Just curious what you ate today ? Maybe those who are getting banded would also find it interesting to see examples of what we are eating to be sucessful . I will start

Banded June 5th Lost 11 Lbs

Br- Protein shake

Lunch- Applebees Broccoli cheese Soup

Snack- Peach

Dinner-Sweet Patato , tuna from a can to get protein

Protein Shake before bed

Thanks for sharing, I think it would be fun to hear what others are having at different stages to give us ideas.

Kim:)

yesterday

D: brownie batter flavored muscle milk

S: handful of cheese it crackers

How do make your protein coffee? I tried adding protein powder to mine one time and it separated and was NASTY!

I use the whey protein from walmart (vanilla) and slpenda and because the coffee is hot it mixes very well. If I get a small clump, I take the spoon and push it on the side of the cup and it dissolves. I use the rest in a shake or in my oatmeal or cottage cheese.

It is so strange about my fill cause at first I was tight and then I could eat a little more and all of sudden it's really tight. It's not too tight, it's that I am greedy.:thumbup:

I have read on here that sometimes the cold can have something to do with it tighten up.

I use the whey protein from walmart (vanilla) and slpenda and because the coffee is hot it mixes very well. If I get a small clump, I take the spoon and push it on the side of the cup and it dissolves. I use the rest in a shake or in my oatmeal or cottage cheese.

It is so strange about my fill cause at first I was tight and then I could eat a little more and all of sudden it's really tight. It's not too tight, it's that I am greedy.:thumbup:

I have read on here that sometimes the cold can have something to do with it tighten up.

How much protein powder do you put in the coffee? I may have tried to use way too much.

Sorry your band is tight! I've never had that problem, so I don't know what to tell you.

I ate like crap today

B-south beach hihg protein bar

s- kettle popcorn

L- beef and broccoli (chinese) no rice

S- kettle corn

D- buffalo chicken strips, baked fries, milk, cake

:scared2: :w00t: :eek:

GG, I put about 2 tsps in it or I might a little bit more sometimes. I fill the scoop up and measure out from it. I meant to tell you that when you are putting it in your coffee to spinkle in it and maybe it won't clump. Try it it with 1 or 2 spoonfuls and see how you like it. Don't forget to use the rest of what's left in your scoop in oatmeal or something. Then at least you've had 26 grams and if you want a shake(26 g) later that's already 52 grams plus what other proteins you eat. I had to make sure I get it in cause my hair started to thin. I'm 2 yrs out and my band doc said that sometimes 2 yrs out your hair will start to thin again. Mine never did when I first got the band so I guess it's making up for lost time:smile:.

Hope I was some help for you. Oh, this fickle band of mine, but I love it and know that I would have never lost or kept this weight off had it not been for it or God.

Edited October 16, 200916 yr by A lot less

yesterday

B-coffee (w/pm), 2 breakfast links and 1 chicken tender

S-100 cal baked goldfish and some sun chips:eek:

L-3 wheat crackers and 1 tsp p-nut butter

S-tried the Alexia onion rings (yummy)saw it Top Chef, Las Vegas (Walmart for $2.00/bag)

D-protein shake

not such a great day

This recipe was just emailed to me from a NY shopping store chain...Shop rite

The recipe looks really interesting and thought maybe someone will enjoy it :confused:

Southeast Asian Chicken Loaf

Servings: 6

Nutrient Content Claims: Low fat Low saturated fat

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground chicken

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup plain rice cracker crumbs (about 3 ounces)

1 large egg

1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced

1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely diced

2 Tbs hoisin sauce

1 Tbs minced fresh ginger

1 Tbs lime juice

1 Tbs tamari

2 Tbs dried basil

freshly ground black pepper

teriyaki sauce

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. In large bowl, knead together all meatloaf ingredients, except teriyaki sauce, with your hands. Spray 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray. Pack the meatloaf into the loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Let rest 5 minutes before inverting the pan to transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board. Slice the meatloaf and arrange the slices on a serving platter. Pass teriyaki sauce separately or drizzle over slices to serve.

