Tag: high protein
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Trying to stay on track while being busy!
This weekend has been so busy, I haven’t had time to eat the way I should really and had a hard time being able to stay on track. Yesterday we got a new couch and kitchen table. On the fly, we had to go rent a U-Haul to pick them up, move the old ones…
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A Delicious recipe to Try with Your Family! – Spicy Korean Beef
I absolutely love my instant pot. I know a lot of people complain about it because it’s not “instant”. But I can throw everything in there, put it on, and go do other stuff, I don’t need to sit and watch it like cooking on a stovetop. Side note: If you have one like this…
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9 things I Ate (and Used) the First Week After Gastric Bypass
The first week after gastric bypass was a blur of tiny sips, protein goals, and figuring out what my new normal looked like. Here’s what helped me get through it. Liquid phase Protein shakes – You LIVE on protein shakes in the post-op phase. I tried so many different ones, but keep coming back to…
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Learning new habits
The hardest thing since the surgery is learning new habits. Chew thoroughly. Eat slowly (SO hard for me, I’ve always eaten fast). Take 20 minutes to finish a meal. STOP as soon as you feel full. I have found that I can only give myself what I know I can finish comfortably with my new…
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Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves
Why it works Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion 1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked) Kid Portion 2 mini meatloaves
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My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again
Before my surgery, I thought the hardest part would be the recovery. I was wrong. The liquid diet leading up to surgery tested me in ways I didn’t expect — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt like everything familiar about eating was suddenly gone, and I had to find new ways to cope, new routines…