What's on Your Wednesday Menu, RNYers?

That is crazy....damn doctor's offices! ggrrr I hope you get better SOON!!!

That really stinks!! Any urgent care places that might be able to get you in?

Oh no, mamata2! That's goofy that they won't see you unless you've been sick for that long- (And agreed on neti pots!)

You obviously know what you're doing with the self-care until you can seem the doc, so I won't give any advice- I hope that it gets better really soon. *hugs*

Healing vibes,

-LB

Aw, I have to admit, that now that I am in school, I kind of miss dressing up (even dress pants!). Especially now that I might look good in nicer things...but I am stuck just wearing the grad school "uniform" of jeans and sweaters. Somebody take me on a fancy date, please!

...12 weeks out...

Today I am in the 130s! It happened!!!!

B: turkey meatballs with cottage cheese

S: rice cake with peanut butter

S: rice cake with peanut butter

L: salad with 2 raspberries, red onions, a hard boiled egg and slivered almonds

S: pepperoni & laughing cow wedge

D: pork chop with spinach (I really need to get out of my pork chop rut...)

Totals: Calories: 823 /Protein: 72 /Carbs: 39 /Fat: 42

Exercise

Already did a 2 mile walk and later I will go for a 1.5 mile run.

congrats!!

Don't get me started on dress pants. My suit pants I am wearing today have no pockets or belt loops! WTF! Women need those things to. I really wish I could wear a belt right now because these pants are getting pretty loose. I have to go to court this morning and then I have a make-up class during lunch, so getting my protein in is going to be a struggle today. Here is my plan:

Time since surgery: 6+ months

B: Coffee with half and half and 1/2 Premier Protein Shake

L: 1 Hard-boiled Egg, 0.8 oz Chick Peas, and 1 oz Part-skim Mozzerella

S: 1/2 Package Mr. Cheese O's and .65 oz Chicken Jerky

D: 1/2 Fried Chicken Breast from Grocery Deli

S: 3 oz Unsweetened Almond Milk with 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

Totals: Cals: 699 Protein: 65 Carbs: 37 Fat: 34

E: Either Jillian Michaels or Yoga Exercise Video

Can I ask a question? Why only 1/2 a Premier Protein Shake?

1/2 a shake a day works well for me. I will drink a whole one on occasion, but generally I only need half. I tried to go without, but I started feeling sluggish and tired. I feel better when I get 70 grams of protein a day, and a half a shake is enough to get me there most days.

I guess it caught my eye because you said it was going to be a struggle to get the protein in, and that is such an easy way to get protein in. I will be in Chicago in a week and half. My son and family live near O'Hare....

Yeah, today is one of those days that I could have drank a whole shake. I just didn't have time because the federal courthouse doesn't allow anyone to bring in liquids. It is so frustrating. I bring half a shake and drink it on the way because I know I can get that much down before I get to the courthouse and have to throw it away. I wonder if they have a medical exception, but that would just draw unwanted attention.

That sounds fun. I am on the other side of the city in Hyde Park, so I rarely get that far north. If you are looking for a good place to get quick food, I suggest the Protein Bar. They have several locations in Chicago. I hope you enjoy your trip.