Nutritional Information:

Total Fat 3.00g

Saturated Fat 1.00g

Protein 14.00g

Vitamin C 36.00mg,

Calcium 72.00mg,

Iron 1.00mg,

Today

B-1/2 roasted chicken breast, 4 cubes colby jack

S-coffee w/ splenda

L-salad w/ protein and lf vinnegrette

S-candy :thumbup:

D- pork roast, mashed potatoes, broccoli w/ spray butter

Bedtime-small glass of milk

Liquids-coffee,water,milk

yesterday

coffee w/protein

B-nothing

L-2 oz fish and 3 bites of greens

S-too many cookies (8)

D-nothing

Weekend was far too stressful and my band was far too tight.

<<<<peeping in, yelling---->>> where's everyone????? I miss y'all

Yesterday

Coffee w/ protein

B-1/2 c oatmeal w/ the rest of the protein mix

S-5 waffle fries (made me sick, so I'm finished with them)

L-protein shake

S- 5 almonds

D-2oz baked fish and 3 tsp. baked beans

Then I did something silly----I had 5 fun size choc. bars:mad:

Edited October 20, 200916 yr by A lot less

b- atkins bar 200 cal and coffee 50 cal

l- a small small cup of chili and some salad probably about 350 cal

d- .5 cup of stroganoff and .5 salad 300 cal

s- weight watchers toffee bar 110 cal

oh and a small glass of oj 100 cal

1110 cal today:thumbdown: but will try and stay just at or under 1000 tom.

Tummy tuck in exactly one month from today..going to try and be in the 160's comfortably:thumbup:

Lisa Lillien, author of the cookbook "Hungry Girl," shares her recipe for a guilt-free dessert.

Caramel Pudding Pumpkin Cupcakes

(Makes 12 servings)

Per serving (1 cupcake): 108 calories, 2g fat, 188mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 12g sugars, 2g protein

Ingredients for cupcakes

• 2 cups moist-style
  
• yellow cake mix (1/2 of an 18.25-ounce box)
  
• 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
  
• 1/3 cup fat-free
  
• liquid egg substitute
  
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free
  
• maple syrup
  
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  
• 2 teaspoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
  

Ingredients for topping

• 3 cubes (about 1 ounce) chewy caramel
  
• 2 teaspoons light vanilla soymilk
  

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all cupcake ingredients in a mixing bowl with 1/3 cup of water. Whip with a whisk or fork for 2 minutes until well blended.

Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with baking cups. Evenly spoon batter into muffin cups.

Place pan in the oven and cook for about 12 minutes (until cupcakes have puffed up but still appear a little gooey on top).

Once cupcakes are cool enough to handle, arrange them closely on a plate so that the edges are touching. Place caramel and soymilk in a tall microwave-safe glass or dish (mixture will bubble and rise when heated).

Microwave at medium power for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir mixture vigorously until smooth and thoroughly blended. (Return to microwave for

Miss you guys!!!!!!!

yesterday

coffee w/protein mix

B-1/2 tuna w/chopped apple and 5 wheat crackers

S- the rest of the apple

L-6 chicken livers, 8 "Alexia" onion rings (gone and I vow to never bring them back into my home)

D-1 c honey nut cheerios and silk light milk, 1 sausage

Tummy tuck in exactly one month from today..going to try and be in the 160's comfortably:thumbup:

Congrats on the tummy tuck, tlamb.

I want one so bad ,but can't afford it. I asked the dr about lipo and he said that a TT would be better and that he would help me all he could with my insurance co.(BCBS). Is your insurance covering yours? Hope I'm not being too nosey.

today

coffee w/protein mix

B-1 boiled egg and 3 chicken livers

S-100 cal. baked goldfish and fun size candy bar:eek:

L-1 c oatmeal w/protein mix

D-2 oz fish and very small salad (pb'd most of it)

then I had a meltdown and ate 6 fun size candies

Edited October 22, 200916 yr by A lot less
added dinner