Question:
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Hello, I'm very strict about not eating any bread, potatoes, pasta or rice and I don't eat fruit because everone says you should stay away from fruit while your losing. My weight isn't budging and I need to lose another 10-15 lbs., so I thought I'd add some fruit for a change to see what happens. Well I'm up like 3 pounds and all I was eating was some strawberries this week. Not really any other change in what I've been doing. And I'm not due for my period. What's going on??? I'm sooooo worried that I've gotten this close and I won't make it to goal. this is what always happened pre-surgery. I got so close, I'd get discouraged and start gaining and then BAM the whole cucle would begin again. HELP, Kelly* — Kelly* P. (posted on February 29, 2004)
February 28, 2004
First of all, you are doing great!!! My only answer to your question is
that my doctor tells me I won't be able to eat fruit anymore... the sugar
in it can screw things up. I am out 7 1/2 months, and I haven't added
veggies or fruit to my diet; up until recently I kept carbs in the form of
nuts and beans. I have tried a few Atkins low carb things (most don't do
much for me) but the rest is protein.
— Tim W.
February 29, 2004
How many hours a week are you exercising? My surgeon has us on at minimum
of 3 servings fruit or veggies a day. I usually eat 2 fruit 2 veggies at
the minimum. I try to exercise 5 hours a week. I eat carbs and lose, but
I think it's from the constant exercise.
— mrsmyranow
February 29, 2004
Kelly, every one is different and so is every surgeon's approach. My
surgeon and dietician only recommend a balanced approach at every meal.
This means for me a protein, veggie or fruit and a carb. I don't always
get this at each meal but always try for protein. Salads have become my
favorite again. I was worried pre-surgery that I wouldn't be able to eat
salads again. I eat fruit 3-5 times a week. It is healthy for you to vary
your diet and eating a few strawberries would not make you gain 3 pounds.
For myself, I firmly believe that most of us reached morbid obesity through
all dieting. My approach is to eat healthy and normally (well, as best as I
can). I do not EVER eat sugar free chemicals nor do I only eat protein nor
do I do the protein shakes. I saw my surgeon a few weeks ago for my 9 month
anniversary and he was very pleased with my progess. He expects his
patients to lose 1/3 of their weight and I am already past his goal by 10
pounds. I exercise 4-5 times a week as well. I do this not to lose weight,
but to make me healthier. While I get on the scale every day, I try not to
focus on that darn number. My journey is about health, not my weight. Of
course losing weight is part of being healthy, but it is not the ONLY part.
Please watch out for those minds games. I know exactly what you are talking
about. I've done the same thing in the past. I only focused on the numbers
and when it took too long, then I got discouraged and then I started to
eat. Nothing I did in the past worked for me long term. I remind myself of
that on a regular basis so that I stay focused on this new way of life. I
hope that you remember where you started and that if you eat healthy and
exercise, you will be just fine. Good luck to you. 335/200/?(-135lbs!)
— Jodie P.
February 29, 2004
First off you have to overeat 3500 calories just to gain one pound, I do
not think that you overate 10,500 calories to gain 3 pounds. Everyone
retains fluids some more so than others, I am one of those persons that
retains water. Came by that honestly from my mother. So maybe it is just a
little water weight, it will go away. :)
— ChristineB
February 29, 2004
Although every surgeon is different, I personally follow what mine says and
he says a blalnced diet is best. So far I have lost 101 lbs in 5 months.
GOOD LUCK!
— Saxbyd
March 2, 2004
Kelly, your profile from a few weeks ago said that you are in the low
130's. I don't know how tall you are, but unless you are 5 feet tall or
less, you probably have settled where your body is most comfortable. You
probably don't need to lose another 10-15 even though you want to. When it
gets to the point where you can't eat much of anything and something small
like strawberries could cause a weight gain, I would re-examine a healthy
weight loss goal for you and think more about maintenance. I guess what I
am saying is that you may be setting yourself up for future stress and
disappointment if you go too low and then inevitably gain some back (the 10
percent bounce back) just by eating normally.
— Cindy R.
March 2, 2004
First, your question is missing a lot of information about yourself. What
is your current weight, how long ago did you have the surgery, etc...
details, details, details.
You don't mention if you exercise. That is very important. Remember, the
surgery is just a diet tool. You still have to use common sense. Diet and
exercise is very important. You diet must have a varity of different foods
which includes, protein, vegs, fruit, and other carbs. Add some spices to
your food if your stomach can take it.
Remember that during this phase you are trying to develop good eating
skills. I have been is a stand still for about 4 weeks. I exercise, watch
what I eat and I just got on the scale and it states I lost 4 lbs. Don't
keep getting on the scale. I look only once a week.
Also it's important to remember that everyone is different when it comes to
weight loss. Some lose fast and some slow. Whould you be where you are
currently at if you didn't have the surgery? As long as you keep up with
your exercise and watching what you eat you will lose inches and some more
weight. Me I rather lose inches.
Good Luck
— Linda R.
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