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Just made this after getting this great champagne dill mustard from whole foods:
4 oz chicken (I used about 2/3 white, 1/3 dark) left over from a costco rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt
1/8 cup low fat mayo (can eliminate if want)
Tablespoon delic mustard of your choice
1/2 small onion chopped and soaked in cold Water for a few min
1/8 cup Toasted almond slivers (make this so delic)
Teaspoon of garlic powder
Black pepper and salt to taste
Serve with a little fresh arugula bc it's spiciness is so good with the mustard. And serve alone or on Melba toast.
I'll make 3-4 meals out of this
This would also be great with:
A little cider vinegar
Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, terragon)
Raisins
A little hot sauce
Enjoy and share your fav chicken salad recipes! Anyone have a good healthy curry chicken salad recipe?

Can't wait to not hear "...but you have such a pretty face" said to me directly as if it's a compliment!
Can't wait to rock the fashion and styles I truly love and that's fitting for a trendy 28-year old girl!
Can't wait to not be the "fat friend".

Oh apples how I adore thee. Am a 4 months out and have been eating apple with skin for about a month. I have no issues but then again I have no issues with any foods (a blessing an a curse!)

I am not calling BS on them wanting to be healthy. We all want to be healthy. I am calling BS on them acting like a big motivator isn't just being smaller and looking better. While having that health threat dissolve away is a great motivator, so is a shrinking bum. Obesity is a major health issue, but you know what, it is also a major social issue. While I have only struggled with my weight from a health issue for a couple of years, I have been impacted socially my entire life. Here is wishing you an avalanche of health, energy to burn, and a cute butt!

Oh apples how I adore thee. Am a 4 months out and have been eating apple with skin for about a month. I have no issues but then again I have no issues with any foods (a blessing an a curse!)

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

I wish I knew that the only foods that restrict me are healthy, less 'tasty' food. I can eat chips and ice cream and candy all day but only a few ounces of tuna or chicken. So in the end it's still 100% up to you! Kinda wish I had more reactions to fatty or carb-y meals.

First, stop and congratulate yourself for having lost 38 pounds and for coming here for help!
Okay, now think about what you're saying. You are eating smaller portions of normal food? GASP...like a 'normal' person?! So you aren't only eating Protein and no carbs. That's okay. There are many here who are successful eatin a varied and unrestricted diet. But you mention unhealthy habits...rather than a varied diet are you instead just eating 'junk' food or food with little in the way of nutritional value? Are you getting enough Protein as per your nutritionist? My vote is don't stress over the diet unless you 1) aren't seeing results, 2) aren't meeting basic energy requirements and/or 3) have low energy. Sounds like you're meeting criteria three. And for that I would think about making small changes that will give you more energy for meal planning and for exercise. A small change may be meal planning for a week, chatting everything you eat and seeing where you can improve, packing a lunch three times a week for work, etc.No need for a whole makeover when small changes will do.
I personally think exercise is what gives me the energy to care about my food intake. I realize that may seem backward. Can you stay awake 10 min later three times a week and stretch? Stretching loosens the muscles and relaxes you and at least for me primes my body to crave working out. Then you can add in small bits of exercise. Doesn't need to be all or nothing.
Just my thoughts. But you can do this and give yourself credit for all accomplished so far.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more.
If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger.
I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship).
Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far!
Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sleeved jan 23
Height 5'
Highest weight 222
Surgery weight 204 (40ish bmi)
Current weight 160 (31.9 bmi)
Activity: 5-6 days a week plus job where on feet all day. So high activity. Started doing 40min of running/walking intervals and heavy weight training that have knocked off many more inches than the scale shows.
All at our own pace!

I eat some chocolate. I also give myself permission to be a little cranky and a to be imperfect with my food choices. Two days or so a month of having a chic fil a mini icecream Sunday won't kill me. Or you can try preemptively dealing with it by exercising more as that also helps curb the carb monster

Way to go!! Sounds like your body fat is starting to get low and lean! Last year I noticed the veins in my arms for the first time since I was in college I guess. They are always there some when relaxed, but when I lift....whoa!!! They really pop out when I'm in an intense lifting session. Not to be too crass......but they look like huge, veiny "c*ck arms" when I lift! Actually grosses me out if I look at them too long then.

Today I hit a major milestone. I am now the lightest I've been in at least 15 years. I finally weigh under 200 pounds. It was so exciting to see it on the scale. I've been dancing around it for a few weeks. I am just thrilled with my new body as it emerges. Is it perfect? Certainly not but I'm embracing it. I can do more with my body than I've been able to in a long, long time. I am spending more quality time, active time, with my children. I get dressed and feel like I can go out with my head held high. I'm really proud and love the sleeve for helping me get there!

My tip? Eat the d*mn chocolate - life is short, and it's medicinal!

You pretty much can eat whatever you like - just watch how much/often.
I've stayed away from chemical sweeteners in favor of real sugar and stevia. I feel so much better for it. We tend to overdo things because its "sugar free" - I think that we are more apt to control our intake knowing it has sugar in it.
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I heard this can happen.
I am replying because the surgeon I go to requires that we go to counseling. In sessions we address triggers and traps that could allow us to eat around our surgery. I go to counseling at regular intervals to workout any psychological links.
Its important to address these psychological issues in advance so they don't harm the success of a sleeve!!