Finally Friday....What's New?

12:03 am my time.  Guess I can start.

I'm looking forward to a couple of days off.  My weekend is Friday-Saturday with this new job.  No major plans.  A medical appt tomorrow afternoon (Friday, I guess I mean today...), but it should only take an hour or so.  Maybe brunch out in the morning.

The weather is supposed to be sunny, but cool.  Maybe I'll start my Christmas shopping!

Prolly not.  But I'll definitely get out of the house for a while.  I'm starting to feel like a hermit.

I've been trying to watch my food intake closer.  I'd like to take off the last 5 lbs I gained.  Some days are good, some not so good.  Wednesday was the former.  Thursday....well, there's always Friday.

I need a kick in the butt, I think. 

Plenty to kick.

I hope everyone has a good day.  I'll catch up later, after a few hours sleep.
I'm so tired I'm a little punchy.

Candy

Candy,
Thank You for starting the board. Still Thursday here.
I am trying to do my pre-surgery high protein diet I am so confused oh well a week and 4 days left.
Terri

 Terri...what are you confused about???

We are here......ask us anything! 

4 days...woooohooooo..you are almost there!!!

Hugs...connie d

Connie,
Office said high protin food only before surgery. clear fluids day before.
so can I eat or only drink.
Terri
One say one thing other says other.

Hi Terri...you can eat any kind of high protein food before the surgery...yes you can drink too....try to keep it to water if you can.....good practice getting that in!! I use Crystal Light in my water and always have. They just want you on Liquids Only the day before surgery.....nothing to eat that day at all....just broth, protein drinks, SF popscicles help a lot...that is considered a liquid.

You are lucky I was on liquids only for two weeks before surgery!!!!!

Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

Hugs....connie d

Connie,
Thank you. I called the Dr. They did say protein liquids for the next 10 days until surgery. Oh well hungry now. But will make it.
Terri

 I definitely hear  you...  I've been struggling with my weight too.  I find it really hard to get the menu under control.  I've been trying to keep a record of what I eat and the quantity.  I feel so bloated most of the time.

I've been working in a booth at the local Craft & Sewing Exhibit.  Our sewing guild has a booth as a membership drive.  It has been a lot of fun to see all the crafts and creativity of the women involved.  So far I have been able to resist buying anything.  I see a lot of really neat ideas and want to try them but I have so many unfinished projects already.   A lot of the vendors sell fabric and sewing notions.  Some of the quilts are breathtaking.  I stick to garment construction.  I do a fwe crafts but prefer the clothing.

And that is my world in a nutshell.

Millie

Millie

I know what you mean about the bloating.  For me, it's the carbs that do it.  And anything really high fat.

I know the high protein, low carb, no white stuff is the way to go.  But 40 years of bad eating habits tries to creep back in.

It's frustrating, but I didn't come this far to blow it.

It's a new day.  I'm stubborn.  I'll do it.

Candy

Millie...I am on Day 5 of the 5 Day Pouch Test. I have totally eliminated carbs this week. I feel better already!!
I am paying close attention to my portions and what my pouch is telling me.

I was feeling so bloated and sluggish...I really needed this to get back on track. 

Have a great day...hugs...connie d

 Connie,

Tell me more....  

I've seen the chatter about the 5 day pouch test but don't know how to do it.....  I think I need to do that.  I have a tendency to be hypoglycemic and wonder if it is something I can do.    I NEED to do something.

Thanks

Millie