Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I lost 2 pounds this week and right before the big Thanksgiving holiday.  Lots of parties coming soon.  I have not  been hard core Keto, just eating when I am hungry and stopping when I am full.  When I say full, I mean that first feeling of full.  I don't like feeling sick.  When you have a tiny tummy and you are really hungry, you can make mistakes.

Either you eat to fast and feel sick, or you eat the wrong things that won't sustain you and you feel icky.  When I eat protein first (Eggs, meat high in fat etc.) and then veggies, I feel good for hours. The amount is small, so doing takeout is actually easy with a VSG LCHF lifestyle.  But don't be fooled, you can eat slowly and eat a lot of calories.  This is where sugar and flour can be the obstacle to your weight loss success.

I find that not depriving myself a bite of something has helped me more psychologically from feeling deprived and craving or feeling guilt or obsessed about "forbidden foods'. I say there are no forbidden foods. Everything in moderation, but sugar and flour are as addictive as any hardcore drug out there. I feel better when I don't eat them, but they sure taste good.  The buzz from eating them, feels great for a short time. Then comes the icky feeling.  It's remembering the icky feelings is what makes it easier to eat what is best for me first.

This is what's makes having VSG surgery so valuable if you had problems stopping eating.  Make those bites count.  Enjoy what you are eating, emotionally and physically. You will find what works for you and your body.  TRUST YOURSELF AND YOUR PROCESS.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday week and I'll follow-up with yall' soon.

May your Thanksgiving holiday be full of excitement.

 

10 month ~ VSG Post Op Update...

I gained a pound since last week, but lost another inch on my tummy.  My weight-loss is slow but steady.  I stopped the 16/8 intermittent fasting protocols for a week, and really see and feel the difference.  I need to get through this weigh-loss stall, so back on I go.

I seems easier for me to stay on a Keto (HFLC) diet 5 days during my work week. The weekends are when I mix it up a bit.  I am not strictly in ketosis all the time, but I am considering it until I get down to 195.  I REALLY want to get there soon.

Even with a tiny tummy, you still are dealing with choosing WHAT to eat.  The how much is taken care of for you because of the size of your tummy.  Emotional eating is still an issue, but the high fat low carb diet is really helping with that.  I have been making my own lunches and bringing them to work so I don't eat the fruit, bagels and pizza they always have at the office.

I feel like this year I need to put my head down and work hard to get through this change.  It's much easier with a tiny tummy.  I do get hungry, but nothing like I used to.  I see this as the 10 month REAL adjustment to weight-loss surgery.  I am half way to my goal and am determined to get lean and trim and healthier.  After I hit 145 lbs. it will be maintenance.  Getting to my goal is the challenge.  I WILL GET THERE.

I gave myself 2 years to get there.  Most people make there goal by then and maintain it.  I know 145 lbs. is low for me, I expect to gain some back after this new body set point is maintained.  I just want to feel good in my skin, be out of pain and get to wear great clothes in my normal size.  I NEVER WILL SHOP AT LANE GIANT AGAIN.