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I use an app called Calorie King to track calorie intake and use my fitbit to track calorie output. I am only 8 weeks post op but i think i will be using these tools forever as I already see the potential to slide back into bad habits.

Thank you Barbara.  It sounds very good. 

I'm so sorry for not responding sooner. Yes, we do meet in person still. We a monthly meeting on the first Saturday of each month and evening meetings on Thursday evenings. You can get information about upcoming meetings at www.meetup.com/nc-wls.

I hope that you are doing well and look forward to meeting you sometime.

Regards,

Here's a recipe for Kung Pao Chicken from SkinnyTaste.com. I love many of her recipes. I hope that you enjoy this one. I often will significantly increase the chicken (or pork or shrimp) when making this. Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 2 • Size: scant 2 cups • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 277 • Fat: 12 g • Protein: 24 g • Carb: 21 g • Fiber: 4 g • Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 725 mg (without salt) • Cholesterol: 62 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, ends trimmed
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed or canola oil
• 6 oz skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
• 2 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions along diagonal

For the sauce:

• 1 1/2 tbsp reduced soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp hoisin sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tbsp Sambal Oelek Red Chili Paste (or more to taste)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

Using a spiralizer fitted with a shredder blade (this makes a thicker noodle), or a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade, cut the zucchini into long spaghetti-like strips. If using a spiralizer, use kitchen scissors to cut the strands into pieces that are about 8 inches long so they’re easier to eat.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic, hoisin, water, red chili paste, sugar and cornstarch; set aside.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large, deep nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and coo****il browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

Got on the scale this morning 199~~ sooo excited!!  Have not seen below 200 since 1982 or before!  Lot of emotions, doin' the happy dance in the bathroom, humming "oh happy day" and acting stupid!!  Great way to wake up!  My weight loss has been slow...31 lbs since 12/26/13 but that is fine with me!  Gotta get ready for work but I just had to tell someone besides the mirror and my spouse how excited I am!