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[chrisa]

Thank you, this is a great help. My dietician did mention something about yogurts. I have normally just chosen fat free ones as I've followed slimming world for years but she said I should get diet ones because of the sugar. When you say you follow the 5g rule, sorry to sound thick but what is it?

It will tell you on the calorie counter how much sugar and fat it contains etc sually per portion or 100g it needs to be 5grams or less to stop the chance of dumping and to keep your intake low xx

 

[Tezza]

It will tell you on the calorie counter how much sugar and fat it contains etc sually per portion or 100g it needs to be 5grams or less to stop the chance of dumping and to keep your intake low xx

Thank you, I will look out for this. I've never been told about that before.

 

[Ines4C]

B: myprotein shake with ss milk L: myprotein shake with ss milk D: mixed bean salad with crumbled light Greek cheese and one Melba toast S: two babybell light and one Melba toast Drinks: water, milk before bed. Exercise: 25 minutes stepping on step stool, arm toning exercises while sitting on an exercise ball.

 

[fjsinc]

I was told <5g sugar and <3g fat per 100g. Its too restrictive a target for me, Its blooming difficult to find foods with those kind of ratios. If I followed that I would never eat fruit!! Not to mention dairy. I want to eat a varied and balanced diet, like we are supposed to for good health.
I decided I'm going to book to see my old dietician at my 9 month check up. Even though the new one was lovely, I feel she's actually made my anxieties worse, and I'm doubting my own judgement. The original dietician seemed to understand more where I was coming from. I did explain that I'm not counting calories as a habit or even as an obsession. I'm counting as a means to an end, and that in time I will phase it out on my own. Went in to a blind panic yesterday with it all, which is just not me!

 

[Yvessa]

I was told <5g sugar and <3g fat per 100g. Its too restrictive a target for me, Its blooming difficult to find foods with those kind of ratios. If I followed that I would never eat fruit!! Not to mention dairy. I want to eat a varied and balanced diet, like we are supposed to for good health.
I decided I'm going to book to see my old dietician at my 9 month check up. Even though the new one was lovely, I feel she's actually made my anxieties worse, and I'm doubting my own judgement. The original dietician seemed to understand more where I was coming from. I did explain that I'm not counting calories as a habit or even as an obsession. I'm counting as a means to an end, and that in time I will phase it out on my own. Went in to a blind panic yesterday with it all, which is just not me!

Okay hon deep breath. I have never stuck to below x percent fat or sugar although I do know that my limit is 15g sugar in a serving. In terms if counting cals or following another plan I fully believe we find what works for us. That said I did get obsessed counting cals and eventually decided it wasn't for me. And larger capacity does not mean smaller weight loss. Pouch size doesn't affect it - compliance does.

 

[fjsinc]

Okay hon deep breath. I have never stuck to below x percent fat or sugar although I do know that my limit is 15g sugar in a serving. In terms if counting cals or following another plan I fully believe we find what works for us. That said I did get obsessed counting cals and eventually decided it wasn't for me. And larger capacity does not mean smaller weight loss. Pouch size doesn't affect it - compliance does.

I agree 100%. I'm back to my old self now, haha! I firmly believe we know our own bodies better than any professional can. The fact is I eat what works for me, if it stops working, then I change it.
I think she got me so worried because when I told her about my capacity, she started asking me if I had abused the stages and whether I was habitually over eating. I knew I had followed the recommendations to the letter, and that I rarely eat to the point where I'm full. She made me doubt myself! However she did say that I obviously knew what I was talking about, and that my bloods spoke for themselves in terms of nutrition! So it wasn't all negative.

 

[chrisa]

I was told <5g sugar and <3g fat per 100g. Its too restrictive a target for me, Its blooming difficult to find foods with those kind of ratios. If I followed that I would never eat fruit!! Not to mention dairy. I want to eat a varied and balanced diet, like we are supposed to for good health.
I decided I'm going to book to see my old dietician at my 9 month check up. Even though the new one was lovely, I feel she's actually made my anxieties worse, and I'm doubting my own judgement. The original dietician seemed to understand more where I was coming from. I did explain that I'm not counting calories as a habit or even as an obsession. I'm counting as a means to an end, and that in time I will phase it out on my own. Went in to a blind panic yesterday with it all, which is just not me!

