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I'm not a fan of protein powders--never could handle them--so can't really help with recipes except that I've seen a protein bar recipe by Alton Brown on www.foodnetwork you might check out.  I don't know if you know who he is, but he's the guy who does the why as well as the what in cooking--Good Eats is his show.  If you try them, l'd like to hear what you think.  I don't want to buy the protein powder just to experiement.

As for carbs, maybe you could start moderating your intake by changing the type of carbs you eat.  Instead of the mindless eating carbs--snacks and sweets--maybe move to denser breads, brown rice instead of white or pasta, sweet potatoes instead of white ones, regular or steel cut oatmeal instead of instant or dried cereal, etc.  And, of course, fruits and veggies.  That way whatever it is your body is wanting from the carbs, it still gets but in healthier, more filling, and slower processing ways.  I eat a lot of beans and lentils and find that helps.  And good carbs aren't really designed for stress eating--they take some effort to prepare and consume.  A good thing.

If you are a "foodie"--which I am guilty of--find a copy of "Fine Cooking" magazine.  In the back they have the nutrition breakdown of their recipes.  You will be shocked by the calorie contents in some things.  That always helps me say no  when I realize that piece of cake has 800+ calories!

thanks guys! that kfc sounds sooooo good! if you recall john the closest one is in t.c. and thats all the way around the bay, like an hour drive from here. i have a hard time with chicken though especially if its dry. have since the beginnig. but thanks for the idea. im just gonna keep plugging along. i was already at goal once i can get there again! i will finally have insurance again starting in march and ive already called and made appointments in april with my pcp and my surgeon for checkups. thanks for the encouragment

Well Brook,

I agree that it is so good that you are not throwing that towel in on the new resolution. As you recall from the old post-op days, just when you felt that the scale was not moving it would happen. If you are doing everything on track, it will happen...just keep on that good track.

Look on the good side...only 4 more months of winter up there in Michigan...especially in Kalkaska. Gotta love Michigan...the two seasons state...July and winter. I hope you aren't offended by my humor as I grew up in Traverse City (as you may recall).

Just keep on going..you are getting there.

Are you journaling and keeping track of all of your intake? What are the foods you are using that are helping you the most? Drinking loads of water? Coarse protien like chicken, egg whites, tuna, turkey breasts, etc.

Go treat yourself at KFC. You can have the Extra Crispy chicken breast (they cost only $2.50 here) and then peel off all of that awful skin (throw it in the trash before you even eat if you are like me) and you get a treat at 150 cals and 31 grams of protein....I look forward to this when I adventure to the "big city".

Soon to find the success you are looking for...but you already sound like a great success to me.

John

I have actually gained 3 pounds in January....I cannot stay away from the carbs and grazing throughout the day.  I have zero willpower....I am 2 1/2 years out and 100 pounds down...great weight loss but I can feel my middle getting puffy again.  I have upped my water to 6 glasses a day.  I would like to start back up on protein shakes and have the vanilla powder.  Any good recipes and suggestions would be appreciated!

Hey Brook...

Hang on, you are doing awesome by just choosing to stay the course ...Don't know how far out post-op or how close to goal...What I do know is the last 10-15 lbs are the hardest to lose, the closer to goal you are, the slower your body will be to let it go - this is true the 1st time you reach goal and every time you repeat the process because of regains...Remember, even "regular" people struggle with the last few lbs, just stay the course, its going to happen...