Recent content by mackrm

Go back to the protein rich diet and eliminate starchy carbs like bread, potatoes, pasta. When I need to lose a few pounds I eat lean meat and veggies until I am at my goal weight again. Do not let it get too high before you do something. Exercising is good, but you know it increases your...

I am almost 1.75 years post RNY and have to keep reminding myself - everything in moderation! I do not give up anything, but I eat basically protein and vegetables every day. My starches (potatoes, rice, pasta, bread) are very limited, but I do have one day a week where I give myself...

I have been reading all the postings and it sounds like I have been pretty lucky so far! I have not really had any problems and have not found anything I could not eat (everything in moderation of course). I have lost about 80 pounds and am 1 1/2 years post op with RNY (started out at 208 & am...

Alcohol Consumption I have not gotten to the point of going to AA, and do not feel a compulsion to drink, but when I do have a drink it hits me so hard I feel like I have been drinking all night! I do still have a drink on occasion, but never without my husband present to help me stop after...

Gaining Back Weight It is hard, I found I had to do a total life change and stop thinking of food as a reward or a crutch. I still use the small plates and bowls for my meals and weigh myself twice a week, Friday morning before the weekend to remind myself of where I want to be and on Monday...

I am 1 year post surgery and doing very well in the weight loss department. However, I have heard many horror stories about people who had gastric bypass surgery and gained it all back! How common is this? What is the cause, just over eating or something else. My doc did say that people who...

:oI am 1 year post surgery and lately have found that my alcohol consumption is becoming a problem. I seem to have trouble stopping once I start and of course I don't handle it as well as before. I have always been a social drinking and never had any problems before. I am wondering if anyone...