help...
I have been having trouble getting below 230 I have been stuck bouncing around 230 and 232 for weeks now. Next week my husband and I are going to take our son to the beach and I really want to be below 230 because even though I try to make the most healthy choice in food eating out is never good on your body. I am wanting to do the 5 day pouch test but every time I go to start it the first day I feel like I am starving is that more or less normal? Or if anyone has any suggestions on how to drop a few pounds this week I would love to hear them.
Did your nutritionist give you a protein intake goal? IMVHO you should work to get more fluids in during the day, thirsty or not. I was told -- and I've seen posted on OH many times as well -- that 64oz/day is the minimum one should be drinking.
I am struggling a little right now just because I am not wanting to eat. I am trying to throw in one or two protein shakes a day to get my protein intake up. Maybe try and up your protein amount and see if that gets the scale moving in the right direction. I know when I am at 80 grams, I do better than at 60 grams.
Instead of the 5-day pouch test, which is just a crash diet with a fancy title, really focus on keeping your calories under control, protein and water up and try for a bit more exercise if you can.
I'm not a fan of eating really low carb, but do really watch the quality of the foods you eat that have carbs. Stick with whole grains, low GI veg and fruit (berries, melon) and avoid recreational sugar like it's poison.
Also avoid pretty much anything that comes in a box. I call it "packet food" even though it generally has very little food value.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180