Hi!

I think you are doing GREAT! I am not a Vet here, but will be a year out July 6th.

I was told at about 6 months out to try and get all my protein from food. The NUT suggests 60-80 gms protein and no more. I lose better, and I think feel better when I am 80-100 gms protein. When I was losing (I'm at goal), my carbs were usually 60-70 day, and low calories. I track my food for that at myfitnesspal.com. I still have 1 - 2 "shakes" daily to keep those totals up. I have the sleeve, not RNY, but I just cannot get enough "dense" protein like meats, etc, in at a time to get my protein intake that high. Volume wise if it is protein (like steak, roast - not ground meat) 2 oz, maybe a little more; other foods maybe closer to a 1/2 cup to a cup. Now that I am maintaining, I am having more veggies, fruits and whole grains (some bad stuff too - ugh), but mostly I am trying to eat healthy to get a lot of good nutrients in. During the losing part, protein, protein, protein.

Also, I have noticed, that if I didn't get in all my water/fluids 64 oz or more per day, it seemed like I would retain water. Especially now that it is getting hot and humid - just a thought. Keep the fluids going and that always seems to help get weight off too. Also, I have noticed that I get a headache, and feel very lightheaded if I don't get my fluids in - so be careful.

Take care and you are doing great! don't compare yourself to anyone else.

Take care. I hope they figure out what is going on with you.

HI Roz & everyone!

Finally have some time to post something! Took first part of midterm this past week, think it was OK, have second midterm this coming week. Also broke the 130# barrier was at 129.8# this past week.

My husband does race photography, so we are at a small dirt track every Saturday. So a lot is kinda up in the air. All I really know for meals is my breakfast for sure, but here's my plan:

Breakfast: Protein Shake: 31 gm protein
Lunch: strawberries, blueberries, yogurt and granola
Dinner: ham sandwich on low carb bread, with tomato, lettuce and mayo
Snack: Protein Shake? 23 gm protein
Snack: pepperoni, fruit or veggies

Will need to keep well hydrated as is going to be hot and humid!

Have a great day & weekend!!!

Lynn

Hi Roz & everyone!



Welcome to the new members - it's great to see new people come and give input.



Today I feel like I have been shot out of a cannon. I, too, am getting my eating back in line after Mother's Day, finals, grandson's birthday. Roz - I even had 3 protein drinks today!!!



Here's my menu - I just realized I haven't put on myfitnesspal yet so I won't have totals, but did pretty well.



B: Double stuffed cookie drink with milk - probably about 30 gms protein

S: Syntrax tea - 23 (?) grams protein

L: low carb bread, ham, tomato and cheese

D: steak, salad & potato salad (1/4 cup potato salad)

S: Syntrax tean - 23 (?) protein



I love this board!



Lynn
Thought I'd come back & add totals;
1,158 cal 63 carb 43 fat 123 pro 9 fiber

I haven't exercised since Saturday - I really am missing it. I'm going to try and get up early and exercise before my day starts so I can get it out of the way.

Hi Roz & everyone!

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day. I have been MIA the past couple of weeks with finals, and unexpected family things that happened. All is well tho' - just didn't have enough hours in the day. This weekend had grandson's 4th birthday party & Mother's day - had way too many carbs!

Here is today:

B: egg & strawberries
L: 1/2 hamburger, mixed veggies & a couple of french fries
D: salad with blue cheese dressing
S: Syntrax tea
S: Double stuffed cookie protein shake - YUM!

Totals: 771 cal 43 carbs 31 fat 77 pro 6 fiber

I know I should have more protein today - just not hungry at all.

Take care!

Lynn

Hi!

We got rained out at the racetrack today - so have been working on a lot of things around here. Cold & rainy day.

B: egg with one sandwich thin (whole wheat)
L: milk
D: one White Castle and 1/2 cup chili
S: protein bar
S: Syntrax tea

Not too sure what if I will have anything else - maybe some milk???

Totals: 798 cal 93 carbs 19 fat 66 protein 12 fiber

Oh Price,

So sorry you had such a tough time. I hope you are feeling better now.

Congrats Laurie! It is so much fun. When I started getting new clothes, I took my old ones to a consignment shop, then had $ to purchase new ones. It is fun and seems like clothes are almost "free".

Hi!

Have a great week off Roz! You deserve it!

Well I haven't done well food-wise today at all - been running all day. Started out OK, went to my surgeon's office, their power went out, left then right before I got home they called and said power back on - so at least I got to keep app't. They did say they were happy with my weight and not to worry body will adjust where - ever it wants. They said I am probably where I need to be and just keep doing what I am doing - and start to maintain. It was a very interesting discussion.

Well, then more craziness - been running all day-won't bore everyone with all the details. So here goes:

B: jay robb protein, berries & milk
L: at Sam's club - samples of stuff was too full to eat
S: almonds
D: pizza
S: FF milk

I don't have totals, have posted here first. I did manage to work out today which was good. I haven't had much in volume, although I sure feel like it! Will do better tomorrow as hopefully won't be flying by the seat of my pants all day.

I would like to be part of FB group please. Thanks!

Hi Roz and everyone!

That's exciting for your DD and their new house!

Busy day - finally at home after being on the run last few days. I weighed in at WW today and was up 0.6#. Ugh. Still at my fantasy of 135 though. I think eating on the run the last few days haven't helped.

I go to surgeon's office tomorrow. I will see the PA. I am excited though as I will be down to the goal weight I stated when I first went there last year. I am down about 12.7# from last time I was there. Weight does come off slower, but I am also eating more than I was early out too (don't think I could live on 600-800 calories forever).

Here's today's menu:

B: Smoothie (Jay protein powder, milk & strawberries)
L: Bacon, egg and low carb toast
D: Not sure as I will be gone from 5-9pm???
S: FF milk
S: probably syntax tea
S: ????

Also, when I go to Dr's tomorrow, they probably are not going to be happy that I am still drinking protein drinks. They told me last time (at 6+ months out) that I need to be getting all protein from meals (and we are to eat 3 meals per day - no snacks!), and the NUT about fainted when I said I was going to Weigh****chers! Ha!

Congrats Lin!!!

Thanks! Me too!