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As WLS post-ops, PROTEIN is drilled into our heads from Day 1. I (Jennifer) still shoot for 60-70g of protein each day, and Richard shoots for 70-80g/day. Some days we have to get creative with the foods we eat, and I've definitely been experimenting in the kitchen a lot more these days with tons of recipes from blogs like www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com.

These are a few of my favorite protein packed go-to's:


Pork Rinds. {we don't eat them all the time, but it's a nice crunchy salty snack}


Laughing Cow Wedges. {spread on some cucumber slices... oh yum}


Nuts. {not for the early post-ops but I enjoy them for a snack - be careful of high fat nuts}


Sushi. {my absolute favorite is the Ron Roll from Red Bowl - cream cheese, crab & cucumber. I could eat it every day and be happy}


Wendy's Chili. {tried & true and still just as yummy as that 5th day out of the hospital}


Tuna Salad. {I eat this about every day on some cucumber and tomato slices. It's packed with protein and I know it will always settle well}

My Favorite Protein Shake

For anyone trying to gag down low sugar, low carb protein shakes... I wanted to share my favorite again. Especially since I had such a hard time finding a shake that I could tolerate after surgery (your tastes change so much!)

Max Protein. It may cost a bit more, but I'm serious when I say~ the higher price is SO worth it!

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHAKE:
Banana Bread Protein Smoothie.

It was created by Michelle over at The World According to Eggface.

3 Month - Lessons from the Protein Fiend

Happy 3 Months! Today is officially my 3 month "surgiversary" :o)

I made it smiling... and now 60 POUNDS lighter.

Tomorrow is my official weigh in day, but I went with it this morning... and lost another -3 pounds this week. Bringing my grand total to 60 pounds in 3 months.

Lessons from the Protein Fiend:
-- food is for surviving physically, not emotionally.
-- shop on the outside aisles of the grocery store.
(seriously, I only go on the "inside" for canned fruit, ziploc bags & dog food)
(...... & the occasional sugar free cookie)
-- protein is king.
(makes me feel better & keeps my hair from falling out)
-- beans, beans, beans = cheap protein.
-- eating out means eating simple.
(I order items with no sauces, no extra bread, water in a to-go cup, cooked veges & salad for sides... the more simple, the better)
-- exercise needs to happen.
(you might think that 60 pounds lighter I'd be able to run faster and jump higher, but the fact is... you actually have to walk to be able to run. It doesn't come just because the weight it gone.)