Could I have a diet critique and help

Funny you should mention that. I keep pausing and asking myself....Is this my new addiction? Shopping, walking etc. lol  So far I have not become work out obsessed but there is always hope    lol

I only step on the scale once a week, but if it becomes I problem I will take it to my Mom's.

Thanks

Hey if it makes you feel better on Opti I lost a lb a day 14lbs... Since surgery about 12.. so .. seems like we're in similar loosing boats..  Getting the same amount of protein in. Meh .. hopefully the scale starts moving last week to now its only been like 2 lbs... some days i go up 2 lbs
Ahh... I dunno

Sadly, that does make me feel better. Misery loves company? Here's hoping we have a nice drop next week. Thanks for letting me know.

 Hang in there newbies!  I am having the same issue - usually over 100g of protein a day - about 25g of fat and about 25g of carbs a day.  All water and vits.  I have hit the dreaded 3 wk stall as well - losing 15 lbs on 10 days of Optifast and 31 lbs in total.  I was 3 wks out yesterday.  Keep on keepin on....

OMG!! this has been so helpful!!!
I am due to start my Pre-Op this summer (date TBA) and I am constantly seaching for menus such as you have done.
I am wondering do you write everything you eat on paper or use a computer.
I would love you to send me some more of these fantastic menus!!!!! I love it!!

Keep up the great work!

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Thanks!
I write the times and amounts in my journal. Then I input it all into my body bug online program. I just make sure that the nutrition info on packages matches up with the measurements and the computer so I can feel confident in the values.
This is what the computer looks like, except at the bottom it shows a pie chart breakdown of protein,carbs and fats

Breakfast     Pro Carb Fat Cal 1.0 Serving Egg Creations 1/2 cup 12.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 g 60.0 Cal Total 12.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 g 60.0 Cal 0.0 mg 120.0 mg 0.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 mg AM Snack     Pro Carb Fat Cal 1.0 Serving premiere shake 30.0 g 5.0 g 3.0 g 160.0 Cal Total 30.0 g 5.0 g 3.0 g 160.0 Cal 0.0 mg 0.0 mg 3.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 mg Lunch     Pro Carb Fat Cal 1.0 Serving Hellmans's 1/2 fat mayo 2 tbs 0.0 g 2.0 g 8.0 g 80.0 Cal 1.0 Serving Melba toast multi grain 4 toasts 2.0 g 13.0 g 0.5 g 60.0 Cal 1.0 Item Onions, Scallion or Spring Green 0.3 g 1.1 g 0.0 g 4.8 Cal 1.0 Serving Walmart cooked chicken breast 10.0 g 3.0 g 2.0 g 70.0 Cal Total 12.3 g 19.1 g 10.5 g 214.8 Cal 40.0 mg 722.4 mg 2.4 g 0.0 g 10.8 mg Dinner     Pro Carb Fat Cal 2.0 Tbsps Broccoli, Frozen, Chopped, Boiled, Drained 1.1 g 1.8 g 0.0 g 9.7 Cal 2.0 Tbsps Cauliflower, Boiled, Drained 0.4 g 1.0 g 0.1 g 5.3 Cal 120.0 Grams Chicken Breast, Meat Only, Roasted 37.2 g 0.0 g 4.3 g 197.9 Cal 2.0 Tbsps Chicken Broth, Condensed, Prepared with Water 0.6 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 4.9 Cal 1.0 Serving Heinz chicken and rib bbq sauce 2 tbs 0.0 g 10.0 g 0.0 g 45.0 Cal Total 39.3 g 12.9 g 4.6 g 262.8 Cal 101.9 mg 197.5 mg 1.6 g 1.2 g 40.5 mg Total for all meals 93.6 g 37.0 g 18.1 g 697.6 Cal 94 g 37 g 18 g 142 mg 1040 mg 7 g 1 g 51 mg 113g 33g 300mg 2400mg 12g 63g 20g 1000mg Nutrients for Logged Meals: All Breakfast AM Snack Lunch PM Snack Dinner Late Snack Where your calories come from   Actual

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Hi Heather,

I'm curious about your calcium chews. are they calcium citrate, and if so, where did you get them? i'm having a hard time getting all my calcium in, and would so appreciate having some chewables to throw in the mix.

As for the weight loss, I think you're doing all the right things, and that'll only bring you success. includimg you're opti phase, to date, it seems that you're averaging 5 lbs a week. that's phenomenal!

Hi there. Thanks for your encouraging words.
I ordered the chews online from www.celebratevitamins.com/ along with a bunch of multivitamins. It is "Calcet citrate" Creamy bites. Each piece has 500mg calcium citrate and 400iu of D3.
They have chocolate and lemon and I liked the flavours of each. They taste like a treat to me, I'm saving them for after the puree phase but when I went camping on the weekend, I took those with me since they are individually packed and travel better than liquid.

OMG!! I just checked the site and they have new celebrate brand soft chews, 60 for $11.75 in flavours like caramel. YUM. That will be my next order. The only downside is that they have less calcium than the others, only 250mg per chew.