HeartOnMyVerticalSleeve

I was once a terrible yo-yo dieter and I've done almost everything in the book. When I got sleeved, I started this journey with a mindstate that this is not just a diet but a lifestyle change. I think getting sleeved was the biggest incentive because I didn't want to start this journey and bring old habits with me which is why it took me a long time to finally go through with the surgery. I follow my nutritionist's plan and once in a while I'll treat myself to something but make up for it by spending an extra 20-30 mintues at the gym but I do not beat myself up for it, AT ALL! No regrets!
Another thing I do different now is that I have fun when I'm cooking. I used to always stick to salads and the idea of having that for the rest of my life always made me fall off track. Salads are wonderful but I like variety and I don't get bored now because I'm always trying new things and making healther alternatives to foods that I love. As ironic as it sounds, I have a better appreciation for food now than I ever did before lol.

I was once a terrible yo-yo dieter and I've done almost everything in the book. When I got sleeved, I started this journey with a mindstate that this is not just a diet but a lifestyle change. I think getting sleeved was the biggest incentive because I didn't want to start this journey and bring old habits with me which is why it took me a long time to finally go through with the surgery. I follow my nutritionist's plan and once in a while I'll treat myself to something but make up for it by spending an extra 20-30 mintues at the gym but I do not beat myself up for it, AT ALL! No regrets!
Another thing I do different now is that I have fun when I'm cooking. I used to always stick to salads and the idea of having that for the rest of my life always made me fall off track. Salads are wonderful but I like variety and I don't get bored now because I'm always trying new things and making healther alternatives to foods that I love. As ironic as it sounds, I have a better appreciation for food now than I ever did before lol.

OMG mangu!! Now I want! lol I had queso frito the other day and it went down fine. I don't eat pork but I'm curious if anyone has had any bad experiences with pernil?

Yes! I'm also 3 months post op and I did just that this weekend. I can now fit a pair of size 16 jeans from Gap that I wore in high school! 3 months ago, I was a size 18/20.

Yes! I'm also 3 months post op and I did just that this weekend. I can now fit a pair of size 16 jeans from Gap that I wore in high school! 3 months ago, I was a size 18/20.

Ladies and Gents! I decided to hold off on the shrimp and got the broiled fish instead which was PERFECT! It was very soft and easy going down and only $6 since it's off the kid's menu. I also had soft broccoli on the side. Those red lobster biscuits were tempting but I behaved!
Thanks for all of your input!

I'm going out to eat tonight with my hubby and I'm looking at the menu's nutritional facts and I've settled on garlic-grilled shrimp skewer (90 calories) from the kid's menu. I'm on the third phase (soft food) and I can have fish like salmon, tilapia, red snapper, etc. Does this include shrimp? My mother is questioning if its a good idea because it's a little heavier. I never noticed this because I used to eat like a monster lol..
Thoughts?