WETEO'S (Whatcha Eating Today Everyone?)

Hey Nancy and everyone!  Sorry, not meaning to take charge here, but was so excited to be back that I wanted to be sure I got my food posted. 

I have been away for a while, and can really tell the difference when I am not posting my food and keeping track of my calories, fats, carbs and proteins.  I am up a few lbs, but am very proud of my achievements and am so conscious of my food choices and calories.  I have slowly but surely allowed too many carbs to start creeping back into my lifestyle, and know that its time to get back to basics ...... journalizing food, water, low carbs, more protein, protein, protein.  So to get my body back to NOT crazing carbs, and take CONTROL back, I am going to do the protein powder for two meals and eat one lowfat meal dailly for one month.  I have no two year anniversary coming up June 29th and want to have reached my own personal goal.  I have far surpassed my doctor's goals, so now I am going to achieve mine! 

Eats:

B'fast:  1 scoop Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder mixed with Carbmaster yogurt.

Lunch:  1 scoop Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder mixed with 1/2 c. applesauce.

Dinner:  3 oz. roast beef, 1/2 small baked potato, 1/4 c. lima beans, 1/2 c. broccoli

Totals:  851 calories, 27 fats, 58 carbs,, 88 proteins

Have missed yaw'll !!!

Hey Gay -
What a wonderful surprise to see you on the board - I miss you my friend!  And please take charge away ... I have been just trying to keep this going for Gina and I actually I LOVE when other people start the thread.

Yesterday was an absolute horrible eating day.  If it wasn't moving, I ate it.  All 1800+ calories.  Today selections were better, however, I was a lazy bum and opted to NOT go to the gym.

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Breakfast:

Egg white, 3 serving 51 1 0 15 Goat Cheese, Soft, 1 oz 76 0 6 5 Spinach, cooked, 0.75 cup 31 5 0 4 Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, 0.25 cup, chopped 10 2 0 0 Red Ripe Tomatoes, 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes 8 2 0 0 Louis Rich Turkey Smoked Sausage, 0.75 serving 68 1 4 6 Dunkin Donuts Blueberry Coffe, 20 oz 140 4 12 2

Breakfast TOTALS: 384 15 23 33

Lunch:

Chicken Breast, no skin, 4 ounces 125 0 1 26 Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, 0.5 cup, chopped 20 5 0 1 Olive Oil, 2 1tsp 80 0 9 0 Olive Oil, 2 1tsp 80 0 9 0 Carrots, cooked, 0.25 cup slices 14 3 0 0 Onions, raw, 0.25 cup, chopped 15 3 0 0 Asparagus, fresh, 4 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 15 3 0 1

Lunch TOTALS: 347 14 20 29

Dinner:

Chicken Breast, no skin, 4.3 ounces 134 0 2 28 Avocados, California (Haas), 37 grams 62 3 6 1 Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 inner leaf 1 0 0 0 Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) 26 6 0 1 Mayonnaise, Hellman's Light, 1 tbsp 35 1 4 0

Dinner TOTALS: 258 10 11 30

Snack:

Pistachio Nuts, 1 oz (47 kernels) 152 8 12 6 Ghiradelli Chocolate Square, 2 serving 110 10 8 1

Snack TOTALS: 262 18 20 7

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			CALORIES	CARBS	FAT	PROTEIN
			1,251	57	74	99

There's my sweet friend!  How are you sweetie?  Looks like that weight is coming on down for you!  It does get harder the farther out we get .... doesn't it?  One thing though we have on our side is that for the first time in our life we have really seen our health improve and that in itself is so much motivation!  I actually have nightmares about gaining weight ..... in my dreams I have gained weight, and I am searching everywhere for another scale to prove that something has got to be wrong with the scale .... it couldn't be me?  haha~ !  So, that is proof that we will always have that fear of "obesity" ; but that fear also is what keeps us on track too. I know that I could never go back to my pre-surgery self.  Life has changed so much for me in so many ways.  Not only physically, but just as equally emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  Quality of life is just no comparsison.  Sure I still have aches and pains (after all I am getting older, snickers)! I am still walking 4 miles .... 5 days a week .... and try to dance at least twice a week ... I am taking line dancing lessons and fixing to start square dancing.  Being active at our age is certainly gonna cause a little "soreness" (ha) ..... but it sure helps with the maintenance and burning of calories. 

