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I got this one straight off Linda Farnsworth, she has so many awesome food suggestions, added my own secret ingredient ( its the shrimp ) and voila

CAESAR DEVILED EGGS

7 hard boiled eggs
1/4 c creamy caesar ( I like Kens light the best for this recipe )
1 tbsp half & half
2 tbsp shredded parmesan
about 1/3-1/2 tin of canned baby shrimp ( rinsed and minced up )
salt, pepper and a shake of dried basil leaves to taste

Peel all the eggs, BUT only cut 6 in 1/2 and put the yolks aside in a bowl...Grate the 7th egg into the bowl with the yolks, stir in everything else, taste and add salt, pepper to taste...If its a little dry dribble a touch more caesar in...Stuff your eggs and ENJOY...

2 1/2's is a serving
160 cals,  13 protein, 10 fat, 1 carb

Hi all,
So glad I can join this group!

I'm a 5 year postop this month (Jan. 31st) and have been really struggling for the past two years.  I lost my weight (280 to 160) within the first 9 months of lap RNY surgery and easily maintained it for the first 2-1/2 years.  Did everything I was supposed to do - focused on protein, supplemented with 2 protein shakes a day, took my vitamins, and exercised.  Life was good.  Then I switched to a new job where the stress almost did me in, bottomed out with anemia and let the exercise lapse as I barely had enough energy to get out of bed in the morning, got sucked in with the drama and dysfunction of DH's family and took on more caregiving for his ailing mother, switched back to a job with former employer but then found out a year ago that I would lose my job this January.  Emotional eating took over and even though I still kept on the with protein shakes I indulged in a lot of carbs/sweets/real sugar, etc.  I basically stopped putting myself first and taking care of my needs and to no surprise my weight crept up every month until I reached 183 pounds as of January 1, 2010. 

Like you all, I'm recommitting to myself and getting healthy again.  To help get the emotional eating under control I've started to see a psychotherapist who specilizes in eating disorders and body image issues.  I'm working on getting regular exercise and as of a  few days ago...trying to eat better and get away from all the carbs & sweets.  The scale was down 2 pounds today.  I'm looking for the emotional support that comes with these forums because as we all know, it's not so easy to take it off once we've put it back on. 

Thanks for being there!

What I do for myself is to try ang get some exercise because it helps me sleep better at night and If I am rested I can deal with work which is crazy and family which is busy like everyone else.The weather here is mild so I have been able to get my exercise in this week. Actually only one day was outside the rest have been indoors now that I think about it! Saturday I ran outsaide, Sunday I did Zumba, Monday I ran inside on the treadmill and yesterday was a lazy day I rode the recumbant bike at the Y for 5 miles/30 minutes.I plan on Zumba again today, it should be a run day but I like zumba more!
I just had all my labs done so I know where I am with all that which keeps me on the right path with vitamins and such. Ferritan is low again am working with pcp to try something different. I am still eatimng one too many snacks at least and really want to limit myself to three meals and two snacks so I am working on that today. I have brought lunch and healthy planned snack  every day to work this week so I am pleased with that.
Mary

If I had my way, taking care of myself would include moving south!  We're getting five more inches of snow and blizzard conditions :( 

I've gotten my walking in at work so far this week, and yesterday I did pretty good on not snacking.  So there's an improvement if not perfection.  At least it is in the right direction.

Good Morning everyone, Make sure you take care of you today.  It is the middle of the week, and I know for me thigns are piling up.  Have not made it to the gym yet this week due to unexpected events with work.  I am staying positive though and working out when and where I can....walked faster up and down the halls at work, took the stiars all the time, while sitting at the hospital with a student, did stretches and lunges...so just do what you can do, when you can do it.  Remember every little thing adds up whether it is something you put in your mouth, or something you do!

Good luck everyone.