Thanks--OK got it cut down on the fruit, rice cakes, etc. I need to count carbs as well as protein. I'm not sure what low-glycemic carbs are, but I will do some research.

Jiffy, thanks for taking time away from the deadlines to answer the question. Tactful is not necessary with me. I appreciate straight answers.

Hubs, My Weight Loss Clinic's eating program goes in stages for a year & I don't get breads, beef, or apples for 10 months after surgery--only soda crackers. The sf puddings I have are sweetened with Splenda--Isn't that supposed to be better for you than aspartame or nutra sweet?

low glycemic carbs are those that don't cause a major rise in insulin levels, followed by a CRASH. now, it's possible to eat a high glycemic carb and have no problems, but it requires that it not be eaten alone.

as a GENERAL rule, if it takes some chewing to eat, it's a good choice. if it's a 'melt in your mouth' food, like chips and watermelon, it's probably not a good choice.

low glycemic carbs: any berries [like hubs said!], sweet potatoes, not white. brown rice and other whole grains, not white crackers, most veggies are low glycemic, but not peas. carrots are best eaten as part of a meal. winter squash is an excellent choice.

Hi Kids :hugs:

Rough week, sorry I can't play much. But I'm just checking in to say hello and that I'll read/catch up on saturday.

Love yahs'

Hi all my WLS buddies,

I've been a very busy Chick, but thought I'd stop in and say hello. I'm coaching softball, watching softball, breathing softball and eating softball (very low-carb, high protein you know). I've been so busy that my workouts have suffered some, but for some reason I've lost about 10 pounds. Go figure!

On Monday, I'm going on vacation! Woo hoo. A cruise, and I've never been on a cruise. I even bought a dress - ohmigod - a dress. I look pretty good, except that it's sleeveless and I have real arm issues, so I bought a shawl thingie too. If I can figure out the complexities of shawl/scarfy thing wearing, I'll be in good shape.

Talk to you all when I get back!
Chickadee
Down 94 pounds and feeling darn proud!

I was approved!!! and will be getting RNY on Sept 8th
I'm excited and nervous but mainly excited!
I'm home today so I'm trying to get alot done Bbiab!
Kierie

Congratulations Kierie !!!!

Chick have a wonderful vacation and congrats on the extra WL whoot !!!!!