I have learnt about the fat and sugar content on here. My dietician was happy with my diet and since I have been to numerous weight loss groups and done weight watchers for so long I always look for fat content regardless do it with out thinking. I eat fruit with out even thinking bout natural sugar if I like it and its fruit I have it. Just think of it a s a portion. I refuse to count calories but whenshopping looking for cereal snack bars for work and yoghurts I do check because some things make me sweat shake n stomach cramps (dumping) something which would be unacceptable at work. At home I may attempt other things but try hard to stick to what I know works for me.

xx

 

[Yvessa]

I agree 100%. I'm back to my old self now, haha! I firmly believe we know our own bodies better than any professional can. The fact is I eat what works for me, if it stops working, then I change it.
I think she got me so worried because when I told her about my capacity, she started asking me if I had abused the stages and whether I was habitually over eating. I knew I had followed the recommendations to the letter, and that I rarely eat to the point where I'm full. She made me doubt myself! However she did say that I obviously knew what I was talking about, and that my bloods spoke for themselves in terms of nutrition! So it wasn't all negative.

Honestly hon, I think you are doing fab. I also think that there are more of us with bigger capacities than I realised initially. I always felt like I could eat too much, but I can't argue with my losses. You will be fine, and I do believe that the positive side is we can keep our nutrition up - and we do need it. I got a bit carby initially with the slimming world and that lowered my protein because I do have restriction - I started dropping hair again recently, even though I'm religious with vitamins. So keep doing what you're doing because its clearly working.

 

[borogirl]

Hi all. Hope everyone ok. Had bad few days, snacking on crisps, nuts etc. been better today.
Breakfast - 2 baby bel light and banana
Lunch - coronation chicken wrap
Tea - takeaway but got chicken tikka kebab, more like chicken breast. Lovely. Shared with hubby. Very small slice pizza and garlic drip
Cut out the snacking today.
Heartburn returned so back on Lanzoprazole.
Tried 16 jacket on and it fits. Want really warm waterproof wind proof jacket.
Didn't buy it as going to shop about. Was a lovely feeling fastening up.
Been reading intake posts, really interesting. I think our own intake varies from day to day and defiantly is affected by period cycles.
13.3stone and not shifted much for a while so aiming to get under 13 soon.
X

 

[fjsinc]

Honestly hon, I think you are doing fab. I also think that there are more of us with bigger capacities than I realised initially. I always felt like I could eat too much, but I can't argue with my losses. You will be fine, and I do believe that the positive side is we can keep our nutrition up - and we do need it. I got a bit carby initially with the slimming world and that lowered my protein because I do have restriction - I started dropping hair again recently, even though I'm religious with vitamins. So keep doing what you're doing because its clearly working.

Thank you Yvessa, that is very kind of you to say. It means a lot, as I value your insight. Nothing prepares us for this roller-coaster of a journey, sometimes the anxiety and frustrations get the better of us.
BTW, a read on your thread your suffering with water retention a bit at the mo, I know the feeling. My weight has been on crawl mode for 2 weeks. Last night had 3 wees in the night and woke up 2 lb lighter - water retention is a B****h!

B: Chipolata, black pudding, 1/2 hash brown, bacon and beans. Small OJ.
L: Protein bar.
S: Pepperami
D: Venison burger with salad.
P: Greek yogurt and strawberries.

 

[Yvessa]

Thank you Yvessa, that is very kind of you to say. It means a lot, as I value your insight. Nothing prepares us for this roller-coaster of a journey, sometimes the anxiety and frustrations get the better of us.
BTW, a read on your thread your suffering with water retention a bit at the mo, I know the feeling. My weight has been on crawl mode for 2 weeks. Last night had 3 wees in the night and woke up 2 lb lighter - water retention is a B****h!

I think the frustrating thing for me was that I knew I'd done well to not gain overall over summer especially as there were so many events, plus reduced activity, so I made the assumption that a perfect week, plus lots of activity would put me down quite a few lbs. But then to gain instead was so unexpected that it really threw me. But I knew there was swelling - it always happens to me when I go back to work so I don't really know why I'm surprised. It will come off and ultimately I am healthier and my head is in the game and there's nothing much else I can really do

I totally agree that this journey takes it out of us emotionally, I think the loss of coping mechanisms leaves us very vulnerable.

