friday's menu

ok i posted yesterday, but it didn't post.. all i posted was- i went to the dr- i have an ear infection and major problems with my back and hips (hurts too badly to exercise) so i'm on liquid vicodin- until i can see the surgeon on the 20th. low dose and only when i go to bed.. but my stomach is messed up. when i called the surgeon- i got the scheduler.. they cancelled my 6 month appointment because surgeon was out of the country- and i never got around to reschedule it.. so they had called again.. so i called back- i told her- i haven't had complications, however.. i'm gaining weight and able to eat a cup or so of food- it's been all will power. and i'm not sure what to do- she said i should be lower in weight- i should've been able to take more off by now.. (she didn't even ask what my start weight is- OR what i am now) my scale says 172- but the dr's said 184- so now i'm really depressed.. because my highest was 275 pounds- but morning of surgery i was 263- and i thought i would lose more than this- and so i'm just so crying- over all of this... cause I don't think the surgery helped me- i'm serious- it's been all me- will power.. cause i can eat the breads and carbs and sugar... the last week- i've been really cutting down on food- and i'mSTARVING... and still crying... i'm an emotional wreck- in pain and starving.. walking hurts- but i do a little each day.. at work today: breakfast- cheddar cheese stick snack- nothing lunch- 3 bites of a meatball- got stuck- so i didn't eat anymore.. (didn't take small enough bites or chew it well enough- MY FAULT) snack-a handful of goldfish (DARN IT) supper- homemade cheese/pizza- 2 small slices !! TWO THOUGH.. and i'm stuffed- eat way too much- and i'm kicking myself.. good thing it was a thin- homemade crust- with a thin sauce and lots of cheese... that's it.. got my water in- vitamins and b-12 jennifer

I just did not want to eat today!! And what I did eat wasn't good! B- a handful of cheez-its ( I know, I know) S- 1 oz. cheese (if that!) L-chips and salsa S-1/2 c. milk D-Pro. shake Seriously, I had to force myself to eat today! I guess that's why I chose snack food. Going for a jog in a few minutes. 790 cals. 44 protein 78 carbs 40 oz. of water. Okay, okay I sucked today!! What happened to my resolve to get back to basics!?!? Dangit! Tomorrow will be better! Love to all, C Leigh

Ive been on this Huge salad kick lately... I just cant get enough of it and Ive visited the ATlanta Bread Co 3x this week for their Balsemic Bleu salad ( spelled wrong). IT has dried cranberries, bleu cheese, and walnuts.. YUMMY!!! Breakfast protein shake - Unjury & carb countdown ff milk Snack 1/4 South Beach protein meal replacement bar Lunch 1/2 salad and FF dressing 1 C chicken Chili Snack 1/4 South Beach protein meal replacement bar Dinner Chinese - about 1/2 cup of chinese veggies, 2 bites of fried rice, 2 bites of noodles, 2 chunks of canalope & 4 grapes Snack cup of cobb salad from Mc Donalds w/ apples and walnuts thrown in ( this was actualy more like a meal I guess ???)... the veggies just didnt stick to the ribs !! 894 calories /30 fat /65carbs /69 protein

Hello All! B- grits, vitamins, coffee s- slimfast peanut butter bar L- salad and 1/4 cup potato soup s- slimfast pb bar D- Homemade Cheese enchilada s- sf/lowfat ice cream 1 cup I have been on a stall for three weeks. I joined the gym today. I hope this will help. Sonya Sumrall

Jennifer, I think you are being way to hard on yourself.. By my calulations you have lost SINCE surgery either 91 pounds on your scales or a little less on your Doc's.. You have done a really great job. I started at 290 and I have lost as of today 75 pounds.. what should I do shoot myself in the head?.. No I think I have done great.. not as much as you.. but's where's the race?.. Why don't you slow down all these thoughts that are making you nuts.. The best thing I think I could say to you is don't overthink this surgery.. It will come off.. it has to.. unless you are sucing down milkshakes.. lol! and you are far from doing that... I think really need to look at that profile picture of yourself the before and then the after and see .. really try and see for yourself the difference.. you look incrediable now.. what a difference.. and you are still losing every month.. just relax.. it's working.. peace mo 290/215/150?