Debra G

My suggestion would be ramp up your protein in food and in your protein shakes. And yes carry around with you healty snacks druning your day. This will help some. All the best to you.

A small set back with the Poison Ivy! But am sure you look hot scratching a smaller you.. Grins. But I also say try not to scratch. Good luck.

Learn how to cut the calories in your favorite drink. Going to a Garden Party or a BBQ or just a Evening out. Tropical cocktails are a rite of summer—delicious and refreshing. The problem is, the calories can push your diet over the edge. To counter this, I come up with some less-indulgent versions of classic seasonal favorites. Enjoy! Margarita It’s tempting to pick up a bottle of store-bought frozen margarita mix, but that’s where most of the 325 calories lie. Instead, just get tequila, limes for fresh-squeezed lime juice and some Triple Sec to make your own version. Calories saved: 153per 6 ounces. Mojito Sugar adds to the taste of this Cuban specialty, helping release the mint flavor. It also adds to the 145-calorie count. Instead, use a sugar substitute, like stevia, which contains virtually no calories, yet works to enhance the mint’s flavor during the muddling process. Calories saved: 80 per 6 ounces. Cosmopolitan This cranberry-flavored cocktail is pretty to look at, but full of empty calories. Lower the count of this 130-calorie drink by using diet cranberry juice. Then grab a bottle of Ty Ku Soju, an Asian spirit that is a great alternative to vodka and contains only 68 calories per 1.5 ounces. Calories saved: 65 per 4 ounces. Strawberry Daiquiri Don’t be fooled—just because it’s named after a fruit doesn’t mean this drink is healthy. Just like with margaritas, the pre-made mixes are packed with sugar, leaving you with a drink that can peak at 350 calories. Make your own with fresh strawberries (if they’re not sweet enough add more sweetness with a sugar substitute) and definitely skip the whipped cream topping. Calories saved 215 per 8 ounces. Piña Colada The queen of summer drinks, the piña colada can max out at over 650 calories! Substitute Coco López Cream of Coconut Lite for the coconut cream and coconut milk. Combine it with pineapple juice, sparkling water and a little rum, and you can satisfy both your sweet tooth and your diet. Calories saved: 475 per 8 ounces. SO ENJOY THE SUMMER GUILT-FREE! CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE RECIPES:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

This tender and juicy Pork Tenderloin will be a favorite at the dinner table. Makes 5 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes 172 Calories Per Serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Looking for a great salad that is a little different try this Asian style salad. Great for all year round. Makes 8 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes 125 Calories Per Serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Simmer antioxidant-rich cherries in a quick pan sauce spiked with whiskey and cranberry juice; it's luscious on turkey tenderloin (a lean but flavorful, quick-cooking cut you might have overlooked in the poultry case). Make it a meal: Serve with vegetables. Makes 6 servings Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Per serving: 210 calories CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

:scared2:My Band is not tight enough. When I went in 2 weeks ago to get my unfill, my doctor was not there so I had another doctor do it. I was so sick I did not care who did it, but I told her to only take out 1/2 cc - that was what was put in me by my doctor on my last fill date appointment. But I think she wanted to be safe and just took out more then the 1/2 cc. I'm not restricted enough and I can feel the difference. I can drink liquids right after I eat, and there is nothing telling me that am full. I FEEL LIKE THAT OIL SPILL IN THE GULF - NEVER ENDING - I KEEP GOING AND GOING AND GOING, eating that is. I have gone up a few pounds and that is scaring the heck out of me. The things I am eating are healthy things, fruit, low cal snacks, and fish, the same as I was eating before. But I'm going up in weight, not down. For the life of me I do not know why. The only thing I can think of is that my band is just not tight enough. It may be that I am also retaining water, but I do not see any particular reason for that because I am continuing to limit my salt intake. So I have a appointment on 7/7 with my surgeon. But I am not waiting that long. I am scared that I will gain to much weight back by then. Let me put a stop to this weight gain now, I told myself. So I called them and they gave me an appointment for 6/30. The thing that is getting me is this - I am eating all the same foods, doing all the same things as when I was loosing weight, eating right and exercising. This is starting to make me very depressed. The last time I felt this depressed was before my surgery. So, now I am trying to keep a stiff upper lip about everything that is going on now. I was at my sweet spot before, and I know I will get back there again, hopefully on Wednesday, 6/30. I'm still doing my Recipes of The Day that I share with you all on a daily basis, and continuing to exercise. I'm looking at this as a small bump in the road.

Thank you lat1nacurv3s for your great comment. I will do just that. And I do hope you enjoy the recipes. I so love to cook after you try a few let me know how you like the recipes. Thank you again and all the best to you also...

I would lower the calorie intake a day to 1000 caloires. Keep with the exercising. The plateau will break we all reach this stage. Then one day you will look at your scale and it will move.. All the best to you.. Good Luck!

