Joanie's Food Log-Friday

Hi gang I am off today..lots of housework and running around to get ready for company this weekend. I also have a half hr massage planned today! DH gave me a GC for the spa nearby..I am going to use a little at a time and put in a little of my own saved money--so I can treat myself to a half hr masage every other month. This way-it feels like an inexpensive treat--that might last all yr! NO morning snack..late bkfst so I am going to forego it and save some calories! What are we eating today? B-1 poached egg on rye toast 9g 15 oz of propel L-Wendy's Chili 13g S-Unjury/CC protein drink 30 g D-chicken--spnach with garlic and a tsp of oil oil (craving spinach!) 18 g S-SF Jello, maybe som almonds Have a great Friday..and a wonderful weekend. Hope we get a full participation today! Joanie

TGIF!!!! I do have to work, but only until noon. I won some free items at Wendy's at a raffle a couple weeks ago so I am taking my daughter to lunch (for free). B- CC Chocolate Milk (24g) S- Cottage Cheese (11g) L- Grilled Chicken sandwich (No Bun) maybe ceasar side salad (20g) S- SF Jello D- Turkey & Cheddar roll-ups (21g) S- Q-Smart Bar if I'm hungry (10g) 3-4 bottles of Propel Have a great FRIDAY!!!!!! Carmen

Hi Joanie! I had a question I come everyday just to check out your food logs and I noticed that you never put down any fruit. Dr. Aranow put me on stage 5 this week and I'm really craving some fruit is it ok to have some? Can you suggest what I should try first. Thanks for your help! Erminia

Hi Joanie Sorry I am late!! But I was so busy at work. B protien drink s morning start bar L cottage cheese with natural pineapple cuts S simple smart milk 16 0z D Have not decide yet S ???? WATER WATER after excercise Kathy K

Hi Everyone! Everytime I read this post, I see Wendy's chili... So, I tried some.... MMMM!!!! A new favorite..... I think. I only ate a little but it was soooooo good! By the way, the Wendy's website says the chili has 17 gms of protein...???? Hugs, Beckie

Becky- Yeah..I rechecked that protein count this morning and realized that I got the protein grams wrong. I just got finished eating mine! Also..I ended up not having bkfst..I know..bad..but my son needed to picked up early from school. My massage was glorious btw!

Erminia I don't plan fruit into my menu on a daily basis...but I do have apples and those peaches in their own juice. I would try applesauce as a first fruit. Be careful of skins at first...they sometimes do not digest as well. I would wait awhile though...you are so newly post op. I would like to see what others have to say on this subject. Joanie

Joanie thanks for your suggestions I did try alittle of the Carb Clever fruit ****tail and it was very good. I never really used to eat much fruit before except for maybe watermelon and thats what I really want but I think that might have too much surgar...I don't know. I just want to make sure I do everything right it's a scary thing for me. I also noticed that i can take bigger sips of water now without it hurting is that normal so soon? As you can see I'm really nervous and I just don't want to mess up. Thanks Have a great weekend! Erminia

Erminia- I remember thinking that as well. Just take it easy on the sips...I am not sure you can mess your pouch too badly with water! Joanie

Erminia, Most people don't plan much fruit (myself included) because of the carbs/sugar. It is very healthy though, even though I don't post it I usually have a couple prunes or a handful of raisins. As early out as you are, I would try "natural" applesauce (no added sugar) or canned fruit in fruit juice. They also have "Carb Clever" fruit coctail and peaches which are very good and soft! Carmen