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I found a listing of Low Carb Foods.... Proteins Most proteins come from animal sources and are extremely low in carbohydrates. It's important to exercise some care in choosing processed meats such as hot dogs and sausages. Try to select processed meats with no added sugar and less than two grams of carbohydrates per serving, and overall try to limit intake of processed meats. Instead select Protein sources like the following: Poultry Beef Lamb Pork products Seafood eggs Game meats Unsweetened whey protein Dairy Most full-fat dairy is low in carbohydrates; however, you should limit quantities to one to two ounces daily. Heavy cream Full-fat cheeses Butter Full-fat sour cream Cream cheese Vegetables You can eat most vegetables in relatively unlimited amounts on a low-carbohydrate diet plan. It's best to avoid or minimize starchier vegetables, such as carrots, turnips, beets, peas and corn. Limit quantities if indicated below: Leafy greens Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli (in moderate amounts) Summer squashes such as zucchini and yellow squash Artichokes Peppers Onions (1/2 small onion) Sprouts Celery Mushrooms Asparagus Green Beans Jicama Sea vegetables Leeks Eggplant Spaghetti squash pumpkin Fruits Limited amounts of fruit can be part of a healthy low-carb diet plan. Limit daily intake if indicated: Strawberries (one to two ounces) Blueberries (one to two ounces) Blackberries (one to two ounces) Cantaloupe (one to two ounces) Rhubarb Peaches (1/2 peach) Nectarines (1/2 nectarine) Avocado Tomatoes Squeeze of lemon or lime juice Olives (one to two ounces) Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are great snack foods for low-carb diet plans; however, quantity matters. Limit daily intake to one to two ounces unless indicated otherwise. All nuts should be either raw or dry roasted, and beware of honey-roasted products or those that contain other added sugar. Flax seed (two tablespoons) Chia Sunflower seeds Cashews Peanuts Almonds Unsweetened coconut (or coconut milk) Macadamia nuts Walnuts Pecans Pine nuts Pistachios Nut butter (one tablespoon) Herbs and Spices Herbs and spices are generally low-carbohydrate foods. Limit to one or two tablespoons. Below is a partial list of low-carbohydrate herbs and spices: Basil Oregano Rosemary Thyme Garlic Pepper Cumin Chili powder Turmeric Tarragon Fats Pure fats contain no carbohydrates. Consider one of these options: Butter Olive oil Walnut oil Coconut oil Fish oil sauces and Condiments If you use them in limited amounts, a number of jarred sauces can be part of a low-carbohydrate diet. Limit quantities if indicated below. Check for added sugar and avoid those that have sugar in any form. Salsa (1/4 cup) Marinara sauce (1/4 cup) Hot sauce (two tablespoons) broth (two cups) Mayonnaise (two tablespoons) salad dressing (two tablespoons) Mustard (two teaspoons) Tartar sauce (two tablespoons) Vine gars Libations Limited amounts of alcoholic beverages can be part of a low-carbohydrate diet. It is important to note that the body processes alcohol differently than other nutrients, and this can cause blood sugar to be erratic. Limit alcohol intake to occasional drinks, and limit quantities as suggested below. Beware of mixers, which often contain high levels of sugar and carbohydrates. Dry white wine (three ounces) Dry red wine (three ounces) Low-carbohydrate beer such as Michelob Ultra (one beer) Hard liquor such as whiskey or vodka (one shot)

Wonderful job!!! congratulations and to more continued success!

Its going to be a challenge with the calories because as of now I still have a hard time reaching 900/1000 a day. I really have to work on this , probably why my weight has stalled in the first place. Something has to give and I am willing to try just about anything to jumpstart my metabolisim. I really really hope this is what my body needs. I will post the end of next week how all went (crossing fingers)......

Congratulations!!!! great job well done!

Okay, I am trying to get an idea because I am going to start this tomorrow morning. I am guessing on low carb days 1200 and no higer than 50 grams of carbs and on High carb days about 1700 ? no more than 240 grams of carbs . Yes, I assume the fat index will go high but as you said as long as its 'healthy' fats. What calories are you doing on high carb days? I am super excited to try this because I read all the reviews and people have wrote in that they lost a lot of weight. It makes a lot of sense about the program once you read it for those who are skeptical about it.

