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What is everyone's "staple food"?

I always have on hand beef Jerky, and I that is my go-to. In my bags, at work, my car - you name it. What does everyone else "snack" on throughout the day?

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21 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Those little burdens lifted are golden, I promise 👑

I guess I was wondering if all of the changes from WLS were a stressor. But sorry it didn't work out ❤ however I'm certain you'll have plenty of options 😎

thank you!! i decided after that happened i wasnt going to date until i reached goal. Gotta work on the confidence. i have none. Its all a learning curve at this point. lol But im happy and excited about my future. Thanks for the advice!

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2 minutes ago, JAKE H said:

thank you!! i decided after that happened i wasnt going to date until i reached goal. Gotta work on the confidence. i have none. Its all a learning curve at this point. lol But im happy and excited about my future. Thanks for the advice!

Wait? WHAAAT? have you looked at yourself in the mirror? You even look like you have confidence. Be proud of where you are, and the new you!

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10 minutes ago, shanza said:

Wait? WHAAAT? have you looked at yourself in the mirror? You even look like you have confidence. Be proud of where you are, and the new you!

Yeah... I was thinking the same thing 😉

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8 minutes ago, shanza said:

Wait? WHAAAT? have you looked at yourself in the mirror? You even look like you have confidence. Be proud of where you are, and the new you!

thank you! Im trying to work on it. I feel great. And im proud. But still think like the old jake as far as dating goes i guess. All good though. I know it comes with time. I was overweight forever. i never once was thin. So 27 years of thinking one way. Ill get there, thank you so much.

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37 minutes ago, shanza said:

What is everyone's "staple food"?

I always have on hand beef Jerky, and I that is my go-to. In my bags, at work, my car - you name it. What does everyone else "snack" on throughout the day?

I had to really think about this. I rotate foods in and out often but I consistently purchase Nuts/trail mix & Protein Bars followed by eggs, salad greens and tea

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Back on the salads like suggested :) Fish is the Protein for today with an onion, lime and cilantro mixture.

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My leftover salad from yesterday for reference, the amount I *may* eat today, additions (plus hand for size reference) and where I ended

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4 hours ago, JAKE H said:

But at meals i think im stressing so much about what im eating that im not focusing on my environment and the people. My ex actually brought this up once too. So, at somepoint do you kind of let go of the things because it just becomes a habit and eating well isnt a task anymore? Im not sure if this makes sense or not.

I think 2-3 months AFTER I stopped weight loss phase was when I relaxed quite a bit. I mean, I still log everything and and avoid certain things to an extent (I'm looking at you bread), but I don't have the stress/anxiety/worry associated with it anymore. I eat indulgent foods sometimes (I'm looking at you dessert), and I don't feel so very bad about it.

It's just my new normal, I guess.

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14 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

I think 2-3 months AFTER I stopped weight loss phase was when I relaxed quite a bit. I mean, I still log everything and and avoid certain things to an extent (I'm looking at you bread), but I don't have the stress/anxiety/worry associated with it anymore. I eat indulgent foods sometimes (I'm looking at you dessert), and I don't feel so very bad about it.

It's just my new normal, I guess.

Yeah i guess its just a time thing....it will get better im sure. I look forward to it. But embracing and taking all this in now so i never forget.

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38 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

What kind of fish?

Fresh cod 😋 you can’t really tell because of the seasonings and color

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Thai Lettuce Wrap. I still have another huge half for tomorrow. So good.wrap-thai_7410.thumb.JPG.4a0fb62239c1e426bffdbe3f6893e666.JPG

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15 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Thai Lettuce Wrap. I still have another huge half for tomorrow. So good.wrap-thai_7410.thumb.JPG.4a0fb62239c1e426bffdbe3f6893e666.JPG

Is that take out, or did you make it?

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K, so when @GreenTealael mentioned her eating window to be 20-30 mins, I wanted to see what I could get in in 20 minutes.

So here is today's first meal (and it's progress...)

Salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrots + pickled beets + 3 oz roast pork + 1 tbsp crunchy garlic chili oil + the insides of the Kid's half eaten curry chicken wrap (1.5 oz grilled chicken, mayo, celery, spices, cheddar cheese)

271 cals - 31g Protein - 15g NET carbs - 13g fat

Ate it all (eventually), except for the big chunk of cheese that I found unappetizing...

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