JulieC74 37 Posted October 14, 2012 I was banded in June and now FINALLY I have a restriction so....please tell me a normal day for what y'all are eating. I need all the ideas I can get because I spent too much money to not have this band work. I have the realize band and banded June 4th and down 25lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinhaa 363 Posted October 14, 2012 I can't say this is normal but I can tell you what I do. We are all different and eat differently. I Have a Protein Shake for breakfast with lactaid or soy milk and Protein Powder lunch is usually 3-4 oz of Protein or 4 oz of turkey chili dinner same sometimes i add in small salad sometimes i can't fit it When i snack i try for cheese, yourget, nuts, Peanut Butter or humus. Wendy 1 JulieC74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyBee 340 Posted October 15, 2012 An average day for me is: Breakfast: 1 hard boiled egg, 1 string cheese, Greek yogurt. Lunch: 4oz meat and 1/2 cup Beans Dinner: (I'm usually hungrier in the evening) 6oz meat, veggies, and a ff pudding for dessert. If I get hungry before bed I'll have some carrots and hummus, or a string cheese. I'm 9 pounds away from goal!!!!!!! Best of luck to everyone:) 5 Joy1961, newme2013, Maddysgram and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dee257 1,516 Posted October 15, 2012 today I had a greek yogurt and coffee with milk for breakfast.... lunch was a c. cottage cheese with black bean salsa in it...and 7 Trisket crackers... dinner was broccolli slaw put through a chopper and tuna...both mixed with merical whip...and a greek yogurt I had a few Snacks today also...a very small piece of choc cake w/frosting a Protein bar..,and a 1/2c. of northern Beans...and my 8 glasses of Water... may sound like Im just eatting diet foods...but its acuallly the foods I like now 1 JulieC74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted October 15, 2012 Everyday is different. Yesterday: Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg, 1 link of sausage Lunch: 1/2 ham and cheese sandwich (sliced ham, sliced cheese, whole wheat bread, and mayo), about 10 grapes Dinner: About a 1/2 cup chili (I don't measure anything, I'm just estimating), pinch of shredded cheese Snack: small can of pineapple chunks If I go out, I usually order a salad or 1/2 sandwich and Soup. Or a burger (I eat about 1/3 of it). And I go out often (usually about 4-5 times a week). Now, I'm 3 yrs post op and not at perfect restriction as I used to be, so I can eat more things than I used to! I used to not be able to eat grapes or pineapple.< /p> Good luck! Marci 1 JulieC74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieC74 37 Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks y'all. I am having a HUGE problem eating bread. If it is toasted it is easier but sandwich bread or Buns I just can't get it to go down no matter how much I chew! 1 Kami172000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami172000 16 Posted October 15, 2012 Wow i wish i could eat some of the stuff everyone else does! On an average work day i have: Breakfast: iced coffee(sometimes with protein) Lunch: smart one or lean cuisine(1/2 of a panini or roast beef and veggies which Is about a cup of food) Dinner: 1 tilapia fillet with lemon juice I cant eat much more then that. And if i get hungry before bed i eat about 1/2 cup of Cereal or maybe treat myself to a few bites of ice cream. starting weight 287.6 current weight 257.4 1 JulieC74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueBee01 630 Posted October 16, 2012 Cup of lite choc soy milk for drive to work (never hungry in am) lunch during week is 1/2 ham or chicken salad with cheese on 1/2 of a flat round bread and SF pickle dinner is usually 2-3 oz of fish or chicken, a veggie and a bite of potato Sometimes I have eggs, cheese and turkey sausage for a lunch meal Snacks include: Cabot sharp cheddar 75% FF cheese with Special K crackers, fruit, nuts, prunes, etc. I too eat out a lot! A la cart chicken taco and dump the shell and add refried Beans or guacamole to it. Always sharing with husband or bringing home leftovers for several meals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs RDS 1 Posted October 21, 2012 After 9 years with the band, I have a great eating routine. Breakfast: Protein shake of some sort - usually a fortified slim fast. I sometimes have 4 oz of Total Cereal, but the day always goes better for me with the band when I have liquid for Breakfast.< /p> *Snack: 100 Calorie Iced Coffee; or yogurt Lunch: "lunch To Go" tuna packs, if I eat at my desk. If I go out, I usually choose a cup of Soup or one piece of fish - no sides. *Snack: 3 or 4 oz of Almonds or Cashews; or yogurt; or sugar free pudding; or even another Slim Fast if I am really hungry. Dinner: dinner is a little tricky. I usually have 3 to 4 oz of whatever I cook for my husband. He's a meat, potatoes and one green vegetable guy. I have a spinach soup that I make weekly and keep on hand to eat when he is having something that I can't do at all - like a big greasy hamburger. *Snacks are important otherwise I am super hungry and eat meals too fast and they don't stay down. After dinner, I try to stick to milk or Water. Eating too late in the evening gives me acid reflux. I know you asked about a normal eating day, but for me Holidays are not even a challenge anymore. I just ask myself if I want to feed my muscles or my fat cells and that helps me make good choices - most of the time. Hope this helps! 1 JulieC74 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
