Comments on: A Lifetime of Habits http://www.labrada.com/blog/labrada-news/a-lifetime-of-habits/ News from Labrada Nutrition Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:33:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Melinda http://www.labrada.com/blog/labrada-news/a-lifetime-of-habits/#comment-1314 Melinda Sat, 09 May 2009 13:04:45 +0000 http://labrada.com/blog/?p=553#comment-1314 Melanie, the suggestions that I would provide would depend on one major piece of information. Are you a weight loss surgery patient (lapband, Rny, DS, VSG, ERNY, other)? I am not versed in the vegetarian lifestyle, but I do have several friends who live a successful postop life as vegetarians (and they average 100 g of protein per day). I know it is possible, and can gather some data for you, but need to know if you are a wls patient. The info will vary greatly than if you are not a wls patient. Regarding the water with meals... It is a very foreign concept to NOT drink with food. But typically, the idea of a person filling up on liquids so that they eat less is called "water loading". But, the timing of this is of utmost importance. Drinking fluids should take place prior to eating a meal. This allows the fluid to work through through the stomach into the intestines where it lies until processed completely. Eating will continue filling the stomach, rest of intestines. The pressure from the liquids against the food and vice versa will cause one to feel full. If done in the opposite order, the pressure from the water pushes the food out faster than if it were just allowed to sit and work through on its own timing. *Some may think it does not make a difference because there could be the thought that all the food/liquids mix together and makes mush, but that isn't how it works. Whatever substances are entered (working from the esophagus to the stomach) last cause pressure that pushes out the remaining food/liquid out of the body. You are correct in that weight loss surgery patients can gain weight back. This is why its so important to make lifestyle changes, and view food differently. One must make healthy choices, and as I have found, it is a daily choice. Those who gain weight back usually (a) never made the necessary changes or (b) returned to their former eating habits. And, it is so vital that patients maintain a support system. Hope this helps... Melanie, the suggestions that I would provide would depend on one major piece of information. Are you a weight loss surgery patient (lapband, Rny, DS, VSG, ERNY, other)? I am not versed in the vegetarian lifestyle, but I do have several friends who live a successful postop life as vegetarians (and they average 100 g of protein per day). I know it is possible, and can gather some data for you, but need to know if you are a wls patient. The info will vary greatly than if you are not a wls patient.

Regarding the water with meals… It is a very foreign concept to NOT drink with food. But typically, the idea of a person filling up on liquids so that they eat less is called “water loading”. But, the timing of this is of utmost importance. Drinking fluids should take place prior to eating a meal. This allows the fluid to work through through the stomach into the intestines where it lies until processed completely. Eating will continue filling the stomach, rest of intestines. The pressure from the liquids against the food and vice versa will cause one to feel full. If done in the opposite order, the pressure from the water pushes the food out faster than if it were just allowed to sit and work through on its own timing. *Some may think it does not make a difference because there could be the thought that all the food/liquids mix together and makes mush, but that isn’t how it works. Whatever substances are entered (working from the esophagus to the stomach) last cause pressure that pushes out the remaining food/liquid out of the body.

You are correct in that weight loss surgery patients can gain weight back. This is why its so important to make lifestyle changes, and view food differently. One must make healthy choices, and as I have found, it is a daily choice. Those who gain weight back usually (a) never made the necessary changes or (b) returned to their former eating habits. And, it is so vital that patients maintain a support system. Hope this helps…

]]> By: Melanie http://www.labrada.com/blog/labrada-news/a-lifetime-of-habits/#comment-1312 Melanie Sat, 09 May 2009 05:01:19 +0000 http://labrada.com/blog/?p=553#comment-1312 Melinda, You wrote above that protein should come first. I am trying to be a vegetarian, but am finding it difficult. Do you have any ideas for protein being the center of a meal and using something besides meat? I would love to see a blog on that. I agree with you that they way kids are eating is all wrong these days too. My parents almost never served dessert with dinner. There was always meat and usually 2 side dishes, but that was it. I always thought it was good to drink water with a meal to help you feel fuller? That was wrong? Also, I've noticed most people who have gastric bypass surgery almost always end up gaining back the weight they lost. Is that because they go back to their old eating habits and eat more? Melinda, You wrote above that protein should come first. I am trying to be a vegetarian, but am finding it difficult. Do you have any ideas for protein being the center of a meal and using something besides meat? I would love to see a blog on that. I agree with you that they way kids are eating is all wrong these days too. My parents almost never served dessert with dinner. There was always meat and usually 2 side dishes, but that was it. I always thought it was good to drink water with a meal to help you feel fuller? That was wrong? Also, I’ve noticed most people who have gastric bypass surgery almost always end up gaining back the weight they lost. Is that because they go back to their old eating habits and eat more?

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