MTL What R U Eating ... Monday (7/10)

Good morning... We won't discuss this weekend... just know it wasn't good.... Here's today's plan: Breakfast: Tilapia Applesauce Snack: AchievOne Lunch: Chicken Breast Lettuce Lite Dressing Dinner: AchievOne Snack: AchievOne SF Popsicle Nutrition: 944 Calories 21 Fat 25 Carbs 110 Protein Have a great day!! Denise Exercise: 75 minutes - water aerobics 1 hr - walking 25 minutes - Pilates

HI Denise! I'm in the same boat you were this weekend. But last night I just sat in the quiet staring at the wall and said Michelle wake up! You CAN do this, don't let the food demon get the best of you. So today I woke up with a new attitude and sheer determination! Next month is my 36th birthday and just realized life is what I make of it. I WILL not let myself fall off the wagon again. Being big again is NOT an option for me. So say a prayer for me as I vow today to permanently change my relationship with food no matter what. So here's the plan for today: B: Protein Shake S: Power Crunch Bar L: Beef Stew no potatoes, just beef and veggies. S: Cheese slices D: Porcupine Meatballs Good luck to everyone.

Michelle.... you are soooooo right. Being big again is not an option. Your post blessed me today. We can and will do this!!! Denise

WHAT, dare I ask, are porcupine meatballs? It's not REALLY porcupine, is it?

No they don't contain porcupine. The porcupine part refers to rice... There are a variety of recipes. Never made or ate them... but I know ppl that LOVE them - goes over especially well with kids. Anyhow, here's a recipe. Porcupine Meatballs From Diana Rattray, INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef 2/3 cup long-grain rice, uncooked 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup water 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce PREPARATION: Directions for porcupine meatballs Mix ground beef with rice, 1/2 cup of water, chopped onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Shape porcupine ground beef mixture by tablespoon into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place the porcupine meatballs in an ungreased 2-quart shallow baking dish. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the porcupine meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° F. oven for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake porcupine meatballs 15 to 20 minutes longer. Porcupine meatballs serve 4 to 6.

I did pretty good yesterday. I ate about 1600 calories, which may be a little high, but I DID actually exercise. Baby steps, right? Talked to the doctor's office today. The nurse said that according to the diagram that the doc drew, the thing I have definitely extends into the cavity but should be easy to remove. She also said that unless the doc changes his mind, there should be no reason why I can't try for the baby in August. I've got my fingers crossed! Today's menu has already changed (as I am posting this after lunch) from what I originally wrote in my meal tracker. Here's what I've had and PLAN to for the remainder of the day. B: english muffin L: 1 slice pizza, 1/4 c noodles, salad, 1/2 a small piece of garlic toast, 1/2 a cookie (Pizza Hut buffet...I think I did pretty darned good!) D: chicken wrap, cottage cheese, apple S: yogurt, a couple of bites of cake, string cheese Exercise: planning to walk, hopefully outside if it stops raining Vitamins are in, and I'm working on my water. Pamela