Can someone who is steadily losing wt share their daily diet?

[btrieger 21]

Also, if you have around $200 to spare; I recommend getting a device to tell you how many calories you are burning. Either a Bodybugg or a GoWear Fit.

That way you can gauge how many calories you can eat and still lose weight consistently.

[HiMow 0]

MyPlate - food Diary & Food Calorie Counter | LIVESTRONG.COM here is a really awesome free way to count calories:biggrin:

[erinrutledge 0]

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My favorite lunch is to mix a bit of lite mayo (not fat free...yuck) into some tuna or chopped chicken and just a bit of fresh cilantro, scoop the seeds out of a Tomato and stuff the tomato with it.

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uh that sounds amazing! thank you for that!

[mandyfsc 0]

I was just banded 01/15 and just started on solids. Since I haven't had any fills yet, I have very little restriction. but since my stomach seemed to shrink a lot from the 3 week liquid diet I was on, I am able to keep to a low calorie diet through sheer self control! But I still log everything into Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com. Here's my diet for the past week:

Breakfast:

Whole Wheat English muffin with low fat Peanut Butter and sliced banana on top- THIS IS SOOO YUMMY! (300 cal)

Lunch:

Homemade Turkey Chili- I made a ton in the crockpot and portioned it out and froze it- (300 cal)

Dinner:

Turkey Burger with avacado and green salad with spray dressing- (485 cal)

My Snacks are yogurts, cottage cheese, string cheese, or raw veggies. I try to stay around 1200 calories daily.

[jalomum 1]

Just wondering rlynn...have you had a fill yet, since you first posted as not having lost since the pre-op diet?

[Poppyred 0]

I'm not gonna complain. I'm not gonna complain. Okay, haven't lost wt in 2 mos. even though I cut out tons of stuff I was eating/drinking. I'm sure I'm eating too many calories sometimes, but for the most part, feel I am not. Too busy / in denial to track b/c of my life right now - which is why I got the band. Wondering if someone who is steadily losing 1-2 lbs / wk can share an example of their daily diet. Thanks!

Hi,

I was wondering when you got banded..? It was December 10th and Ive only lost 20 lbs total...I have had two fills...and one I had to have taken out a bit...I'm definitely eating less but not losing like I had hoped...It is very discouraging at time...Do you get food stuck alot..it has happened alot to me in the past two weeks,...hope to hear from you again.

POPPYRED

[marytx3 0]

I will eat in a typical day every few hours or when I am hungry:

a Protein bar (280 cal, 20 protein)

a can of tuna with low fat miracle whip, mustard, hot sauce, and relish with 4 saltine crackers

half- 3/4 a boneless, skinless chicken breast dipped in ranch salad dressing or something wet

4-5 chicken substitute nuggets dipped in something

a stupid Protein shake if I can bring myself to it

LOTS of herbal tea, crystal light, and Water

Vitamins!

What are the chicken substitute nuggets?

thanks!

[neesh 0]

B- Protien shake mostley or I will have a half a bagel and coffee. I don't always be too hungry in the morning.

Snack- Light yogurt string cheese and some almonds. Very filling.

L- I will have salad with chicken breast or turkey sandwhich or left overs from dinner.

D- Baked Salmon or chicken breast sides vary from canned spinach, salad, baked potato with cheese and light sour cream, or rice.

I also workout now 4 times a wk on treadmill for 20 min until I can reach 30, but something is better then nothing. I also go to curves when I feel like it. U have to stay active too loose a lot.

[BobbieND 3]

Holy Cow !!! I must say I'm AMAZED at how many of you can eat lettuce salads! I'm sooo jealous :-( I cant handle lettuce in any way, shape or form. It comes right back up. And Ranch and Blue cheese dressing ? They "Coat" my esophagus and barely get thru my band. Also, I can't eat hardly ANY fruits of any kind, nor any veggies- raw or cooked. The worst? Citrus fruits, Cranberries, Apples, and Broccoli, Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, Most Potatoes ( mashed or otherwise) Rice , bread ( unless toasted) and almost all Pasta. :-(

Consider yourselves lucky if you can eat almost anything! :-)

Good luck to you all ! :-)

[BetsyB 9]

I don't quite have restriction yet, so I do rely on measurement/weighing of food, and I journal at Fitday.com. I usually get 800-1000 calories/day, and 80-100g Protein. I exercise each day, often twice, and have lost just over 30 pounds since my banding on Jan 12.

"pre-breakfast": warm chocolate Protein with almond milk

between "pre-breakfast" and breakfast: 1 liter noncaloric Fluid, 1 hour walking @ 4 mph pace

Breakfast (after exercise): 4 oz. homemade chili made with ground chicken and black Beans, sprinkle of shredded cheddar

between Breakfast and lunch: 1/2 liter noncaloric Fluid

lunch: 3-4 ounces solid protein (chicken, shrimp, tilapia or other fish, etc.); sometimes, 1/2 c. nonstarchy veggies

between lunch and dinner: 1/2 liter noncaloric fluid; most days, another 45-60 minutes walking (thanks to my dog!)

dinner: 3-4 ounces sold protein, 1/2 cup nonstarchy veggies

evening: warm protein shake made with almond milk (as I add more veggies, fruits, and legumes, I will phase this one out, most likely.)

snacks: I try to avoid snacking, but if in dire need, I grab a string cheese or Babybel cheese. As I add veggies to my repertoire (my current focus), I will use them as Snacks.

This list doesn't include condiments/sauces such as mayo, mustard, sugar-free barbecue sauce, hot sauce, marinara, vinaigrette and so on. I do prepare my meals using sauces, and account for them in my journaling.

[jre1974 0]

I'm only a week out and a little worried about going back to food...i see a lot of people talking about eating salads....how does that work out with the band? I'd think that the lettuce would tend to get stuck...

[Janice221 0]

Juliansmom those are awesome recipes. Thank you for posting them. There are many I am going to use.

[porter11 0]

Wow I'm so glad I read this post! I am considering the Lapband. I actually have my first apt next week. I was a little nervous about types of food that you can/can't eat. There are so many wonder ideas posted here! Thanks for everyone that shared!!

[larae 0]

I am all about the journal. I track on Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople I track exercising and eating and Water since that is hard for me to get in. My doctor wants me to eat 3x a day with no Snacks but I haven't had a fill yet so that isn't going to happen. He said he would rather I eat smaller amounts more frequently than eating too much and stretching my pouch. My meal plan is pretty much as others mentioned above. I really stress tracking your food.< /p>

[porter11 0]

thanks so much for sharing!!! way to go 14 lbs in a few weeks thats great!