KristinaRN

I eat 4-5 "mini meals" a day, usually about 150-250 calories each. I can eat such a small amount at a time, but then I am hungry 2-3 hours later. This is working so well for me, I like the feeling of eating small amounts frequently and it keeps my energy levels stable through the day. This is what my surgeon recommends; even without WLS this way of eating is recommended because it stabilizes your metabolism and blood sugar levels. I have not lost my hunger completely, although it has decreased substantially, but this does keep the cravings at bay. Hope this helps!

I have some form of cracker everyday, either with lunchmeat or peanut butter. I avoid potatoes, rice, pasta, and bread; this is my one carb indulgence. My favorites are: Crunchmaster Multigrain Crackers (I get them at Costco; they are soooo good with chicken salad) Suzies Flatbread Crackers (Also from Costco; I like these with thin sliced salami) Wasa Sesame (I like these with sliced turkey) Wasa Crisp n Light (I like these with peanut butter) Hope this helps!

Hey All-Stars! How did everyone do this week? I weighed 205.7 lbs this morning, so I am down 3.7 lbs this week. Very excited! As much as I love the holidays, I am glad to be back to my normal eating routine. Onderland is just around the corner, and I can't wait! Hope you all have a good week! Kristina

I have no issues with light breading like this, as long as it isn't deep-fried. I should mention too, I used skim milk instead of eggs before the bread crumbs because my daughter is allergic to eggs. Worked great!

Made this tonight, it was delicous! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/05/chicken-piccata.html

This is my first time posting in Success Stories, but that is what this feels like, a success! As of today I weigh 207.7 lbs, making me down 58.3 lbs. My goal is to lose 116 lbs total, so I am now HALFWAY THERE!!! I have 57.7 lbs to lose to hit my goal, and that feels so much more doable than 116! I am so grateful for this opportunity to finally lose the weight, and I finally feel like myself again after so many years of being uncomfortable in my too-large body. I know it sounds cliche, but I finally feel like I am in control and that I can really do this, and it is the best feeling. I lurked on this forum for months before my surgery, and it was these kind of stories that motivated me to finally do it; for anyone reading this that is still on the fence-DO IT!!! It is not a magic solution, you still have to work at it, but if you do the work IT WILL WORK!!!!

YES! I LOVE skinnytaste! I actually just bought the stuff for her chicken piccata, I am making it for the first time on Thursday. Her recipes are delicious!

Thanks friends! I love the support on this forum, you all are the best!

My biggest wish is to be able to pull tall boots over my thick calves! Also, I would love to be able to wear shorts in the summer, I have only worn capris for the past 7-8 years b/c I was so self conscious of my legs (I am very bottom heavy). Of course, being able to buy something pretty from Victoria's Secret would be nice too

I weighed 209.4 this am, for a loss of 1.6 lbs this week. Normally that small of a number would bum me out, but with it being Christmas last weekend I will take it! HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS!!!! My goals for the new year are focusing on: Protein, Water, Vitamins, and EXERCISE!!!

Hey friends! I have not checked in for 4 weeks, I have missed you all! I weighed 211 lbs this morning, making my loss 5.6 lbs since my last check in 4 weeks ago. I am not too happy with this number, wish it was higher, but at least I have lost right? I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with laughter and love! I am so looking forward to what 2012 has in store!

Another great week here! I lost 3.4 lbs this week, weighing 216.6 lbs this morning. I am very excited, considering this week was Thanksgiving and my TOM Hope you all are rockin your sleeves! Have a great week friends!!!

Good morning All Stars!!! I had a pretty good week again; I am down 2.5 lbs this week, weighing in at 220 lbs today. I actually hit 220 yesterday (and stayed there today), which was my Thanksgiving goal-I made it 6 days early! I love my sleeve, and I am so thankful I was able to have this procedure done. Hope you all are having a wonderful week as well!

Hey All-Stars!!! I am down 2 lbs again this week, weighing in at 222.5 yesterday (11/12). I am inching closer to onderland, and getting anxious! My biggest issue right now is SLOWING DOWN when I eat. I have a hard time remembering to eat slowly, then I get an awful pain in my upper chest. Otherwise, I feel great and can tolerate most anything except doughy breads. LOVE MY SLEEVE!!! Have a great week friends!

Good Morning All Stars! I lost 2 lbs this week, weighing in at 224.5 lbs this am. I am down 41.5 lbs total. This sleeve is amazing! Hope you all have a great week!

Good morning friends! I lost 2.7 lbs this week, weighing in at 226.5 lbs this morning. I am very excited that it seems to be picking up a bit. Hope you all have a great week! Kristina

Hey friends! I lost 2.1 lbs this week, weighing in at 229.2 lbs today. I am very excited to be out of the 230s finally! And this means I met my Halloween goal of 230 lbs nine days early! I may be losing slow but I do love my sleeve :-) Hope everyone is doing well!!!

I am 2 months out from surgery, and usually get 700-900 calories per day. I am an average to slow but steady loser. I am considering upping my calories to 900-1000 per day to see if that helps speed things up. I typically get about 50 grams of carbs and 70-100 grams of protein per day. I am wondering how many calories per day you all eat and how far out from surgery are you? Thanks!!!

Maybe instead of increasing calories, I will try to decrease my carbs to no more than 40 per day...what do you think?

I am following my surgeons rules, which are Protein first, at least 65 grams of protein per day, lots of Water, and eat 5 small meals a day. He also says there is nothing wrong with Protein Drinks, and in fact they are recommended to boost your protein intake. I track everything I put in my mouth, and I eat very well, lots of fresh fruit, lean protein, and Peanut Butter. I am NOT getting these calories from junk.

Protein Crunch bars from Vitamin Shoppe are delicious. They are more like a wafer cookie than a granola bar, and only have 10 carbs. I highly suggest trying them!

I have to ask, how in the HECK have you lost 70 lbs in 7 weeks???? I am a week behind you, and I have lost 34 lbs, following my instructions to a tee. DANG you are rockin it!

Hey friends! I lost 1.5 lbs this week, weighing in at 231.3 on Sunday. I too have been a slow loser. I get between 700-900 calories a day, under 50 carbs, and over 60 grams of protein, so I don't really know what I should change in order to speed things up. I am hoping that increasing my exercise will help. Good luck to you all!!!