes away!)  protein first- and 2/3 protein with only 1/3 HEALTHY carbs from veggies....(I had been adding in too much stuff- little bites of whole grain breads, rices, starches, sweets (ugh, I hate to admit it but YES little bites of candy or chocolate!)  and keeping small portions (which I had been at about 6-7 ounces, but I would push it sometimes if I really like something.....) now am eating 3-5 ounces - almost all protein & it makes me COMFORTABLE and stays with me.......
This morning I am at my goal of 126.5 lbs! (the weight I was consistently from about August thru November....pre vacation & holidays....) This is the weight I am mentally happy at & wanted to stay at.  So glad I did the pouch test when I did- we just get busy, and lazy, and I think especially in these Northern winters, it is comforting to pick and graze & eat little bits of stuff we shouldnt...but since prior to getting the surgery, I always told myself "I would happily eat like that to look & feel like that...." and as I have felt since my surgery, it is well worth any "sacrifice" of the 10 seconds of pleasure that a given food may give to keep the weight off & look & feel great!  Back on track & loving it, thanks to the 5 day pouch test. 

I noticed  on their website that so many people wait until they have gained back  20, 40 or 60 lbs (or more) to do the 5DPT and I am so glad that I did it when I was 5-10 lbs up from where I wanted!  It made it quick & easy to get back on track & get that extra weight off I have been playing with for the past 3 months!
They also have some good looking recipes on the website- looking forward to trying one called "parmesan tuna patties". Bought the ground flax meal & some Albacore tuna for it yesterday & hope to make some today or tomorrow. Always looking for a new healthy high protein, low fat low carb recipe!

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