Accountability.. what did you eat Thursday

Hi Betsy, Our numbers are so similar it's spooky.  I'm 62, 2.5 years out, lost 144, regained 20.  Calories are between 1200 and 1500, high protein always.  I also drink 80+ ounces per day.  And I religiously take all of my supplements. Recently I did heavy yard work for 2 days (shovel, gravel, leveling for new lawn).  Drank like a fish, didn't have time to do my usual grazing so accidentally ate perfectly and guess what !  I gained 2 pounds   I haven't found what it takes to get these golden metabolisms going, but I keep researching.  The best activity I have found is racquetball.  Not competitive, but just me hitting the ball around in the court.  So far, it is the only activity I have found that makes me break a sweat - and I love to sweat (it gets all those toxins out fast).  I live in Southern Idaho and we are finally getting a nice day here and there so I'm outside a lot more and the scale is finally moving.  Nothing huge but at least it is going in the right direction.  Maybe we need longer, steady use of these magnificent ol' bodies. Or maybe we need to shock our system from time to time.  I remember my fabulous Dr from about 30 years ago.  He was up there in years and was just slightly overweight (15 or so pounds).  He said to lose weight he had to stay under 800 calories.  That's not a recommendation, just passing on what he said    If my day goes according to plan (day 5 of the 5dpt) I will be at about 600 cal.  I'll try that for a few days and let you know if it works to restart the loss. I feel your frustration, but hang in there.  We will figure this out.

I think you need to up that protein.  65 is pretty low.  the fat is a bit high and I would try and get the carbs down a bit. I remember you doing somewhere around 1200 before.  I think 1400 is ok but you need to do more walking than.  Most importantly you need to get tha****er in.. at least 100 oz a day.  that will keep you flushed out and moving along.  give it a try... that ten pounds will be gone in no time. Carla

ARCHWAY Home Style Cookies, Fat Free Sugar Cookies 71 0 17 1 Acheiv protein drink 483 0 2 84 Strawberries, raw 46 1 11 1 Puffed rice cake 77 1 16 2 wasabi peas 80 3 12 1 Queso Fresco 165 9 6 14 peppermint sf patty 30 1 5 0 Totals 951 15 69 102 busy day. out on the road with patients and only had protein and wasabi peas to eat. Got in after midnight and had some queso that I sorta of fried (if you call it that) on the stove to get it nice and soft. But too late to eat much else. Looks like your day was good. Just what is your textured vege protein??

Nice run at a day for as busy as you were.. tvp textured vegetable soy is dehydrated veg. protein.  yum yum.. i love the stuff.. put it in cereal and ice cream. it ups the protein and give it a crunch. keep up the good work and get some rest/ Carla

Missed Wednesaday check-in! B) V-8, ran late L) 1/2 cup beef , 2 tablespoons broccoli, 1/4 cup fried rice D) 1 cup home made soup with beef, cornbread S) Lite&Fit yogurt S) 2 thin small slices cheese pizza ETA: I forgot the cheese stick and 4 Sociable crackers

wow I could have had a v-8..lol... I always forget about those things myself.  not sure of the totals but you probably hit 1000 and 70 protein.  could up the protein a bit.  good choices not so sure about the pizza and if it had any real nutrientional value. Stay well Carla

Hi grads! This is my first post on this board, now that I'm a year out. Yesterday I ate nonstop and felt pretty crummy by the end of the night. Today I will do better. Here's what yesterday was: --5 baby carrots, 1 Tbl ranch -Designer Whey French vanilla scoop with water-1 serving -1/2 fried porkchop, 1/2 c mac and cheese -2.5 cups of fresh blackberries eaten all day long -banana with 2 Tbl ground flaxseed, 1 tsp agave nectar, nonfat plain yogurt, and 1/3 c Smart Bran cereal -Bumblebee Easy Peel sensations tuna, 1/2 can-with 2 Ak-Mak crackers -EAS Advantedge shake -1cup of "Hamburger Buddy", recipe from Eating Well Calories: 1370, Fat: 41g, Carbs: 163g, Fiber: 22g, Protein: 101g

Welcome and congrats on your one year.  I jumped in the day I hit one year as well.  this is a great board with lots of people with great knowledge.  and welcome to our fleet.  we are all captains of our own ship.  we may be in different places on our journey but we all are here to support each other.. we are a strong crew with a lot of great insite.  join us on our journey to a healthier and long lasting you.  Tell us.. are you at goal.. still loosing or have you lost to much.  what is your goal so we can support you the best we can. Love your numbers.  protein looks great.  fat is low and the cals are right htere for maintaince. unless you are dawn or plastic kitty who can eat everything in the kitchen and still loose.. lol..  keep that up you are doing great. Carla

Well my evening was a little hard to track because I kinda picked at stuff while I was cooking Bad girl!!

B: 1 packet of McCanns SF oatmeal with light butter
S: AchievOne
L: 3 oz Fage with 1 1/2 oz of Bear Naked Fit Granola and Splenda peaches
S: 2 NSA fudgesicles
S: PowerPop Popcorn
S: 3/4 serving of TJ's white cheddar soy crisps
D: probably worked out to about 1 serving of Spinach crust pizza - jhudson's Broccoli crust pizza recipe except sub'd spinach for the broccoli (without topping) and a bite of Tofu Lasagna
S: Chike smoothie
S: 1/2 c. Fage, 1 T LF cream cheese, SF White Choc syrup, 3 oz mixed berries

Cals: 1303 Fat: 37g Carbs: 110g Prot: 121g

Water: done
Vits: done
Exercise: (hanging my head in shame) none

Bekah

Ohh.. i do that too than I cant eat dinner.. I hate it... use to do that than sit down for a hugh meal.. at least that doesnt happen anymore.  you had a great day.  opps... no exercise.. its all good lets your body have a day to relax and get ready for the torture you will put it through later. Have a great one.. Carla