kll724

It doesn't sound like you are eating too much if you are eating 3 cups of Soup all day! Calm down, if you feel that you are doing something wrong, call you surgeon's office. 4 lbs in 13 days sounds awesome, goodness, it is not magic, phoof! the weight is off forever! You are in the healing stage, so don't worry, so much, just follow your surgeon's restrictions. Best wishes, welcome to your new life!

Amazing shrinking man!!

Overview
Now that 2016 is underway and routines are getting back to normal, your healthy intentions may be back to normal, too. Whether or not you slipped up a little during the holidays, you may be more determined than ever to eat right.
Breakfast may get the most attention, but lunch can make or break you, too. Think of burgers and fries, cheesy beef burritos with nachos, and meatball sandwiches from the fast food restaurant down the street from work. Think of pizza that shows up in the lunch room. Think of the chips, candy bars, and cheese crackers from the vending machine down the hall when you skip” lunch.
Lunch can break you if you’re caught unprepared, costing you hundreds of extra calories each day. But it doesn’t have to. If high-calorie, low-protein, low-nutrient lunches are regular for you, it’s time to healthify your lunch! This week’s challenge can help you do just that.
Getting Started:
In most cases, packing a lunch is the best choice. It lets you control exactly what and how much goes into your mouth. The first step is to make sure you are set up for taking your own lunches. You need some small containers with tight-fitting lids, a set of cutlery – small-sized if that’s what you are using at home to help yourself eat slower – and a lunch bag, preferably insulated.
Think of some ideas for healthy lunches. They can be as simple or gourmet as you like, as long as you stick to the basic weight loss surgery guidelines: start with Protein, go for veggies or fruit next, and consider a small amount of starch. To get you through the day, you can also pack a few healthy Snacks with protein, such as hard-boiled eggs, string cheese sticks, and celery with non-fat cream cheese.
Then get ready to make your healthy lunches. You may need to go shopping for any ingredients you may need for this week’s lunches, especially if you’re used to going out. Don’t forget foods such as yogurt or Salad Dressing that you might want to keep in the workroom fridge.
The Next Steps
Do whatever prep work and cooking that you can ahead of time. That could include cooking and dicing chicken breast, boiling a dozen eggs, and peeling, washing, and cutting carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber coins, and other raw vegetables. You could also make some recipes such as three-bean salad or tofu broccoli stir fry so they’re ready to go during the coming week.
Each night, plan your lunch for the next day and pack as much as you can. Don’t forget to put your water bottle next to your lunch bag so you remember to take it, too. Finish the packing in the morning, and enjoy your lunch every day this week!
Make It Last:
How did you like this week’s challenge? Did you feel that planning ahead led you to making healthier choices at lunch? Did packing your lunch help you avoid going to fast food or sit-down restaurants? Did you feel proud of yourself for making the healthy choices?
If you think packing your lunch might be something you want to keep up, you might be able to improve on the process as you get used to it. Maybe you’ll find that you need a specific size container, or maybe you’ll realize you need to set aside some time on the weekends and a few minutes each night to get your food together. Whatever it is, practice makes perfect!
Keep those lunches healthy, and you’ll be sure to feel better and get a little closer to your weight loss and health goals this year. Happy New Year!

It doesn't sound like you are eating too much if you are eating 3 cups of Soup all day! Calm down, if you feel that you are doing something wrong, call you surgeon's office. 4 lbs in 13 days sounds awesome, goodness, it is not magic, phoof! the weight is off forever! You are in the healing stage, so don't worry, so much, just follow your surgeon's restrictions. Best wishes, welcome to your new life!

Thank you.
Just got home I don't even want to look at food. LOL
I feel raw and my stomach is gurgling so bad. I guess all that air I was trapping in there as well is moving around.
As soon as it was loosened I felt it drop into my stomach. Kinda gross feeling lol
She took out all 4.5 cc s and put back in 3 until Monday or Tuesday.
Thanks again everyone.

Yes, call for an appoitnment
. It is never too late, as the others said, that is the greatness of the the lapband

Hi, drink a couple sips of coke, or pineapple juice. I find if I drink it at room temperture it is best.

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Hey BariatricPal Members,
Happy Labor Day! It’s the last official chance to throw a summer party, go to a parade, and if you’re lucky, see a few fireworks. It’s a good chance to make sure you give summer a healthy send-off and you greet autumn with healthy intentions…and that’s what we hope this newsletter does. Here’s what you’ll find.

Packing Your Labor Day Picnic Basket Getting Back into the Groove Enjoying the New You – A Reminder
Have a great time going through the newsletter, and also have a great and healthy holiday. Happy Labor Day from BariatricPal!

Sincerely,
Alex Brecher
Founder, BariatricPal

Packing Your Labor Day Picnic Basket
Going on a picnic this Labor Day? It’s a nice idea if you’re going to watch a parade, take the family to the park, or watch fireworks later on. Here’s how you can get in a good meal without going off your WLS diet.

