What's on your Monday Menu, RNYers?

A big part of what is driving you crazy is that you seem to be mystified about your weight gain. It is really, really easy to get rid of that mystery.

Start using Myfitnesspal. Get a 12 dollar kitchen scale. Start weighing and logging every single bite you eat.

Facts can set us free from worry. Once you know precisely how much you are eating, you will know what you need to cut, or increase, in order to lose. Without exact information, you are just stumbling around in the dark.

You can do this.

Thank you Grim Traveller, I will do just that!

Thanks for the encouragement.

So sorry you had to deal with that person. You have the right mind to just keep pushing through. You DO have this and you CAN do it!

Dear Emiepie,

Thank you so much for all your encouragement, and will do!

I'm so sorry about the rude and hurtful person at church. AT CHURCH!

Dear HonestOmnivore,

Thank you so much

Hello Everyone!

QOTD: The only thing I had on my bucket list before surgery was to be healthier and get rid of the band and the horrible reflux that went along with it. At 55 I was beginning to feel like I was in my 70's with constant aches and pains and because of arthritis in my foot, walking was getting extremely difficult. I can get around so much better now and feel so good I actually am just beginning to think of all the doors that may open up for me with activities I never even thought of, so my list is ever evolving. Things that have already been realized about my health are that I no longer struggle walking and can easily run up stairs and down. I no longer have reflux, restless leg syndrome or rosacea and my blood pressure is down. Couldn't be happier.

B: decaf and protein hot chocolate, string cheese

L: Grilled Chicken Tenders with Arugula, Balsamic, String Cheese

D: Pork Chop, Broccoli

S: Sirloin Steak

Calories: 554, protein 82, carb 18 fat 18

Good morning, everyone! Happy Monday! I had the hardest time getting started today. For some reason I've been so tired lately.. Hopefully it's not related to any deficiencies - doing follow up labs early April so we'll see then.

QOTD: sooo many things! Hiking more is at the top of the list. Probably one of the biggest ones is to do this really amazing 2-3 day hike here that you pack in and out for over nights and whatnot. I've wanted to do it for years but my body couldn't handle it right now. Someday soon though! :) I'd also like to run a race but I think I'm going to try to do that even before I get to goal.. again, we'll see haha.

B: Greek yogurt with syntrax powder

L: soup? Or same as breakfast but a different flavor

D: leftover smoked pulled pork (lean of course)

S: almond milk latte

V: patches (trying the omega ones this month)

E: work has been crazy busy so I'm counting today as exercise

Have a great day, friends!

Update to let everyone know that my hubby just texted. He'll be having surgery tomorrow. Not sure about the details, but obviously I'll be taking the day off of work. Not sure when I'll be able to get on, but I plan on taking my laptop with me so I'm sure I'll be around at some point.

Wow that was fast. Good luck tomorrow