food journaling

[beckyrlnd 2]

I was banded in December 2010. I have been very pleased with my lose. I am down 50 lbs. i have been stalled for about 3-4 weeks now. Not gaining and not freaking out. food portions are good. not over eating in that aspect. so i began food journalling. I discovered that i was eating to many carbs. i have no veggies or fruits in my meal plans. I eat Protein and do indulge on a serving of grain or two but not every day. Have a major sweet tooth that has been acting up. but is controlled.

veggies are my down fall. i dont like the way they taste or smell. my family loves veggies and i fix them for them. but i dont eat them. i like veggies if they are mixed in with a casserole type. like squash dressing. i like broccoli and cheese but i never get it fixed like i like it. so i dont eat it. you can only eat so many string Beans.< /p>

fruit. i love fruit but they have carbs. i could eat fruit all day if i did not have a carb restriction.

So what do you do when you are stuck in a food rut. what can i do to vegetables to make them more inviting and taste good. i feel if i get more veggies in my eating my carb cravings will disapate.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[vlp1968 83]

I would work on getting some veggies in, they are such power houses of nutrition- and so low in fat, calories and carbs. Have you experimented much? If you keep trying different ones you may find some you like, or at least tolerate. I buy green giant broccolli with cheese- it's only 60 calories a serving, I find it's worth the calories. I think if flavored veggies are the only way you will eat them you should. Just check the label and make sure it's not crazy fat, carbs or calories. Hope this helps.