Mushies help

[marypetunia 0]

Yes, my nutritionist told me I could eat VERY soft veggies... cooked to mushy stage... so that's what I did. I used the boiled chicken mostly (with a variety of sauces for added moisture, sometimes very softly sauteed onions, peppers) and stayed away from high carbs (no Pasta, breads, rice, etc.) with the exception of mashed potato and sweet potato. I ate a lot of boiled yellow squash during that phase... and even now, I find it a good veggie to add to whatever portein I'm eating because it's very soft and not dry. (I usually keep a cooked bowl in the fridge.) I allowed myself olive oil to cook with, but sparingly. I hardly ever use butter any more, the spray butter works great for me.

I usually cooked up a good batch of boiled chicken then portioned it out in the little Gladware containers that hold 1/2 cup. That way it was portioned and ready to go when I needed it. I'd do the same with my potato and veggies. Scrambled eggs or egg beaters with lite shredded cheese was usually Breakfast , and cottage cheese or potato with cheese was a staple as a snack or alternative lunch. (I'm not a yogurt eater) It didn't bother me to eat a lot of the same things to get through the "mushy stage"... the joy of eating "normal" food came quickly enough and the great weight loss during that phase was really encouraging! Some people experience gains before their fills, but it wasn't the case for me. I stuck to the rule, Protein first, then veggies.. I could easily eat up to 2 cups of food then, (usually 1/2 c protien, rest veggies...) but still lost weight because my food choices were healthy. I can't eat that amount now, (now maybe 1/2- 1 cup per meal) but the discipline of eating healthy foods has stayed with me so far!

Don't worry, you're going to do GREAT! :cheer2:

[amourette 5]

I'm going to try some tuna fish this week also.............are you allowed to drink the Soup with cream and all that cheese though? My doctor would have a fit...........I can only have low fat , low calorie soup, not even soup from a tin, only healthy stuff.

[Eficka 0]

I'm going to try some tuna fish this week also.............are you allowed to drink the Soup with cream and all that cheese though? My doctor would have a fit...........I can only have low fat , low calorie soup, not even soup from a tin, only healthy stuff.

Haha ha of course Im not allowed, he asked me if I put into my coffee skim milk.But truly said could you live forever on low fat? And also I think that the surgeon wants to see some good results,me too but I dont want to overdo it and loose healthy.If I was on low fat only then I wouldnt even hit 500cals per day,because he said I dont need the Protein drinks...So Im doing it my way.And my mom found an article where the scientists found that if your cal intake is under 3200KJ which is 760cals then your brain isnt fed enough and you might lose your insanity.Dont wanna risk that:biggrin1: although some think Im insane already:biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

[Sunta 4]

I love Indian food, and it is perfect for the mushy phase. Check out the pre-packaged Indian meals in your local health food store or Whole Foods. Lentils, pureed spinach, cooked mushy wheat, mmmm mmmm! Sooo delicious!

[marypetunia 0]

I use canned Soups and I haven't given up the light cream in my coffee or stopped adding it to my mashed potato... I just am very careful to be honest with myself and count it all in my journal on fitday.com. Substituting lower fat foods for the high fat ones works for many things... cheeses, sour cream, using Pam, etc. but skim milk in my coffee?..... no way!!! I think it's an individual thing... which foods are you willing and able to give up..... and which ones do you keep, but keep track of?

[marypetunia 0]

I use canned Soups and I haven't given up the light cream in my coffee or stopped adding it to my mashed potato... I just am very careful to be honest and count it all in my journal on fitday.com. Substituting lower fat foods for the high fat ones works for many things... cheeses, sour cream, using Pam, etc. but skim milk in my coffee?..... no way!!! I think it's an individual thing... which foods are you willing and able to give up to reduce fat and calorie counts.... and which ones do you keep, but keep track of?