It is so nice to walk in a restaurant and not have to worry about fitting in a booth .... or walk in a social environment and not feel like everyone is looking at you because you are so obese, but that in fact they might be looking at you because you actually look good .... imagine that ?  What a great feeling!  Trust me,  I am not conceited in any way at all .... but it sure feels good to have back a little self-esteem! 

 had relaxed a bit in December/January and didn't lose any weight.  This was self inflicted.  I eased up on journaling and exercising.  I need a break from 24/7 discipline.  Got back into routine in February/March and dropped around 5-7 lbs or so.  

While I still would like to lose another 25 lbs. .. I am okay with where I am.  If it happens, it happens.  Like you, I also fear gaining weight back.  To go through surgery and work our butts offand then gain weight back would really suck.  However, maybe fear is a good thing?  Maybe that will help to keep us grounded.  I am still pretty good about journaling and I have been hitting the gym again 4+ days a week.  I also attend bariatric meetings twice a month.  Restriction is okay, however, I sure can eat a lot at one sitting and I do everything in my power to keep it in check. 

Life is pretty good ... like you said there have been so many rewards that came from losing 240 lbs.  I said last week that I can probably name one NSV for EVERY lb I lost. 

Nancy, I admire you greatly for your dedication!  Keep on keeping on girlfriend!  You look fantabulous!  I need to see an updated pic!

Hi everyone and welcome back HappyPeach!!!  :)

Early:  1.5 scoops BSN Lean Protein Dessert - Whipped Vanilla Creme flavor, 3/4c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2T PB2, 2T SF Da Vinci Strawberry Syrup (my PB&J shake!)

B: 1c Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, 5 raspberries, 2T SF DaVinci White Chocolate Syrup

S: n/a - full

L: 2 scrambled eggs, 1/4th of an avocado, 1/8c Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2T SF Buffalo Wing Sauce (don't judge lol - this is my version of ketchup)

S: 1/4th of a Joseph's Lavash Wrap baked til crispy & cut like chips, 1/4c homemade tzatziki sauce made with greek yogurt

D: 3oz Italian Meatloaf, 1/2c string beans, 1T Parmesan Cheese

Dessert: 4 fresh strawberries, 1T SF Simple Syrup, squeeze of lemon juice

Looks like you got your protein drink in this AM.  Good job - hope it kept you full. 

LOL you saw my shake rant!!!  Yes I made sure I had that shake first thing today, girly...and it made a HUGE difference as usual.  I think I have finally figured this thing out for myself.  Trial and error, my friend.  Good eats today, BTW!

Hey there Lisa!  You look fantastic!  Keep up the good work!  I went to your profile page and found that you had a revision (lap over RNY).  Looks like that is helping you far exceed your goals. 

I need plastic surgery badly.  I had planned on getting my arms done the first of this year; however, have found that I just can't afford it right now.  My best friend's husband is a plastic surgeon and even with his many discounts, the surgery was just more than I had anticipated.  I also need new "girls" and a lower body lift.  I can disguise alot of it with "Spanx"; however, with summer rolling around, its really hard to hide under a bathing suit ... snickers! Oh well .... when I meet my rich husband or win the lottery I'll hopefully get my new "bode." Ha! 

Haha i love it!!!  Yes, with summer around the corner I was thinking of...dare I say...wearing SHORTS (EGADS!)!!!!  I am skinny but no amount of leg lifts will get rid of this cottage cheese situation.  I've decided to hell with it!  I am healthy as I have ever been so I'll take a few dimples (*giggle*) here and there after this 10 year WLS battle (and 29 year battle in general lol)!  Nice to meet you...and when you meet that rich husband, make sure he has a cute BROTHER. :)