What To Eat????

[newme2012 31]

Ok I was banded on March 5,2012. I was told by my doctors office no carbs.... so now I am so confused as of what to eat for breakfast.. I have only been doing eggs and I am so burnt out.. what can I eat for Breakfast foods? I was told no grits, or oatmeal. They also said its not permanent just until you get to your goal weight... HELP....

[Holly Dolly 575]

hmmm, my dr recommended oatmeal before for breakfast. I either have eggs with 1/2 ounce chedder or a contaiianer of greek yogurt with 1/2 c Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal with a few sliced up strawberries.

[yellowrose88 43]

I have a greek yogurt smoothie during the work week. I add some additional Protein Powder (chocolate) and a couple of strawberries or a banana with some ice and 2 packets of splenda and blend it up in the blender. Yum, I love them. I have also used vanilla Protein powder with frozen peaches. I get 1/2 of my days protein in the morning.

[Toddy 758]

My doctor thinks carbs are the devil, too. I started out with an open mind and really tried to do the very low carb thing, but just got weaker and weaker. I finally started adding in some healthy carbs, like high Fiber, multi grain English muffin with my morning egg and stuff with Beans, like turkey chili. I may not be losing fast, but I am losing steadily and my body is happy!

[Holly Dolly 575]

My doctor thinks carbs are the devil, too. I started out with an open mind and really tried to do the very low carb thing, but just got weaker and weaker. I finally started adding in some healthy carbs, like high fiber, multi grain English muffin with my morning egg and stuff with Beans, like turkey chili. I may not be losing fast, but I am losing steadily and my body is happy!

One can not live by carbs alone!! Atleast not this girl!

[zinhaa 363]

Protein

tuna, turkey,cheese etc

[JennyBee 340]

Cottage cheese, string cheese dipped in hummus:)

[adorkbl 156]

I am very carb sensitive because of PCOS... and I do lose quicker when on a low carb diet. But there is such a thing as healthy carbs.

• Raw and lightly steamed vegetables,
  
• Legumes, Beans, nuts and seeds,
  
• High fiber 100% whole grains,
  
• Raw, whole, fresh fruits,
  
• Most low fat dairy.
  

My rule of thumb is I avoid "white". Rice, potato, bread, and Pasta. My breakfast most days is peach Chobani (greek yogurt) with Kashi Go Lean Crunch on top. If I am tight or in a rush... I do a Protein Shake. Maybe try hard boiled eggs with hummus to replace the yolk? There are tons of options.

[JennyBee 340]

Adorkbl... We have the same menu!

The other day I bought eggplants, cut them thinly, brushed them VERY lightly with olive oil, put fat free ricotta cheese on them, then some spaghetti sauce, and sprinkled low fat mozzarella to top off.... Baked for about 15 min, and WALA! The best Parmesan I had in a looooong time! And very healthy, virtually no fat or carbs! My whole family loves it.

[newme2012 31]

Thx everyone. I know there are a lot of options. But he says no carbs so that is very limiting. thx for the ideas...

[adorkbl 156]

Adorkbl... We have the same menu!

The other day I bought eggplants' date=' cut them thinly, brushed them VERY lightly with olive oil, put fat free ricotta cheese on them, then some spaghetti sauce, and sprinkled low fat mozzarella to top off.... Baked for about 15 min, and WALA! The best Parmesan I had in a looooong time! And very healthy, virtually no fat or carbs! My whole family loves it.[/quote']

That sounds yummy. Will have to try it!! What temp did you bake at? 400?

[JennyBee 340]

Yes 400.... It's delicious!!