What's on your Sunday menu, RNYers?

I got a private message from someone asking if anyone can post on the menu thread, so I just thought I would start off the post today to say: YES! This is not a private club! I think it is great to hear from people in all stages--pre-op, post-op and vets. It is valuable to help stay on track, and valuable to get ideas from others. So I hope lots of people will post today! Welcome to any newbies!

Yesterday, I realized just how much last week kicked my butt. I am generally not a napper, but I really am not kidding when I tell you that I took about 6 small naps, then I fell asleep in the middle of Ghostbusters and never woke up. And then I slept late again this morning. Yikes. So, sorry, Ms Schwab, I can't really give an accurate movie review... ;)

QOTD: Do you work? What is your job like? Can you leave it there, or do you take work home with you? I generally keep work at work, except for emails and emergencies, but today I have a pile in front of me that I must get done. I like what I do, so I'm not too annoyed, but I do wish I could have another day of napping and not face it! One more week of craziness for me, then I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just in time for a visit from Daisy! Yay! 

...1 year post op next week, and today I'm within my maintenance goal of 113 - 118 at 116...

8am: Fit Frappe Spiced Chai Protein Latte (mmmm!)

11am: Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt with 1/2 scoop of Syntrax Mint Cookie  

2pm: Forte High Protein Gelato

5pm: Almonds and Cheese Stick 

8pm: Coconut Breaded Chicken Tenders

Have a great day!

Whoops double post...

The more the merrier I say too,JB! Getting ready to head up to church to run through music and set up for coffee hour so this will be quick! Lily and I  have our 3.2 miles in already and I will do another 1.25 at least after dinner. Post op 46.5 months and weight at 119.2 today. QOTD I don't work except for all my volunteer stuff:pianist at church,certified lay speaker,food pantry director,helper at senior meals and basically anything else that needs done. Here's the menu  for the day B 1/2 c steel cut oats with protein and peanut butter added L 31/2 oz deli turkey and cheese 1/2 c tomatoes D 31/2  oz hamburger patty 1/2 c green beans S mission one chocolate brownie protein bar. Hope everyone has a great day and makes some amazing choices!

What is the brand name of the brownie protein bars you eat and where do you get them?  Thank you.

They are mission 1 protein bars and I get them at Walmart. I like them because they have no sugar alcohols like most bars and the sugar alcohols tend to make me bloated. I use them only at bedtime as an easy bedtime snack to keep my sugar from tanking overnight. They come in 3 flavors: brownie,chocolate chip cookie and cookies and cream. 

Thank you.  I will look for them, but maybe when I'm a little further out.  Right now I'm only 6 weeks post op as of today.  Progress, not perfection.

I just got some of these last night after remembering your post. I think the zero sugar alcohols made it sit better in my tummy. I liked them, but did not "love" them. I will be sticking to these, though, because the ones I love tend to make me want them more- like candy bars. These will just be my emergency bars when I do not have time to eat. Thanks for sharing!!

Well, it does sound like you work my dear Karen. You seem to be such a wonderful, good hearted woman with an affection for the cutest boxer baby Lilly !! 

Good morning JB! I know I started posting a couple months before surgery and I feel like it really helped me. 

Qotd: yes. I'm a nurse manager for 2 primary care clinics for the VA system. I usually leave t at work although employees do contact me after hours with call ins and other emergencies. 

Today is church and basketball. Yay! 

B- cottage cheese and tomato

L- innards of a Taco Bell shredded chicken taco

D- roasted turkey and green beans

S- protein shake and cheese stick

totals- about 660 cals, 70 protein

Good morning...drnk my Joe laced with Miralax now working on my pre-work out drink and going to get that workout in! Plans today- hopefully mani/pedi then church then float in my pool. Aspirations for this week - 1 hour pool time daily, it is supposed to be a hot week.

QOTD: That is not easy to answer... I don't have one full time job... that may need to change soon. I consider my career to be in Mental health. I am president of a  local not-for-profit that includes 2 rehabilitation day programs, case management, clinics, a homeless shelter for veterans, and is our county Mental Health Association... Here's my bio and old pic...they will up date webpage soon.

I also teach painting classes, Do the bookkeeping for my church, tutor junior high and high students in English...I also write resumes and cover letters for people...to name a few things LOL...

B: Miralax coffee latte, 2 eggs

B2: Cottage cheese

S: Protein Bar (at church)

L: Thai chicken

D: Steak, mushrooms and onions

S: TBD if needed- need to get off my PB on spoon

Ex: 21 day fix     Weight this AM 171.2 in maintenance range of 168-173