what'cha eating today, Monday edition

Hi everyone, time to step up and tell us what was on your plate today! Wake up call:   2% SF latte Bkfst:      Whole wheat English muffin Snack:    Nature Valley Granola bar On the road:   Whole milk SF latte Lunch:     Bocca Burger Spicy Black bean pattie, 1/3 c pickled beets Snack:    1 4 oz Activia, 1/2 c Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal, 2 tsp Flax seeds Dinner:    Albondigas (Mexican meatball soup) Snack:      Protein drink Snack?    Apple Totals:   Calories;  1397   Fat;  37 grams   Carbs;  166  Protein'  107 So, how did you do?

How did I do?  Not so well.  I have to fess up, I'm having some major tummy issues.  This may be TMI and I apologize now if it is but I figure we'll all deal with it at some point.  I've been having problems with my bowels for about 3 weeks now...I was still able to "go" on my own up until last week, but lets just say "going" was difficult at best.  Five days ago I took an OTC laxative and was able to "go", but I haven't been able to since then and I'm bloated and just plain uncomfortable...it feels like everything I've eaten is just sitting like a rock in my intestines.  So today I had to take my 4yr. old to get her shots updated for kindergarten registration  ( she's my baby!)  and I asked the nurse about my BM problems...she then asked my doctor what she recommended.  She said to try Miralax and see if that will work and start adding a fiber supplement to my drinks/food and also add in a little extra fat every day (she knows me well and knows I eat a very low fat diet...I didn't know that a lack of fat will slow things down, bowel wise that is).  She also said that if the Miralax doesn't work she wants to see me because I could have a blockage somewhere, seeing as how I've never had this kind of problem, not even right after surgery.  So now I'm worried that I have an intestinal blockage and I've read about it online and it just sounds very scary.  I'm hoping that I just need more fiber and/or fat in my diet and that will clear it up. So here's what I've had today, I really just don't want to eat anything because I'm so bloated right now.  I'm just mainly sticking to fluids. B: 1 packet Weight Control oatmeal w/half of a protein bullet L: grilled cheese sandwich made with 2% sliced cheese D:  3-4 bites of a bean burrito (hubby wanted to go eat at LaTerraza) I've just finished a 33oz. bottle of water and will probably have a couple of glasses of milk for protein and fluids,  I don't care about calories at this point.  I might have a little protein pudding if I need it.   Hope tomorrow is better!  Take care y'all and GET YOUR FIBER!!

Nothing is TMI here, my dear!!  This subject is something we all deal with and frankly, we should discuss it more often. Because we eat so much protein, so few veggies(cause there's no room) and our diet is low in fat, constipation is a major concern for most.  Yes, we NEED fat in our diet...probably around 20 grams a day....gotta keep those pipes lubricated, as well as our skin, hair and nails.  I've battled this problem all my life, but especially since my surgery. Here are a few suggestions from "I'm not a doctor or other health practitioner" Susan. Flax seeds.  Super high in fiber and beneficial fat. You can get it at Wild Oats, or some other health food stores. Don't get the meal, you want the whole seed. They are tiny, itty bitty little seeds that really don't have any taste. Put them into yogurt (Activia or Yoplait +), sprinkle them on your cereal or over peanut butter on a sandwich. Many of the folks on the Over 50 forum use these daily with great results, and speaking from experience, they do help me a LOT!   They need to be kept in the fridge. Try to avoid cheese and  bananas!  Very constipating. Warm prune juice is supposed to help. Not sure I could do that, though You can take Miralax more than once a day. I used to get the by prescription and the pharmacist told me it was ok to do that if need be. Sure hope you're feeling better soon. Take care

I hope you are feeling better!

Hi everyone! I had a great day today and I hope all the rest of you did too!! Breakfast- 1/2 of a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit ( not a regular sized biscuit but those little ones that come in a two pack)...... I usually try to have a healthier breakfast but didn't have time this morning because I had early morning car duty at school!! Lunch- 1/4 of a lean cuisine pizza Snack- 8 grapes Dinner- 1/4 of the same lean cuisine pizza left over from lunch Snack- 1/2 banana....maybe a whole banana....not sure yet! Have a GREAT Tuesday everyone!   Karen

Doing well, Karen.  Keep it up!

Breakfast - 1/2 protein drink Lunch - 3/4 Taco Bell Pintos & Cheese Snack - 1/2 protein drink 4 sugar free fudge popsicles Supper - hamburger patty + steak sauce 8 ounces water If I decide to eat again, Supper # 2 (3rd solid meal - whatever you want to call it) - probably an egg + turkey sausage OR I'll just eat another couple of sugar free fudgsicles - I don't really know.   I've got to work on the timing of my meals more where I can eat an actual breakfast, lunch and supper with an afternoon snack. 

Hey Wendy, I spoke to Lauren yesterday and made sure to double check with her about the timing of your fluids after a meal. She said it's ONE HOUR.  Will that help with your timing? Since you've been asleep all night, will it help your schedule if you ate as soon as you get up? Then, while your getting ready for work that could be your waiting time before drinking. Then you could have your 1/2 protein drink as snacks mid morning and mid afternoon.  Just a suggestion. Take care, see you all tonight for my daily totals. It will be late 'cause I'm doing the DIL's hair.

Hi Susan I'm just THIRSTY when I wake up.  That's why I drink.  I also want to take my 1st set of vitamins first thing so I don't forget.  Maybe I need to wake up sooner?

Morning Pre-Breakfast Snack - 8 oz 1% milk Breakfast - 4 tablespoons lowfat cottage cheese Lunch - 1/2 of a Smart One Three Cheese Ziti  Dinner - 2 tablespoons sirloin steak; 1/2 cup califlower with cheese sauce Evening snack - 8 oz 1% milk

Total:		546
Fat:	16	142	27%
Sat:	6	50	9%
Poly:	0	3	0%
Mono:	3	28	5%
Carbs:	62	234	44%
Fiber:	4	0	0%
Protein:	38	154	29%

I am really struggling to get my 60 grams of protein by only eating 4-6 tablespoons per meal! However, I'm three months out and I feel great and haven't lost any hair.