What are you doing/eating today ( Saturday)

RNY  6 Years 10 Months Post Op

Morning

Been up since 2:30 so hoping I can get back to sleep at some point later this morning. 

Lost my first match yesterday right at the end - so its the weepers pool for me beginning today.  My own damn fault as my putting was atrocious.  If you're a golfer you know that it all comes down to making the putts. 

Ended up eating 3 chicken wings when I came in from golf yesterday.  I really didn't even enjoy them as they were too fatty.  However, there I was shoving them in my gob.  Today my menu isn't pretty but I believe its exactly what I will consume

STEPS - 13,011

EATS

B - 2 - 3 large mugs of coffee

       Premier protein shake

L - 2 large eggs scrambled with 1 TB of shredded cheddar

S on course - PBJ made with 2 slices of whole wheat bread - 1 TB of P/B and 1 TB of sugar free jam. 

Post golf - 1.5 glasses of draft from the keg plus 2 slices of pizza - all included in the entry fee and the pizza is really good.

               1 cup of popcorn in my totals just in case I indulge some more

S - Yoplait Greek 100

MYFITNESSPAL totals for the above menu are:  Calories - 1,679,  Carbs - 149 Grams,  Protein - 97 Grams,  Fiber - 15 Grams

Note to anyone new - this is a poor menu today even though the calories are ok.  I am pretty much at goal - with some ups and downs - so I allow myself to indulge during special events.  this isn't an excuse - but my reality and how I manage myself at almost 7 years post surgery.  I will put on a few this weekend - but must get right back on my regular eating plan Monday morning

All water and vits

Have a great one  

Good morning everyone.  Birdiegirl have fun golfing today and enjoy your tournament.  Thank you for being honest about your consumption, it really helps to know the story behind the menu.  Have the weekend off, which is super nice.  I have a playdate for my dog today, that should be fun.  Also going to do my regular workout routine of elliptical followed by hot yoga at the gym.  My therapist thinks I should go through my larger clothes and get rid of them, sell them, give them away, that it would help me to accept the loss of the person that I was, and to realize that I am different now.  You would think I would be happy to be rid of these items but it makes me anxious actually, I still sometimes feel that this is all a dream and that I will wake up morbidly obese again, trapped in my body, unable to move freely.  Anyone else feel this way about their larger clothes?  It seems kind of dopey for me not to be glad to get rid of them after so long?

18 months post op

b - gnc protein shake with decaf coffee crystals added

s - homemade low carb, high protein, high fibre hot cereal with plain frozen cranberries soaked in black cherry sf torani.  This turned out really well, I might try it with other lower carb berries as well.  Lots of water before and 30 mins after this as it is very drying

l - mashed turnip with margarine, half a schneiders octoberfest sausage, sf decaf coffee at the gym, lots of liquids during hot yoga in particular

s - same as morning snack if I get hungry

d - 1 slice low carb bean and millet queen street bread, toasted, with crockpot garlic mushrooms on top, a little parmesan cheese

s - cheese chip made from process chees slices, herdez hot salsa, plain liberte yogurt

All water and vitamins, have a nice day!

I am very attached to my larger clothing. I've only given away two bags of my least favourite things. I promised my bf that if I keep the weight off for two years I will get rid of everything. I have one pair of jeans I will keep for posterity. My main reason for my attachment is because about 10 years ago I lost 80 pounds and got rid of most of my clothes. When I put the weight back on I spent a fortune replacing everything. I worry that will happen again.

That sounds like a smart plan re waiting 2 years.  I think I will give away my very large sizes but keep the ones that are within 3 sizes of where I am at now.  I gave away my skinny clothes years ago and I am kicking myself now because there are so many thing I would have liked to be able to wear again.  I like the idea of keep a pair of my biggest jeans as a reminder, great idea.

For me, I have been hanging onto some of the bigger sizes because my weight loss was so speedy that I never really got to wear some of the sizes for very long, or not at all if they were seasonal.  Some of those clothes were my inspiration outfits (lose weight and you get to wear this cute outfit).  I also feel anxious about getting rid of them right now, so the ones I still feel attached to I am going to get taken in if possible.  There are some beautiful ****tail dresses and an evening gown that may get taken in as well.  This just proves that DH should have taken me out to fancy-ass places more often so that I could have worn them when they fit,  lol.  

My pup decided at 4am that she just absolutely had to go outside. Thankfully it is starting to warm up a bit :) but it is another late morning start for me. Today will be just housework and writing. I have been very productive lately. My family doc changed some of my meds to help with what seems to be seasonal depression. 

On a happy note my weight finally moved today and even in the right direction. I think sharing my menu has increased my accountability and planning this week :) 

Breakfast - Greek yogurt, banana, fibre one

Snack - carrots, light peanut butter

Lunch - Creole beans, chicken (need to use up the beans)

Snack - turkey pepperette, yogurt cup

Dinner - roast beef, potatoes

Snack - ham and pickle

Goal - all vits and 3L water

Exercise - no plans for today

That is great news that you are losing again!  I think that journaling is really effective in keeping us on track.  I find if I do not post for a long time when I do post I notice little bad habits that have snuck in there.  Planning is so important in particular, even if things get crazy if you have a plan it helps.  Sorry to hear about your depression, hope the new meds continue to help you, it is really tough in the winter in particular.

Good afternoon!  Late posting but I have had a busy day so far. Home for a quick bite to eat and the heading to the grocery store.  Weekends are tough meal wise. Not making wrong choices but not eating enough.  This weekend I decided to prep some food so I can be more conscientious about my intake.  So far so good.  Barb, good luck with the rest of your golf, I am sure your putting will be right on par ( he hee couldn't resist) tomorrow! Z enjoy yoga, I really must find a studio around here that offers this.

 It's funny how we all deal with our bigger clothing and the reasoning behind it.  For me, I move it out as soon as it's too big.  Its what works for me. There aren't many pictures of me the last 20 years and these clothes are just a reminder of how unhappy I was.  I did keep one pair of jeans for when I reach goal.  

Here are my eats for the day:

b- protein drink / 3 slices of bacon

s- 1/4 egg salad

l- 1/3 cup edamame and 1/4 c tuna

s- Mooza cheese string

d- 1/2 c sweet potatoe; 2 oz chicken

s- maybe a Greek yogurt

i hope everyone has a great weekend, stay warm!