WHAT DO YOU EAT EVERYDAY?

[FRANCIE]

I was banded August 18th and suffered through the liquid stage and now I can eat. Problem is....not really sure what to eat. I have lost 15 pounds (50 to go) and I am kind of sticking to the Adkins diet. I have a BOOST protein drink in the morning and after that I eat a lean cuisine or grilled chicken. But I just wondered...what are ya'll eating everyday? Also, is it okay to have an alcoholic drink?

[Kittycat]

Hi Francie,

My daily usually consists of the following:

Breakfast:

Muslix Apple Crisp cereal w/skim milk or English muffin toasted w/ ham

Lunch:

Turkey, chicken or beef, green beans/green salad, rice (usually leftovers from prev.nite's dinner)

Dinner:

Chicken, fish, turkey, filet mignon

Salad/Green beans, cauliflower (any veggie, green is best)

Rice or potato

If I need a snack, I have sugarfree pudding, popcicle, fudgecicle or Pringles light (17 chips)

Protein, veggie, grain and fruit, chose and eat in that order and you will do great!

[FRANCIE]

Thanks Kathy! You have been so helpful to me!!

[UTdigiMOM]

I'm interested in this too...

I'm not banded yet, but I'm just starting to plan in my mind what my daily meals will look like. I cook for my family (DH and 2 young sons) and I'm hoping to just slightly modify my regular meals for myself.

Anyone??

[Kittycat]

I make regular meals like always, I just add more veggies and salads, less potatoes and more whole grain rice.

I feed my hubby and two sons and if they are having a burger or sausages, I will have sliced chicken or turkey, less calories.

You learn to adapt.

Good Luck!