I found this example for carb cycling - go according to your daily caloric intake. If you are on a 1200 calorie a day that is what you follow. Example ONLY! For a 160 pound female, your carb cycling diet may look like this: Monday: low carb, 1,150 calories, 0 to 50 grams carbs maximum Tuesday: high carb, 1,950 calories, 243 grams of carbs maximum Wednesday: low carb, 1,150 calories, 0 to 50 grams carbs maximum Thursday: low carb, 1,150 calories, 0 to 50 grams carbs maximum Friday: low carb, 1,150 calories, 0 to 50 grams carbs maximum Saturday: high carb, 1,950 calories, 243 grams of carbs maximum Sunday: low carb, 1,150 calories, 0 to 50 grams carbs maximum ***Missy Let me know if this is different than the book****** Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/217520-carb-cycling-meal-plans/#ixzz2BpvAurXu

Well done Jen! You should be soooo proud of yourself

You said you are eating these food because "it goes down well" .. what do you mean by that? What are you eating that you are having difficulty swallowing. That is where you need to figure out. Are you having a hard time swallowing your foods? are you substituting 'slider' foods in place? If you are doing this because of 'cravings' you need to find other ways (healthy) to curb the craving monster. Chocoloate Protein drinks first thing in the morning might help. Throw away the chips and candy outside to the trash. If you bring them in the house temptation will always be there. You can do this!! Stay strong and clean out the garbage today!!!

Keep up the good work you are doing super super fantastic!!!

omg you sure we aint related? LOL I looooove thin sliced ham rolled up with cream cheese and chives. I thought I was the only one that did that. sometimes I even chop roasted red peppers in it too and black olives

Good to hear you are doing well Maddy, Looks like you have things under control! You are doing great, keep up the wonderful job and I am soooo happy to hear your pants are falling, LOLOLOLOL

Maddysgram, how are you feeling so far?

Hi Kelly! Wanted to welcome you aboard and hope to hear more about your journey with your new band! Take care, get some rest and don't forget to sip sip sip all day long to keep yourself hydrated....

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I sooooooo Love Chris Powell! I watch his show whenever its on because he deals with very very overweight people and the transformation is unbelievealbe! I am going to give this a shot because like you (are you sure we are not on the same cycle) LOLOL I also didn't lose anything for almost a month but 1 pound, it can't hurt to try, something has to give to jumpstart the metabolisim again... Wonderful research you have done... ((hugs))

Very normal! In fact I am 3 and half months out of surgery and my hair is now really starting to fall out. As you can see from my picture I have thin hair to begin with. I have been taking doses of Biotin gel cap pills daily and treating my hair with Paul Mitchell strong strength hair treatments so that my hair can stay strong, preventing more hair breakage. Every little bit helps, even if you don't believe. I am a woman and will do whatever it takes to slow down this process or try and prevent my hair from breaking off more than it has. You can find Biotin gel caps at any Walmart, CVS, GNC, Rite Aid, drug store, and grocery stores.... The gel caps are super super tiny!

I am assuming you mean 2 1/2 weeks post-op... No, I would not track anything at this time only because you need to focus on healing. The healing process takes anywhere between 4-6 weeks. Make sure you are getting in your daily quota of fluids and Protein. Believe me, you will have plenty of time to track all of your food. Your body weight is going to fluctuate during this process, so its best to try to even stay off the scale and don't get discouraged if this happens. Best of luck

Kim, I am soooo happy you are getting help! Please let us all know how you are doing (((hugs)))

Hi Joel, Congratulations, 170lbs. that is incredible! Yes, I have experienced nothing but support and positivity through my process. It helps a lot as well to know there are kind people out there who don't critize so much about weight loss surgery. Thanks for sharing your weight loss with us

We are all human and kuddos to you for tracking the candy! You said it best, moving on.... Happy Friday!

How close is this from you??? http://westfieldhospital.com/Bariatric_Surgery.html

Several things, try sipping on pineapple juice. Papya enzymes are chewables you can take if you have a stuck feeling. Do not stick your fingers down your throat or try to cause vomiting, you don't want to do that... Any bandsters who got stuck have any other suggestions???? Hang in there!

Hi Kim, First let me say congratulations on your weight loss success. Now, with that said with all the problems you have been having is not normal with the band. You really really need to get to a Bariatric Specialist (surgeon) so that they can do some testing on your. You could possibly have a band slip, erosion, etc. Vomiting and not being able to eat is a serious sign and to delay you seeing a bariatric surgeon will only cost you your health. There are tons of Bariatric Surgeons all over the states, no one will turn you down just because you moved. Please don't waste another minute, get on google and search for a Bariatric surgeon in your area! What state are you living in? Maybe someone on the forum from your state can help..

If you are following your pre-op plan as directed and you have gained weight, it could be numerous things going on... Mis73 has made some great valid points about your health, you should have them checked by your primary doctor. If you have and this is not the case, are you pms-ing do you have PCOS? Are you taking any medications? You could possibly be retaining Fluid and during these times especially you should watch your salt intake. I have followed my plan to a 't' as well and didn't lose anything for almost a month except 1 pound. Sometimes seriously its not our faults why our body weight stalls on us when we are doing all the right things. I really feel your frustration. Explain the situation to your sugeon and stress that you have been following his/her directions and maybe you and the nutrionist can come up with a better structured plan design especially for your needs to get the ball rolling... Best of luck,