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Last night I made this and it was quick, good and healthy. 1 can of ff/low sod. chicken stock 3 tablespoons of cornstarch 1 can ff evaporated milk 1 onion 5ish potatoes (small to med size. adjust if needed) handful shredded carrots, chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped s &p *water and/or skim milk if needed* toppings: cheese (part skim) and/or bacon/turkey bacon if you want Saute chopped onion, celery and carrots for about 4 minutes on med. heat. Meanwhile, peel and chop potatoes. Throw them in the pot and cover with chicken stock. I needed to put a splash of Water on top to cover the veggies. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes (covered). Meanwhile, put about 1/4 cup of the milk in a bowl and whisk in the cornstarch one tablespoon at a time. Add to the pot. Stir. bring to a boil and add the remaining milk. Season the Soup. I used a hand blender to blend the soup. You don't have to though (although it did make it very creamy). Add toppings if you want them. This took me about 20 minutes.

got a fill yesterday..so now i'm up to 6.6...:smile2: b: venti iced chai tea latte l: Soup of some sort. whatever the deli has today s: if needed (no idea) i brought a sugar free pudding d: leftover healthy potato soup (same as yesterday lol) I'm sort of kicking myself in the you know what because i had a bagel this week...i haven't lost any weight:frown: and i've been doing a 2-3 mile in home walking tape that i love. I'm hoping a little comes off even though i haven't made great choices..ugh.

today (Fill Day=YAY) B: chai tea latte b2: low carb slim fast l: 1 cup of low fat potato soup (posted in recipes) yum then i'll get filled d: soup again. Tomorrow is liquids too. Gotta luv it:cool2:

yesterday i ended up eating lots of carbs (a bagel to be exact--3/4 of one):thumbup: I also wanted choc. chip cookies last night, but i didn't do it!! yay, a little success. Today i'm back on track...can't wait for my fill on tomorrow. b: chai tea latte, fruit cup l: ordering a small cream of broc. soup from the deli d: i'm making a low fat potato/veggie soup. i know it doesn't have tons of protein, but i might add some lean ham. who knows..i'm making it up and i'll let ya know how it turns out:laugh:

yesterday: b: iced latte l: 4 buffalo chicken bites d: fake lasagna--i experimented and it came out YumMY. s: fruit cup s2: slim fast snack bar Today (it's my co-worker's bday..started off bad): b: panera bacon/egg/chz sandwhich (took off the bottom bread) & a chai tea latte l: i'll get soup or salad d: leftover fake lasagna

I'm not sure how this works and all...i was banded in april and lost 44ish lbs...but sometimes i struggle with "head hunger" and keeping myself motivated. I have not exercised hardly at all..would love to have someone to just talk to about these things. any takers? i'm from nj if that matters. pm me! Jamie

See meats don't bother me. It was only the one time i wrote about with the breakfast sandwhich lol (the one bite i took). I don't, however, eat steak. Well i'm hoping it gets me in check..we'll see on Wednesday i suppose!! I can eat my entire meal in 15 min flat (and i usually do) and when i'm done--every single i'm i'm like "crap i should slow down"...

b: chai tea latte, ugh, and high fiber oatmeal l: our dept. is going out...i'll probably get soup or salad d: going to houston's which has the BEST burgers..will get one with no bun and i'll prob eat just a little of it. i'm getting a fill on wednesday..THANK GAWD i need it. Question: i still eat very fast in bigish bites. when will my band stop me from doing that? i have 5.6 in i believe (2 fills)..going for my 3rd.

Hi!! Shoot i'm going to my aunt's in long island that day (the one day i make family plans lol). But let me know next time...

I get it from starbucks and a grande has 200 cal!!! AND now that i've had theirs i cannot make it at home...just not the same. I get it with skim, but it's still 200 cal--ugh!! but i just love it lol

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this thread...from Bergen County NJ (near paramus). I was banded in April-lost just under 45ish lbs. I'm in an exercising rut...but other than that i haven't had problems with the band. anyone ever get together and whatnot? Jamie

ooh see my post..i'm in need of a mentor too. how is this working? not sure how we all get paired..

ugh i need help. i'm having a problem with 'head hunger'...it's like after dinner i'm satisfied, but yet i still grab a snack. i noticed i've been like this for a few weeks...any tips on how to talk yourself back? today: b1: chai tea latte with skim. THIS is a major problem i need to stop!!! b2: 3/4 of a package of high fiber oatmeal l: (going to order a salad with grilled chicken. the dressing is fattening though..i'll try to only eat a bit). d: i'm working late so i may have leftovers from last night (a healthy slow cooker meal: tiny white beans with turkey sausage--like a thick soup). OR maybe i'll make a frittata/crustless quiche (i make this every single week with: spinach, onions, a little goat cheese and fresh tomatoes). I will not have a snack. i must not!!! :crying:

today: b: high protein slimfast blended with frozen berries l: (will be) smoked turkey, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese salad with homemade dijon dressing (1 tablespoon dijion, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons evoo, s & p). d: leftovers?? not sure. maybe campbells soup. Depends what my mood is.

