Joanie's Food Log-Tuesday

I am beat after getting to bed at midnight last night. I was so wound up when I got home from the meeting..I couldn't get to sleep. I have been up since 6:15am...cleaned the kitchen and did some laundry. Sure wi****hought about exercising like the rest of you! I wish I was off today!! Going to start some Thanksgiving preparations tonight. The scale at Dr. As read 1-2 lbs lighter than my scale is reading...I am very bummed this scale hasn't been moving...I have been eating out an awful lot...that could be it..or it could be that forbidden PLATEAU! B-scrambled egg S-protein shake L-perdue low fat chicken w/ salsa and lite sour cream S-momentum bar! D-left over grilled chicken breast from dinner last night (Thanks Melissa) and some salad w/ lite dressing Have a great day CT! Hugs Joanie

Hi Joanie and ALL! Sounds like you were busy this morning. I couldn't sleep myself - I was up at 5:00. Decided to take my shower and do a few things around the house. I even got my stockings on myself today for the first time! It was nice to bend over again! It wasn't easy, but I did it! My hubby is going to go grocery shopping for us today, and I have to take my daughter to her therapist appt. later. I find as long as I do one or two things a day, I'm ok - but when I do more, I just get exhausted. B - Isopore drink (10 oz.) L - s/f hot chocolate with whey protein S - s/f jello or s/f popsicle D - I'm going to try some soup. I bought a bunch I haven't opened yet - and I've got my strainer ready to go! Hope you guys have a good one!!! Love, Tammy

You got up late All I did was check the computer out, repack Joanne, the 3 S's. and will be leaving for work after I finish breakfast; So, so far today.... b: small 1/2 of an alpine burger from Ruby Tuesday's *leftover from last night) s: Sure L: You bet S: Most likely d: NY Strip Steak and peppers Peter

Thanks for posting Peter! Love those details! Stay out of those candy cases today! I just spotted some Frito scoops...in the lunchroom here at work. They were my absolute weakness before surgery. I keep hearing them call my name. I am thinking about asking someone to hide them! Joanie

Hi everyone, It must be in the water or something today. I got up full of energy. Got on the computer for a while, exercised, showered, straightened up, got the hubby and daughter up, made them breakfast, got her dressed and ready for school. I even prepared the meatloaf for dinner tonight! All before 7am! Now I'm at work, where I am forced to sit still thinking about the million things I have to do for Thanksgiving... and the Christmas shopping I haven't started yet... Here is the menu for today: B- Carb Countdown yogurt S- Protein shake L- Turkey pastrami on a whole wheat wrap D- meatloaf, green beans and 2 tbsp. mashed potatoes Hope you all have a great day!! Anne

Anne Anne- I hope you put that new picture up soon! You really looked stunning on Saturday! Don't stress over the holidays...they will come--you will be ready! Do you or anyone have a good tasting..sugar free/ff desserts (is there any such thing?)recipe you can recommend! Ya know..writing this...Linda's post is right..we talk too much about food! Let me add..that I got in a mile walk yesterday before the meeting and plan on doing my 3 mile walk today...After talking to my boss..who is also my GYN doc...I have decided to check out different gyms and decide on one after the new yr...before jumping in head first. Unlike Dr. Aranow..she thinks that brisk walking will help me with my weight loss... She'd rather have me do something I enjoy..then try something I won't like and not follow through with.. I would love a 3 or 6 month membership somwhere and not have to sign a yr contract! Enough rambling.. Joanie

Joanie: I was just wondering if you have played around with some different choices. I notice that you are mainly consuming just protein at most of your meals. I make sure I have fruit, veggies and some starchy carbs as well. Now, I'm a bit different because my carb intake needs to be a bit higher to maintain my bloodsugars but not much higher. Breakfast: scrambled egg beater with grated cheese and a tangarine Lunch: turkey chili, 1/2 dozen tortilla chips, sliced pineapple occasional snack: if I feel I can't make it till dinner (momentum bar) I tried these after hearing you talk about them so much. They are good. Dinner: roasted chicken, maybe a 1/4 cup or less of bread stuffing with mushrooms, green salad with lite dressing I always eat my protein first, then veggies and save the other starch for last if I'm still hungry. I was at a plateau for quite awhile earlier on and my dietician told me to add more food. She gave me the above portion sizes and choices. Good luck! Carolyn

Hi Carolyn Thank you for sharing this. I just started on Stage 5 and is not used with that but your menu is helping me to see what it look like. B- boiled egg with half cheese stick S- protein drink L a slice of ham roll up with cheese and few grapes s simple smart milk D cod fish with salad with low fat dressing will go to excerise with my personal trainer tonight Kathy K

Carolyn- Maybe I need to add some more fruit to my diet. Elina-my dietician had told me tht a while ago. I know I am eating the same things day after day....you are right. I should vary a bit more. Thanks for the advice. I am going to be emailing you..about those matching earrings! Joanie

I am so jelous of everyone getting up and doing stuff! I could barely drag myself out of bed, but I did make it to work on time. I have just been sitting here, there are no classes so no customers. It is so boring!!! B- "somersize" maple oatmeal. (delicious) L- 2oz tuna, if the cafeteria is closed teh I have chocolate unjury S- Chocolate unjury (if it's not lunch) D- 2oz Pork chop and a couple green beans s- s/f pudding Have a great day CT!!! Carmen