Accountability is the key!

Hello everyone, hope you had a great week, Happy Monday to you all! 1. What types of food did you eat last week? 2. What types of exercise did you do last week? 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 4. What was your biggest challenge? 5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick? *Fun bonus question: Any exciting summer vacations plan you'd like to share?

1. What types of food did you eat last week?  Steak, chicken, soft shell crabs, tuna, ham & cheese quiche, cold cuts, cheddar, monterey and provolone cheese,

2. What types of exercise did you do last week? Hit the gym 5 times last week...using mostly the eliptical and some abs and arm work outs!

3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss?  Maintained my 120lb weightloss!

4. What was your biggest challenge?  Trying to cut back on my snacking.....very difficult!

5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick? Cheese

*Fun bonus question:

Any exciting summer vacation plan you'd like to share?  Both my daughters are in a wedding party in Florida this summer, so we will fly down earlier and relax on a beach for a week.

Good idea!!!  1. What types of food did you eat last week?  Pork roast, grilled asparagus, eggplant lasagna, grilled fish, broiled halibut, turkey chili, buffalo chicken thighs. I had grilled lamb chops tonight w/ a white bean ragout... YUMMY!! 2. What types of exercise did you do last week? walked every day & did 2 extra miles during the Tulip Fest yesterday... climbed up several hills in the park... something I would've avoided at any cost a few months ago!! 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? I didn't weigh myself last week, oh wait - yes I did - I had an appt w/ my pcp - I am down 143.4lbs total so far!! 4. What was your biggest challenge? Resisting the enticing aromas from the food vendors at the Park 5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick? Wow - I have so many - I don't get sick on anything! I'd say fish *Fun bonus question: Any exciting summer vacations plan you'd like to share?
I am planning on going to the Altamont Fair in August!! I haven't been there in years & maybe I'll even be able to ride a few rides!! Other than that I am playing it by ear!!  Have a great night!!! Cece

Hi Cece, Great menu!  Thanks for responding to the post.

Hello everyone, hope you had a great week, Happy Monday to you all!

1. What types of food did you eat last week?

 chicken, Ricotta Bake, Egg Beaters, Veggie Sausage, Beans, Cottage Cheese, Squash, Ham Salad, Tuna Salad, Broccoli

2. What types of exercise did you do last week?

Mainly Walking, I hope to join the gym this week

3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss?

6 Pounds over the past week and a total loss of 80 Pounds, I am about half way to goal already!!!!! 

 
4. What was your biggest challenge?

Getting in enough fluids before I eat and having to wait for 2 hours after I  eat to have something to drink again.

5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick?

Garbanzo Beans, Baked Beans & Cottage Cheese
*Fun bonus question:

Any exciting summer vacations plan you'd like to share?

We will be spending a week with my family (parents, and my two sisters family at Lake George.  The boys may will probably spend and extra week at the camp.

 

Maryellen,

Thank you for posting this.  I think the more we actively consider these issues, the more successful we will be in the long run.  I am much more conscious of the food choices I am making since I have had my surgery.  Other than taste, what does this food offer me (i.e. Protein, fiber, vitamins). 

Cece,

I also love going to the fairs around here. It is such a fun day to spend with the family.

 

Jim 

Jim, You are very welcome!  Being accountable for our actions helps us understand the this journey...not to mention get some new ideas to share with our buddies here on OH!  I hope to meet you and the Mrs. one day.  I'll be taking my younger daughter to see some colleges out by you in the Fall.....maybe we can meet for coffee and or dinner at that time? Remember, support and accountability are the keys to our continued success!

1. What types of food did you eat last week?    scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, refried beans, ricotta bake 2. What types of exercise did you do last week?      Walking (plan on adding bike riding soon) 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss?     weighed at my post op for a total of 18 since surgery and 50 total. 4. What was your biggest challenge?      Absolutely getting the fluids in. 5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick?      so far everything listed above has been successful.  the only problem is being mindful as to the speed of eating.  my pouch is finally waking up and noticing things like that and last night informed me that I drink too fast.  WOW not pleasant!!!! *Fun bonus question: Any exciting summer vacations plan you'd like to share?  Every year we spend the last full week in Ocean City, MD.  We rent a cottage on the beach that sleeps 12 my kids and grand kids can come but usually there's an average of 5 or 6 of us there, we like the extra room.  My in-laws (MIL, FIL, BIL, SIL, nephews, aunt and uncle all rent cottages). It's a great time to relax.  Normally Happy Hour is a big part of the day, this year I will be drinking frozen Crystal Light  which is just as refreshing!!! (My hubby can't drink anymore either due to a heart condition so we'll both be enjoying our healthier life styles).  I'm sure I'll be having a lot more fun with the extra energy.  Plan on spending a lot more time at the water and amusement parks!!!   During the remainder of the summer we may even take a trip to the Great Escape with the grandson this summer too.  We plan on spending more time exploring hiking trails and bike trails over the summer (with the grandson).  During the adult time we'll enjoy riding the motorcycles and enjoying the beautiful scenary we have here in Upstate NY. Dominique ps - Maryellen I lived in Sayville as a child and it has some of my fondest childhood memories.  I've never met anyone from there since.  (It was a very long time ago!)  I remember my old address, neighbor hood and Billy Blake's store. LOL like I said a LONG time ago!

Hiya Dominique...if you are ever in the area...let me know...I'd love to meet you and Sayville is still a wonderful place to live.  Many locals have been here for many generations.   I have only been here for the last 8 years.