Calorie Countdown - Thoughtful Thursday, what are you eating?

Good afternoon - I hope everyone is well.  I am ok.  I overdid it at the gym last night apparently (I did 3 miles on the treadmill but I went a little faster than I had before) - when I got home I drank a protein shake but then I started feeling poopy, and my blood sugar was quite low (51) and so I ate a little more.  Then I took a bath, which felt nice.  But when I stood up to rinse off in the shower I got the fainting feeling again, put my head down but that didn't help so I lay on the bottom of the tub with cool water spraying from the shower for about 10 minutes before I tried again.  This fainting stuff is ridiculous, but all 3 times it was after a hard workout, so I guess I'm over-doing it.  Gotta go a little easier and for shorter durations I think.  Today I just woke up, my husband let me sleep in and I wish he hadn't but he said I looked pathetic last night and thought I should sleep as long as I wanted.  I used to be tough and strong, I don't want to turn into some wilting flower, ugh.  Food, schmood, I have no idea what I'll eat today.  I just thought I'd post now so others can get their posts in.  I'll post what I actually ate tonight.  We have  Spamalot tonight.  Last night we watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.  It was long, extended I guess.  I liked it pretty well but my husband didn't care for it as much.  It started out cheesy but it got a lot better.  Have a good day!

I've been told it's very important to eat some protein both before and right after any type of exercise. I eat something on the way and usually have jerky or a protein bar coming home. Maybe that would help you too?  Very sweet of Ryan to let you sleep in so long. Pre B - SF NF Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte

B - ham, cheese, RF triscuits

S - Greek yogurt with black and blueberries and 1/4 cup Mountain Madness granola added in

L - homemade turkey chili

S - turkey jerky

D - chicken stir fry

S - 1/4 cup mixed nuts

I agree with Jan - you may need have a little snack either before or after your workout (or both).  Many moons ago, I was getting lightheaded and woozy towards the end of my workouts.  I eventually wound up adding a pre-workout and post-workout snack to my routine, which solved my problem.  Not sure exactly what's going on with you, but you may want to try the snacks and see if it helps.   I usually eat a small banana w/ either a little peanut butter or a small yogurt before I workout at lunch time.  Then I eat lunch when I get back to my office.  In the late afternoon, I have an open-face turkey sandwich about 45-60 minutes before I go to the gym, then I usually eat an apple or banana in my car on the way home.  I keep a small granola bar (90-100) calories in my purse or car in case I don't have fresh fruit.  Some days I skip the post-workout snack, depending on how I'm feeling.   I veered from my plan a little today, but no worries.  I met a friend for lunch at Stir Crazy, plus I bought some fresh raspberries and ate them with some dark chocolate.  Not too bad, but just rich enough to satisfy my need/want for something special.  Anyway, here's what's on my plate and in my bowl today: 

Breakfast:  1 c. 1% milk in my coffee, 1 packet Quaker Weight Control oatmeal

Snack #1:  1 c. low-fat cottage cheese, 4 tbsp. SF preserves, 2 large, diced strawberries, 2 oz. blueberries 

Snack #2:  medium banana, ~1 tsp. peanut butter
Lunch:  1/2 order chicken satay w/ peanut sauce, ~1 c. blazing noodles (wide wheat noodles w/ veggies, chicken, and shrimp)

Snack #3:  3 oz. fresh raspberries, ~1/2 oz.dark chocolate Snack #3:  7 oz. Fage 2% yogurt, 1/4 c. Bob's Red Mill Mueslix, 2 large, diced strawberries, 3 oz. fresh raspberries

Snack #4:  1 slice whole-grain bread, 3 slices smoked turkey, 1 slice low-fat cheese, alfalfa sprouts

[workout #1:  60 minutes of cardio]

Snack #5:  post-work apple

Dinner:  5 oz. center-cut pork roast, ~1/2-3/4 c. sauerkraut, ~1/2 c. glazed carrots (leftovers - this was yummy - cooked in slow cooker w/ apple juice for moisture - and I'm actually looking forward to eating it again)

Snack #6:  Starbucks mocha bar

Total calories: 2408
Carbs:  294.5
Fats:  70.4
Fiber:  45.2
Protein:  173.4

I do usually have a small meal or a snack about 30-40min before a workout, and I usually have some milk or a protein shake after a workout. My snack is usually a little carby though for quick energy, something like fruit.  I'll try something with more protein, like carnation or cheese or yogurt. 

Jenn- that sounds pretty scary.  I hope that you get it figured out.  Food has been going much better for me since my first solid meal didn't go over well yesterday.  Today's menu: B - 2/3 slice of english muffin toast with 2 tbsp. peanut butter L- 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese, 1/4 cup diced watermelon D - some RF cheese and 1 or 2 full-fat cheese curds I'm not feeling full yet today (not actually hungry either, but not full).  Wonder if it's the carbs that I had for breakfast?  I might want to skip that meal in the future.  Pre-op, peanut butter toast always made me hungrier.  I just tried it because it was on the "suggested" meal ideas from the surgery center.  Everything's staying inside of me though which I'm quite pleased about.

It can take a while to start truly feeling full.  The nerves to your tummy need to grow back.  At first its better to just measure your food, and some clues that you might be full include a runny nose and hiccups, as well as pressure on your chest.  It sounds like you are eating fairly appropriate volumes.  Glad everything is settling well. 

doing ok with food today.  B - sbd protein bar S - 10 bing cherries L - 2 fresco style taco bell tacos minus most of the tortilla D - home made vegetable beef soup

I had my usual water and Italian Puree' except I could not eat even half of the puree' today.  I got full real fast and did not want to risk anything by forcing it.  I am going to have to add some protein in somewhere tonight though.  I can feel the craving moster rearing his ugly head. I do have a question.  I noticed Jandell at RF Triscuits today and Newday ate RF cheese.  I am pretty good at figuring out acronyms but this one has me stumped!  Help

RF = reduced fat. I highly recommend eating 2% cheese.  I'm a cheddarhead, love cheese, and can't tell the difference.  The extra fat is not worth it.  Especially the reduced fat swiss cheese from Trader Joe's...amazingly yummy.  Had a Triscuit with dinner tonight. (Jan made me crave them and then DH also got excited when he saw them in the grocery store the other night)...don't like those anymore...didn't disagree with me but I didn't like the taste.  Guess that will be my first of things that I used to like, but don't now.

Of course! I knew the minute someone posted what it stood for I was going to knock myself on the forehead and be like - DUH!  Thanks