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Better To Emote Than Eat

morelgirl

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My bff/housemate went to stay with her fiance for the weekend, so this is the first time I've been alone (I mean, other than when she's at work during the day...I work from home) since being banded. I was a little worried that old habits might kick in and have me eating badly while left to my own devices. Even though I've been making all my own meals this whole time, in the time BB (before banding) a weekend alone would have seen me too lazy to cook and living on take out or fast food. I mean, why bother going to the trouble to actually take care of myself when there's no one to eat with and no one to see my bad habits? Fortunately, AB (after banding) I'm still feeling the motivation of a new adventure and did pretty well for myself.

 

Spending a bunch of time on LBT did, of course, help me keep focused and honest with myself. I'm being more and more careful about weighing and measuring my food as opposed to guesstimating. After so many times on Weight Watchers, I generally do farly well with estimating tablespoons and cups, but it's always good to give myself a refresher course. I also did some cooking. I found a recipe for Wendy's chili that made so much of the stuff that my freezer is now full of tiny cups of it! I also cooked a couple of chicken breasts in the crockpot until they fell apart and I've been using those for chicken salad. Just add lite mayo, plain greek yogurt and spices and it's pretty yummy. I'd love to throw in some diced celery and pickle relish, but I'm still wary of those fibrous vegetables. Maybe in another few weeks.

 

Wednesday will mark my 3 weeks since surgery. Since my doctor plans to do my first fill at my 4 week appointment and wants me ready for solids by that point, I'll probably begin transitioning to soft solids in the second half of this week. Like with every other stage of this progression, I have my initial, "what counts as a soft solid?" confusion going on at the moment, but I'll figure it out. After all, I can always look it up on the forums! :)



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Sounds like you are progressing well and you are correct to measure and weigh all foods, even though we all kinda know what a portion is it is better to rely on measurements to keep us honest. I continue to weigh and measure even though I am over a year out, I still think I have a tendency to guesstimate to large. As for solids they are similar to softs but require more chewing and digesting. Chicken and eggs over cooked or reheated are two foods a lot of us have problems with. Just remember to cut everything into small bites and chew, chew, chew. Good luck.

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Congratulations on getting through the weekend! I would have had the same concerns if it were me. I'm thankful for these forums because I've really learned a lot from other bandsters. I'm 4wks out tomorrow and have been on a combination of mushies and soft solids. I consider my soft solids things like tender-cooked grilled chicken (not too dry so that it can be cut with a fork), fish, and I've shrimp and scallops. Those pre-made packages of Starkist tuna salad are great! In a measuring cup, they are almost a half-cup, low in carbs/fat but great in protein. About a 1/2 cup of food does it for me, so with the "almost a half-cup", I still have room to add a couple of dill pickles...which have pretty much nothing in terms of fat, calories, carbs & protein. And yes....chew, chew, chew. :) Blessings and good luck to you!

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