Hi guys,
We're just starting to plan the menu for this year. Hubby says to keep the meal fairly small so we don't have as many leftovers. We'll see how that goes. Riiiight...

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - protein coffees (60g)
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds (18g)
S - a poptart
L - chowder
S - peanuts
D - Kung Pao Chicken
S - CarbSmart ice cream

VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending

MILES:
stairs

Hi I've been hanging around on the Canadian form which is intensely helpful and just discovered you folks. I've been curious to see how it works out for us lower BMI peeps. I'm cleared for surgery at 221 it's, but haven't heard from the surgeon yet. Getting both excited and apprehensive. I hope I can get surgery by early February.

I'm also 66, and most of you are my kids' ages so I'm hoping this all works out ok. I had breast cancer 10 years ago but other than apnea, im healthy.

i notice so many of you lightweights get to your goals and stay there. Thstvmakes my heart feel warm and gives me hope. I want energy and mobility to chase my grandchildren around the yard.

i have a question: did any of you have insomnia before surgery that went away with weight loss.

Pauline

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.

I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!

9 + Years!!

Afternoon LW's!!! Are you prepared for Thanksgiving? I had my WLS in the month of October and I can remember being so excited because I was allowed to start eating "normal" food the week of Thanksgiving. Little bites of turkey never tasted sooooo good!!!! If you are early out be careful of dumping. Watch your sweets and fats and take small bites so nothing gets stuck. BUT ENJOY!!

Breakfast:

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheese

Snack: Nuts and Cheese

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack:

Dinner: Venison and a few fried red potatoes

Snack: Lightly Salted Popcorn

Your Menu sounds Delish! Cold weather has arrived in PA and I've been craving chili but the spices mess with me.

At first I didn't have a great experience with one of the coordinators but as I've worked with ALO they have been super nice and helpful in handling the situation. Thank you to the staff who has been emailing me since my last post. Everything has been resolved.