Rowing, sailing, and just paddling along. What's on your plate?

Hi gang!

Here's the deal, and forgive me if I sound like I'm either a broken record or a nag.

After reading through Karen's post yesterday about re-learning better habits(many of which I can identify and relate to myself), I wonder why so many resist sailing this boat with us? I know it's a hassle, and something that some of you are opposed to, but honestly, how are things working for you by NOT journaling your food...HUH?  We all made a commitment to do WHAT EVER IT TOOK to lose weight once and for all by having WLS. So, why don't more people use a very easy and proven method that can be added to the arsenal of healthier habits?

Okay. Off my soapbox. You're all welcome to join us anytime, and who knows, maybe by coming along it might just HELP you to recognize where you might be struggling.

Yesterday:

3/4 bagel thin w/ WW cream cheee and deli turkey
leftover orzo, spinach and chicken salad
cottage cheese w/ applesauce
fiber bar
hamburger patty, 1/3 bun with feta, tomato and onion, 7 short french fries
watermelon

Hope you all have a super day!

You are not nagging Susan, just stating the obvious. Mindless eating caused us to be obese. Without some sort of planning we will get there again. Thanks for sharing your soapbox with me.

B - raspberries, cottage cheese, Kashi
L - family picnic. The cousin hosting the event had RNY and assures me I won't have trouble finding appropriate food.
D - chicken & cabbage
S - apple & pb or maybe watermelon.

Kisses
Annette

Thanks, Honey. I just don't want to encroach on people's space.

Susan

I seldom post because I'm so far off track that I'm ashamed of myself.  No matter how many times everyone says we're in the same boat, I just can't commit to "paper" what I'm actually eating.  Every day starts off good, and by dinner time I'm all messed up.  Evenings are usually horrible, unless I go to bed at 6:30.

I know what to do. I can do it.  I also find I can get away with a lot of bad choices (although not as many as I thought I could), and I really don't want to encourage (or discourage) anyone else with my foul-ups.

That said, I had a pretty good day yesterday, because I was outside wrestling with my privacy hedge for about 5 hours. It's finally pruned..by hand..all 100 feet of it.   I kept coming inside for liquids, but when it came to eating, I was almost too tired to chew.

B:  cottage cheese and a peach
S: nothing
L:  Grilled swiss and salami on a bagel thin.
S:  Orange gelatin/pudding dessert salad (mostly sugar free)
D:  2 cheese sticks and 140 calories worth of mini-pepperoni (they come in a little bag...) from the way back of my refrigerator.
S:  one portion of 14 (make that about 28) whole wheat tostitos scoops and salsa.

Not a bad day for me.  Could have done without the pepperoni and the salami on the same day, and the Scoops.....

See what I mean?  This is a pretty typical day for me.

This thread may be all that keeps me NEAR on track.  Please don't stop.

Candy

Candy, I understand completely what you're saying. But, I strongly believe that for every one person who posts their eating, good or bad, there are at least three who are eating the same way and not brave enough to admit it. I've always hoped that this thread( heck, this forum) is more about support than judgment, and that no one would feel uncomfortable sharing anything.

When I first started this thread after Linda left, I tried to respond to everyone's post, but realized many might not have wanted my suggestions or critiques, so I've pretty much stopped that. There have been many times when I've thought "OMG, what are you doing" when I read something, but it doesn't happen often, and if I have something to say about it I'll do it through a PM so no one is embarrassed.


You know, journaling your food isn't always about overeating. Many days when I get home I realize how little I've had to eat and then I decide how to compensate for it. At least if I'm going to eat in the evening, it might as well be going toward my protein count or something beneficial. Trust me, I'm not always perfect, far, far from it, but at least this gives me something tangible to go by.

Love and hugs to you!

I'll be happy when I can list more than what day of Optifast, VBG. 
Day 9 of Optifast and dinner will be chicken and cooked cabbage.  Maybe blueberries and grapes for my fruit.

Hi guys

I don't post as often as I should.  I just don't get on the puter.  I do write down what I eat but it looks like one meal.  I just write as I eat and don't categorie B L or D. It is so hot that my DH really doesn't wan't me to cook and heat up the house.  Soooo I am eating lots of salads, precooked fajita chicken strips, and(not so good....) sandwiches.  I am concentrating on meats and veggies and fruits.  I find that my biggest  challenge is in the evenings.  I don't get to sleep before 2 or 3 in the morning so I tend to graze at that time.

A change for the better is I am exercising more.  I go to the fitness center 3-5 times a week.  I work with a personal trainer twice a week and on my on I ride the incumbent bike for 30 minutes then do the weight circut and then another 30 minutes on the bike. 

I want to take the Zumba and Drum alive classes....they are a lot of fun.... but my skeletal system is not strong enough yet.  I think it might take a few months of strength training before my ankles can take the strain.  Both of those classses are a huge cardio workout with arm and leg work as a bonus.

Well keep rowing.

Hi all! I haven't spent much time on this forum, but thought I'd jump in. I had RNY on June 14th, 2010 and am doing great. I would love feedback on my eating habits if you see something that needs to change.

B - oatmeal with added non flavored protein (24 gr)
S - none
L - 3 oz chicken enchilada made with corn tortilla (I pretty much just ate the chicken out of it)
S - 30 gram protein shake
D - maybe some leftover butterbeans and ham?? or a leftover salmon pattie??
S - 30 gram protein shake and some sugar free jello

looks like a good day to me. How are your portions? Are they in line with your doctor's guidelines?

 Yes.  I eat no more than 3 oz per meal.

Ended up having tilapia for dinner!  DS invited me over so my left overs will have to wait for another day.  LOL