What are some go to food.

Something that stays with the band food rules and is easy to have or get when you are out and about. Or even if you are home.

If I am out and about, I can do Wendy's chili. small is enough with a few crackers.. keeps me happy for 3-4 hours.. sometimes I take a protein bar, quest or adkins with me in case I get stuck somewhere I can't get food.. At home I eat yogurt greek - cottage cheese with fruit sometimes.. lunch is either chicken with veggies or salad sometimes I eat tuna salad or chicken salad.. I always prepare, since being banded I don't want to be out and get super hungry.. then you make bad choices...

At home, I eat a lot of 98% fat free turkey chili with Beans. I mix 2 tbls of 1/3 less fat cream cheese into 1/2 cup of chili then melt shredded colby jack over the top. It's very filling and a good amount of Protein plus it's very tasty.

I also keep cucumber in the fridge, for when I crave something salty and crunchy (I put a little salt on them)

On the go, I keep a Protein Bar in my purse just in case.

​I eat a lot of meatballs. In fact I made some for dinner. They are easy to chew and go down nicely and are considered a mushy. I also make sweet and sour meatballs. Mashed potatoes, butternut squash those are soft and easy.

When out, also when out a burger. I usually eat 1-2 bites of the roll and can figure out about 4 oz. I don't eat soup but a lot of people have this out and it is also safe and easy.

I eat out all the time. I love salmon, shrimp, Chinese food. Last night I had salad with salmon and the night before salad with shrimp and both restaurants were Italian. For once I was good and didn't have pasta at either.

If I am out and about, I can do Wendy's chili. small is enough with a few crackers.. keeps me happy for 3-4 hours.. sometimes I take a Protein bar, Quest or adkins with me in case I get stuck somewhere I can't get food.. At home I eat yogurt greek - cottage cheese with fruit sometimes.. lunch is either chicken with veggies or salad sometimes I eat tuna salad or chicken salad.. I always prepare, since being banded I don't want to be out and get super hungry.. then you make bad choices...

I never leave home without a protein bar. i buy Cliff because they have 20 grams of protein. My dietitian told me to buy those.

on sundays, hub and me prepare.we cut/measure/weigh and out into containers

foods for me to eat...grab/go.....veggies, fruit, chicken and tuna salad...boiled eggs, diced cheeseand always protein bars (home/work/purse/hubs mc vest)..and my peach ice mixes...it takes some time, but it is so worth it..and if passing through a resturant/drive thru, just making the best choices i can and knowing the band will tell me when i had enough..

on sundays, hub and me prepare.we cut/measure/weigh and out into containers

foods for me to eat...grab/go.....veggies, fruit, chicken and tuna salad...boiled eggs, diced cheeseand always protein bars (home/work/purse/hubs mc vest)..and my peach ice mixes...it takes some time, but it is so worth it..and if passing through a resturant/drive thru, just making the best choices i can and knowing the band will tell me when i had enough..

What is your 'peach ice mix'?

What is your 'peach ice mix'?

walmart version of crystal light

Ahhh okay, I drink some of those too, the grape, cherry and peach. Now I mostly drink the Hawaiian Punch Lemon Berry, found also at Wal Mart, and equivalent to Crystal Light.

Turkey Chili, Cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt w/ fruit, Canned Turkey w/ mayo, Laughing Cow Cheese spread on a rice cake, Turkey bacon or turkey dogs, meatballs (which I don't mind eating w/ variety of sauces like bbq or tomato for added flavor), sandwich meats and bonne belle cheeses, and egg salad are the common staples go-tos in my house.

Protein shake and/or bar for emergency backup when going out, but I also have a list of restaurants I have preselected low cal and high protein meals at and can eat at guilt free.

At home, I eat a lot of 98% fat free turkey chili with Beans. I mix 2 tbls of 1/3 less fat cream cheese into 1/2 cup of chili then melt shredded colby jack over the top. It's very filling and a good amount of Protein plus it's very tasty.

I also keep cucumber in the fridge, for when I crave something salty and crunchy (I put a little salt on them)

On the go, I keep a Protein Bar in my purse just in case.

Is this a chili that you make yourself? Or do you buy it? If it's homemade, would you mind sharing your recipe?

Is this a chili that you make yourself? Or do you buy it? If it's homemade, would you mind sharing your recipe?

Oh it's just the canned chili at the grocery store. I believe it's Hormel. Quick and easy, just add your own cream cheese and shredded cheese

Belvita breakfast cookies, 19 grams of protein for the 4 pk of cookies, costco or walmart ( dont like the chocolate flavor), homemade readymade protein shakes or Boost protein drink. Sliced apples with tuna, almonds, pb, baby carrots, frozenmeatballs, , cheese sticks, pre cooked chicken thighs, most fruits, etc

Wow thanks for all the ideas. I am getting an adjustment on Thursday after being unrestricted for a long time.

It sounds like the best thing for me to do is to be prepared. And stop and think to make a good choice.