Today's Plan

Well, I was pretty successful yesterday.  I pretty much stayed with my plan, except for lunch.  My soup was not so good anymore (ooops), and when I went to Wendy's they were closed, so no chili.  I was less than pleased.  So I ended up going to Quiznos and getting a small sub, which I only ate the filling, and no bread.  Dinner was chicken, baked fries and carrots.  I went to the gym last night and did both cardio and weights.  I am finding that it is not so hard anymore going to the gym.  I am starting to enjoy it again.

So my plan for today:

Breakfast:  Greek Yogurt and peanut butter granola

Lunch:  Chicken and small salad

Dinner:  home made calzones....YUM

I have an apple, and an orange at work, so those will be my snacks along with some cheese. 

I am walking at noon time, it is going to be too nice out not to. 

I got 64 + ounces of water in yesterday, so I feel really good about that.

yestersterday i did pretty good with my eating  so today i'm going to do better!

breakfast a CIB with skim milk
snack a pouch of tuna
lunch is up in the air( have an app. with the dietition at 12:30)
dinner i am thinking a nice salad

i also have the gym bag in the truck so off to the gym after work!

You need more protein than what you have listed.  Remember, you need at least 60 - 80 grams of protein a day!!!  Make sure you incorporate a couple of protein based snacks in there. 

Hey Martha -
You did GREAT about your lunch yesterday -- the fact that something out of your control stopped you from eating what you planned, and you still made good choices is something to be really proud of.

I had a good day yesterday too.  Instead of the apple I thought I might have, I had an ounce of almonds, and I also had 4 oz of OJ, which was not on the plan, but I was thirsty and didn't feel like having any more water.

Today's plan -
breakfast - shake
snack - cottage cheese and a slice of cinnamon raisin toast
lunch - chicken, broccoli and rice pilaf
snack - apple
dinner - I think more leftover chicken (but I love chicken and could eat it everyday!)
snack - my square of chocolate
Walk at lunch
water
Fitday

I'm still afraid to get on the scale - what's wrong with me???? I used to get on everyday, now I try to avoid it at all costs.  Can't I find some middle ground here ?!?!?!?

thanks Kathy, you know I never really gave that a thought, but boy could I have gone the other way so easily.  I never really gave it a thought though, I wanted to stick with what I am doing, and a lot of that has to do with being accountable. 

You are not the only one afraid to get on the scale.  I can feel it in my clothes that I have lost, if not weight but inches.  I think it is because I don't want to sabotage myself by getting on the scale, and seeing a gain.  I think that would be such a step backwards.  We are so focused on the scale, and a number.  I feel really good, and I know that comes from eating well, drinking my water, getting my protein in, and exercising.  I do see Nancy and Dr. Gens tomorrow, so I won't have a choice!! 

Good luck tomorrow.  Won't it feel good to be able to tell the docs that you're right on track and following all the rules??!?!?!

It is going to feel absolutely awesome