Good morning my Menu MasterMinds (how do you like that one Ginny?). Today we have workmen at the house, but I am going swimming now so I get in some exercise today. Haven't heard from Corrie in a while.

Accountability: Really good yesterday

Question of the day: You've got a lb. of stewing beef and you want to make a healthy dinner, go? For me I would brown in, put it in my little crockpot with a can or jar of low carb curry sauce. Serve it with Green Giant riced cauliflower and some green beans. I've got a ton of them folks.

The eats today at 4 years post op are:

B. Rivers of decaf

L. Scrambled eggs with bacon and half of an avocado

D. Meatloaf wrapped in bacon with a side of green beans and a splash of peppercorn gravy

S. Protein latte.

Have a great day everyone.

I was also thinking I need to go back and look at old MFP days to see what I was eating. I should get back on Pinterest to look for healthy ideas like the pudding and mug cakes you recommended. DH and I had a deep talk tonight about turning things around. And you're so right, I need to slow down when I'm eating. And get rid of my plate when I'm full so I don't pick at it.

We have talked about this before, we both need to take our time when eating and wait for the I'm done eating ques. The struggle is real. The only ones that don't see the struggle are the newbies on their honeymoon period.

If you get a chance - I know easier said then done- log it in MFP and see where you can tweak the menu to get more fibrous veg to help fill you up, more nutrient dense foods, and more fats for satiety. Avocado is higher in potassium than a banana with less carbs to spike insulin. I have heard you can make chocolate pudding with them using real cocoa powder, avocados and sweetener. Never made it, but I would give it a try. When I get back, we can have a challenge to create nutrient dense, satisfying, sides and sweet or snack treats. I can get super lazy with my menu, but I need to be better and more conscious of the quality and balance of nutrients that I am taking in.

Anyone can join in and contribute ideas.

Hey CC...busy busy busy!! LOL Hit the gym this morning for the recumbent bike and some weights.

Today is the Trucker and I's anniversary. He's put up with me for 8 years (or vice versa). We are going out tonight to East Side Mario's, he loves pasta and doesn't get it often. I will have the salad and of course some of that yummy bread will be going down my gullet. I'll likely have a steak or some form of chicken which will most likely come home and be my lunch for tomorrow.

2 years 7 mos

GF - premier protein shake

B - 2 egg cups

S - not yet.....going to grab my yogurt

L - summer sausage sandwich on skinny bread (wasn't thinking....forgot I will be eating bread tonight, should have chose something different)

S - deli turkey/cheese stick

D - TBD

Have a great day everyone!

Thank You! I think I will stay after all. It's a bring your family event and my daughter and almost 2 yr old granddaughter agreed to go with me. I'm going to enjoy the company and the laughs that come with dining with a toddler ?