Good morning!! Back on track today as far as planning. I think I have my whole exercise commitment under control, and now to be more diligent with the diet. I mean I make the right food choices 95% of the time it's just the whole planning and logging in advance. Sometimes I just don't want to think about it and then go through the fridge and throw whatever protein I have in my lunch bag. I do keep protein meals in the freezer so it is very easy to throw together an appropriate day's food, but I just need to stick with the pre-planning and logging. When I don't post my menu its not because I'm not eating!! LOL

Have been to the gym this morning and I'm thinking about doing a Zumba class tonight. I've never done it, I'm sure I will be stellar at it..... Got out at lunch and walked the track at the community centre too!

Post Op RNY 19+ mos

B - Premier protein shake

S - greek yogurt, vector granola

L - cobb salad

S - deli turkey and cheese string, if needed

D - Chicken/swiss stuffed breast

Total Cal 1172, Carbs 39, Protein 132

I added the protein shake because I was hungry when I woke up and needed fuel for my workout...I will try to spread the rest of the food out over the course of the day so that I can get through the Zumba class without adding more food. While the calories aren't that bad considering I'm really trying to figure out if I want to be in maintenance but still, a little on the high side, but inline with my protein number.

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.

I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!

9 + Years!!

1/2 way through the month. I'm so excited for Christmas!! I'm buying my first present tomorrow.

Breakfast:

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheese

Snack: Nuts and Cheese

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack:

Dinner: Not Sure

Snack: Lightly Salted Popcorn

Welcome!!!!!! Having WLS has been the most exciting ride of my Life!!!! I was 55 when I had my surgery and I'm 9 years out now making me 64. My only regret is not have my surgery when I was younger. I didn't feel like I was missing anything while my girls were growing up but now I know I did.

I rarely sleep at night. I take a Tylenol PM practically every night. Last night I took it at 3am and then had a hard time getting up this morning. For me it's always been a Mom/Grandma thing and has nothing to do with my weight. I'm a worrier and WLS can't help that.

WLS surgery has changed my Life!!! I'm active and can keep up with family now since I don't have all of that weight and low self esteem holding me back.

I seriously got back on track in June.

I always start my day with a protein coffee, hate eating breakfast first thing, so I start my day with 27grams of protein, coffee and half and half

a few hours later I may have a hard boiled egg with a breakfast sausage patty or piece or two of bacon.

Lunch is meat (left overs) or a pack tuna with a veggie or salad

S nuts, or a cheese stick wrapped in ham or turkey, or maybe a small serving of fruit

D meat and veggie

S sugar free jello, or greek yogurt

Try to stay low carb, try to keep my net carbs less than 50 grams a day

Lots of water, propel zero and crystal light

The biggest thing I have found is keeping my journal. Some days are low calorie and have had a few high calorie days too.

After 7 years, still working and trying to get this maintenance thing down pat!

Hubby was at the service but he's not a vet...just me. My dad and I stood up when our military service songs were played. He was Navy and I was Army.

I hope you made your hubby pay the price for eating your leftovers.