I had an interesting realization the other day. I realized that although I continue to love vanilla Oikos yogurt, I also like other kinds of Greek yogurt that I had been avoiding due to my Oikos vanilla habit.

It was actually a bit of a pleasant surprise to consciously recognize my “need” to stock up on that one flavor and brand of yogurt and to realize that other brands and flavors would be fine in a pinch…so I don’t need to waste energy being anxious about running out of my original preference.

But still, there are foods I won’t go without, and to make sure I don’t, I stock up on them. I always have yogurt in the fridge, blueberries in the freezer, and tuna in the pantry.

Some of us are naturally more inclined to stock up than others, but being on a strict meal plan like you are on after weight loss surgery makes it seem more important than before to insure you have the foods you need in the house. Otherwise, you might find yourself reaching for some regrettable alternatives…like potato chips instead of carrot sticks, or ice cream instead of yogurt.

What are the snack foods you need to have around your house (or car or workplace)? How many of them do you feel the need to keep around? Do you stock up whenever they’re on sale?

Thank you. Love my cheese

@LipstickLady- sorry about the creme Soup, to each their own. I stand by my cheese comment though

@LipstickLady- sorry about the creme soup, to each their own. I stand by my cheese comment though

I'd totally give that trait away if I could. As for the cheese, I need it. Poop soup is my specialty.

Here's one for you....

Did you hear about the constipated mathematician?

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A number 2 pencil.

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If y'all haven't already, y'all should make your own cream soups, using whipping cream. I make a delicious kale & bacon soup. One with any white beans you like bacon and Italian sausage. You can do so many.

@@MaryPh where do you find the SF Carnation Breakfast??

I am a cheese lover, too but have noticed I like the lower fat cheeses post-op better than some of the richer ones. I don't restrict my fats but find that I naturally want smaller amounts. Too much and I feel a little woozie.

I prefer softer cheeses lately, but I like the full flavor of horseradish cheddar, truffle gouda, extra hot pepper jack, etc.

Ice cream and cream based Soups run right through me and make me feel like crap but real cheese does not. Weird.

You had me at truffle gouda!

@@MaryPh where do you find the SF Carnation Breakfast??

I had to have our local grocery store order it for me special

@@MaryPh where do you find the SF Carnation Breakfast??

I had to have our local grocery store order it for me special

I order it from drugstore.com.

Thanks @@MaryPh and @@Inner Surfer Girl I will look into it

Drugstore.com is great for staples like protein supplements (they carry a wide variety including GNC). I also get Quest Bars and vitamins through them.they didn't have a variety pack of Quest Bars but I did get one through Amazon. Once you know what flavors you like you can order them by the box through drugstore.com.

• PGX Satisfast Whey Protein drink. (Kind of nasty but keeps me full for hours!)

Rollomops (pickled herring). I know, but don't JUDGE me - completely awesome tasting and high in protein!

Black Diamond Sharp cheddar, pre-packaged 1 oz servings. If they weren't pre-packaged, I would eat 43 of them at a go

Havarti cheese

Egg salad (Paula Dean's recipe - the best!)

Roasted rack of lamb (Goes down easy!)

Greek yoghurt (yes, me too - the honey flavour is amazing)

Salad with light dressing

Kale chips

Caesar salad, but not from a store or out of a jar - home made only. Delicious!

Wild salmon fillets brushed with mayo and BBQ sauce (trust me - grill this with a little salt and pepper and you will swoon)

Summer sausage

2-egg omelettes with chives/green onion and cheddar or asiago

Gala apples and plums

LMAO... I really like the 2nd punch line, kinda gives the joke a M. Night Shyamalan twist.

@LipstickLady- sorry about the creme Soup, to each their own. I stand by my cheese comment though

I'd totally give that trait away if I could. As for the cheese, I need it. Poop soup is my specialty.

Here's one for you....

Did you hear about the constipated mathematician?
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He worked it out with a pencil.

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A number 2 pencil.

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Drugstore.com is great for staples like Protein supplements (they carry a wide variety including GNC). I also get Quest Bars and Vitamins through them.they didn't have a variety pack of Quest Bars but I did get one through Amazon. Once you know what flavors you like you can order them by the box through drugstore.com.

We're going to start selling all Quest products (along with 300-400 other Bariatric products) within the next few weeks.