End of week 7 update:
I've lost 47 lbs since the start of this ordeal but have slowed to about 2 lbs/week. 30 more lbs to reach my goal. After that I want any weight I lose to be from exercise and not diet.
My diet is much more free now too. In fact, I simply avoid certain things and will continue for some time. I am introducing new foods slowly to test how if goes. Had ground beef for the first time since surgery and it went well. Absolutely amazing to be full and content from half of a Wendy's jr cheeseburger and nothing else. Also had a half glass of Riesling the other night. It felt weird but didn't hurt. Slow and in moderation is the real key. Slightly overeating hurts less than eating too fast.
Weekdays I eat more strict and leave things like cheeseburgers and wine for weekend treats. I simply don't have any cravings like I did prior to surgery. Still going to wait a bit longer before tackling something like steak though. I have to avoid vegetables with stems. I'm also avoiding sugar and processed carbohydrates as well. Things like pasta, bread, etc.
I've noticed if I eat proteins first I fill up easy but I seem to be able to over eat carbohydrates both calorie and quantity wise without feeling as full or hurting. No wonder I was fat considering I more or less had the carbs/protein reversed prior to the surgery.
Still a month and a half away from enjoying my pipe again. I've decided, when I can smoke, my first bowl will be SPC Plum Pudding SR but haven't settled on which pipe yet. :puffpipe:
It's weird though. Even if I feel like I've overeaten throughout the week I still lose weight. As I go towards to my goal weight I'll have to constantly adjust my diet to make sure I don't lose too much and find that happy weight my body wants to naturally be at. Think I'll pick up some other brands of protein shakes this weekend with that in mind.
BTW, Danon makes a "Light 'N Fit" mixed berry yogurt smoothie that is fantastic and 40 calories less than competing brands. Also it has no added sugar. I highly recommend them. :
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