not a big deal...

Hi Joan,

I've tried the weigh****chers bread its good! ive been using these round flat things from arnold. they toast very nice are whole wheat and i can also get a good white one that isn't processd, and a multi grain. the slices are the size of a slice of bread but they are denser? feel heavier? they stick inside really good! calorie wize two of them equal one slice of regular bread. not bad.
I also like arnold low fat low calorie raisin bread. sometimes in the mornig i have my egg and a slice of that toasted.

Well, got through yesterday as planned despite mounds and mounds of crap food all over the building where I work. I didn't touch it but it was really hard. I'm down another lb. today, so total loss in two days is 6 lbs. Best part of this is that I'm working out again and really starting to feel that feeling of strength and fitness return to my body. Listen guys, I'm only posting because it's helping me - so thank you for putting up with this - and for your support. I'm also posting because this is working for me, so if anyone wants to try the plan, it's here for you to tap into. Today is going to be a bit strange - we've been hit with a very bad ice storm (Pam, Mike - be careful out there!) so I don't know if I'll get to the office, where my food journal is - here's my eating plan:
B:  my oatmeal (high protein, low carbs, low calorie and it's really yummy!) w/blackberries; decaf coffee
S:  celery w/ 1T peanut butter
L:  green salad with  2-3 oz. of protein, probably an egg and baked chicken strips - w/ lite dressing
S:  either protein bar (if I get to the office) or 2 oz.. cheese
D:  protein shake

My ultimate goal is to get back to the weight I feel good at, which I haven't seen now in 3 years - 140 lbs. - by my 5 year surgery date.  It's much better for me to have goals to work toward than to just mindlessly go through my days without a plan - I eat out of control when I do that. Thanks guys - let me know how you're all doing! Love, Reenie

158.5/152.5/140

Joanie and Nic, thanks for these posts! They provided some good clarity, which I needed. In terms of what I'm eating right now, this is temporary - like the 5-day pouch test we all hear so much about and many of us have tried - THAT was restrictive! And didn't work for me at all. These last two days of eating have allowed me to reverse my terrifying trend of gaining weight. Getting back to my work out routine has already reminded me of how strong my body has and the potential for fitness - but it takes tons of work and a steadfast commitment, as we all know. So rest assured, this is a temporary (eating plan) measure for me to stop the runaway freight train that has become my weight gain - and it's working. Yesterday I was SURROUNDED by crap food; everywhere I turned there was cake and pound cake and candy - mounds of candy all over the place. Then the retirement party offered another incredible looking cake and all sorts of other foods that would do me harm! Sugar is just plain harmful to my system, especially as it has been altered via WLS. I'm addicted to it! I can't handle it at all. So I've got to stay away from it. I love what you both say here and I'm with you all the way - we all need to feel welcomed, accepted, and supported on this site. Oh Nic, I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your email - it was not intentional, I value your posts so much! All the time! You've been a wonderful leader here and you've kept me going more times than not - my fault has been that I have not let you know that well enough. I'm proud of what I've been able to do these past two days, I'm meeting my goals of reversing my weight gain and reigniting my desire to get fit and strong again. I want my body back. I want all good things for all the wonderful people here, and for every single person, pre- or post-op - thanks ladies, please accept my apology for my hypersensitivity. Love you, Maureen

This is a great eating plan...it's healthy, balanced and not impossible to stick to.  A tip for you if you like this----WW lower calorie whole wheat bread---2 slices is equal to one slice of regular whole wheat bread.  It gives you the 'feeling' that you are eating a whole sandwich, but you are only eating half.  It's a psychological thing, but it works for me.  I also recently bought the Fiber One english muffins.  They are 100 calories and very filling and delicious.  Keep us posted with this one!

Take care and be well,
Joanie