I was banded in June of 06 and have lost only about 25 lbs. I am a working mom with two kids and barely have time to cook so I am going back to my old ways and making unhealthy choices. I need suggestions on quick fix meals that everyone will enjoy. I need a lot of encouragement as well as family members don't understand what I'm going through.

Have you considered starting by getting a fill? That might be the kick start you need for success...You can do this!! Let the band work with you...

I measure all my food out on sunday night 4 the work week ahead...i make tuna...celery and p-nut butter...lowfat yougurt...cottage cheese...etc....etc..i have all my little half cup food containers ready for breakfast...lunch and dinner...

Okay, here's a really easy recipe with three adaptations.

Start with a square of foil. Put a piece of boneless skinless chicken breast in the center (in the right portion, of course). Add a couple of tablespoons of chicken broth (I keep a box of chicken broth in the fridge for this). Add broccoli, a little onion, 3-4 baby carrots, season a little. Close up the foil package and put on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes. Clean up is just to toss away the foil. Note--this makes really moist chicken.

Second option: Square of foil. Place a portion of fish in the middle. Spray with some no calorie butter flavored spray (1 squirt is enough). Add some lime juice (or lemon juice). Season. Seal and cook, just like the chicken. I don't put my veggies in with the fish because I don't like the taste added to my veggies. In this case, you can use frozen veggies that will cook in the time it takes to cook the fish, which may cook a little faster than the chicken.

Third Option: Square of foil Lean hamburger patty. Season with garlic salt, pepper, worscestershire sauce and a tablesoon of Water. Add 3 slices of potato, a couple of baby carrots, a little onion and even some broccoli. Same baking and clean-up.

Make as many packages as you need for dinner, and maybe an extra for lunch tomorrow. While they are baking, go change your clothes, take the dog for a walk, play with your kids for a little bit. Talk to your hubby.

Also, when you cook a meal, cook double and freeze half. Pull it out a week later, thaw in the fridge and reheat when you get home. It's all a matter of planning ahead instead of walking in the house and having no idea what you're going to cook, it's not thawed, and all that rigamarole. Good luck!

yum....kathy!!!!!!!!! and i thought i had some good reciepe ideas!!!!!!!!!...lol

theres my clicker...lol

Thanks, 2Fly! I learned from the best! My Mom was a fantastic cook and always had things timed out just so. She would never make one meatloaf, but always 2 and freeze one. When she made spaghetti sauce, ditto. She always planned ahead and that's the best lesson anyone can learn. I miss her alot, but her ideas and recipes live on!

I was banded in June of 06 and have lost only about 25 lbs. I am a working mom with two kids and barely have time to cook so I am going back to my old ways and making unhealthy choices. I need suggestions on quick fix meals that everyone will enjoy. I need a lot of encouragement as well as family members don't understand what I'm going through.

When I can't cook, and know it in advance...I shop better. Fruits galore and Lean Cuisine/ WW meals. sugar free ice cream....cheese and crackers, deli meats. PB and J...that kind of thing.

I was banded in June of 06 and have lost only about 25 lbs. I am a working mom with two kids and barely have time to cook so I am going back to my old ways and making unhealthy choices. I need suggestions on quick fix meals that everyone will enjoy. I need a lot of encouragement as well as family members don't understand what I'm going through.

Hi my name is mandi and i was banded in oct of 07 i havent lost a lb actually gained 7lbs i probably could eat better but im also tighten to the max in my band i understand your frustrations. honestly i thought this was going to be alot easier i work and have a 2yr. I feel very down on myself at times i was so excited i chose the band and i have friends that got gastric bypass that look awesome sometimes im upset and think i should have made the other decision.