 

[Yvessa]

Hi all. Hope everyone ok. Had bad few days, snacking on crisps, nuts etc. been better today.
Breakfast - 2 baby bel light and banana
Lunch - coronation chicken wrap
Tea - takeaway but got chicken tikka kebab, more like chicken breast. Lovely. Shared with hubby. Very small slice pizza and garlic drip
Cut out the snacking today.
Heartburn returned so back on Lanzoprazole.
Tried 16 jacket on and it fits. Want really warm waterproof wind proof jacket.
Didn't buy it as going to shop about. Was a lovely feeling fastening up.
Been reading intake posts, really interesting. I think our own intake varies from day to day and defiantly is affected by period cycles.
13.3stone and not shifted much for a while so aiming to get under 13 soon.
X

I do allow (now) one cheat day, usually my weigh in day so I don't feel deprived. It means that I can use that cheat day if there are meals out etc. Cheat day only has one rule - it finishes at midnight and then I'm back on the plan. The advantage of that is that a) I do get back on plan the next day without guilt and b) I tend to get bored of food and stop myself anyway in the evenings.

 

[Ines4C]

B: one turkey rasher, one chicken sausage and two tablespoons of baked beans low in sugar and salt L: piece of light Greek cheese, fore seafood sticks, five olives and one Melba toast S: protein bar D: two small boneless, skinless chicken thighs and two tablespoons of garden peas Drinks: water, options hot chocolate before bed.

 

[fjsinc]

Packing to go see my family tonight, realised I have to do another wardrobe clearout. Even though I've been buying size 18/20 in Asda and Sainsburys for a couple of months now, primark was still on the small side - until today! Bought a size 20 cardi, only to try it on at home and find it was to big! I found my notebook that I wrote my measurements the day before my op on. So I finally worked out how many inches I've lost so far: Bust: 9in, Waist 11in, Hips 12in. Not too shabby!

B: 2 chipolatas, poached egg and some mushrooms.
S: Cappuccino in greggs.
L: Dairylea dunker. and a muller greek yogurt.
D: Homemade Chorizo, mozzerella and sweet pepper tart with salad.
P: Cereal bar.

 

[Ines4C]

Sometimes my blindness is a blessing... Went to a little party earlier and was surrounded by crisps and cakes, and because I couldn't see them it was easier not to have any... People told me what their was but I resisted... Completely. B: one turkey rasher, one chicken sausage and some low salt and sugar baked beans L: chicken thigh fillets, olives and a tablespoon of lighter than light mayo D: four seafood sticks, a few pieces of light Greek cheese, pickled onions and two Melba toast S: one babybell light Drinks: water, cup of tea, milk before bed.

 

[chrisa]

WElldone everyone all seems well and everyone managing a long their journeys, it is a learning curve and as we all find out what suits one does not suit another. Trial and error as we plod onward swith our new and improved lives and figures. well done Fsinc with the cardigan its a good feeling to drop inches and clothes sizes and to be able to buy at Primark. ha x You are doing amazing xx

 

[borogirl]

Back to being good this week.
Breakfast - baby bel light and banana
Snack - pear
Lunch - chicken and coleslaw wrap
Snack - apple
Tea - planning on having spag Bol, already made it for when I get home from work. Know I will have more cheese and maybe 1 packet of noughts and crosses later.
Drinks- far to much coffee and water.
Hoping if I write my plans for tea down then I will stick to them!

 

[Paula Garner]

I'm back in bed with either a UTI or appendicitis. Fed up of the gp's fobbing me off. Have to go back for more bloods tomorrow. It's been almost 10 weeks now since I've had abdo pain and no more near an answer as to what's causing it.

Have a lovely evening everyone and sorry for moaning xx

 

[Yvessa]

I'm back in bed with either a UTI or appendicitis. Fed up of the gp's fobbing me off. Have to go back for more bloods tomorrow. It's been almost 10 weeks now since I've had abdo pain and no more near an answer as to what's causing it.

Have a lovely evening everyone and sorry for moaning xx

big hugs.

 

[borogirl]

Hope you feel better soon Paula x