A Day in My Bariatric Life: Meals, Grocery Shopping & Behind the Scenes

One of the questions I get asked most often is what my everyday life actually looks like. While I love sharing recipes and cooking videos, there’s so much more that goes into living a healthy bariatric lifestyle.

So today, I thought I’d take you along for a typical day!

From my morning coffee to my meals throughout the day, you’ll see the foods that help me stay on track while still enjoying what I eat. Eating enough protein, staying hydrated, and making balanced choices have become part of my daily routine, and I hope seeing my day gives you ideas for your own journey.

You’ll also come shopping with me as I pick up ingredients for future recipes. I enjoy looking for products that fit my bariatric lifestyle while still keeping meals flavorful and satisfying.

One of my favorite parts of this video is showing you what happens behind the scenes. Creating YouTube videos involves much more than simply turning on a camera. From planning recipes and shopping to filming, editing, and sharing with all of you, every video is truly a labor of love.

Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery, are years into your journey, or are simply looking for healthier meal ideas, I hope this video reminds you that healthy living doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about making intentional choices one day at a time.

Thank you for spending the day with me. Your encouragement and support mean the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of the Bariatric Living with Lisa community.

If you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look, let me know! I’d love to create more lifestyle vlogs, grocery hauls, meal prep videos, and “What I Eat in a Day” content in the future.

Easy High-Protein Breakfast & Coffee Using Aldi Finds

Some mornings call for something quick, comforting, and still supportive of a bariatric lifestyle. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite easy Aldi breakfasts that checks all those boxes.

Protein Waffles from Aldi

I recently found protein waffles at Aldi, and they’ve quickly become a staple. Two waffles provide 12 grams of protein, and they toast up perfectly. I like to keep it simple by topping them with Sugar-Free Log Cabin Syrup—no fuss, no guilt.

Cozy French Vanilla Coffee

My coffee today was made with Barissimo French Vanilla coffee, Aldi’s brand. To make it feel like a coffeehouse treat, I added:

  • A splash of Jordan’s Iced Cinnamon Roll Skinny Syrup
  • A splash of Jordan’s Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Skinny Syrup
  • Heavy cream
  • A pinch of salted caramel salt

Stir it all together, and it’s nice, cozy, and satisfying without added sugar.

Why This Works for Bariatric Living

  • High-protein and low-sugar
  • Quick and realistic for everyday life
  • Budget-friendly Aldi finds
  • Feels indulgent without derailing goals

If you’re navigating post-op life or simply trying to eat with intention, meals like this prove that simple can still be delicious.