Tuesday, March 27th, Cardio & Cafe

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/27/12 1:26 am

Went to bed early last night, then walk up a few times during the night. My cat decided at 5:30 am that I slept long enough ... but after I was up decided that I should not work on my computer but to allow her stretch on my laps and so she can go back to sleep... She is so cute that she does with me what she wants... I told my BF that she is little spoiled... His replay: "there is nothing little about how spoiled she is". At the same time - he spoils her even more - if that ever possible...

eats today:
coffee+ almond milk
brazil nuts
salad with pork roast
jambalaya (the rest of it)

yogurt with protein powder or protein shake

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

W95831
on 3/27/12 2:03 am - CA

Its going to be a soggy, cool day here in NorCal. I also have my first day of physical therapy for my ankle today, so that should be interesting.

Today's menu:
Breakfast 1- 6am
Hard boiled egg
6oz herbal tea

Breakfast 2 - 9am
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup crushed pineapple

Snack - 12:00pm
1/4 c tuna wrapped in lettuce leaf

Lunch - 2:30pm
3/4c tuna
1 whole wheat 100 cal thin sandwhich roll
lettuce

Snack - 4pm
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup crushed pineapple

Dinner - 7:30pm
1 Chicken Parmesan Breast
1cup Green salad with balsamic vinegar

Snack - 9pm
4 baby carrots

Exercise
Treadmill - 45 minutes
Crunches - # to be updated later
Pushups - # to be updated later
Dips - # to be updated later
Squats - # to be updated later

Totals for Today:
Calories: 985
Protein: 120g
Total Carbs: 67g
Net Carbs: 57g
Fat: 18g

I'm having an 'oral fixation' issue the later afternoon to late evening. I'm not hungry, but I want to chew on something. Have any of you had this problem and what do you use/do to get over it without adding food/calories?

Thanks!

Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/27/12 2:26 am

RNY on 05/14/08

yea... the chewing thing can be difficult. Sometimes I chew gum but then gum makes me hungry...
Drinking bit more water (flavored) or green tea helps more.
Some people like the raw carrots. Better - if you like it - may be raw celery.

I used celery as a crunch item in protein soups. It felt like I was eating something but celery has virtually zero calories. I also use fresh cucumbers for that. They are mostly water - so little calories that they do not "count" NSA pickles can be also used for that.

BTW: your fat looks little bit low- IMO... you may safely remove some carbs - and add a bit more fat. (I do)

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

W95831
on 3/27/12 2:47 am - CA

I have this 'thing' with gum. Ever since I was a kid, I simply cannot chew it for more than a handful of chomps before swallowing it.

I'm not a huge raw celery fan, but I love fresh cucumbers and raw carrots. I will definitely add those to my arsenal.

Thanks!

Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/27/12 3:31 am

RNY on 05/14/08

The celery is OK (neither I am a fan) in protein chicken broth, or even tomatoe protein soup. Adds crunch.
Carrots are OK - but then again - they do have sugar - so easy on them. Too many carbs.

PS: I can't eat raw carrots - steak - fine - raw carrots - gets stuck every time, no matter how long or fine I chew them. It is the weirdest thing with my pouch.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Tigs
on 3/27/12 2:47 am - Petoskey, MI

Cold and cloudy today...I have the heater on in my office. Disturbing to have such beautiful, warm, sunny weather and then have to go back to a winter coat. Not much sleep again last night...little one is cutting her 2-year molars and had a tough night plus husband snoring because of a cold.

B - protein coffee
early L - chicken salad, chopped veggie salad
S - protein shake
S - if hungry, 2 hard boiled eggs, carrots with ranch dressing
D - undetermined protein and veggie
S - protein bar

datorres
on 3/27/12 6:22 am

I really wish I could figure out what is wrong with my body! I am bloated and "puffy" in my abdominal area and for the life of me cannot get off these extra pounds! Iv'e been eating 1000-1200calories a day and running or bike riding for an hour atleast 4 times a week. My pcp thinks that 1200 cals is too low for me. I am very confused and discouraged. my protein is usually 80-100 grams a day. Any suggestions?

Tess145
on 3/27/12 10:50 am - Senatobia, MS

RNY on 03/14/06

Could you post what you ate yesterday and today so that we can get an indication of what your food day is like? Are you drinking plenty of fluids? Are you drinking with your meals? How is your vitamin intake? With a little more information, maybe we can see something else that you can do.

Tess

Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13

datorres
on 3/27/12 12:09 pm

Tess I drink 72 ozs of water. I have a little water jug that I bought from Natural Grocers and I fill it up in the morning and sip on it all day. Aside from that I drink 2 16 oz. cups of coffee in the morning and hot tea before bed. So my fluids are alot. Here is what I had yesterday and today, I usually stick to the same foods for the most part.

B: Greek yogurt plain with splenda or a protein shake, I only do 4 oz. protein shakes
S: boiled egg w/ lf string cheese or a protein bar
L: Protein bar or shake
S: Skinny vanilla latte from Starbucks
D:Chicken breast with frozen broccoli a little butter and salt on it.
S:almonds and 30 minutes after I have green tea

on occasion I will eat a peice of fruit but not often

Thank you for your help!

Tess145
on 3/27/12 9:26 pm - Senatobia, MS

RNY on 03/14/06

Your food list looks really good. Are you close to goal? I have noticed on myself that for the last 3 months I have bounced between 156 and 158. I can not seem to get past this weight which was what I weigh in 2008. I picked out my personal goal of 145 lbs. but it looks like my body will fight me for it.

It looks like your body may be fighting you also. All I know to do is just keep doing what you are doing. I am looking at this as maintenance practice for myself and eventually, my body may let me go down another ten pounds.

I think the only way I am going to get the remainder of my weight off is to up my exercise and for now, I am not ready to commit to two hours a day exercise.

I wish I could offer you more but I understand what you are going through. Just keep posting and hopefully something that you do or eat will trigger your body that it is okay to drop a few pounds.

Tess

Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13

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