Low-Carb

Ok, sorry I didn't get a change to post again yesterday, but as soon as I sat down to type out the recipe I got pretty sick. One of the cons that I have noticed from having Gastric Bypass is that sometimes the "piping" just doesn't work like it used to and its easier to... ahem.... get a bit backed up. I know that was a little TMI, but its also an unfortunate truth about life after Gastric Bypass. I've been told that that problem is usually gone by the end of the first year, so I'm not too worried about that.
I got on the scale this morning, and it read 275, which is 2lbs less that what it has been saying for quite a while. Maybe that means this plateau is FINALLY over? I hope so. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what is says in a few days.
I never really realized before just how harmful carbs really are to the weight loss process. From what I've been reading, some people can get away with eating as much as 50 grams of carbs in a day and continue to lose weight, while others cant even seem to handle 10. CARBS ARE EVERYWHERE! Well, not really, but they might as well be. Carbs are even in condiments, spices, seasonings, fruits, veggies, in almost anything that would add flavor to an otherwise bland food. Now, I know you might be reading this and thinking "well, one or two here or there is no big deal." but it is! "One or two here or there" can add up very very fast, especially since most meals have way more than you would think, and before you know it, you are out of control and have had way too many carbs for someone in the process of losing weight.
Given my new found carb awareness I have been trying to figure out what to make for dinner tonight. I know, yesterday I was going to share with you a recipe for something I thought was particularly delicious, but instead of sharing that with you guys tonight, I think I will share the recipe for what I plan to make tonight. I haven't tried it yet, so I have no idea how good it is, but the reviews on it were pretty high. At only 147 calories its worth a try. I plan to add grilled chicken strips though to get my protein in, and would recommend that to all of you guys too.

LOW CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO

1 cooked spaghetti squash
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cream
1 clove of garlic minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


To cook spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the seeds, place on greased baking sheet open side down, and bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Once the spaghetti squash comes out of the oven, allow it to cool and then scoop the "spaghetti's" out from the inside of the squash.
Combine all ingredients above (including grilled chicken slices or shrimp if desired) and cook in large skillet until the butter is melted and everything is blended.


Again, I have not tried this yet, but it did have really good reviews and seems to be extremely simple. If anyone does decide to try it, I hope you all enjoy it, and I would be very interested in hear what you all think of it, so feel free to let me know.