What did you eat today? 06/17

B: Yogurt w/Granola (320 Cal - From Starbucks) L: Turkey & Pepperjack cheese sandwich (again, from Starbucks) (490 cal) D: Grilled chicken and veggies (no more than 500 cal) Cal: 1310 max How should I increase my calories?  Should I snack in between meals or increase the calories of my meals?  I know my metabolism and 1300 isn't enough. 

Janina, I'm a proponent of snacks. I used not to be but now, I understnad that snacks keep your metabolism fueled and they don't have to be big snacks. They can be a simple 1oz of cheese or 1/4c nuts. I also like to focus on proteins which are a huge part of most WLS diets.

What stinks is that I don't like protein-ee snacks.  I'm not crazy about cheese.  I'll eat almonds, but that's about it, as far as protein is concerned.  I like granola bars - the 25% less sugar ones from Quaker are really good and they're only 90 calories. 

What sucks, Beth, is that when ever I get myself in a groove of eating like, yogurt for breakfast, a lean cuisine for lunch, and something semi-healthy for dinner, my calories are so low, that I don't move.  And it's so frustrating because I'm like starving myself (and painfully so) and I'm going no where.  But at the same time, I'm so scared to bump up my calories because I'm scared I'm over eating.  I know on the Biggest Loser, they were eating 1500 calories (less for the light-weights).  Maybe I should shoot for that?  Hey, at least I have room for ice cream, right? :)

Do you like beef jerky or slim jims or anything like that? Yogurt is a good source of protein, too. I'll have to think of some more that might hit the spot for ya. I, like you, love my carbs but they HATE me so bad so I have had to make some adjustments but here lately those adjustments have been flying the coop making way for the carbs. UGH!!!!!!! And, ya, those calories definitely make a difference. If they are too low, you're body fights back and it sucks. I know. Try maybe bumping up a 100 at a time until you find your sweet spot maybe. My mai thing has been cutting back 500 and exercising at least 500 calories a day then I lose an average of 2# a week.  You'll figure it all out. It's just gonna take some time. Beth ETA: HP foods...Peanut butter, nuts, meats (my fave meat snack is pepperoni slices). cheeses, milk products, add protein powders to yummies such as pudding, etc., protein bars.

Have you tried the South Beach Diet Cinnamon Raisin bars - YUMMO & 10 grams.

B: nothing L: 1pc ww toast w/ 1/4c tuna and mayo, 1/4c cottage cheese S: 6oz choc/banana smoothie S: focaccia sticks (too many) probably 6-7 servings (a serving is 3- 3"sticks at 70cals per serving, 1 gram protein and 7 grams carbs...you do the math. Also, 1/2c cactus sherbet D: 2pcs Tombstone 3 meat stuffed crust pizza S: 1/4c pecans Exercise: none

I'd go snacky, babycakes.  6 small meals will do a heck of a lot more for your metabolism than three bigger ones.. no?

My food intake so far today:

Went to the gym this morning.. right after I had 2 eggs with a little bit of half and half scrambled and one sausage patty w/cheddar on it.

Lunch & snack:  2 pieces of roast beast w/2 pieces of provolone

dinner is going to be a pork chop and zuchinni.

I saw Andrew today (my trainer).  I haven't seen him in almost 3 months.  He turned around and stood there with his mouth hanging open.  I was like "WHAT"?  He looked me up and down and all around and said  "you look great".   I didn't think I lost that much since I saw him last.. maybe it's just shifting around some.  Anyway.. tomorrow morning at 8:00am we'll be back at it. 

 

 

 

 

Totally not enough...but hopefully I will lose tomorrow.  I went to water aroebics this morning so maybe that will help...sigh. Protien Shake Probably 8 cheese sticks over the course of the day Almonds 15 hot wings 300 gals of Crystal Light LOL Oh my, now that I read that it looks worse than I thought.  I never got away from my desk...it was Monday Maddness.  The whole world is a travelin'!  Don't follow my lousy example!

Hi Neen - this was such a perfect eatin/movin day for me, that I had to come back and post it out: 20 minutes asanas before work 1 whey protein/psyllium/milk drink 1 small protein bar L:  3 tiny grilled fish tacos with green cabbage S:  1 c blueberries, later 1 slice ezeke bread w pb 95 minutes swimming/water aerobics class!!!!! Dinner: 3 oz pan seared beef cube steake smothered in 1/2# mushrooms and kale (butter/olive oil) 1/2 **** cream + 1 oz nut bread