I'm not a fan of the low fat versions. Did anyone eat the full fat version of these? It would seem that as little as we can eat, one should still lose weight. Anyone eating the 4% cottage cheese and 2% yogurt?

I do eat the lower fat options and I have to say that I don't mind a whole lot, but I am particular about the brands I choose.

For cottage cheese, I stick with Knudsen for the most part, but Kroger has a storebrand that is also quite yummy. My favorite way to eat it is with avocado and tomato--way better than the pairing of cottage cheese and fruit.

I like "light" mayo, it tastes the same as full fat to me (but again, brand preference is best foods, although Great Value can be substituted when necessary).

I found that Wishbone low fat ranch is acceptable to me. That's where I struggle right now. I'm a die hard Hidden Valley Ranch girl. I guess surgery will resolve this problem for me for a while since salads will be out for a good bit! lol

On 10/5/2017 at 10:02 AM, DropWt4Life said:

I love vegetables and ancient grains (quinoa, millet, buckwheat, etc.).

Good carbs from whole grains are so nutritious and research shows this. It is the processed, highly refined carbs and sugar that we need to stay away from.

So glad I came upon this thread, thanks all for sharing.

I only do full fat as well. I don’t eat a lot of it though.

I am almost 7 months out and down 70 from SW. I slowed down considerably. I don’t count fat, just protein but I wonder what a good carb range is for the day.

HW 260
SW 250
CW 178
GW 150

On 20/10/2017 at 4:53 PM, mana-mana said:

I am almost 7 months out and down 70 from SW. I slowed down considerably. I don’t count fat, just Protein but I wonder what a good carb range is for the day.

HW 260
SW 250
CW 178
GW 150

Hi, I had similar SW 244 almost 50 down from start weight, and I am not sure what my fat range is but I know it has fluctuated depending on what I am wanting to eat, but my weight did race ahead, when my fat was lower, and carbs I can't say I count either, but assume its low because I do not eat rice,pasta,bread, I am allowed it on my plan but it does not stand out to me to have it, your doing amazing can wait to get to your weight! My goal is 135, so 59lbs to go!!

My plan from my surgical team is low carb and doesn't limit healthy fats (as in naturally occurring fats not transfats)

I don't have a problem with mayo either... I use Best Foods/Hellman's and their ingredient list seems reasonable. I find some foods too dry (tuna mostly) especially when I was early out and the mayo helped.

And before anyone goes crazy about the added sugar it's less than a half gram per serving...

I am so glad to see this thread! I'm still in the liquids phase but am remembering when I was on various weight loss plans in the past and they pushed fat free dairy products as the best choice. I never particularly liked them but ate them anyway because I was told I should. I've been starting to think about what I'm going to do when I can eat again and if I should go fat-free. I think this thread has convinced me not to.

I like the Organic Hellmans. It's been fine on my stomach and I'm 16 days post op. Also the best way to really consume mayo is if you make it yourself. It's fairly easy if u have a food processor. Recipes all over Pinterest.

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I am so glad to see this thread! I'm still in the liquids phase but am remembering when I was on various weight loss plans in the past and they pushed fat free dairy products as the best choice. I never particularly liked them but ate them anyway because I was told I should. I've been starting to think about what I'm going to do when I can eat again and if I should go fat-free. I think this thread has convinced me not to.

I actually started this thread because I cannot stand the taste of low fat dairy ( except for some yogurts). My advice to you if you can handle the low fat versions of cheese, mayo, sour cream, and the like, is to go with them while you're trying to lose your weight. I, myself, just can't stand them. I am also on full liquids. Good heavens. Five more weeks of this?!?! Someone has GOT to be kidding me. A little low fat cheese is starting to look like Nirvana at this point.?

I’m following a keto style diet which is pretty much what is advised for bariatric dieters. I concentrate on protein, then fat and avoid carbs. I follow the plan that I’ve attached below. I have this on my fridge to remind me.

Read the book "Why we get fat and what to do about it." By Gary Taubes

Fat is good, and the low fat craze was based on bad information. Fat does not make you fat. Carbs( sugar) make you fat.

Read the book "Why we get fat and what to do about it." By Gary Taubes

Fat is good, and the low fat craze was based on bad information. Fat does not make you fat. Carbs( sugar) make you fat.

Yea bad carbs (sugar) and any processed food. I can't wait till it's nothing but Whole Foods and Proteins. It's hard to do now on nothing but liquids and pureed food.

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