Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) Makes 12 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup light/ low-fat ricotta cheese 1/4 cup egg whites (about 2 large) or fat-free liquid egg substitute 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp. grated P ..read more

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Perfect for weight-loss surgery patients, this dish gives you the flavors you love from Thanksgiving dinner – in a few fabulous bites! Cuisine Entree Servings Prep Time 20 meatballs 30 minutes Cook Time 1 hour   Ingredients Meatballs (makes 20 meatballs) 1 lean ground turkey 1/2 small zucchini grated 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground sage 1/2 tsp celery flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper Whipped Cauliflower (makes about 8 quarter-cup servings) 1 small head of cauliflower cut into florets 2 tbsp reduced fat cream chee ..read more

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Parmesan Chips (No-Carbs) Makes 16 servings Ingredient 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Yes, that really is the only ingredient!) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Place Parmesan cheese, by measured tablespoon “piles” onto a non-stick cookie sheet Gently spread out the little piles of cheese, making sure to leave an inch in between each one Bake for 5-8 minutes until melted, crisp, and very lightly browned (Watch them closely so they don’t burn or overcook) Remove from oven and allow to cool Store in an airtight container once cooled Nutritional Info (per 1 chip) Calories 21;  ..read more

Ingredients ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, grated 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch strips 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon sesame oil Directions Place a large, rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat ..read more

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Date Operation: April 2022 Weight Loss: 122 pounds Category: Gastric Sleeve What motivated you to get weight loss surgery? My wife had gotten pregnant with my daughter and I knew I had to make a change. I’d lose and gain weight my whole life and was ready to use this tool to get me to a healthy weight so I could be around for my wife and daughter. How has surgery changed your life? The gastric sleeve surgery has turned my life completely around. I’ve never had this amount of joy and energy. Just being able to take care of my family and play with my daughter on the playground makes it worth it ..read more

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers, rinsed and chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 1 (6.7 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups baby spinach Directions Stir lemon juice ..read more