I mostly ate grilled chicken, green beans, tuna, eggs, tuna salad. 

We're doing a family camping trip the last weekend in July.  We'll get free gate admission, but of course it will cost extra to do rides.  With 14 people, it's a little cost prohibitive!  I've checked coupon websites with no luck.  Thanks in advance!

I don't know why it wouldn't be a good idea.  You would already have that in common, and he would understand your meal limitations if you went out to dinner - no explanations needed.

I wouldn't rule someone out just because they've had WLS.

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I would think keeping a food journal would be a good place to start.  Write down every bite!  Total  your calories, grams of carbs & proteins (fats if you want too).  I also total ounces of fluid.

Make sure you eat protein first at every meal and snack.  Then eat veggies, fruit and whole grain.

Omit white flour, white sugar, white potatoes, white rice, pasta, junk food & fast food.  I would omit these for at least 3 weeks to DETOX yourself.  (Yes, eating simple carbs are addicting and  cause you to want and eat more.  They provide calories but little nutrition)

Before you snack - ask yourself:
How long since I just ate?
How long until my next planned meal or snack? (Tell yourself: I can wait 2 hours - I will drink 8 oz of _______(non calorie, non carbonated beverage).
Am I really hungry? (How do you know)
Being hungry is not an emergency!!

Try to get in 80-100 gm protein a day.  Move around - exercise, take the stairs, park far away from buildings, etc.

Go to your support group.  Read on the Obesity Help forums everday for a few weeks - it helps you stay focused.  Read cognitive therapy and thought process books, articles.  I like the Beck Diet Solution - it is about being aware of your thoughts.

Best wishes to you.