LisaMergs

Theory is- for bypass at least- if you eat mostly lean Proteins, followed by a veggie or fruit when it is consumed, you shouldn't need to count calories. You should be full, and then finish eating. I mean, we do, sort of, by knowing how much a piece of Protein costs calorically, but that is just a matter of getting familiar with nutrition, in general. And if we are using an app to track- well that makes it easier. My point is- you need to target your protein goal and meet it. Get on friendly terms with making adjustments when you are expending energy (working out) by upping your HEALTHY calorie intake, and track your food. You will begin to see "rhyme and reason" in plateaus, and how to help break them if they go on too long. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ummm. Yeah lol. Looking great! Amazing how the face bloat goes quickly! It's like the cherry on top- Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

And don't forget the antioxidant properties. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App If you are eating the peel... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10725161 I was referring to the Berries Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh lol. Funny

I have very upsetting news for you. Bananas ARE the devil! But if they are, then why is "Angel Food" cake more fattening (ounce for ounce)? Damn. You're good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have very upsetting news for you. Bananas ARE the devil! But if they are, then why is "Angel Food" cake more fattening (ounce for ounce)? Damn. You're good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you can't find it, maybe you need to update your app... I found it easily, and plan on following for future point of reference when I get to maint. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need to call roto-rooter for my hair loss... In a word-intense. Thankful for the vast amount of thick, naturally curly hair I used to curse. Decided I'm going au natural for the duration. Not noticeable to others this way. But OY! It's almost SCARY!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A bari-patients best friend those syrups. World Market carries all of the sugar free varieties. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just waiting for someone to post that they make banana smoothies and drink it through a straw . Then the fireworks will begin. Or, eat banana tacos.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Try warmer... Tea, chicken broth. My tummy (bypass) preferred it. Also remember it takes longer for sleeves to heal than bypass- greater surface area in sleeves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best tasting "clear" I've found. Not as high in Protein as Isopure or unjury, but I occasionally add a scoop of unflavored Unjury to it to boost the nutritional value. You can also use it- or Isopure, to make Jello. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hat dam! Wtg! Well done! You'll be at goal I NO time flat! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Bananas becoming tacos.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol. No. Not my Momma. This is- she looks good for 71!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

While doing my daily recipe searching, came across this. Making it tonight for the weekend, but looks too good to hold off sharing. It uses pistachios here, but can work on any nut. I'll likely do a mixture of almonds and pistachios Recipe- Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

For now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You will be awesome! Bet you can't wait! It goes so fast, really. I don't know how- lol- but it does! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I make a pot of bone broth every week. No, it is not hard to make, at all. You can use chicken, beef, whatever kind of bones you like. The key is to cook it slowly for a long time. And you need to roast the bones first. You are not making soup here- it takes a long while cooking to extract all the nutrients from the bones. I don't fully season it until after it is finished. Onion, garlic is about all I add to the Water. Here is a good link- http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/common-mistakes-bone-broth Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What a wonderful gift! Babies just make the world "right". And a beautiful one you have, at that! Congratulations and much joy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wtg!!!! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely awesome!! You're right about the instant face lift lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ooh! I'm going to go find those pics! Thanks guys. I turn 50 next June. Gonna love my 50's!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

And don't forget the antioxidant properties. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App