Plan for success...Wed 10/10

Well this is the plan. I am switching to lower cal with added "good" carbs. If you can't avoid the beast, at least maybe you can calm him down a little bit???? Man these carbs add up quickly. Is this too much even for good carbs? Seems quite strange to Plan this many carbs for one day. Gibe me some feedback please. Snack--Activia-light serving 70 0 13 5 B-Benefiber serving 4 0 4 0 B-COFFEE MATE serving 30 3 2 0 L-Cheese slice (1 oz) 114 9 0 7 B-OATMEAL-QUAKER-WEIGHT CONTROL-BANANA BREAD serving 160 3 29 7 L-PROTEIN POWDER 2 serving 220 46 L-Soy Slender 4 oz 35 2 2 3 L-Triscuit, crackers serving 120 4 20 3 D-Pasta, whole wheat, with meat sauce 1 cup 301 7 49 15 Totals 944 CAL 121 CARBS (all good I think) 86 protein Exercise plan: 10 min T/S 45 min Curves 30 min Walk away the Pounds Maybe some upper body weights on the exercise ball in the evening So, what is your plan to succeed? Have a great day! Valorie

Today's Food plan achieveone protein drink 1 serving 120 0 5 20 belgioso - fresh mozzerella 3 oz 240 18 0 15 all whites correct 1/2 cup 60 0 2 12 SF hazelnut creamer 5 tblsp 75 5 5 0 Banana, raw 1 med 109 1 28 1 talipa (frozen in dividual) 4 oz 93 1 0 21 proti - bar 1 serving 160 6 15 15 Tomatoes, yellow, raw 1 cup, 21 0 4 1 Tomatoes, orange, raw 1 cup, 25 0 5 2 Peppers, sweet, red, 1 pepper 52 0 12 2 Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw 2 cups 16 0 3 2 KRAFT, CRYSTAL LIGHT lots of it 91 0 3 1 dressing 60 calories Totals 1121 calories 32 fat 82 carbs 92 protein Exercise (all done!) calories burned 345 30 minutes walking uphill on treadmill 30 minutes - walking lundges and some arms have a great day! Britt Valorie, To me you are "eating" enough real (solid) food to "feel satified" are you satified? I know the carbs add up .... It makes me CRAZY too - but they are GOOD carbs ... I "think" that they are fine. You are DETERMINED - I LOVE IT!!! hugs

It's about time I get in on the fun! I'm always away for far too long!! Breakfast was a little strange for me this morning -- I typically have mini quiches made with egg substitute, but I left the house without them! I had some lunch meat at work, so that was a good protein source! Cal/Fat/Car/Pro Breakfast: 4 oz. Boar's Head Turkey 120/0/6/26 1/4 C. FF 1/2 & 1/2 for Coffee 40/0/6/2 AM Snack: 1/2 Bagel 127/1/26/5 1 1/2 T. Whipped Cream Cheese 45/5/1/1 Lunch: 2 Slices Nature's Own Double Fiber Wheat Bread 100/1/26/6 4 oz. Boar's Head Turkey 120/2/0/26 1/4 C. Spinach 3/0/1/0 1/2 c. Strawberries 23/0/5/0 1 Slice Colby jack cheese 109/9/0/7 PM Snack: Large Apple 125/1/32/0 Dinner: 1 C. Chicken, skin not eaten 202/1/0/39 1/2 C. Asparagus, raw 15/0/3/2 1/2 C. Artichokes, 30/0/7/2 Total Calories: 1060 Fat: 24 grams/ 219 Calories / 22% of total Carbs: 107 grams/ 330 Calories / 33% of total Fiber: 25 grams / 0 Calories / 0% of total Protein: 116 grams / 464 Calories / 46% of total That's it for me!

