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Trying to stay on track while being busy!

Jan 4, 2026

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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…

9 things I Ate (and Used) the First Week After Gastric Bypass

Dec 31, 2025

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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…

My Why…

Dec 30, 2025

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I have thought about bariatric surgery for years, and had to figure out my why of taking this leap. I tried to do it myself, I really did. I had a hip replacement surgery in Nov 2021 which allowed me to exercise and be more mobile than ever before. I did everything right, and lost…

Learning new habits

Dec 30, 2025

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in Eating after Surgery

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…

Protein Overnight Oat Recipe

Dec 28, 2025

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Amanda

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Protein overnight oats is a great, easy way to start your day right, with a filling breakfast with lots of protein. And making them is SO EASY. You can also add some chia seeds and flaxseed for extra nutrients. Just add some more milk because the chia seeds absorb a lot. These can be made…

My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again

Dec 27, 2025

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Amanda

in My Journey

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…

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Trying to stay on track while being busy!

9 things I Ate (and Used) the First Week After Gastric Bypass

My Why…

Learning new habits

Protein Overnight Oat Recipe

My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again