Happy Wednesday! Whatcha Eatin?

Are you all taking advantage of the amazing summer fruit selections?  I've enjoyed my share of cherries, watermelon, cantaloupe, nectarines and grapes!  I did P90X chest/shoulder/back and ab routines last night...man, it kicked my butt!  My upper body is the weakest part and this workout is the one I struggle with--lots of push ups and pull ups....yuck. 

Today:

B-1 egg with slice of Velveeta and 1/2 English muffin
S-Kashi bar
L-steak with sauteed mushrooms and onions and a few steamed potatoes, nectarine
S-Chobani peach yogurt
D-not sure-meeting a friend at McAlisters

If I work out (I have to go to Publix before I go home to get my penny item!) I'll probably just walk on the treadmill or do the elliptical.

Have a great day!

Kim

Sharing your daily meals is very helpful. It gives us all ideas for something different. I think variety is so important - when we get bored with our food, we feel less satisfied and that can lead to overeating.

So true!  and I love to cook, so I'm always experimenting!  Last night I had steak with sauteed onions/mushrooms (vidalia and baby bellas)....it was yummy!  I think it also shows people that sometimes they aren't eating enough!  I eat 1500-1800 calories per day and work out a lot!  You really can eat as long as you burn it off!!  Great to see you on the AL board!

Kim

1500-1800 calories per day is a good allowance! I am pre-op so I am still gathering all the info I can about different people's experiences. It feels good to know that with a lapband you can have tasty things again...it's just that this helps you control the tasty things

Yes, it is a good allowance but that is also because I have malabsorbtion with the RNY....and I exercise alot and have quite a bit of muscles (the body burns more with more muscle mass).  I am slowly trying some things that are "treats" but I keep that to a minimum (just a bite or two of special occasion desserts).  So far, I've never dumped, so either I don't, or I haven't pushed the envelope far enough!!

Kim

Yes, the RNY has a different set of considerations calorie/nution wise. On top of that, everyone is so different! You certainly look like you are far enough along in your journey to be able to do all the excercising you want! Awesome!

Hi Kim!

Like you, I don't dump; but I have pushed the envelope to far and it's something I never want to experience again.

Now, you have to start posting some of your recipes because that's a weak area for me.

B:  1/2 c cottage cheese; 1/2 c peaches (in water)
S:  1c of cherries (absolutely yummy)
L:  grilled salmon (3oz) seasonsed from my garden; romaine salad w/cucumbers, onions (from the garden also)
S: Roadside lemonade 2 sc and sugar free snack pack pudding (chocolate)
D:  I haven't decided yet

Jewlz

I'd love to share some recipes!  I've posted a WLS friendly peanut butter pie before...it is to die for!  Try doing a search and see if you find it.  Also, I've put the nut info for a slice on the HealthTracker!

Mostly my cooking in the summer is fresh meat, fish, chicken grilled or baked with lemon pepper, or various marinades I make up!  We also take advantage of the fresh veggies and fruits available.  Here's my fave way to fix fresh asparagus:

Heat oven to 450 degrees

wash a bunch of fresh asparagus and clip the cut ends off...pat dry and lay out in a single layer on a cookie sheet...drizzle with EVOO.....sprinkle with sea salt...."rough chop" 4 large toes of garlic and sprinkle over the top....cook for 7-9 minutes then enjoy!

Kim