I have so much more food conscious since my surgery. I pay more attention to what kind of food is in my house. what my kids are eating and how much. I have been going through my cupboards and making single serving bags of cereal, oatmeal, grits I have written on the ziplock bags how much water to add and how long to cook it in the microwave. I made my own instant meals. I took my dehydrated refried beans, and instant mashed potatoes and have done the same thing with them. I plan on continuing this it has made it easier for my kids to decide what they want. it's made it easier for me to find something to make them. I hope that with doing this my kids will become more aware of there serving sizes. I got use to cooking for large groups of ppl. But i am learning how to cook for just my family and trying to not have leftovers and if i do i freeze them. I feel very productive again.

I get to start eating soft foods tomorrow! I get so excited with each step I make. My weight loss has slowed this last week. but i know that's normal so i am not too worried. I am going to get me a note book that i can carry with me to write down all my foods. maybe that'll help to. I am still learning how to eat and i know it'll take some time. I have had to get a timer to time my dry meals i have a horrible habit of forgetting and taking a drink too soon and the timer has been awesome!

This is the first year all my kids have been in school all day so it's different having the days to myself. keeping my self busy and away from food hasn't been too hard i seem to have a harder time at night after the kids have gone to bed. right now i am fighting the erg to go into the kitchen to find something.

try ptoyein bars and drink water whenu urge to snack

Wow great ideas sounds like ur really getting the hang of this!! I'm just 4 days post op still on liquids I can't wait to be on soft food lol!! Try keeping sugar free jello and pudding for night time snacking then at least it's lil or no calories!! And u can get chocolate and so many yummy flavors!!! That's my tip...

Keep up the good work!!

Awesome! That's a great idea. Thanks

Continue to sip water...repeat...repeat.

You "read" like you are off to a good start...

I recommend finding some favorite flavors of crystal light and propel type of Water flavors. This has enabled me and my husband to not want or crave soda. We have our own favorite flavors and we keep them in the house so when we want something besides water we grab a pack and mix us one. I am addicted to peach mango green tea- wonderful kinda taste like a mixed drink.

I also choose to track my food intake of myfitnesspal and that has help tremendously.

Sounds like you are doing great and your way will rub off on your family as well.

Congrats!

I recommend finding some favorite flavors of crystal light and propel type of Water flavors. This has enabled me and my husband to not want or crave soda. We have our own favorite flavors and we keep them in the house so when we want something besides water we grab a pack and mix us one. I am addicted to peach mango green tea- wonderful kinda taste like a mixed drink.

I also choose to track my food intake of myfitnesspal and that has help tremendously.

Sounds like you are doing great and your way will rub off on your family as well.

Congrats!

I was using myfitnesspal pre-op. It's a great app. I think most people say I only ate this.... But once u add up all the cals you can see why you're gaining. During pre-op diet I still ate fast food but made lower calorie choices. I lost 30 pounds just doing that.

I was a big diet soda addict. I loved coke zero. That black can is so sexy. Lol. Knowing that I would be able to drink sodas afterward I quit early. I started drinking the soda water drinks. It's what I call them. It's has a little fizz to them but not much. I have drunk some since surgery and haven't had a prob.

For those of you on MFP, what are your usernames? I am looking to add some new friends! I an knewland1.

Thanks!

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