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I've been working on recipes for my cook book, "The Skillful Art of Healthy Eating" and for today's lunch I had two of the recipes that I have finally mastered, copyrighted, and added to the book. Both recipes are high protein, high fiber, diabetic and weight loss surgery friendly, and appealing to the eye. It's my…

I love, love, love these! The mixture freezes well. I make up little containers to freeze. Then I just grab one and some butter lettuce and I'm good to go! Thanks for sharing.

I'm the same way. I keep water on my bedside table and drink that first thing before I even get out of bed for hydration. Then I get up and have a high protein smoothie (whey isolate protein, FF Greek yogurt, fruit (usually berries), veggies (usually mixed greens), chia seeds). Then I do my morning walk. About mid-morning…

Amen!!! That guy is a snake oil salesman.

These are two of my "go to" meals that I would eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner: 1. Two poached or soft boiled eggs, 10 steamed asparagus spears, and a 1/2 cup fruit (usually berries) - 245 calories, 18 grams protein, 11 grams fat, 20 grams carbs, and 6 grams fiber. 2. An egg is a basket: (1/2 avocado, 1 egg, and 2…

This is my favorite metabolism revving smoothie: 1 scoop whey isolate protein 1/2 cup FF Greek yogurt 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 Tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup blueberries 1 1/2 cups spinach A few drops of liquid stevia Put all ingredients in blender (I have a magic bullet) and blend until completely smooth.

In a coffee mug I warm one half cup of unsweetened almond milk in the microwave and then mix in one scoop of Designer Whey Vanilla Crème protein powder, stirring until it dissolves, then add coffee to fill the mug and stir. It's like drinking a vanilla nut crème latte! It does contain some milk but nothing like what you'd…

Fage 0% Fat has 18g of protein. It's a favorite of mine. I eat it every day. I like to add chai seeds and a couple of drops of French Vanilla liquid stevia. Chai seeds also contain Omega 3 fats so it's a triple-bang food! And if you mix the seeds into the yogurt and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours or better…

I made this as part of a light lunch for me and my girlfriends when we had a spa party. It's a cheese ball covered with an avocado "facial", red bell pepper lips, cucumber eye covers, and a mozzarella hair towel. I also made dark, milk, and white chocolate covered strawberries along with veggies for the dip too. And of…

Breakfast today...ham and cheese scramble, fresh blueberries, and whole grain/seed toast with a little coconut oil instead of butter.

Wonderful and smart idea!

Today's breakfast... Ham and cheese scramble with whole grain/seed bread and a touch of coconut oil instead of butter.

Too funny!!!

It's decaf green tea sweetened with stevia. No calories and you can't tell the difference.

This is my basic smoothie recipe: 1 scoop whey protein isolate, 1/2 cup FF Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 1/2 cups mixed power greens, and a few drops of liquid stevia. I change up the fruit (strawberries, pineapple, pears, peaches, blackberries, raspberries)…

I got them a couple of years ago from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It's a soup set with four mugs and four plates. For me a pretty setting and presentation is just as important as the food itself.

Agreed and let me say first and foremost, always follow your provider's guidelines for post-surgical advancement of your diet. Especially that first year. Your first year of eating is geared by your medical history, previous diet history, and weight loss goal. It is developed specifically for you by the dietician…

It's a double edged sword for sure. I don't post my food diary mainly because I really don't look at anyone else's food log. I prefer getting ideas and advice directly from the community rather than one person's preferences for daily food intake. But I'm with you, if 've been unfriended by someone I've probably been too…

Have you taken your measurements? If so it's time to remeasure. You can't just look at the scale. If you haven't taken your measurements, take them now. Also put an article of clothing that you have been wearing all the time and really look at yourself. How do you feel wearing this. Now pick something you haven't been able…

I'm not sure how to do it either but I wish they'd put a choice to not save anything except your own meals and recipes. I always look it back up except if it's a meal or recipe I inputed/created.

It's where I got all of my initial recipes and support. Look for my recipe for blueberry popovers. It won first runner up in Susan Maria's Splenda Recipe contest.

And you are too!

Yes you are!

Agree that my circumstances are different but then again whose aren't. We are like snowflakes. Not one of us is exactly the same. It just never occurred to me that what a person eats or doesn't eat would be a reason to unfriend someone. Which again comes back to the "different strokes for different folks."

If there is a gym I will use whatever equipment that they have but usually I set out on foot and walk. I also do weight training using my own body weight...push ups, planking, yoga.

Let me be the first to welcome you aboard. This is a great place to log food/fitness. I have found a lot of support here. Please feel free to friend me and I'll help you and you can help me! Good luck.

I had gastric bypass and there are days I struggle just to eat 1000 calories. But my calories are very protein/nutrient dense. It never occurred to me that people would friend then unfriend because I am not getting enough calories in their eyes. I guess you learn something new every day.

Yes, that's actually where I got the idea. I just posted my lunch pix on that thread too.

I am nine years out from my RNY surgery. I just started a picture journal thread here in recipes called "The Skillful Art of Healthy Eating." I have tons of recipes and am still creating new ones. It looks likes most of you are newbies and need to keep things simple as you get to know your pouch. Ricotta cheese, Greek…