Picnic Favs You Can Eat
Picnics tend to have a lot of food you can’t eat, at least, not if you’re serious about losing weight. Fried chicken, tuna salad subs, and potato chips just aren’t on the diet. But there’s no reason you can’t make your own picnic favs! Have grilled chicken or baked “fried” chicken coated with high-fiber Cereal instead of breadcrumbs, or make tuna lettuce wraps instead of tuna salad sandwiches. Instead of potato chips? Try baked kale chips. You can round out your basket with Proteins and veggies like hard-boiled eggs, fat-free refried bean dip, salad, and cut raw carrots, cucumbers, and celery sticks.

Prepared Salads…The Healthy Way
It’s not a picnic unless it has Pasta salad. Just skip the pasta! Take your favorite pasta salad recipe and make a few small changes.

Use cooked zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of pasta. Substitute fat-free Italian dressing for full-fat dressing, or use Dijon or spicy brown mustard as your main flavor. Add plenty of veggies, such as cherry tomatoes, green onions, and broccoli florets. Add some sliced olives for a little healthy fat and a lot of flavor. Add low-fat feta or diced lean pastrami for some flavorful Protein.< /li>
You can always healthify other traditional prepared salads, too.

Use cooked cauliflower instead of potatoes in potato salad. Toss shredded cabbage with low-fat Asian dressing instead of mayo for coleslaw. Use Greek yogurt or fat-free mayo instead of full-fat mayo when making tuna or other salads.
The “Extras” Can Fit into Your WLS Diet
The “extras” at a picnic can be high-sugar, high-calorie, and devastating to your weight loss efforts. drinks like soft drinks and sweet tea, and Desserts like brownies and chocolate chip Cookies, can set you back by days, not to mention make you feel sick.

Be sure to pack plenty of cold Water to drink. Also, bring some appetizing fresh fruit to eat instead of sugary, fatty desserts. Apples and oranges are about as easy as it gets, but you could also make a red, white, and blue fruit salad with strawberries, white peaches, and blueberries.

Getting Back into the Groove
Summer is a little more relaxed than the rest of the year. Even if you’re not a student or teacher who gets an extended summer break, the season is a little slower moving. It’s easy to lose focus. Your diet may get a little less strict, or you might have trouble getting out the door for a workout in the summer heat, or you may be a little less aggressive about being on the phone with the insurance company or finding the right surgeon for your WLS.

After Labor Day, that all changes. Now that kids are back in school and people are back from vacation and going back to their regular schedules, it’s time to take a look at your own schedule. Did you hit your summer goals? Are you following your WLS diet to a “T?” If you haven’t had surgery yet, are you doing everything you can to get it scheduled and paid for?

Think Back and Ahead
Think back over the past couple of months. Were there some times when you knew you weren’t making the best choice for your health, like when you went out for ice cream and got your own scoop instead of bringing an apple to munch on? Did you skip a few workouts? Did you get out of the habit of measuring your food? Did you stop making phone calls to the insurance company because you just couldn’t face being on the phone anymore?

Plan Your Schedule
With everything starting up all at once, things can get pretty hectic. That gives you the opportunity to create a new schedule for yourself. You can be sure to include the things that are important to your new healthy lifestyle, such as time for cooking at least once a week, and going to the gym a few times a week.

Sometimes it seems hard, but success is largely a question of building a habit. The sooner you get started, the sooner your healthy behaviors will be habit. You won’t have to think about making the “right” decisions, and it’ll be easier for the weight to come off!

Enjoying the New You – A Reminder
The WLS journey is hard, no question. You form new eating habits, give up some favorite foods, develop new relationships with food and sometimes with people. You may spend a lot more time thinking about your health and acting on those thoughts.

With all that hard work, we thought we should take a second to remind you to enjoy the rewards! There are probably some victories you can’t help but notice and Celebrate, like hitting milestones on the scale. But don’t bury yourself so deep in the daily choices that you forget to enjoy the journey.

Notice how much better you feel when you’re sitting in the car, or how much easier it is to push the shopping cart around the grocery store. Notice how much easier it is to spend time with your kids, friends, and other people. You can even appreciate your changes in mentality, from “I can’t,” “I’m not worth it,” and “Maybe I shouldn’t be eating this pizza, ” to “I can,” “I deserve it just as much as everyone else,” and “I’m so proud of myself for enjoying these carrot sticks!”

Thanks for reading the newsletter and making BariatricPal part of your Labor Day weekend. Have a healthy, happy, and safe holiday, and thanks for your support!

Yes, before you decide to take te\he lapband route, make sure that the Marines will except a lapband person for signup

See add under Alex's post. Karen

Hi folks, 3 1/2 years veteran. Alex asked me to be part of the Big Lapband Book. If you have it, you will see me in there under Karen from Florida!

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

Well I had to go to a service for a old friend who was like a Brother , my Second SON is named after him but this is the XL dress off the rack that I wore & this is me with make up on & all done up which I rarely have time for usually I am all natural.

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

I don't come here much, anymore, just wantd to wish you all a Happy 2015

Yesterday, the only exercise I got in was moving tables and chairs for my groups fund raiser. Then I marched/danced around the room for awhile to the music. Well, I guess I did get some exercise in. It did not seem to be much, but any little bu\it helps! Karen..aka.kll724

Thank you, Alex, I hope that you and your son had a great day.

Really cute from an "oldie" to a young'n!

Really cute from an "oldie" to a young'n!

Really cute from an "oldie" to a young'n!