For those who have been on the journey of the WLS for a while now, do you find yourself having any snacks, or just sticking to just a meal plan. I was wondering about some healthy snacks that have protein in them. Example Quest makes a baked chip with 22 grams of protein. Thought it may be something if I am in a social setting or the occasional movie etc. May be a better option than fat or carb heavy snacks that are often offered/served

your thoughts ???

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

1 minute ago, AshAsh1 said:

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

Whisps! Those are great too!

On 05/23/2018 at 17:00, Orchids&Dragons said:

As much as I know they are processed cr*p food, I miss crispy so much!

I hear ya... but these don’t even taste good! Try whips or moon cheese instead!

That should say whisps not whips

I have snacks, usually at night. I can't hit my protein goals without them (just not able to eat enough at meals). My snacks tend to be protein oriented. Some examples: Deli turkey and pepperoni wraps, light string cheese, light cottage cheese, greek yogurt, sometimes I repeat a meal, beef jerky, almonds. If I do carbs I try to limit it to one thing and eat it after I eat something dense like deli turkey so it doesn't "slide" through. For me carb snacks might be: PBJ (only if I ran a few miles because its high calorie), 1 oz of chips / pretzels / crackers, cheese and crackers, hummus and carrots, oatmeal (only on work out days).

@AshAsh1 I agree. A type I is so much different than type II, and unless you are educated or are a type I, you cannot approach this disease casually. I have two (now grown) type I children and even they have unique circumstances, my daughter can bottom out very quickly, and the tighter your control the easier/faster a low bs can happen - my son does not react the same way she does. Other hormones greatly affect the insulin hormone, as can vigorous exercise, lack of sleep, etc. It is not just a matter of eating.

12 hours ago, jess9395 said:

I hear ya... but these don’t even taste good! Try whips or moon cheese instead!

Thanks, I had never heard of moon cheese. Gotta' check it out

12 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

They make these natural cheese crisps out of 100% dehydrated cheese. You might want to check those out.

I've bought these before. The entire bag (large size from Sam's) disappeared almost instantaneously. I forgot to hide it and write "MOM" in big, bold Sharpie letters! I feel guilty "hoarding" food, but with 3 sons, ages 22-24 in the house, if it's not hidden, it's gone!

Edited May 24, 20188 yr by Orchids&Dragons

You should be having healthy snacks.

OH GOODNESS I didn't mean to spark such a Diabetes uproar. OK I am diabetic I am 52 year old female who has been diabetic since I was 40. Since the Surgery ( 1 month ago ) I have been able to reduce by Insulin to less than 40 units a day ( from over 180 prior ). I was asking about snacks as I didnt want to incorporate them too soon and was asking what others were doing. I have 2 outings next month to go to and I wanted to be prepared with maybe bringing something of my own I could snack on. etc I appreciate everyone's input thanks

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend .

3 minutes ago, Ernie D said:

OH GOODNESS I didn't mean to spark such a Diabetes uproar. OK I am diabetic I am 52 year old female who has been diabetic since I was 40. Since the Surgery ( 1 month ago ) I have been able to reduce by Insulin to less than 40 units a day ( from over 180 prior ). I was asking about Snacks as I didnt want to incorporate them too soon and was asking what others were doing. I have 2 outings next month to go to and I wanted to be prepared with maybe bringing something of my own I could snack on. etc I appreciate everyone's input thanks

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend .

For outings, nuts are a great choice since they don't need to be refrigerated

If I'm hungry yes, I'll try to go for protein rich snacks like nuts or yogurt or low calorie foods like plain popcorn or popsicles.

I snack on Kay's Naturals Protein chips and snacks as well as Simply Protein snacks. I make my own jerky, dried fruits, etc etc etc. Snacking with high protein and good fats is a great way to keep your metabolism up!

For cheese, there are Whisps, Moon Cheese, and Just the Cheese for brands of cheese only snacks.

1 hour ago, Matt Z said:

For cheese, there are Whisps, Moon Cheese, and Just the Cheese for brands of cheese only Snacks.

Not to go off subject but we have similar starting stats and goal stats. Off by one pound.

That's amazing that you have lost that much in that time.