I often make muffins with protein powder. Unlike a lot of baked goods that need butter for structure, muffins are pretty forgiving. I use plain Greek yogurt or some canned pumpkin to replace the fat (used to use unsweetened applesauce occasionally, too), fake sugar, and I add three scoops of plain or vanilla-flavored protein powder. In addition, sometimes I'll replace half the flour with oatmeal or crushed bran flakes (this doesn't necessarily save a lot of calories, but it makes them healthier and more filling). I usually make the jumbo kind, which in most cases I can get down to 200-250 calories each. Not exactly a "light" snack, but not awful given how filling they are. And they have over 10 grams of protein in them (sometimes as high as 18, depending on what all I have in them)

and there's protein ice cream, too..

Mornin' All!

I had a couple of very busy weeks and didn't manage to get on here until the afternoon or evening - so I did read through the posts (and commented on a few), but didn't bother posting myself since I didn't think anyone would see them that late in the day (not that it would matter, I guess - it might have still helped ME, right??). Anyway, a slightly less-packed week ahead, although my sister and her husband will be here at the end of the week (from Nevada), so there's that. Although they'll probably take over a lot of mom-duty while they're here, so that will help a lot.

I have a film discussion group meeting later this morning, and I need to get caught up on classes, read a book for an upcoming book discussion group, and finish another book that I'm supposed to write a review for for a university retiree newsletter. My deadline for that is Nov 1. How do I let myself get talked into doing these things? Oh well - it's all do-able as long as I stay focused.

QOTD: I'm at a 28 BMI. My PCP is fine with it because she's OK with BMIs up to 30 for people over age 60, but I'm not happy with it. My normal range tops out at 154 lbs, and honestly, I do look my best in the 150s. I think I look OK at my current weight, but I often feel heavy and bloated, which I hate. I've gotten as low as the high 130s (at two years post-op). I loved how light I felt, but I looked terrible. 150s is really my best weight range. Getting down to that is a different story. You'd think it wouldn't be that hard to lose 15 lbs, but this close to a normal BMI, it is. It's going to take a huge commitment and a ton of focus. Unfortunately, I seem to have lost that. I wish I had the resolve I had during the first two or three years after surgery. ARGGH. But it's either that, or I need to be happy with where I'm at.

other than Friday night (party), accountability has been pretty good lately.

coffee with half & half

plain skyr with fruit and a tablespoon of granola

either channa dal or a Mexican "salad" (salad greens topped with taco filling, plain Greek yogurt, tomatoes, and salsa)

protein ice cream or protein muffin

whatever I don't have for lunch, I'll have for dinner

have a great day, everyone!

Yes, Trek Danome is what was recommended to me.

Good morning, Amy and Menuers,

Today is my Sunday and my plans are to get my closets changed over and send all things I did not wear this summer to the VVA. After that I am going to check on Mom. I bought 3 huge containers of Premier powder protein over the weekend because I found it on clearance $17 and now, I have to find the best way to add it in to my menu. I am open for any suggestion on how to use protein powder beside a smoothy.

QOTD: 28.7 I need to be at 145lbs to be at a normal weight. I have been watching my diet and trying to do a protein forward meal. I noticed Saturday I ate 3 hard boiled eggs. Coming here and being accountable really helps. Also jumping on the scale every day helps me gage how I did the day before. If I get a sick feeling in my stomach (like today) I know I need to do better. Trying to add in exercise when I am able. I still get at least a mile walk in every day and Saturday I do a gym workout that is usually strength based and not cardio.

Accountability: Yesterday we took a drive to see the fall foliage and ended up at a restaurant that had shrimp and grits and I could not say no.

TSS: 6 years 10-months 10-days 167.4 Lowest (129.4)

B: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer

MS: Omelet

CB: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer

L: hardboiled eggs and chicken thigh

D; eggroll in a bowl

Exercise: Dog walking

Water and Vitamins: On track. I take a Bariatric Advantage Ultra multi w/iron I use bariatric advantage Calcium chews and 500mg of Magnesium. I also use MiraLAX and fiber in my first coffee of the day.

Have a great day my friends.

Brightest blessings

Chrissy

This is a strange segue but aren?t R weight struggles all about guys ( or grrlz) seriously?

We WANT n NEED 2 feel attractive? 2 accept hott sex .. 2 love.

I?m werkin on dat ( no date so far ) . But I?m recognized .

It's been a lotta yrs nd ... weight loss surgery seriously werks.

Th las thirty lbs are FAR th hardest

. Peeps want easiness losing like hunnreds of lbs before - Ur body's trying NOT 2 shed so not happenin.

BUT if U look at every single Lb like a milestone.. it can ! I NEVER thought I'd get below 144 . My photogenic goal is 129. Yep... slim tall.. shady ...