UGH horrible experience this morning. i'll share so maybe someone else won't be an idiot like i was:cool: I woke up this morning and without thinking..drove to mcdonalds and got a bacon/egg/chz. yeah. i took one bite and it almost got stuck (now i've never had that happen or ever gotten sick from anything thus far so it was BAD). i closed my eyes and said out loud..plz plz let this go down and i'll never ever eat this again. it did. ahh. just what i needed..i don't know how i could have slipped like that, but i'm right back on track now after that. b: who knows if i'll eat..maybe some oatmeal later l: a salad of some sort d: leftover frittata. yum. s: a "bananna milkshake" (ban., 1/2 cup skim, pure vanilla, 2 splenda and ice). blend. yum.

today, ugh b: chai tea latte with skim b2: i just ordered a bacon/chz omlette with my co-workers. depending on the size, i'll eat half now and half later for lunch l: the other half of breakfast s: (if needed) fruit cup d: a YUMMY crustless quiche/frittata i make with spinach, tomatoes & goat cheese. soooo good. I'll have a small slice. i usually put 2 slices of bacon in this, but won't today since i'm already having it.

thanks bloo! b1: chai tea latte with skim (i'm on a roll this week) b2: oatmeal l: split pea Soup d: going to a fish restaurant so i'll have something from there

what are these parm. meatballs you speak of??:cry_smile: Is the recipe on here? I have a hard time getting my meatballs soft..any tips?

b1: starbucks grande iced chai tea latte with skim :eek:b2: lol quaker cin. & spice oatmeal (eating now) l: not going to be a good day!! co-workers are going to houlihan's to pick up potato soup (with cheese & bacon)..and of course i MUST have a little--which is a good 500 calories for a small cup :thumbup: d: leftover slow cooker corn chowder (this was really good). All in all i'll still stay in the 1000-1100ish range, but my selections aren't good today. I guess it's better than my craving this morning for a bacon/egg/chz sandwhich from mickey d's :thumbup::eek:

aw thanks. it was very good too (thank you rachael ray) lol...you know i bet using blue cheese salad dressing would be just as good (and cheaper). i'm obsessed with reading this thread!! i'm sure i'll get fired one day for being on this site too much lol

For what it's worth--I agree. Especially for us newer lb'ers...i always look to see what you, luluc and georgia girl are eating because it's usually good!! lol i love being accountable on a thread where it's ok to do just that--even when i ate ceasar salad 3x last week:rolleyes:

yesterday: b: protein shake with organic pb & 1/2 ban. l: spinach with tomatoes, sf pudding :smile: d: small piece of sausage, spinach, small bit of sweet potato s: shake: 1c milk, 1 ban. vanilla, sf choc syrup, ice. YUM Today: b: organic ff yogurt with pomagranite/vanilla granola l: (will be) some sort of salad from the deli d: corn chowder in the slow cooker (with lean canadian ham, shredded potatoes, carrots, peas, etc)...hope it's good:thumbup:

i remember the first 6-8 weeks and it was hell. i was still hungry and i had to do all the work (not much help from the band). my suggestion would be to write down what you eat (or use dailyplate.com) and change it. i would eat less and just suffer through it because i promise it will get better. a typical day for me then was: b: 1/2 cup yogurt or oatmeal OR Protein Shake with 1 teaspoon Peanut Butter (skim milk) l: tuna, chicken, or egg salad with 2 tablespoons of mayo (1/2 cup)--i ate it without bread OR deli meat rolled up with a piece of cheese d: Protein based meal (1/2 cup total). After 6 weeks i was allowed to eat a cup at a time. Good Luck!

yesterday: b: 4 slices center cut bacon, 1 egg l: slimfast bar s: sugar free pudding d: buffalo sloppy joes s: blackberry sherbert (60 cals, 1 scoop)

b: starbucks iced chai tea latte with skim b2: then an hour later i had quaker instant oatmeal l: grilled chicken caesar salad---it's my thing this week:rolleyes2: d: going to outback. i might eat a rib or two and some veggies. not sure yet