When “just eat protein” isn’t cutting it anymore
Pre-order How Not to Stretch your Stomach today!
The book you wished you had months ago.
After bariatric surgery, eating becomes something you have to relearn. You try a few bites, wait, and hope it settles.
Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn’t.
You scroll through support groups, read every comment, and realize everyone seems to be eating differently.
And you really don’t want to, but you can’t help begin to wonder if you’re doing it all wrong.
- Whether you’re eating too much.
- Whether you’re eating too fast.
- If one bad day means you’ve already “stretched” something.
You wanted surgery to make life simpler. But somehow eating got way more complicated.
How Not to Stretch your Stomach isn’t *just* another meal plan book.
It’s a guide to go back whenever you can’t stop grazing on Doritos at night, can’t wrap your head around your hunger cues and are lost for inspiration what to eat next (especially when you can’t stand the idea of yet another protein shake for breakfast, lunch and dinner). It’s time to enjoy food again. The bariatric friendly way.
FYI: the ebook is available for pre-order for $4.99. On November 26th the paperback and hardcover version will also be released! You can read the ebook in the FREE Kindle app (works on all devices). You don’t need an actual Kindle device to read the ebook.
Don’t live in the US? You can still order the ebook in your country’s Kindle store:
No more second guessing every bite, but straightforward guidance.
This isn’t a set of meal plans you’ll use once and forget.
It’s a handbook you’ll go back to whenever your stomach feels unpredictable, your relatinoship with food feels wonky and you find yourself grazing on yet another bag of chips at 9 pm.
Inside, you’ll find:
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A full breakdown of macronutrients and micronutrients so you know what your body actually needs.
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Calorie awareness explained in a way that helps you stay free from diet culture, while still being aware of your intake.
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How to reintroduce foods post-op safely, one step at a time.
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The ultimate protein and fiber list with hundreds of food items and their exact values per serving.
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A clear bariatric plate method so you can build balanced meals without guessing.
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Protein and fiber cheat sheets to use when you’re short on time or tired of tracking.
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Build-your-meal guides for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that keep things simple.
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41 protein-forward recipes that taste good and won’t upset your stomach.
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28 meal plans with grocery lists for every type of eater — low appetite, dairy-free, vegan, or regular.
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Guidance on real post-op challenges like tailbone pain, fear of regain, body distortion, stalls, foamies, and more — with realistic ways to handle them.
Every page helps you make eating after bariatric surgery way easier. Because you know all too well how strange it feels to be hungry one day and feel completely full the next, right? How Not to Stretch your Stomach helps you understand all sides of eating after bariatric surgery. Not just the glamorous stuff.
FYI: the ebook is available for pre-order for $4.99. On November 26th the paperback and hardcover version will also be released! You can read the ebook in the FREE Kindle app (works on all devices). You don’t need an actual Kindle device to read the ebook.
Don’t just take our word for it.
Here’s what others say about our books.
★★★★★
I love to read anything from cookbooks to novels. That being said, I read a lot of different writing styles and some are hard to connect with or follow. I find that a lot with cookbooks especially. However, this cookbook is so well written, easy to follow, and interesting! They fill in the gaps between your surgery and your new life and make things much less overwhelming! I’m so glad I discovered them and purchased these books!
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I bought this book because I was familiar with Your Onderland’s online community, planner collection, and bariatric tips on their social media channels.
In the same way, they had put genuine effort into launching and sustaining their online community, I knew Maggie’s Bari Tasty Bites book would be equally as helpful as all the free information they put into their guides, references and newsletters.
The book has helped me familiarize myself with protein-packed meals, like my favorite — the tuna avocado boats, which has 19.4 grams of protein and only 248 calories.
Also, if you have a sweet tooth like me, you will appreciate the sweet bites section, which has air fryer apple chips and berry chia pudding!
Since thumbing through the book, I want to mention something that my bari doctor and dietitian failed to mention — appetite and fullness cues! I had no clue a runny nose was a sign of fullness! Truly appreciate this book, and I cannot wait for their next edition!
★★★★★
“I’ve regained a lot of the weight I had lost from my gastric sleeve surgery. I’ve been wanting to “reboot” and been feeling like I failed. “The Big Reset” made me realize that what has happened with my journey is normal, that everyone is different, and that I’m not a failure. This is going to help me get back on track.
I would definitely recommend this book. The journey is hard and weight gain is part of the process, even during the bariatric journey. The explanations of the different psychological aspects (like when you get in your head) are explained where it makes sense, and that the feelings are normal”.
★★★★★
This journal puts everything, from before you even start your journey to after surgery and maintenance, into a healthy perspective. It gives you thought provoking questions and space to journal, to work out your emotions as well as any mental roadblocks that you might have. It’s like finally someone understands and sees you and the struggles that have been happening as you begin this journey to a healthier you.
I am extra appreciative of the kindness and empathy that this journal exudes and could not have asked for a better companion to go with me along this journey. This is probably the only bariatric journal you will ever need!
★★★★★
I got the Bariatric journal by Your Onederland because I was fresh out of my weight loss surgery, feeling overwhelmed and a bit lost.
I had great resources but still didn’t know how to organize my thoughts. The journal perfectly laid out everything I needed to reflect on my days and help keep myself accountable.
I can’t wait to see my continued progress with my weight loss journey, and being able to look back on this journal will be a huge motivator for me.
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Loved it!! Love the dedication you guys put in it!! Super helpful! I would just write what I ate on a piece of paper and always ended up loosing it! This book will be so helpful to me.
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As a bariatric dietitian, I am absolutely in love with this journal. It’s comprehensive and includes an evaluation of sleep and emotions – both of which impact weight loss. It puts the “fun” in functional, and includes a daily planner and food journal. It’s literally a 2-for-1, and it’s the only journal I recommend to my clients who’ve undergone metabolic surgery!
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As someone who is a self proclaimed planner, I knew I wanted to approach my bariatric journey with a planned approach to reach my goals.
The Your Onederland journal was exactly what I envisioned to help keep me on track and on task over the most important 8 weeks of my life.
This journal has helped me with documenting the ups AND downs that come with my new tummy and life.
★★★★★
I purchased this book pre-op thinking it might be helpful. How right I was! This book travels everywhere with me now. I track everything I eat, I enter my measurements and weight loss, and water intake daily. I also track my blood pressure and pulse and vitamins. All this is great when I meet with my surgeon, my PCP, and nutritionist, as everything is at my finger tips. I would recommend this book for anyone starting the bariatric journey. It’s so helpful!