Just seeing if you all had any suggestions because I can't seem to get this stupid scale to move? Been stuck in the mid to upper 220s and trying to get out of the 220s. I've tried liquids and Fiber and nothing seems to budge the scale. I'm at a loss. I have my 1 year post op appointment next month and I at least wanted to be down to 209. My docs goal for me is 180 and I'm no where near that.

What works for you all? Any advice is welcome because I need to get this scale to moving.

One thing my surgeon advised to completely avoid is high fructose corn syrup. Most processed food uses it. I would bet that the uncrustables have high fructose corn syrup in addition to the starch in the bread. I would get a Jif to go cup before I would eat a PBJ sandwich.

Hi,

The uncrustables have 28g of carbs and contain dextrose, sugar, molasses, high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup. I would lose them as a lunch fast.

Now I eat small portions that I know I can finish. I don't stack my plate like I used too. I definitely don't eat and drink. I'm still on the 30/30 rule. If anything I know I'm sticking to that. Protein drinks not drinking like use to. I prefer to get my protein by meats and eggs. Now the PB&J I eat are the uncrustables you buy from the store. There little sandwiches shaped like circles and are usually for kids. I eat 1 sandwich.

This morning I had my usual scrambled eggs and 2 slices of turkey bacon. Drunk about 40 oz of Water before lunch and for lunch I had baked chicken nuggets. So far, so good. And if I get hungry before dinner should I try some tea and lemon w/ no sugar, or chicken broth?

Track your food. There are many apps for Android and iPhone. Read the nutrition labels. The "look of food" will definitely fool you! Drink more water!

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I love Peanut Butter too. Instead of using bread or uncrustables, use an apple and skip the jelly. Maybe have a spoonful of 1% cottage cheese with half an apple and a tablespoon of peanut butter for lunch. I leverage that sometimes as my lunch and other times a small apple with a tablespoon or 2 of peanut butter but I do measure my peanut butter. Mostly because I love it so much I could easily eat more and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 190 calories which is fine but it also has fat and sugar in it so I like to measure and track it.

Other times for lunch I will have a larger portion of cottage cheese, a few fresh strawberries and some canned peaches. It's filling, has great Protein and valuable carbs.

If you like breaded baked chicken try breading your own using almond meal, or even crushed nuts. They make fantastic breading and much lower on the carbs front. I make baked chicken Parmesan using almond meal and Parmesan cheese for the breading. It is one of my favorite meals. I use a jarred marinara sauce that is all natural with no added sugar and I top it will full fat mozerella cheese. I no longer make Pasta with it, so I serve the chicken next to fresh steamed whole green Beans. Yum! One of my favorite dinners, very healthy with great protein!