Hi everyone,

I’m 6 weeks out and 19lbs down. I’m not eating much because my tummy can be moody and the idea of eating makes me anxious. I’m trying to build my courage with recipes but I see so much cheese everywhere - and as a patient who had terrible constipation, it makes me weary. So I have two questions:

1) Why is there so much cheese out there? Is it because of macros or nutritional value or taste?

2) What are your non-cheese recipes?

Thanks in advance!

39 minutes ago, Spellbound said:

1) Why is there so much cheese out there? Is it because of macros or nutritional value or taste?

Depends on the point of view. IMO it's "taste".

Regarding recipes: what are your personal taste preferences?

Edited November 5, 20187 yr by summerset

Not sure I can answer the question about why there is so much cheese out there. Personally, I love it and it is a staple in my diet. I always have sticks of cheese in my refrigerator and if I get tired of yogurt for breakfast will switch it up and have cottage cheese. Never had an issue with constipation.

If you're looking for soft food, non-cheese, substitutes that carry a healthy punch of protein, my go-to is hummus. There are lots of variations that you can find in stores, but I like it best when it's simple and homemade. Another option is refried beans. They can be a little bland, so I spice them up with chili powder and a little sour cream.

6 hours ago, Spellbound said:

Hi everyone,

I’m 6 weeks out and 19lbs down. I’m not eating much because my tummy can be moody and the idea of eating makes me anxious. I’m trying to build my courage with recipes but I see so much cheese everywhere - and as a patient who had terrible constipation, it makes me weary. So I have two questions:

1) Why is there so much cheese out there? Is it because of macros or nutritional value or taste?

2) What are your non-cheese recipes?

Thanks in advance!

Hahahaaha! OMG. This still annoys me! All the FB recipes that are the little movies, are like gooey cheese bombs. And I "get" that Americans tend to think cheesy/gooey=comforty delicious lol...but gawd! Stop it! LOL.

Cheese makes post-surg pooping just a nightmare for me, despite gobs of fiber from plants/berries/nuts and a couple of stray beans, plus Miralax, plus colace. LOL. And post RNY, if I eat too much cheese, I get very nauseated.

For the most part to this day at 1st Goal and almost 10 months out, I eat cleanly--very simple. No recipes necessary. LOL. Cuz recipes add not only time in the kitchen, but also add calories, You can pack in a butt load of food for 600-800 cals/day that is deeply nutritious:

1. lean proteins: fish, seafood, chicken, turkey, egg whites, eggs, lean cuts of pork/beef. and of course you also have plant proteins--which I don't really use as protein sources--more as condiments, but that's up to you.

2. low glycemic veggies

3. healthy oils (avocado, avo oil, evoo, coconut oil, sesame oil, grassfed butter, nuts/seeds)

4. some low glycemic berries

Meals take about 10-20 minutes max and that's only if I have to grill that night. But we grill to have quick leftover protein sources, or quick saute in a pan, or use the GF grill so it's easy peasy...

Edited November 5, 20187 yr by FluffyChix