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I'm 3 months out and have lost 48 pounds since surgery. I've lost 185 total counting my pre-op loss.
I'm eating 12 oz. meals for lunch and dinner -- no problem. That bothers me. I'm eating protien, vegetables, yogurt, nuts -- all of the food is on my healthy eating list. Breakfast is a 4 oz. meal. However, lunch and dinner are 12 oz. meals. I get plenty of fluid -- 100+ oz. of water a day. I'm getting my vitamins. I am curious about my idea of satiety. I just ate dinner--beef in spaghetti sauce (6.5 oz), 1.5 oz. of almonds and 4 ounces of Activia Light yogurt. I am not stuffed or uncomfortable, just satisfied. I could go for a walk or do something. The meal is just that, a meal.
In the last two weeks I lost 4 pounds. I work out 5-6 times a week for 40 minutes with my heart rate around 120-130. I'm 62 pounds from my goal weight.
What is your opinion of my meal size at this stage?
I'm eating 12 oz. meals for lunch and dinner -- no problem. That bothers me. I'm eating protien, vegetables, yogurt, nuts -- all of the food is on my healthy eating list. Breakfast is a 4 oz. meal. However, lunch and dinner are 12 oz. meals. I get plenty of fluid -- 100+ oz. of water a day. I'm getting my vitamins. I am curious about my idea of satiety. I just ate dinner--beef in spaghetti sauce (6.5 oz), 1.5 oz. of almonds and 4 ounces of Activia Light yogurt. I am not stuffed or uncomfortable, just satisfied. I could go for a walk or do something. The meal is just that, a meal.
In the last two weeks I lost 4 pounds. I work out 5-6 times a week for 40 minutes with my heart rate around 120-130. I'm 62 pounds from my goal weight.
What is your opinion of my meal size at this stage?
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I think you need to consider how things are working for you and how much further you need to go.. it doesn't sound like your "over eating" if I tried to match you I don't know that I could (does that make sense)?
Breakfast: protein shake--at least 30 grams of protein
Lunch: 4-5 ounces of lean protein, ideally with a low-fat sauce or dip.
Dinner: Beef, au jus, barbequed, with gravy--whatever. But I find that when I eat beef at night, I lose weight.
I'm sure that you're not drinking with your meals... correct?
I know you've stated before that you eat 3 meals and try not to snack. Maybe you should do a couple snacks. Fruit or a veggie. Maybe you'll feel like you need to eat less at mealtime.
You're losing weight and exercising so that's a plus. I would contact your team and ask them what they think as well.
Personally, anything over 4-5oz at a meal makes me feel too full.