Donna, Glad you joined us on our Plan for success post! I know the lunch meat for breakfast is a bit strange, but whatever works in a pinch and still keeps up on plan. I have gone days with nothing but deli turkey to eat. If I am really trying to kick it up a notch, that is what I plan for a whole day. Nothing but turkey! It is boring but it has never failed me yet. I like your plan. Very balanced, well rounded meals. I think I need to start planning actual meals instead of grab and go foods. I am definately out of the habit of food for satisfaction. I think that will be my goal for next week. Put some satisfaction back into my meals. Thanks again for the post. Join us again tomorrow! Valorie

meant to sya you are NOT eating enough solids foods to feel satisfied

I think you hit the nail on the head. I do NOT feel satisfied after a meal. This leaves me open for cravings. The oatmeal and/or cereal is the only thing that really satisfies me. I think being unsatisfied at meals is leaving me wide open for cravings. By the way, how did you like the banana bread oatmeal? Is it not the biggest bowl of oatmeal from one pack you have ever seen? Also, I have been meaning to ask you, do you drink decaf coffee? I know caffeine is a no-no but was wondering if you endulged in the leaded or unleaded. I have revised my plan for today. Ok, I still must have been on a carb high last night when I was planning my Wednesday. I re-thought my plan for today and have changed it to the following. Less grain carbs and added fruit and veggie carbs. Activa-yogurt-light 70 0 13 5 Benefiber 4 0 4 0 COFFEE MATE 30 3 2 0 Cheese, natural, Cheddar or American type 114 9 0 7 OATMEAL-QUAKER-WEIGHT CONTROL-BANANA BREAD 160 3 29 7 PROTEIN POWDER 220 3 2 46 Soy Slender 35 2 2 3 Banana, raw 93 0 24 1 Mixed salad greens, raw 9 0 2 1 Tomatoes, raw 14 0 3 1 Salad dressing, KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! Italian Dressing 105 9 5 1 Chicken, breast 128 3 0 24 Totals 982 cal 86Carbs 95 Protein I am looking forward to the salad with grilled chicken for dinner! Hugs, Valorie

Hi Valorie, I drink Caffeinated coffee every day 30 ounce (20 coffee / 10 achieveone) I think being TRULY satisfied is key!!! for lunch today I had a huge salad with yellow and red tomatoes, yellow and red roasted peppers marinated in balsalmic viniger, 3 oz fresh mozzerella, balsalmic dressing. Delish!!!!! I make the plate up and it looked fabulous! and tasted even better!!! Breakfast - Yes, I liked the oatmeal ...I didn't find it overly big ... normal I thought. Have you tried All whites, with Kraft 2% crumbles - make a heafty omlrt - its delish! and you are full afterwards. rethink your meals you will take in the same calories more or less BUT be satisfied! YOU are right you will crave and look for things if you are not satisfied. If I need something sweet I take a teaspoon on FLUFF and a teaspoon of peanut butter for a sweet treat YUMMY! I then follow it up with a hot cup of tea ...(30 minutes later) it gets me by a "i need something sweet" moment! try changing things up at bit I like your chnages for today - GOOD jOB! Hugs, Britt

Thanks Britt, I will try the omelet idea. I am going to make a point of really planning meals next week. I would say I would start tomorrow but I have to make it to the grocery store first. I think planning meals instead of grab and go foods may help with the satisfaction. I have always liked cooking, as a matter of fact, I have always liked my own cooking. That is one of the reasons I have been obese all my life. The past 11 months I have tried to stay away from the kitchen except when making celebration meals. When it is just the 3 of us, the DH is happy with Ramen noodles, DJ eats spaghettio's and I grab what every protein may be in the cold cut drawer of the fridge or a bowl of cereal. I haven't taken the time to plan my meals even though I am planning my day. I think I am missing out all the way around. I have been cheating myself out of the pleasure and satisfaction of a good and healthy meal. Britt, you are a genius! I knew there was a reason I let you be my friend. Valorie

I bet this change is going to help you get closer to goal (and not strangle anyone along the way ) because you will be satified! hugs, Britt

So that is where you get all of that energy! I have only since surgery started to like coffee. Now I have to have a cup-o-joe in the am or I am dead on my feet. I try to keep it at one cup in the am and sometimes an iced coffee in the afternoon if I am being naughty. Of course it is FF and SF, but still yummy with a good pick me up. I need to order some of the AchieveOne drinks you rave about for my afternoon endulgence. I sure wish Starbucks frapuccino (sp?) came with protein and without all the sugar. I would probably live on them! It is so funny how your tastes change after WLS. Before I couldn't even stand the smell of coffee. Later, Val