While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of this simple yet sophisticated candie comes from the chocolate, so choose a semisweet or bittersweet with a flavor and level of sweetness you enjoy. The recipe makes a big batch of truffles - plenty for gift-giving. Although they should be stored in the refrigerator, they're best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Believe it or not this is a low calorie treat. Well worth the time to prepare. 4 dozen (1-inch) truffles Active Time: 1 1/2 hours Total Time: 12 hours (including 10 1/2 hours chilling time) Per truffle: 61 calories CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Good Luck to you! It's one of the best things that I have ever done..

Hello ebtkm5. I did not have any problems at all. No pain just bruping that's all. I have no scar at all and so far I have been doing ok. Follow the doctor orders and you will be ok.. Take small steps do not rush by eating food to soon. Remember slow and stady wins in the long run.. YOU WILL BE FINE. All the best to you..

Yes it's take time to learn what works for you. The does and not do, am still learning and am 9 months in. We have been eating one way for all our lives and now we are retraining our self. You are doing fine keep up the good work. As you and your 8 year old say lesson learned. We all are learning.. Good luck!

I went to a freinds house one day and she made this and I loved it. What a different way to fix Salmon and to capture it's wonderful flavors from both the salmon and the Cedar-Plank. prep time 10 min total time 4 hr 35 min Makes 8 servings 190 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

This fat-free marinade makes chicken, beef, lamb, and even fish tender and tasty. makes enough for 4 chicken breast or fish fillets or about 1 pound of meat. Makes 4 servings. 1/2 onion, coarsely, crushed 4 1/2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon fresh lemond juice 1 cup plain fat-free yogaurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, gralic, ginger, and lemon juice: puree. Add the yogurt, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves: Process until combined. About 1/3 cup: 47 cal. CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE MARINADE RECIPES:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

I had someone in the weight loss office ask me what snacks do I eat. I try very hard to find good foods for me to snack on. I hate to blow my whole day on bad snacks and feel bad after eating them. So this is what I snack on. SNACKS: Newman's Own microwave popcorn 100 calorie. Cheerios (dry) 1 cup 100 calorie. Sargento light string cheese (made with 2% milk) 50 calories per piece. Babybel Light cheese - Good source of protein, 6 grams protein- 50 calories per serving. T.Marzetti Light French Onion Veggie-Dip or any of there Light Dips 60 calories serving size 2 Tbsp Pepperidge Farm Goldfish-Baked Snack Crackers. I like the Cheddar flavor.This has 140 calories serving size 55 Pieces (They also now come in so many flavors like Parmesan,Pizza,Ranch,Pretzel, and a host of other flavors. Read the Nutrition Facts. Some are 130 calories for 43 pieces, or 130 calories for 60 pieces. WeightWatchers has many wonderful snacks I love the Rosemary & Olive Oil-Pretzel Thins this also comes in many great flavors 110 calories per 1 pouch. WeightWatchers Smoothie Mix with fruit if you like. I love the French Vanilla and I add all type of berries 100 calories per packet. Also comes in a Wild Berry & Chocolate Smoothie. Musselman's (lite mixed Berry's-fruit'n Sauce or any of the berry flavors) NO SUGAR ADDED 60 calorie. Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 80 calories. Jell-0 Pudding Snack Cups -Sugar Free 60 calorie. Edy's Fruit Bars NO SUGAR ADDED (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 25 Calories per pop. Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Acai Blueberry. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop. Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Pomegranate. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop. Boost (High protein) Energy Drink 240 calorie. Pure Protein - Shake 170 calories. CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE TIPS AND IDEAS:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Keep it simple and bursting with color and flavor with this fresh tomato and asparagus side dish. Makes 4 servings Prep Time 15min Total Time 30min 70 Calories per 1 Serving: CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

This true Moroccan Fish recipe is both healthy and low in calories. You will love this lite Moroccan Fish recipe it's great for a hot summer meal. Makes 4 servings 184 Calories Per Serving Active Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Your very welcome hope you enjoy it... I loved it. Smiles... Tell me how it came out and if you like it as much as I did...

Hello aklhoney thank you for reading my story. I know how uncomfortable you must be.. I know the though of a unfill is like "OH KNOW" keep it in so I can lose more weight but what you are feeling is know fun. Get out of that sick zone as soon as you can. All the best to you and please keep me posted on how you are feeling...

Thank you jimunks2000. I hope your bestie feels better soon. I hope my story can help someone els. All the best to your bestie..

This Turkey dish is great as a main dish along with some sides, or even as a sandwich. How ever you eat it am sure you will love the taste of this "ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY" Makes 12 servings Calories 200 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 2 hr 15 min CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Barbecued turkey legs and thighs. I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they're an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we're having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn't taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey. It just absorbs the smokiness from the grill and the tang from the sauce. Outside of the holiday bird, this is hands down the best turkey I've ever had. Makes 4-8 Serves 150 calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Hope you enjoy it. I love this recipe alot. I so love cooking, am glad am able to share them with everyone. look at my blog for so many more. And thank you for your wounderful words.

Thank you khunt719 for your sweet words.. Take it the same way as I did just 10 pounds at a time and before you know it you will be adding up the numbers. Take it slow and stady, you are doing so well your self. Keep up the great work.. LOVE IT!