Slowly add veggies. Salad still goes through me almost the same as going in but it doesnt stop me from eating a giant bowl. I worked up to it and try to have my salad at lunch but even a dinner it's through by bed time. It doesn't cause discomfort.
I find squash and melons easy on my system.
I have lost 12lbs since dec 29th. I make sure burn more calories then I eat. I work out 4 times a week, walk 2-5km 5 times a week. I eat protein with every meal and snack. Low fat cottage cheese, no fat Greek yogurt, hummus.