In Review: Did you do the 5 Day Pouch Test in January?

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Did you take five days in this first month of 2017 to reset your dietary and lifestyle habits to align with our weight loss surgery guidelines? You are not alone. January is the most popular month of the year to do the 5 Day Pouch Test. We all want a fresh start that shows promise for self-improvement. As the month closes let's take a moment to reflect on what we accomplished in our five days and how we can keep the momentum in favor of forward progress.

5DPT is about Learning, Not Perfection

If we complete the 5 Day Pouch Test having learned a few things about our self, our weight loss surgery and our capability in managing life and weight loss surgery in relationship to one another we have succeeded: we can deem the 5 Day Pouch Test a success. Here are some things to consider while treating the 5DPT as a learning experience:

What can I eat that gives my pouch a feeling of fullness? What do I eat that fails to give my pouch a feeling of fullness?

Have the liquid restrictions become automatic to me? Do I have heightened awareness of how I consume liquids with my meals and snacks?
Refresher: Lots of Water & Liquid Restrictions

Am I eating protein in a ratio of 2 bites protein to 1 bite complex carbohydrate? (2B/1B Rhythm)
Article: Why 'Protein First' helps us lose weight

Have I found time to include physical activity in my daily routine?
Inspired Encouragement: No energy? Walk Toward the Light

Am I allowing myself to feel empowered when I make choices that nourish my body and respect my weight loss surgery? Read this: New Year's Resolved: Five Strategies for Success

Am I forgiving lapses in compliance with my guidelines and moving forward to make better choices the next time?

Download Free 5 Day Pouch Test Journal

Want to enjoy success on the 5 Day Pouch Test? Do This!

Truth:

During the 5 Day Pouch Test participants who keep a journal of their experience report the greatest long-term success at weight management.

Download the Journal Now
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/tools/5DPT_Journal_Portrait.pdf
 

Not only is this simple tool useful in keeping track of food, exercise, water, and vitamins on the day – it becomes a living reference to be called upon when we are feeling off-track. 

Kaye redesigned the journal for the new 2nd edition 5 Day Pouch Test Owner's Manual to provide more space for recording activity output and dietary intake. On the reverse of this page is the journal presented in landscape 8x11-inch format, two days; one page.  For your convenience we have attached a second sheet printed with one portrait one-page, one day format and reversing to landscape format with 2 days per side. Use this white page for making copies for your personal use.  This gives you five record keeping places for your 5 Day Pouch Test.

Free Download: 5DPT Journal Page

We extend our permission for you to copy these pages for your personal use only. Before using make copies from the white page and keep in your “original copy” file for future use. Use the pages daily, well beyond the 5DPT as part of staying on track and taking charge of your health. You can easily download blank pages in .pdf format from the 5 Day Pouch Test website:

5daypouchtest.com – click TOOLS.

You will find many more helpful free downloadable tools on that webpage: 5DPT Tools

Best wishes to you. Kaye Bailey and the entire team at LivingAfterWLS are excited for you to join us in the life-long pursuit of better health and weight management with weight loss surgery. We are all in this together!!

CHEERS!
Kaye & LivingAfterWLS Team