need2bthin!

My craving is pickles and salsa! I mean really?!

I expect that just as everyone is posting their start weights now they will post an updated weight every Thursday until Halloween as well. It's relatively simple for me to take these weights and enter them into the spreadsheet (which updates the online version automatically). As I enter new data, I simply "LIKE" each of the posts I've already entered, a technique which helps me make sure we don't miss anyone. The spreadsheet will do all the real work tracking progress, calculating % success (SW-CW/SW-GOAL), and tracking lbs lost. This should be a fun way for us to see what big changes we are making both individually and as a group!

Those look great! Are these the taco or lasagna cups?

Beef broth and Shepard's pie!! I ate this the night before my sleeve, no pre-op diet, but that morning after my antibiotics I vomited beef broth for what felt like days! Now I can't stand ANY ground beef!

I have to say that it has made my relationship better! I'm no longer depressed and I have A LOT more energy so I enjoy doing more things with my husband and family. I also don't feel like everyone is judging me for being big HAPPY LIFE

We went to a hibachi grill. The one that cooks the food in front of you. Well this place apparently puts teriyaki sauce on EVERYTHING. Ugg. My scallops & shrimp blew out my a 15 minutes later in their bathroom. Later when I took my daughter to the bathroom they had an 'out of order' sign on the door! LOL. Seriously? It's not like I **** all over the wall.... I didn't miss the toilet. I PROMISE! We made a hasty retreat and never went back. Sorry Kobe Grill.

I'm in!!
CW: 210.1
Halloween goal: 195.0
Ultimate goal: 185

You look great & I see your hair is still beautiful!

I knew my husband before the weight, but nothing could ever change my love for him. We are truly soul mates and I thank god for him!

I'm in!!
CW: 210.1
Halloween goal: 195.0
Ultimate goal: 185

When I started working out I was at 500 calories and that was too low. I increased my calories and added in some carbs and felt much better when I was exercising.

I have eaten a pot sticker with no problems. But 1 was all I could eat.

Steamed apples with cinnamon and local honey, lean pork. fresh tomatoes with salt and pepper

I threw in two small boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot with a jar of medium salsa. Shredded it and I am enjoying the deliciousness as we speak! Try it if you haven't already. It is soooo tender and juicy and very healthy! This will be probably four more meals for me

Sweet and sour turkey meatloaf. 258 calories per 1/4 serving and 23 grams of Protein. Easy to make and tastes great! It also freezes well. Here is the recipe: 1 lb of ground turkey (I use 93/7), 1/4 cup sugar free apricot jam, 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce (like ketchup but has more flavor), 1/2 t minced garlic, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 2 T dehydrated onion. Mix jam, chili sauce and garlic in a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, turkey and onions. Mix well. Form into loaf in a pan spayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cook at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. It is Yummy!

I'm still on puréed foods, so my meals are rather uninteresting! However, if you have Pinterest, feel free to check out my board of Healthy Chow for some ideas! Hope it helps!
http://m.pinterest.com/stacechase/healthy-chow/

How do you make the cheesy meatballs? Do you grate the cheese into the meat? I assume you bake? what temp and how long?

July 10th- No pre-op diet
SW: 257
CW: 215
TOTAL 42lbs gone forever!!

mashed roasted cauliflower with low fat Laughing Cow Chipotle cheese.... my favorite
I had it the other night with Blackened Talapia. Yum

Have you guys tried pickles? If so when post-op? I'm craving them!!

July 10, I have lost 40lbs but now I'm stalled!! I'm going to stop weighing!!

Is it okay to eat Peanut Butter? I don't care for my nutritionist she's very vague.

I think I will. one just eat the topping off instead