How do you know what plan to use???

[babygrant]

I've lost 42 lbs from eating fat-free and low fat when my gallbladder was still in my body.  I'm sure I was only consuming 1000 calories a day.  I'm almost a month out from my surgery and having a hard time figuring out what kind of food choices to make.  I feel 100% better emotionally and mentally eating higher fat/protein....but I really don't enjoy eating a lot of meat.  Lately I have noticed that I have been binge eating and those feelings scare me because I battled with extreme binge eating before I got sick with constant gallbladder attacks.  I NEED a specific plan to follow or else I know I'm going to gain all the weight back plus some.  I'm just not sure what to do.  I could calorie count, but I find it a bit time consuming.  I'm concerned that going low carb/carb restriction will push me back into depression and make my anxiety come back.  

What plan do you follow and how do you feel?

[gingergrltea]

Relax and just eat non processed natural foods.Make sure to cut the sugar out.

[amma_mama]

I am currently on a low cal balanced diet (45-50% carbs, 20-25% fat, 20-25% protein). I am eating about 1200 calories a day to lose 1 lb per week, after which I plan to maintain at 1700 calories per day. It is not too time consuming (I am using an iPhone app). It has worked well for me since I never ate enough protein during the day. I rarely eat meat, so I am eating a lot of egg whites which I admit is getting boring. But it is only for another month or so before I can add back in more dairy. I am also trying to exercise more to tone up and make space for some extras in my diet. I am feeling really good overall and, as a bonus, my skin has cleared up.

Good luck with whatever route you end up taking...