Hi! So I've been off the band wagon way too long and have decided to get back on..but that means I need some band friendly, healthy foods. I'm an awful grocery shopper...I never end up getting everything I need or end up with stuff I don't need. I was wondering what you all have on your grocery lists? Maybe you could help me make one? Lol it's so lame I know but i really want to do things right. I'd really appreciate any input you have (keep in mind that I am a poor college student on a budget haha) thanks!!

-Erin

Greek yogurt

String cheese-low fat options are available on cheddar and Monterey Jack if you prefer those

Lean deli meats-

Crystal light

Pistachios, almonds, peanuts, walnuts-only if you can control portions

Eggs- I hard cook a dozen at a time and keep in the refrigerator-only 34 calories and 7 grams of Protein for two if you remove the yolk

100 calorie sandwich thins

Of course, fruit and veggies.

I also cook a lot of batches-am especially fond of chili made with very lean beef and double the beans-which I freeze in 1 c. containers,

Hope this helps!

I am still learning the ropes when it comes to shopping for my lapband life. I am 26 days post op.

I am getting better and it is getting easier each time I shop.

I stock up on fresh and canned fish... haddock, salmon, tuna, herring and sardines.

This week I bought ground turkey and made meatballs and a batch of tomato sauce which made several portions for the freezer (I added some ff cheese to each portion for a total 26 grams protein).

Last week I made a big batch of turkey and bean chili...still working on that.

eggs are an easy Protein fix but because I love them so much I save them as a "treat meal", usually on a lazy sunday morning.

I have eaten a small bit of deli ham and turkey. Again, I try not to eat this because it really isn't an overall "healthy" food...so overly processed.

I have had my share of Protein shakes ( muscle milk, 100 cal 15 gr protein is my favorite) but less and less as I'm learning which foods pack in the protein.

Good like getting back on the bandwagon!