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Different grocery stores carry different types, but I find it in the veggie section near the bean sprouts. If you have an Asian market you might have better luck.

5 1/2 wks out and still tired. To be expected with drop in calories.

Thatcs awesome! The eating/drinking will get easier. Be patient.

Made this last night and it was really yummy: 1 chicken breast, diced 3 mini bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 orange, 1 red) 1 small zucchini, deseeded and diced 4 large mushrooms, diced Light Greek Vinaigrette Feta cheese 1/2 Avocado Olive Oil (I just use a mister) Cook the chicken through on med heat, then turn the heat up to high and add the veggies to stir fry. Once everything is browned to your liking, add 2-3 TBS of the Greek Vinaigrette, let it cook down a little (but not too much, you want your food moist!). And 1-2 TBS feta cheese. Turn off the heat and let the feta melt for a minute. Throw on 1/2 a diced avocado at the end. This was so good and yields 4-6 servings (depending on what stage you're at).

Don't pay attention to what everyone else is losing. It'll drive you nuts. We have our own journey to travel on. And BTW, I was sleeved 12/5 and have only lost 20. But I'm ok with that. I figure averaging 2-3 lbs a week is very healthy!

Let me know how they are. I haven't tried them yet.

Sorry, I could easily be a vegetarian so I sometimes forget to add meat. I make sure I get my miminum daily Protein in my Protein shakes, so the rest is bonus for me. Here’s a similar tasting recipe to the Cauliflower Picatta that includes protein: 1 lg chicken breast, diced 5 mushrooms, diced 3 mini bell peppers, diced 5 artichoke hearts, diced 1 large handful of fresh spinach 1 heaping TBS capers 1 heaping TBS Dijon mustard 1 lemon 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 tsp cornstarch ½ cup Italian cheese mix (optional) Saute the chicken, mushrooms and peppers until slightly browned (I just use an Olive Oil mister to oil the pan). Add the artichoke hearts, spinach and capers on top and cover with a lid to steam for a few minutes. Completely zest the lemon, then juice the lemon (don’t juice first, it makes it impossible to zest afterwards). Add zest and juice to a small mixing bowl, add cornstarch and chicken stock, mix well. Pour mixture over chicken and veggies, stir around to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Let simmer until sauce thickens. Top with the Italian cheese. Enjoy! Note: you can add pepper, garlic, or onion if you want, but don’t add salt. You get enough saltiness from the capers and Dijon.

I'll post a similar recipe with protein.

I've never tried cauliflower as a substitute, but this looks good! http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-cauliflower-picatta/

I still have to eat slow, too. A meal generally takes me 1-2 hours to eat. The reason is that your stomach went from the size of a football to the size of an egg (direct quote from the doctor). There's just not much room in there! And besides that, you're still healing, so your stomach is probably still sensitive.

Activity is a struggle for me as well. I'm trying to get up at least once an hour and do a lap or 2 around my business. Make excuses to get up and use the copier, or ask a co-worker a question, anything to get you out of your seat!

Par for the course for me. I had surgery to remove uterine polyps in April. Apparently polyps and fibroids (not to mention many other disorders) are more common in obese women. Yet another reason this surgery was a good thing for me!

Thanks for the tip! I'll look for them. Probably better than tofu noodles! :-)

I know I can use all the help I can get! Hope you get something out of these articles! http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/flat-belly-diet/flat-belly-diet-foods-reduce-belly-fat http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/flat-belly-diet/flat-belly-diet-recipes-5-minute-meal-ideas

http://zestycook.com/curried-red-lentil-soup-with-chickpeas-and-quinoa/

Maybe you could try mixing it into guacamole?

I have found Tofu noodles in the Veggie section near the bean sprouts. They might have a better selection at an Asian grocery store. Good luck!

Not my own recipe, but it's a good one! http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/14783092/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala-weight-watchers/ For those of you who don't know what Garam Masala is, here's an easy recipe: 1 Tbs ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves You can also start with the whole spice, toast them and grind them. But I think we have enough going on without complicating things! Garam Masala is used in a lot of Indian food, so if you like Indian, its good to have this mix on hand. Enjoy!

The fish is probably a really nice change. I'll have to try that!