I had a small sweet potato, with a tablespoon of i cant believe its butter,

And i boiled a boneless skinless chicken breast. With salt and pepper, curry, garlic powder and some soul food seasoning. After it cooked i put a tablespoon of BBQ sauce to the side so the bites of chicken wouldnt be to dry,

All was good, filled up quick even tho i was slow eating

Thanks! I did find the reduced sugar ketchup. Funny' date=' I just had meatloaf tonight for dinner. The salsa sounds yummy too!

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How does the reduced sugar ketchup taste?? I've been wondering!!

Thanks! I did find the reduced sugar ketchup. Funny' date=' I just had meatloaf tonight for dinner. The salsa sounds yummy too!

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The salsa is yummy

I feel this same way! I have even told myself to fear the water and not the food because of how painful it is to drink too much water. I am also still trying to get used to drinking slow and not slamming the water.

I was havin this water issue too and my nutritionist thought it was so weird food was ok and water or liquid wasn't. It hurt!!!!! She suggested taking 2 prilosecs instead of 1 a day and actually it helped!!! I also started drinking sobe life water the orange flavor. It's more expensive but it's all I can tolerate!! I figure the expense of this drink is cheaper than a hospital stay for dehydration!!

Do you like onions and garlic? Sauté them until caramelized' date=' stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt, season with salt, pepper and thyme and voila...a creamy onion sauce with extra protein.[/quote']

Lisa, how do you cook a plain chicken breast? When I cook them at home, they're as tough as a boot. When I order it in a restaurant they are usually good and juicy.

I agree it definitely is! :-) I just got a few too.

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

Lisa' date=' how do you cook a plain chicken breast? When I cook them at home, they're as tough as a boot. When I order it in a restaurant they are usually good and juicy.[/quote']

I have a few ways. First, season it. It makes a big difference. My usual way is to heat up a sauté pan to medium high heat and sear the chicken on both sides for 3-5 minutes each. You'll know it's time to flip when the chicken releases from the pan easily. Then I slide the whole pan into a 375 oven for about 20 minutes. If your pans aren't ovenproof, put it on a baking sheet.

If I'm doing a bunch of stuff in the oven, Ill season the chicken (my favorite is salt, freshly cracked black pepper and herbes de Provence). Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. My family loves onions, so often ill slice onions and use them as a bed for each breast. The onions caramelize and the chicken stays super juicy.

How does the reduced sugar ketchup taste?? I've been wondering!!

It's not too bad!

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Baked baby back rib, baked Mac and cheese, and green bean casserole. I dry rub the ribs overnight and bake in apple juice, .....so good!

I have to stop reading this thread while I'm on my pre op Optifast diet! lol

I have to stop reading this thread while I'm on my pre op Optifast diet! lol

Me too

Turkey meatballs, brown gravy... I think the gravy is ok. It's one of those packets that you just add water.

Just had a salad, the kind in a bag from walmart. Made the italian dressing from wishbone. That is the seasoning and oil , red vinegar and water.

Just had a salad' date=' the kind in a bag from walmart. Made the italian dressing from wishbone. That is the seasoning and oil , red vinegar and water.[/quote']

Love your new pic!!!!! Looking sassy!!!

3 soda crackers with a little bit of light mayo.

Love your new pic!!!!! Looking sassy!!!

Thank you its a long bob and have lavender streaks in it . So easy to take care of