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Starlitabyss · 06-12-2009, 09:43 AM

Ok everyone, now that its been almost 3 years what are yall eating, how much, how often and has anyone backslid into old habits?

bridgetgirl · 06-12-2009, 10:03 AM

I eat protein first, veggies second. Rarely eat fruit. Have candy bar once a week, drink soda but I count calories.

When I fall into bad habits I feel like crap and it gets me back on track quickly.

watfam4 · 06-12-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bridgetgirl

I eat protein first, veggies second. Rarely eat fruit. Have candy bar once a week, drink soda but I count calories.

When I fall into bad habits I feel like crap and it gets me back on track quickly.

Pretty much the same for me. I'm better about fruit and not very good at the veggies. I am fairly religious about my vitamins. I eat something sugary occasionally, and this is largely self-regulating for me as a day of splurging will cost me a couple of days of feeling like crap.

In total I probably eat the equivalent of 3 normal sized meals a day, but it takes me all day to eat it.

Most of my "back sliding" occurred in my second year when I was able to tolerate more bad foods. I think that everyone goes through this to a certain extent. At the point when you can tolerate these foods is really when the temptation exists and the actual learning to use your new tool begins (IMO).

katzz87 · 06-12-2009, 11:20 AM

I'm obviously NOT 3 years post-op...but fighting the "bad habits" will be a life-long journey for me. I can (and do) eat anything I choose...I choose not to eat cakes, cookies, and other sweets at this time...and stay away from sodas of any kind.

Starlitabyss · 06-13-2009, 06:05 PM

has anyone gained weight back and what are your exercise routines like these days?

lealphachienne · 06-13-2009, 07:19 PM

Hmmm, I have gained 10 lbs overall.....though I have aged 5 years! Can't complain as I am a size 4 (though a 2 was fun while it lasted!)

I have the same habits as always, stay active (no formal or routine exercise) and eat 5-6 meals a day....get my daily protein in the morning with my nasty coffee shake I have been making for the past 5 years....

I stay at my 80% healthy and 20% whatever the heck I want.....hmmm...had the Nutella crepe at IHOP today.....it made a nice treat all day long...3 crepes was plenty for me and my hunny for 2 meals.

I often forget I'm a "WLS" patient......it has become part of who I am...like brown eyes.....

bridgetgirl · 06-13-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Starlitabyss

has anyone gained weight back and what are your exercise routines like these days?

I gained 15 pounds a couple of times, but then I go back to eating 5 times a day and counting calories. The weight drops off within 3 months. This has happened to me twice in 5 years. I refuse to be larger than a size 8/10. If the clothes get tight, and get back to better habits.

watfam4 · 06-15-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Starlitabyss

has anyone gained weight back and what are your exercise routines like these days?

I do not watch the scale, so I did not notice that I was gaining weight until my clothes started getting tight. I was about 2 years out and gained 20 lbs. After I cut sugar out (almost completely) and cut back on some of the empty carbs, the weight came back off (over 2-3 months). I do not have a set exercise routine. I have been doing some type of sporting activity a couple times a week (softball, basketball, racquetball) as time allows.

Side note: I struggled through many different diets (like most) that got my weight down, but I could not maintain it. Now, having the tool that allows me to assert some level of control over my weight long term (that I can actually maintain) is an awesome feeling. It is so much easier than before WLS, I kind of feel a little guilty about it.

Starlitabyss · 07-03-2009, 02:49 PM

How many calories a day are yall consuming?