I just wanted to post about being back on track with my band. I can admit I was messing up at first, but I have started back and have been eating more protien and never knew that it worked so well. I had 2 boiled eggs and 1 piece of toast this morning around 8am and I am still full almost stuffed feeling and I can't belive it. I think I will get rid of the shakes becuase they don't hold me long enough. I also have my snacks almonds, yogurt, string cheese these keep me full too. I feel so full I almost feel like im cheating on my diet, but I know im not im just eating the right things now. I also have a cookbook called the biggest looser and will be trying some of the receipes from there that are high in protien. I see this isn't too bad once you have the foods down right. Any receipe suggestions I am all ears thanks.

Hi Neesh. Good for you getting back on track!!! I did actually post two recipes on the 5-day pouch thread, but here they are again:

Crockpot Ranch Chicken

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts

8 tablespoons garlic and herb marinade

2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix

1/4 cup of Water

Directions: Pour water in the bottom of the crockpot. Add frozen chicken. Combine marinade and ranch dressing mix then pour over top of chicken. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Calories: 318, Fat: 7.34 grams Protein: 55.28 grams

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips

garlic powder to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cube beef bouillon

1/4 cup hot water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes with liquid

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

3. Cover, and cook high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Calories: 302, Fat 15.8g Protein 28.2g

I'm trying to stay on track as well. I know I can do this. Everyone said the home stretch is hard, but with the support and motivation I get from this board, it really helps! Lots of luck to you!!!