Whats on your Monday menu RNYers?
morning everyone,
the weekend was really nice, we got a bunch of checks in the mail from our health insurance company, seems they paid some claims that were previously not paid by our HRA acct, and we had paid them ourselves so we were reimbursed. I had no idea! it was almost $500 worth of checks too so that was a really nice surprise.
We decided to put it into savings for now but took about $50 out to go thrift shopping and we got a few new clothing pieces for all 3 of us.
We went out to dinner after and I was starving, All I had eaten was a yogurt that morning and when we got there, they had peanuts and popcorn on the table. I am never really interested in popcorn but I did eat too many peanuts and by the time our food came I was really not even hungry anymore but I still ate, and of course I ended up getting sooo sick, even though I only ate about 1/4 of it...I laid in bed for about an hour til it passed. It was pretty awful.
I know the low residue foods list is not exactly bariatric friendly so I am glad I am back to being able to eat my fruits and veggies again! I am up 2 lbs and I want to get rid of them!
QOTD: I have never been a fan of exercise but that's mainly because I hate doing anything I am not good at and I've been obese all my life. I always enjoyed swimming though...of course I don't really have a chance to go swimming regularly but I recently discovered PIYO through a beach body DVD set I got from my sister and I really love it. It's low impact, and it's a perfect starting point for me...It gives me a chance to have a daily exercise routine without leaving my house or needing any equipment...for 20-40 minutes per day I am adding strength, flexibility and stamina...it's everything I need right now.
I've also had so many NSV's this year that it's hard to pinpoint a favorite, but I have to say it's probably the clothes. It's so exciting to be able to find clothing in any store that I can wear, and be able to pay a fraction of the cost of what I used to in plus sizes.
Morning: lots of coffee w/ PP caramel and SF coffeemate.
B: low carb banana bread slice
L: 4oz baked cajun cod fillet, 1/4C steamed veggies, string cheese
AS: L&F greek yogurt, small honeycrisp apple
D: chicken enchilada soup
ES: Enlightened ice cream bar
have a fabulous day everyone!
Amber
RNY 2/12/18
5'4 1/2" tall, HW : 315 lbs, Surgery Wt: 297lbs.
M1: -17.5lbs M2: -11.5lbs M3: -12lbs M4: -13lbs M5: -13lbs M6: -13.5lbs M7: -12lbs M8: -14lbs M9: -10.5lbs M10: -7.75lbs M11: -5.25lbs M12: -4lbs M13: -3lbs M14: -7lbs M15: -2lbs M16: -1lb **made it to goal!**
CW 148
Good morning! Quick check in- busy day and getting a late start (was using teledoc for Em and possible strep throat).
TSS: 4 years 9 months
B: SF latte, Eggbeaters, turkey sausage links and 1/2 an orange
L: Albacore lettuce wraps and baby carrots
S: 2 Real good food poppers and carbmaster cottage cheese
D: Tri tip, cauliflower fries, sliced fruit, and 2 squares dark chocolate
ES: Low carb pita with Laughing cow cheese wedge, Homemade Greek yogurt with SF syrup and ¼ cup fiber cereal
E: An hour stair climber and 40 mins of elliptical
V/W: On track
Totals: Cals: 1422 Protein: 136 Carbs: 112 Fat: 56
Have a great one!
RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150
Accountability: I wear my apple watch everyday and track my steps!
QOTD: 1) What is your BEST NSV? Being able to play on the floor with my granddaughter 2) If you exercise or are otherwise physically active, what is your favorite activity? I walk, a lot! I walk at least 5 miles weekday and try to for more on the weekends!
B: Coffee w/protein shake
S: Protein bar
L: 2 hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 English muffin
S: Fruit
S: Protein bar
D: Low carb tamales
S: SF jello
E: Walk 5 miles and dog training on tricks tonight! 
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
Good afternoon. It's been awhile, but I was home recovering after my plastic surgery and didn't have my computer while on medical leave (hate entry via the iphone). Surgery recovery was good, but with an unexpected side effect. I didn't expect to swell to the level I did post - I felt and even looked like the Michelin man. But back to work today after 3 weeks. Glad to get back to a normal routine and dietary groove.
QOTD - I didn't do much during my first 7 months post-op. Finally I decided to swim and joined a nearby gym. My greatest NSV back then was getting up early everyday and hitting the pool. It became addictive and I really enjoyed being active. Now I do so much more that I barely swim. However, given the last 4 weeks has been restricted activity, I will start swimming next week again. Though I've been on my bikes over the last few weeks. I think the best advice for you is what I share at Support Group regularly. Find something you enjoy and become a beast about it. Have fun and tear it up. That mindset was all the difference and making this surgery most successful.
B - 1.5 eggs with cheese and little ham; 1 protein pancake (small)
S - 5 oz Fage; tbs nut butter
L - medium salad; 3.5 oz turkey
S - med apple; 3/4 oz cheese
D - small salad; turkey chili
S - SF popsicle
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
