To Be Thin 2011 80 Posted August 12, 2011 Hi, I am at 7 months out and am dealing with food issues - "head hunger" ... I feel like I am in a rut with my food choices and would like input or advise from others. I keep my calories between 1000 - 1200 and carbs under 45.... My meals are all pretty much the same, my tummy cant handle much in the morning so I do an EAS low carb premix shake, mid morning snack Atkins Peanut Butter protien bar. Lunch: 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of either chunk chicken or imitation seafood. afternoon snack - beef jerkey or protien bar evening dinner is either a salad or 1/2 cup of chicken/turkey/seafood. SF popcycles & SF fudgecycles are a staple at night! I rely heavily on crystal light and flavored water.. some days I get more than 64 oz and some days if I am super busy at work I struggle to get my Water intake in.... I know I need to work on making sure I have my 64+ Fluid a day. Any advise from others that could help me along more? I cant do yogart...just cant get past any of the tastes and cheese has a bad effect on me! Thanks for any advise you can offer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lml32937 65 Posted August 13, 2011 Althought I have not been sleeved yet. I was VERY creative with my band post op diet- I had a hard time too getting in Protein and liquid and for a while was on the "wrong" liquid to fill up- I switched up my protein powder- and got a variety of different ones to add to either ensure or boost- Some days yogurt was ok others it made me gag- I used it often in smoothies- adds calories (good ones and good protein too) and the consistency is masked. I don't know if it helps or not but good luck- Also are you working out or anything to do aerobically?? I know when I switched from walking to zumba and then did walking and zumba it really helped just changing up things for a few days.. sort of tricking your body/mind....Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready2BHealthier 0 Posted August 14, 2011 I'm between 3 and 4 months out - don't do much of the Protein bars/shakes - only if I'm really stuck do I use those as a backup. I've been trying to do 'real food' which does give some more variety. Not sure if that's good or not, but I think I'd get bored quickly with the same few things. Some ideas on what I've been eating... - 1/2 toasted english muffin with Peanut Butter - scrambled egg with one slice of bacon each morning (sometimes with veggies in it) - slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes or creamed spinach - turkey meatballs - lox (smoked salmon) with some crackers - cheese and wheat thins - grilled cheese on whole wheat - 1/2 burger (or small slider) on toasted bun with some ketchup - sliced turkey rolled up with some cheese - wheat thins with peanut butter - grilled chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning There are some other things but these are the ones I have most often... hope this helps. Hi, I am at 7 months out and am dealing with food issues - "head hunger" ... I feel like I am in a rut with my food choices and would like input or advise from others. I keep my calories between 1000 - 1200 and carbs under 45.... My meals are all pretty much the same, my tummy cant handle much in the morning so I do an EAS low carb premix shake, mid morning snack Atkins Peanut Butter protien bar. Lunch: 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of either chunk chicken or imitation seafood. afternoon snack - beef jerkey or protien bar evening dinner is either a salad or 1/2 cup of chicken/turkey/seafood. SF popcycles & SF fudgecycles are a staple at night! I rely heavily on crystal light and flavored Water.. some days I get more than 64 oz and some days if I am super busy at work I struggle to get my Water intake in.... I know I need to work on making sure I have my 64+ Fluid a day. Any advise from others that could help me along more? I cant do yogart...just cant get past any of the tastes and cheese has a bad effect on me! Thanks for any advise you can offer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To Be Thin 2011 80 Posted August 15, 2011 Althought I have not been sleeved yet. I was VERY creative with my band post op diet- I had a hard time too getting in Protein and Liquid and for a while was on the "wrong" liquid to fill up- I switched up my Protein powder- and got a variety of different ones to add to either ensure or boost- Some days yogurt was ok others it made me gag- I used it often in smoothies- adds calories (good ones and good protein too) and the consistency is masked. I don't know if it helps or not but good luck- Also are you working out or anything to do aerobically?? I know when I switched from walking to zumba and then did walking and zumba it really helped just changing up things for a few days.. sort of tricking your body/mind....Good luck! Hi, Yes, I am walking 3 miles 6 X week... actually working on a slow jog!!!! I am signed up for my first 5K on Labor Day 9/5!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To Be Thin 2011 80 Posted August 15, 2011 I'm between 3 and 4 months out - don't do much of the Protein bars/shakes - only if I'm really stuck do I use those as a backup. I've been trying to do 'real food' which does give some more variety. Not sure if that's good or not, but I think I'd get bored quickly with the same few things. Some ideas on what I've been eating... - 1/2 toasted english muffin with Peanut Butter - scrambled egg with one slice of bacon each morning (sometimes with veggies in it) - slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes or creamed spinach - turkey meatballs - lox (smoked salmon) with some crackers - cheese and wheat thins - grilled cheese on whole wheat - 1/2 burger (or small slider) on toasted bun with some ketchup - sliced turkey rolled up with some cheese - wheat thins with peanut butter - grilled chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning There are some other things but these are the ones I have most often... hope this helps. Hi! I am curious how the carbs are for you? I have not yet had any bread, rolls or buns....havent touched them cause of the unnecessary calories & carbs.... a grilled cheese sandwich sounds wonderful and english muffin with peanut butter... OMG.... but the carb issue is a concern, I have really been trying to stay away from the carbs... ugh.... dont they leave you wanting more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready2BHealthier 0 Posted August 19, 2011 I think I've been okay with them - they seem to do the trick - I need a little crunch here and there texture-wise. I have a few Wheat Thins each day. I don't have bread every day - probably only 2x per week and then it's a slice of ww toast or 1/2 english muffin (ww also). I have been totally away from rice, Pasta and the like. I've had some pierogies also - just keeping the portion down. I seem to be losing okay so I'm guessing it is okay... Hi! I am curious how the carbs are for you? I have not yet had any bread, rolls or buns....havent touched them cause of the unnecessary calories & carbs.... a grilled cheese sandwich sounds wonderful and english muffin with Peanut Butter... OMG.... but the carb issue is a concern, I have really been trying to stay away from the carbs... ugh.... dont they leave you wanting more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
