Back in 2005!

Its Joanie's Food Log--The first one of 2005. Lets all get on the log. Planning what we are going to eat for the day-keeps us on track. I am going to tell you...I didn't start out too well. I came to the computer and there were seven ritz crackers sitting in a plastic bag at the computer. I just ate every single one of them. CARBS no protein..ugh! Guess that is bkfst! I have been awful at carbs lately...my co worker is bringing in her South Beach Diet book for me to review today. Its basicly what I had been doing pre op and for the first few months post op...so I will see how I do with that. I am going back to Fitday.com too. Tonight is my firs****er aerobics class and after not walking for five days...I have been out there for the last threee consecutive days..yesterday we did four miles! New suggestions for the log...add you water and protein intake and if you log it on Fitday put your calorie count..even if you post it the next day (after calculating)...it will be interesting to see. Also-add exercise how much and what kind... Happy New Year! B-7 Ritz crackers..UGH!! S-Protein Drink 30g Water-propel 24 oz L-Chicken-perdue low fat 13g S-1 cup of homemade chicken soup-loz of chicken in it..maybe more 7g Water!--24 oz of propel D-cheese omelet *(lovin my new electric griddle..no added fat) 15g --------------trying to do no nighttime snack=I may do hot cc choc milk 1 hr of water aerobics...at 7pm...if I can get in 1/2 walk (1 mile) before that..I am going to try. Good Luck..hope there is a lot of response today! Hugs and Kisses Joanie

Joanie: Were do you do your swimming? Towanda

Does that mean you are not going to Hamden meeting tonight??? Peter

Joanie, This does help me stay on track better.... Although I often add things which I know I shouldn't.... I need to go back to doing Fitday, it is a great tool. I also bought a journal so I can write not only what I eat but how I am feeling and such. I am so far off track right now I want to cry! It is a new year and it's never too late to get things back on track!!!! B- CC Chocolate milk w/ unjury (35g) Peppermint Tea S- Carbwell Cinnamon Raisin Bar (10g) L- 1/2 - 2/3 Wendy's Chili w/ cheese (~15g) D- Chicken (Marinated in Italian Dressing) & a little broccoli w/ cheese sauce (15+g) S- 1/2 SF FF Ice Cream Sandwich (if I'm craving sweets) or 1 oz Cheese if I'm craving salty.... After dinner has been my downfall. Maybe if I plan it will be a little easier. Also bed earlier and up early tomorrow so I can use my exercise ball for 20 mins or so..... Have a wonderful day!!!! Carmen

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you all have a tremendous year and accomplish everything you wish to do!! Here is my food log: B- Morning Start Strawberry Crisp Breakfast Bar 12gr protein S- Protein Shake, 20 gr protein L- green salad w/tablespoon of feta cheese and Light Caesar dressing S- Protein bar 19 gr protein D- roasted chicken drumstick, no skin. Broccoli and 1 tbsp. rice I will also get in at least 2 bottles of Propel, and will try for three. I am going to try to not have coffee after work and stick to water. After doing great with 1 cup of coffee in the morning, I have built up to two in the morning and two after work. I have not been getting in enough water, althought the last few days I have made an effort. You will notice no exercise listed for me today...I have been horrible about that. Everything else I seem to have no problem with, but exercise is my downfall. Hope you all have a great day. Anne

Hi and Happy New Year Everyone I am really trying to get back my self discipline this week. I gained three pounds over the holidays. (Yikes) I am happy to say that I have plans to get back to the Y tomorrow and start exercising again as well. Hopefully I'll get situated on the right track. B- Carb Solutions Shake (21) S- 2 SF Ice Pops L- 1/2 Cup of Egg Beaters with LF shredded cheddar (19) S- Detour Bar (15) D- 3 oz of chicken casserole made with boneless,skinless chicken breasts, Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom and Chicken Soups, Mixed Vegetable and Chicken broth (16) S- Carb Well Cereal Bar 2 SF Ice Pops (Not all at once) Hope you all have a great Monday, Hugs, Maggie

Hi All, Well, I'm trying to get back on track as well. I had a gain over the holidays (I won't even say how much), so I need to get back to business. B - 1 cup lf cottage cheese w/ pineapple All-In-One Bar 20 oz herb tea with Pro-Stat 64 L - low carb lasagna (homemade w/ low-carb noodles, ground turkey and lots of part-skim ricotta (one small piece) S - Sugar Free Hot Cocoa D - Lamb chops - broiled, broccoli w/ cheese sauce. S - I'm not sure - this is a tough time for me, so I will try to do something very healthy, like a tangerine or some almonds. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Great idea to add fluids and exercise to the food logs. B - Krusteas low carb banana muffin, 2 sl turkey bacon - 10g Benecoffee (dd french vanilla w/1.5 sc. beneprotein) - 9g s - 1/2 banana L - gr. turkey 2oz. w/garden veggie tomato sauce - 14g s - carbwell peanut butter cereal bar - 10g D - 3oz. pork tenderloin over bed of lettuce, green beans - 21 s - 1c popcorn w/spray butter if still hungry, or sf popcicle 32oz water so far--- drinking 16 oz as I type this --- 48oz 791 cals. 64g protein ummm..... oh yeah, exercise... ummmm.... right, my new year's resolution....ummm.... does shopping in jc penney count? okay..... tommorrow, bringing sneaks to work and going for a walk. terri