Hi All

I have been at this since 12/2005..... and have regained all my weight. So in 2013 I plan to restart again

I will make an appt to my Doc for a fill. Have not been back for over a year....

I need to work on a menu so would like to hear from those that are doing well what is your typical menu for the day like?

Joe

Breakfast: Egg beater omelette w/turkey sausage and a sprinkle of cheese

Snack: apple/cutie oranges

lunch: leftovers, usually salmon, chicken. Sometimes I'll have deli turkey on oroweat sandwich thins.

snack: 1.25 oz of jerky(costco)

dinner: last night, salmon on salad. Or stir fry veggies with chicken

I just try to keep the fats down and get my Protein in first. I usually stay away from carbs as much as possible. Not entirely of course, but I keep it down. I always did well on the Atkins and South Beach diets.

tmf

i just got a new tablet tonight. one model up from what i had and i am clueless. but what in the world have you guys been posting!!!

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The biggest thing is portion control. You may be hungry at first but it will subside. Follow the exact pre-op diet they give you to get a nice 10 lbs or so jump off! After just eat lean meat the size if your palm and cut out sauces, dressings, dips , and carbs!

2muchfun- Thanks for the info.....I am in Colorado....Sterling.... 2 hrs from your location

Taraepperson- Thanks for the response... I do pretty good with portion control... I need to make better choices with food especially cutting out sweets ...

Try the smart ones desserts in the frozen section. The strawberry shortcake is the best! Perfect portion control. I also use my choc protein powder and some PB2 ( powdered pb) and mix it with milk in a blender. It's like peanut butter m&ms !!!!!!!

Tara is right. The foods that don't allow your band to do it's job need to be thrown out and definitely don't buy more. I know how easy it is to eat lots of slider foods but come 2013, don't do it.

tmf

Thanks... I wanted to start sooner but should wait after the holidays...

Do it now Joe! When I was on Weight Watchers, it obviously didn't work, but I lost 7 lbs over Xmas! I guess I was just really eating cautiously.

I will then start on Friday and will be checking in. Going to work on a menu and looking aorund to start getting ideas again.

Post it on here. I've got great ideas!

Joe, congrats on the restart! Hope we can all give you the support you need!

Keep us posted!

Hey! There is always a fresh start! sorry to hear about you losing your way, I hope you find the support you need to keep you on your lifelong journey for good! I to like 2much.. I love chicken stir fry.. I can eat that lunch and dinner and it gives you the Protein you need and not many calories.. I do very well with that.

Throw in a pot, I sautee a lil smart balance butter with green beans/mushrooms/ bean sprouts/ unions/and broccoli.. and throw in the cooked chicken breast and walaaa! I make a big pot so I have left overs.. helps to not have to worry about what to make for a few days.

Hi Joe and welcome back!

The best advice I can offer is to count calories. Not only does it hold you accountable to what you put in your mouth, but it also makes adjusting your diet when you do run into issues a lot easier.

I would even make an appointment with a nutritionist, let them help you establish food and calorie guidelines that you can live with.

Best wishes to you. You can do this!

Hey! There is always a fresh start! sorry to hear about you losing your way, I hope you find the support you need to keep you on your lifelong journey for good! I to like 2much.. I love chicken stir fry.. I can eat that lunch and dinner and it gives you the Protein you need and not many calories.. I do very well with that.

Throw in a pot, I sautee a lil smart balance butter with green beans/mushrooms/ bean sprouts/ unions/and broccoli.. and throw in the cooked chicken breast and walaaa! I make a big pot so I have left overs.. helps to not have to worry about what to make for a few days.

This sounds good ....Thanks