Newbie!

[AtBelmer 3]

I'm new to the site I had Gastric bypass 18 months ago. I lost 155lbs. I am very excited about the loss but I am saddened by the fact that I feel like I am going back to old bad habits. Eating with meals eating things I shouldn't I need some help. I have beat myself up over this I'm tired of sulking now I need help recipes, snack ideas, Protein Shake ideas, anything!!! THANKS!!

[reinangel 78]

I like using cucumbers as crackers or delivery system for deli meats and tuna/chicken salad instead of bread-y carbs.

I make my dips and junk food healthier by substituting yogurt for sour cream and olive oil mayo for regular.. ( you don't taste the difference).

and I eat a variety of Protein bars that I like so I don't get bored with them.. usually OhYeah! good grab. Peanut Butter crunch is my fav and balance bar chocolate mint cookie crunch tastes just like girl scout thin mints.

I also stir fry zucchini with salt pepper and garlic and just before its done to almost soft, toss in deli turkey cut in strips to warm it and top with shredded mozz cheese and put a lid on it and turn it off to melt the cheese.< /p>

I have also been eating Late July Organic tortilla chips and salsa..

I'm 18wks out. So I can only get in about 2-3 cucumber slices with stuff on it or a few chips before I am full. But at least its an idea for you to have something healthier..

[AtBelmer 3]

Thank you that all sounds so good!!! I will give it a try!!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I don't know of anything that will get you back on track and keep you on track better than logging your food. My Fitness Pal highly recommended but there are other apps that do pretty much the same thing. I've been logging for over two years and would be lost without it. I manage my weight. Literally. It's been well over a year since I hit my maintenance weight of 155 lbs. In that time my weight has never been outside of a 151 to 156 window. This morning it was 153.8. And I never experienced any "bounce back" weight gain. Log your food, weigh yourself often (I weigh daily since reaching my maintenance weight) and respond quickly to weight changes approaching the limits of your window.

If your weight is a little too high, reduce your daily calorie goal by 100-200 calories for a day or two and it will come right back down. Weight a little too low (it does happen), increase your calorie goal by 100-200 calories for a day or two and it will come back up. I've done both. Many times. And it works like a charm. But it all starts with logging your food.

Commit to logging for 90 days and you'll be amazed at how fast, easy and effective managing your weight can be!!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

AND welcome to the forum! Lots of great folks here! This is a very special place and you'll find lots of support in your journey. Congratulations on your weight loss!!

[AtBelmer 3]

Thank you I will give it a try!!