I eat oatmeal. - I usually stir in a 1/4 cup of nuts for additional protein, but it does add fat and calories) Other ideas: shrimp ****tail hard boiled egg string cheese Good luck! ~Lara

Greetings all I can't believe its been a year ...I've lost a whole person, but gained a "new one"...to those of you who are starting your journey ..God bless you and those of you who are on your journey...take your vitamins,drink your water and get your protein....Takr care and I will post pics soon...Eileen

Okay, here I thought I was doing so good eating a bowl of Grape Nuts for breakfast. Then I go onto Fitday.com and enter the food I ate and dang...heres the stats on 3/4 cup of cereal and a cup of milk.. Cal:433 Fat:5 Carbs:83 Protein:18 Not sure which is worse...the carbs or calories. I need some good breakfast ideas please that arent so high is calories!!!

Okay...Im gonna be honest of what I ate and maybe this will help me realize I need to eat better!! B: 1 Krispry Kreme Donut (bad bad bad)...(but so good) S: Crystal Light w/ Isopure YUK lol L: Taco Bell... 1/2 portion of kids nachos and a 1/2 enchirito.......sweet tea 1/2 hour later D: BBQ steak with small baked potatoe w/sour cream and salsa & Green Beans S: popcorn I dont drink enough liquids at all...I have never been a big drinker. Today will be a better day!!!

One year ago about this time I was being moved from the recovery time to ICU. Wow - what a journey this has been. And what wonderful friends I have made along the way. You are all part of my journey as I am yours. I am feeling so successful today. I am half of my body weight and at my personal weight and health goal...Have permanently gotten rid of 127.5 pounds. I can breathe and walk and exercise and have a new job. One that I couldn't have done a year ago. Most of my clothes are size 6. My partner Sherry has been my major support every step of the way. She and all of you and my in-person support group are a huge part of my success. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I too have worked hard to be here today. Had I not had WLS I might not be here at all, let alone feeling healthy and vibrant and full of joy. It's a very emotional time for me. I've had moments today of being full of tears of happiness and gratitude. I didn't realize how quickly this year has gone. Must be a sign of aging. But my spirit is youthful even if I am 60. But I'm so happy to be here. Sixty is a wonderful age. Thank you all my friends. Love, Ruth 253/126- at goal/125.5 (current weight)