I was banded Jan 13, 2011. Since then, i've only lost 31 pounds. i'm pretty much maintaining, but i need to lose 50 more! I talked with the NP yesterday, and she thinks i'm eating too much as far as portions. So today, i'm starting with almost mainly protein, 1/2 cup portions. I REALLY need to push past this 200 mark. its my personal mini goal. I had hoped by this time i was at my goal, i mean its been over a year. Any ideas on what to eat in 1/2 portions? this morning i ate 3 slices turkey bacon and a sausage link. (the eggs here at work are AWFUL.) That was at 7. my 10am snack is 3 tbs peanut butter. I have tuna and chicken strips for lunch, and i figure a small salad tonight for dinner. Any ideas otherwise? i work 12 hour shifts, so today i can't exercise, but tomorrow i go to the gym and plan on doing 45 min cardio (elliptical and treadmill). Am looking for ANY insight at this point. PLEASE HELP!!

We eat a lot of ground turkey breast. We'll add taco seasoning, and throw on some FF refried Beans, FF cheese, and salsa. We basically use ground turkey instead of ground beef for everything, Soups, burgers on the grill, lasagna, you name it!

One great snack is low fat string cheese. I'm not a big cheese eater, unless it's melty and mixed with something, but the string cheese keeps me satisfied between meals and is pretty good on Protein.

A pretty decent Protein shake is the pure protein in the can shakes. I got mine on Amazon. Its 170 calories, 35 g of Protein, 4 g of total carbs but only 1 g is from sugars. Its a Caseinate instead of whey based which has the benefit of satisfying a craving for cheese...I just figured that one out last night.

I do the shake, cup of coffee, and one slice of whole wheat-low cal toast for Breakfast, something protein packed for lunch with few carbs and then I eat a healthier version of whatever the family is eating for dinner. Good thing for me is that they really like the modified version of stuff.

It would seem to me that your portion sizes need to be adjusted. It's not only about the protein if what you are eating for your protein is high in fat. Maybe a fill would help with the hunger. The diet that my doctor has given me says 4oz should be your whole meal. Maybe even some more info from a dietician would be helpful, to figure out portions and meal ideas.

My doctor says low fat proteins only- no peanut butter.

My doctor says low fat Proteins only- no Peanut Butter.

Hummus? Greek yogurt has tons Protein. Pack your lunch- avoid thd cafeteria if you can. Good luck- today is a new day

If you need that PB fix, try PB2. It's like 50 calories, and a lot less fat per serving, and it has a bit of protein as well.

What is PB2? i don't need the fix. but just need ideas of what to eat at home and pack my lunch. lol

in the past 4 days i've REALLY been hitting protein, etc...and i've realized i'm still hungry. Going to go get a fill i think.