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Does anybody have any good low fat recipes for snacks?
Since my gallbladder surgery a little more than two weeks ago, I've completely turned my diet around. I'm not counting calories, but I am choosing my foods intentionally. No dairy, low fats, no red meat or dark meats, no butter or vegetable oil, no processed food, no alcohol, no caffeine, no fried or greasy food. Essentially, what I've been eating is fruits, vegetables, lean proteins (chicken, seafood, turkey breast), hummus aplenty, Greek yogurt, almond milk, whole grains, herbal tea, quinoa, extra virgin olive oil sparingly. I was 242 lbs. the day I was released from the hospital on January 2nd, and today I'm 226.8. Not a bad drop for me!
I'm finding a lot of pros and cons. Previously, I was VERY calorie number oriented. I was restrictive with my food, but it resulted in glorious weight loss of 70 pounds in a year. However, this was incredibly not sustainable and I regained all of it over the last five or so years. I also remember being incredibly hungry many days, rewarding myself with food, which I know is a big no-no.
This time, I eat as many fruits and veggies and lean protein I want until I'm full. I don't ever want to be hungry, cranky and resentful ever again. It's not a sustainable lifestyle for the long run, and I'm 34 years old now, with a toddler son who looks to me to model eating habits. I need to be better for him.
The only "con" right now is just trying to find new recipes that don't involve creams, butters, cheese, yogurts, and milk. I've never been dairy free before, and sour cream is one of my favorite things in the world.
I'm also needing to find more satisfying snacks for my work day.
I suppose the other "con" is that I literally can't falter on this diet change. Previously, I'd have a once-weekly cheat day to indulge on my craving which would help my morale. Now, if I have any of the fatty foods I love, I will be facing major cramps, bloating, and other fun gastrointestinal upset.
I'll find ways to get by.
Diet Calendar Entry for 18 January 2022:
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1026 kcal
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Fat: 9.28g | Prot: 75.26g | Carb: 148.31g.
Breakfast: Starbucks Vanilla Latte Almond Milk and Sugar Free Vanilla, Blueberries, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, General Mills Chex Honey Nut Cereal. Lunch: White Rice, Green String Beans, Beets, Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets. Snacks/Other: Grapes (Red or Green, European Type Varieties Such As Thompson Seedless) , Apple, Dannon Light & Fit Greek - Cherry. more...
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