Hi all! Glad to see we're all up and have a plan! Here's how I did yesterday. I ate some pretzels and went a bit heavy on the pork rinds, but otherwise I guess I did ok. B: Isopure 0 carb protein drink (1/2 cup 1% milk) L: about 5 chunks each of pineapple and cantaloupe D: turkey burger (meat only) with 1% shredded cheese, a bit of ketchup and a bit of onion, about 7 cherries Snacks: about 2.5 oz. pork rinds 7 pumpernickel pretzels Totals: Calories: 900 Carbs: 51 (darn those pretzels! although it's the fruit too) Protein: 88 **************************** Here's my plan for today: B: Isopure 0 carb protein drink with 1/2 cup 1% milk L: Unjury protein drink D: turkey burger (it was SO good!) with onion, ketchup, cheese Snacks: pork rinds cherries strawberries SF Jell-O Totals: Calories: 757 Carbs: 15 Protein: 90 ************************* What I already know and am just confirming, is that my difficult time is when I sit down to watch TV at night. That's why I wait to eat my dinner until then. I'm thinking of trying to go to bed earlier so I'm not up eating all night....jeesh, another strategy... I didn't get in any exercise yesterday, I'm definitely going out for a 40 minute walk today and maybe a WATP this evening. Hugs, Nancy

I'm running behind schedule today... Here's rough idea of what I plan to do. Yesterday was so bad, I don't even want to think about how many calories I had. But guess what? The scale moved... I'm down a 1 lb.! Breakfast: Tilapia Applesauce Snack: AchievOne Lunch: Don't know yet... at work Snack: AchievOne Dinner: Steak I'll post again tonight.... have a great day!!! Exercise: 75 minutes - water aerobics - DONE!!! Denise

Okay, I'd like to think that when I post my menu on here, I tend to be pretty honest. After all, what I am writing up is my PLAN. It's true that I can't ALWAYS stick to it 100%...or sometimes even 33%, but I always have the INTENT to do well. Having a plan helps take the thought process out of meal times. I know what I'm going to eat, so there's no panicking of "What am I having?" or "How many calories is that?" Also, I don't post my nutrition info because other than calories, I don't really look at anything. AND, because I can't guarantee my portion size (usually dinner is the only problem), I don't post estimates. I DO, however, write it all down and count every calorie on a chart I designed. Finally, you guys know me...when I don't do well, I come back the next day and admit it. Sometimes I don't post...sometimes it's because I forget or because I know that I won't be making a healthy choice somewhere down the line (like a potluck). But here's today's plan: B~english muffin S~none L~Krieger's restaurant...not sure what I'm having...maybe I should research my options before arriving S~granola bar (taking it to movies so I will avoid popcorn!) D~I haven't given this any thought, either. Probably a chicken wrap and cottage cheese because I don't feel like cooking. Need something light anyway, since lunch might not fare so well S~apple with cheese Pamela

Didn't your first message say "Something to think about?" You got people thinking and tallking, didn't you? I can't imagine anyone is upset with you for "stirring things up," or is angry with anyone else for conflicting points of view. Don't fret about it...it's nice to have something to talk about (even if it's a friendly debate) other than what we ate or didn't eat all day With that said...I'm completely exhausted. I'm suffering from insomnia AND I wake up too early (hubby's alarm goes off at 430 and I have trouble getting back to sleep after that). He's off this weekend, so I will get to catch up! I have a busy day planned...eye appointment, and then lunch and the movies with a friend. Gonna go see "Cars." Anyone see that one yet? Cheers! Pamela -134 sometimes

Good Morning, I guess I'm the early bird today. Didn't want to be the first, but here goes. 4:00 Breakfast Turkey Sausage and Half Slice of Wheat Toast and 1T Applesauce 8:00 Protein Smoothie 11:00 Baked Ravioli w/Meat Sauce 1:30 Salsitos Chips 3:30 Frozen Peaches 5:30 Pay Day 8:30 Corned Beef Hash w/ Egg and Wheat Toast I also had a forkful of the following: Meatloaf, Greens and Sweet Potatoes Ice Cream Sandwich Not including those bites of food...My totals for yesterday were: Calories - 1725 Fat -78 Carbs -156 Protein - 100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today I planned the following: Breakfast Protein Smoothie Lunch 3oz Meatloaf, 2T Collard Greens, 1T Macaroni and Cheese Snack Frozen Fruit Dinner Not Sure. Weight this morning 183 Teah