What's on your Saturday menu RNYers?

morning weekenders!

This week has been crazy at work, but that seems to be the norm lately... not sure how to feel about that. But I do enjoy my Saturday mornings catching up on OH!

whats everyone up to this weekend? I'm attending a baby shower today for my cousin. We were up past midnight decorating and getting favours ready. The rest of the day will be hanging out with my parents.

qotd: Do you rely on protein drinks ? And are you hitting your protein targets?

i love the convenience of premier with coffee in the morning. I'm pretty consistent in getting around 80g a day. So I guess I could phase them out, but I'm never hungry in the morning anymore, so they are a good way to go for me.

B: premier and coffee

L: I'll be at the shower, and there's tons of wls friendly options from the menu I saw

D: my mom made a roast ham, and baked beans,

have a good one!

Good morning weekenders! It's cold here this morning, but the sun is out and it looks like it will be a lovely day.

I'm going to the MD Alpaca Festival this morning. I love going each year and picking out some fiber and yarn. I've been saving for it for several weeks because I always find something that I love. It will definitely be cold walking between the barns, but it should still be fun.

QOTD: I still have one protein shake a day for morning snack. I get good protein usually otherwise, but it gives me a good boost. If I miss it, I don't worry though.

Menu:

Breakfast: hard boiled egg, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 2 oz turkey breast

Snack: Premier protein shake

Lunch: I will be at the festival and get something protein there.

Snack: 2 oz turkey breast

Dinner: filet mignon, cauliflower

Exercise: I hope to get in a swim this afternoon after the festival.

Good morning! We are celebrating DH's 65th Birthday this weekend. Everyone in the local area is here. We are going to a nice restaurant tonight, then back to the house for presents and dessert. I got a super chocolate cake for DH which he will love, but I can skip because it is too much chocolate for me.

BTW: Thanks everyone for the retirement congratulations!

QOTD: I rarely have a protein shake unless I'm on the run or sometimes in my coffee. I generally get enough protein in my food.

1 year, 8 months post-op (maintenance). RETIRED (officially Monday, but done working)!

B: eggbeaters, cottage cheese and Canadian bacon

L: Ham and cheese

D: ? (going out)

S: cottage cheese

Congrats on your retirement, Liz! May this next phase of your life be exciting and fulfilling.

Thank you! I think it will take a while to sink in. I've been a little depressed about it this week which surprised me.

I'm not surprised you'd feel depressed. Work has been a huge part of your life up til this time and a group of relationships have formed there. You knew what to rxpect and it was routine to some degree. The unknown is always a bit scary--even when we think we're ready for it.

You are retired, right?

Doing the happy dance for you!

Pretty much (I have to turn in equipment on Monday). Thank you!

still in Vermont and it has been freaking cold. Of course, it's freaking cold back in Wisconsin, too, but I'm wanting to get out and do things here, but it's too freaking cold to spend much time outside the house or car. We've driven around a lot, though. Might drive somewhere else today or else go see a movie...

Accountability was great yesterday - came in under my calorie allotment. Hopefully I'll be just as successful today. It's hard with all the eating out we're doing - but as long as I can come in under my allotment some days, and not blow it other days, I should be able to maintain. I hope. (I was actually hoping to lose a couple of pounds on this vacation, but I probably won't...)

QOTD: I still drink a protein shake as a morning snack. I need at least 100 grams of protein a day (I malabsorb it), and that's easy to make that goal if I have that boost in the morning. I could do it through food alone, but I don't want to bother with going through the day constantly wondering if I've had enough protein. Having a shake makes it easy - I never have to worry about it.

2 years 5 months out:

B: Greek yogurt with berries and 2 T Kashi Crunch granola

S: coffee with half & half, protein shake

L: ??

D: ??

have a great day, All!

Morning RNY'ers!! My run is done and I'm about to take the boys for haircuts. I'll run to the grocery store while they are three to get a few things (I hate the barbershop- so I won't wait for them there). No other plans this weekend- lots of nothing is high on my priority list!

I have noticed a correlation for me between water retention and lunchmeat. I've avoided it for over a week now and see a difference. It's a shame cause it a convenient high protein option-- but I'm going to have to limit it from now on.

qotd: I don't rely on shakes; but randomly use them. I'll drink one today since I won't have time to eat before leaving the house. I use shakes make 2-3 times a month now. I drive to hit 80g protein daily.

196 today, 2.6 Years out

m1: Protein shake

m2: egg, turkey sausage links

m3: roast chicken or pulled pork

m4: salmon or spaghetti