More to Lose... Tuesday's Game Plan

Monday was fantastic!! I was 100% compliant... Let's see if I can't have a repeat performance on Tuesday. My daughter was a little disapponted today, she wanted to make cinnamon sugar biscsuits, something we used to do together a lot pre-WLS. I'm comfortable with making them with her, but it hurts her feelings when I don't taste what she has baked. She learning to cook. I convinced her to make them next Saturday and we'll put Splenda on mine and I'll factor in the calories. I kind of want to keep the heavy carbs at bay for a few more days and see what happens. We also used to have a ritual of going to Baskin Robbins for ice cream on Sunday afternoons, we don't do that anymore. I've tried to substitute other activities, but its obvious, my daughter is in mourning my pre-WLS days! Hopefully, she'll get over it, but it's breaks my heart to see her sad face when I say "no" to some of our old rituals. I know it's for my good, but boy this is tough. Okay, I've vented enough. Here's the plan for Tuesday: 7:00 am Tilapia 4 oz 9:00 am Turkey deli 3 oz 11:30 am South Beach - Chicken & Broccoli 2:30 pm Celery 4:00 pm Ground turkey 4 oz 6:30 pm Steak 4 oz Romaine Lettuce Snacks: Sugar free popsicles Sugar free apple cider Have a great day!!

Denise, I am so sorry to hear your daughter is having a hard time adjusting to your new habits. I have done a lot of work with substance abusers--alcoholics, drug users, compulsive gamblers, and compulsive eaters--and often family members feel left out or threatened by the reforming(I don't what else to call us) family member. It is a hard time. How old is your daughter? I commend you on finding other activities you can share with her and feel close. Monna

Hey thanks Monna! It feels good to know I've got support online to vent and share my thoughts. My daughter is 12. I think she's proud of my success, but struggles with the changes that go along with it, including not having the goodies in the house. She's also coming off of a 3 week stint with Grandma being here and all the great homemade goodies, etc. We'll get through it... Thanks again. Have a great evening!! Denise

Hi All, Today has been very good. I have made some changes, but I entered everything in fitday so I kept track and stayed within my limits. Tuesday's plan: Breakfast: My usual whey protein drink with skim milk, 1/2 banana, and 6 strawberries Lunch: Tuna Salad with reduced fat mayo Dinner: 4 oz liver with onions green salad with basalmic vinegar (if I have room) Snack: tangerine string cheese pistachio nuts Totals: Calories: 1054 Fat: 33 grams Carbs: 86 Protein: 104 At least 45 minutes on the Gazelle. Monna -158.5 lbs

Hi All, i don't know what my problem is, I planned my day and was doing well, until I got home last night and all heck broke loose. I ate chips and candy and peanuts and I wasn't hungry, just ate it because it was there, this is so bad. I try to limit the snacks in the house, but short of depriving my son and fiancee, I don't know what to do. But today's a new day. Denise you are right about the protein first. These past couple of days I do protein first thing when I wake up and now I don't have an appetite for breakfast. My calories, fat, and carbs are high today. I didn't realize beans had so many carbs. I also incorporated some peanuts into my diet today, because I was craving them so bad yesterday and I really, really like them, but they are high in fat. So here's today's plan: 4:30 Protica Protein 7:30 Extreme Smoothie Protein Snack Dannon Yogurt Smoothie 11:45 Lettuce Tomato Black Olive Boiled egg 2.5oz Turkey Lunch Meat .66oz Cheese Vinegrette Salad Dressing Snack Peanuts Dinner (I don't really want this but I'm not cooking until its gone) Red Beans w/Ground Beef and Okra Ritz Crackers Calories 1410 Fat 74 Carbs 56 Protein 136 When my mother found out that I was doing the protein drinks again, she became concerned. She made the statement that too much protein is bad for the heart. I am going to do some research if I have time today and see what I can find. I don't know how much truth there is to the statement, but I'm concerned. Do you ladies know the maximum amount of daily protein that is healthy? Have a great day Teah

Thanks Denise for the tip on protein keeping us full. I'm trying that today. Yesterday I had a bad day. I got sick on chicken (guess I didn't chew well enough) and couldn't stop . It lasted about 5 hours...ugh. Needless to say, I didn't get in enough calories, protein or water. Of course, I was still 176 this morning... Teah, way to go getting back to business. We all have days that our impulses get the better of us. I have two teenage sons, so you know I have to keep some kind of snacks here - some days they just call to me and I can't resist. All we can do is keep trying. I try to keep in Snyder's Carb Fix pretzels or soy chips for when I want something crunchy. As I said, I'm going to try and load up on my protein today. I've logged everything into fitday.com, but I can't seem to get the calories up....already I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to eat everything and still drink my water. Here's my plan: B: 1/2 scoop of Unjury in lemonade, 3 oz chicken breast S: egg salad (1 large egg with 1 T FF mayo) L: 2 Boca Burgers with a little shredded cheese melted on it, 1/2 scoop Unjury (after 30 minutes) S: Carb Fix pretzels (7) D: Tilapia (made with some low carb breadcrumbs, a little cheese and a little spaghetti sauce - like parmagiana), green salad with balsamic vinegar S: Carb Countdown milk with 1/2 scoop Isopure no carb protein powder. Totals: Calories: 871 Carbs: 29 Protein: 133 Water: 80 oz. Exercise: Did 2 mile WATP (30 minutes) and plan on doing the WATP Walkblaster later on today. Even if I don't lose weight, I know I'm eating healthy foods and exercising. I feel so much better when I'm good to myself... Hugs, Nancy 280/176/155

Todays menu: Breakfast: Powercrunch bar Snack: Mocha Coffee made w/unsweetened cocoa, splenda & NF milk Lunch: Eggbeaters omellette w/brocolli, smoked turkey, cheese Snack: SF stallone pudding w/ 1/2cp Kashi-Go-Lean Dinner: Tuna, cottage cheese, red onion & lettuce Cal: 1079 Fat: 35 g Carb: 49 g (10 from fiber) Pro: 149