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I've been very restrictive with carbs so far. I am considering adding a few "safer" complex carbs in strict moderation.

I have read that oatmeal is OK. Steel cut even better? What are your thoughts on oatmeal?

I have also not had any bread since surgery. I feel its safest to stay away from it, period. And sadly, no potatoes at this point in my journey. Wow did I love potatoes before! (Still do...but will wait ti ll I reach goal to incorporate them moderately.)

If you incorporate complex carbs into your diet, what are your top 3 that have not hindered weight loss?

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I began adding regular old fashioned oatmeal about 8 months post op. Mostly out of wanting something different than eggs, cheese, Protein drink, ect....I do 1/4 cup oatmeal then add 1tbsp chia seeds, 1tbsp hemp seed and a few walnuts. It helps the flavor and adds some Protein and good fat as well. I do this only a few times a week when my food log allows for it:-) As far as other carbs, I still stay away from Pasta, rice and bread because they are my weakness. As a treat I do add a serving of Calbee Harvest Snap Peas occasionaly, I am addicted to them so I have to be really careful! Good topic @@The New Kel

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Do you plan to eat like this for the rest of your life? I went in with the mindset of everything but in moderation, I lost 10 lbs more than I ever even planned for. Instead of bacon eggs and hasbrowns, I would eat an egg. For lunch, instead of a whopper meal with drink, I would get a whopper jr and maybe finish it, or a piece of bread with Peanut Butter. For dinner, the other half of a sandwich, for dessert- maybe some Greek yogurt or a piece of candy.

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Tootsietoes,

I will adjust my intake when I've reached my goal. But for now I want to restrict carbs but maybe try some complex ones in moderation.

I admire your success by eating what you like in moderation. Personally I cannot go near fast food even in moderation. I have a food addiction to most fast foods.

Thanks for posting your sample diet. Which of the carbs would you say are your top three?

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1. Veggies like okra, cabbage and broccoli/cauliflower. They all have carbs, but they also have Fiber and the carbs are good carbs.

2. Brown rice. I eat that pretty often with my 3rd choice...

3. Beans. I love kidney and pinto, but my current favorite are black Beans.< /p>

LOVE making a black bean and brown rice skillet - cook up brown rice in the microwave first so it tender (approximately 2-3 cups). In a large skillet, add in things like onion, broccoli/cauliflower, red/green peppers and whatever other veggies I have on hand that sound good and add about a half cup of chicken broth* and cook veggies until tender. Add in rice and 1-2 cans of rinsed black beans (I buy organic black beans for like 65¢ at Aldi), about 1-2 cups of chicken broth and spices like garlic, curry or Sriracha sauce (and salt and pepper). Bring to a low simmer and stir until all liquid has been absorbed. Top with shredded cheese (I like extra sharp cheddar or pepper jack). YUM. And really cheap and fast too if I do it with the frozen precut veggie bags.

* I make my own chicken/turkey/pork broths. I cook drumsticks and pork roasts in the crockpot about 3 times a month, and end up adding Water to the bones/spices and letting it simmer overnight after the meat itself is done. I even saved and broke down the turkey carcass from Thanksgiving and made a boatload of beautiful turkey broth. Once done (I like to simmer the bones/carcass/skin and bits of meat for a minimum of 8 hours), I cool, strain, and freeze in quart containers. It is way tastier, better for you, and less sodium than any canned stuff, but I have occasionally used canned low sodium broth when making lots of dishes and running out of the good stuff. :)

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Green veggies

Water

That trace carb in coffee.

Carbs are a bottomless pit. Once you fall down the hole you just keep falling. Its best to just say away from the well entrance.

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I have a carb addiction; therefore, they are my enemy. I am going to have to always restrict them. I might not have to keep them below 20 after I hit my goal, but I can't imagine being able to have them go over 50 on a regular basis, but we'll see when the time comes.

Right now, my 19.5 carbs per day, come from the following:

1. Cottage cheese (two 4 oz servings for a total of 8 carbs)

2. sugar-free strawberry preserves (two 17 g servings for a total of 4 carbs)

3. Green Beans (three 1 oz servings for a total of 6 carbs)

4. Reduced sugar ketchup (1 tablespoon for a total of 1 carb)

5. Powerade Zero fruit Punch (12 oz pour for a total of 0.5 carb)

Cottage cheese is my favorite. I never would fathom that I would become a cottage cheese lover, but I have! If I had to toss one of them, it would be the Powerade zero. I front-load Water in the mornings (I have 64 oz before noon most days), so I usually have the powerade zero in the evening before bedtime.

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