What's on your Menu Today (Wednesday) RNYers?

Howdy guys!

This week being short has my days all screwed up, I keep thinking today is Tuesday and not wednesday....I even apparently took Monday's meds in my pillbox yesterday because I goofed the days.  Luckily that doesn't matter since I take the same ****tail every day.   I'm nursing a cough left-over from a cold, and perhaps some allergies.  That's one of the things I dislike about living in the south, we don't usually get enough of a freeze for my allergies to completely go away.  I live on allegra and singulair as a result...because post-nasal drip is a way of life otherwise!  I put in a call to my surgeon's admin assistant today to find out the status of my insurance submission....I want to know if it as submitted yet!  

QOTD:  I'm a wretchedly light sleeper and I always have been.  I wake up easily throughout the night.   I actually had a sleep study done recently and they did not diagnose me with sleep apnea, but if I understand the report correctly it's because I sleep on my sides...if I do sleep on my back then I do have breathing issues.   I'm not a back sleeper, in part because I snort myself awake if I am, and because I fear sleep apnea at my size...so I've always been a side or tummy sleeper.   Couple my light sleeping with our son crawling into bed with us and burrowing into my side like a tick.....yeah, some nights are really rough.  Last night was awful between coughing and my tick-child....so I was dragging this morning.

Menu:

B: Unjury Protein Shake with Fairlife Milk, Benefiber kicker and coffee

S: Hardboiled eggs, Ricotta Muffins (making these later yummy!)

L: Plain Greek Yogurt, Fruit or Granola on top

D: Dry Fry Pork Chop, Green Beans

I hope you all have a fabulous day!!

Good morning and happy Wednesday.  I'm playing mind games with myself today.  I have an appt with my surgeon at 11.  I had gained a few pounds over the holidays, but this morning I was back at the same weight as my last appt on 12/2.  So, I'm trying not to eat anything before hand because I don't want to show a gain.  Crazy, right?  His scales are always off and my weight is going to be higher anyway, so why am I torturing myself?  Ugh . . .  The mind games are the worst.

DQOTD - Once I fall asleep, I'm a light sleeper. 

My plan:

B: ???? If I truly can't hold out until after my appt sliced deli turkey

L: Chicken and broccoli

D: New York Strip Steak, asian slaw

S: Skinny latte, light and fit and almonds.

I plan to exercise tonight, but I'm not exactly sure which class.  Either a circuit class on a spring floor or hot yoga sculpt.  I think my mind was wandering when I packed my gym bag and I don't even know if I brought the right clothes.  I'll check after my appt, and if not, I'll swing by my house.

Totals: Cal. 1015, Protein: 90g; Fat: 43g; Carbs: 51g 

Good luck at the appt.

Morning morning! Last night I met the Guy in Austin for steak dinner. Was yummy. Ended up having another PB&J when I got home while I was making a fresh batch of Greek yogurt though.  I can say that was all I had and that was a huge improvement over the mad eating marathon I had the night before.  Evenings do seem to be my hardest time Pam. It is just always so tempting to grab something here or there. Working on remembering that I am probably thirsty not hungry and grabbing some water or coffee. 

QOTD: I sleep just fine.  I had sleep apnea prior to losing the weight so I slept hard but woke feeling crappy.  Now I sleep great and wake feeling rested. I actually have found that I wake earlier even on the weekends than before losing weight.  I think my sleep quality is just much better now in general.

LUNCHBOX for D: Really need a trip to the store. I have no good plans for lunch proteins this week so I've got yogurt yogurt yogurt happening.  I think when I don't have variety it makes it easier to be tempted by the dark side if someone offers something off plan. 

Menu: B: Greek yogurt with low carb banana nut granola; L: Greek yogurt with grapes and cheese stick; D: Instant Pot American Spanish Rice; S: NOT A PB&J! Must stop the train. Maybe just peanut butter...with toast :P

Accountability: 122.2 this morning.  Hanging out in that range is good for me.  I got back some pictures a friend took during our Christmas gathering and I was shocked at how thin I looked.  I actually think I look too thin so I am going to really try not to stress and just maintain. I figure 'regain' is coming like 'Winter is Coming' so I don't want to try to gain but I think a few pounds more would probably suit me just fine. Elizabeth=0, Smoking=1000; losing the battle at the moment but still committed to the fight.

May you all have a great day!

~E

Good morning Daisy and all of you menu peeps.  How I have missed you all!  Some of you know, my father had a heart attack and we put him on hospice on Christmas Eve.  He passed away on 12/28, and the funeral was yesterday.  It has been non-stop since he died, clearing out his apt in the assisted living facility, making burial arrangements and planning the funeral.  It has all kept me so busy, that I haven't been able to process his loss.  I suspect that is comming,  and soon.  I took one more day off today to decompress, and clear my mind.

it is super cold and windy here.  I am huddled under the covers as I write this.  Chilly, chilly day.

QOTD:  My sleeps has been terrible lately.  I fall asleep okay, but have been waking up around 3:00 am, and may or may not get back to sleep. Today I woke at 2:30 and have been up since. Ugh!  I see a nap in my future.

Time Since Surgery: 2 years, 1 month

B:  Egg Beaters, mozzarella and bacon omelette

L:  Shrimp

D:  chicken thighs

i need to add some snacks to this, but my larder is pretty empty.  Shopping is necessary.  Have a great day everyone.

I have been thinking of you. I am here if you need anything.

So sad to hear of your loss. Hoping for comfort and peace for you in this rough time. Here if you need or want an ear to bend. Lots of love to you.

~E

I am so sorry about your dad 

Take care of yourself, and hopefully you'll sleep again through the night soon!

I'm so sorry to hear about your father.  I'm afraid I might be right behind you    :-(

You're on my prayer list my dear. Take care of yourself please.