What's on your menu today (Thursday) RNYers?

I understand the calories/protein concern but you do need to make your protein goals - you're still in healing/losing mode and the protein is important for that. If you had 160 to the 250-300 you're getting now, you're still going to be very low cal, under 500!

And I wanted to come back to add that I do understand the irony of me saying this -- now that I have a couple weeks of the 100oz fluid, my next thing to work on is using the protein shakes less. I've had a couple of days where I've gone down to half a shake in my coffees and made up the rest in food; I just need to do that regularly.

Edited to Add: Realized I didn't post this directly under Haley. Sorry Partly Pollyanna. So deleted content and am reposting in right place...

No worries!!

It sounds like you are on the right path now. Happy for you.

I can't stand the shakes but I have found Premier Protein Clear 90 calories and 20g protein and they taste good. I would also recommend Protein2o they are 60 calories and 15g protein. Both are whey protein isolate, as I'm lactose intolerant. For me they are an easy way to get the protein in and it adds to my liquid total.

I get the Premier from Amazon and the Protein2o from Walmart.com

I am concerned. You need to do more than a protein shake.

The calories are less important that the protein. Not not important but less. You are far enough out that you should be hitting your protein- minimum 60g. Minimum. Every Single Day. No exceptions.

I am being a little bit harsh because it is that important. No working up to it- just do it.

Make a plan and eat it.

If the shakes aren't satisfying, try a different brand or buy powder and mix it in the blender with ice. Usually you shouldn't need more than one protein drink a day.If you get to the end of the day and you are short, maybe a second.

If you buy protein at Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Costco, and I think Bjs and Sam's as well- if you don't like the flavor you can return the open container. I know Vitamin Shoppe and GNC it's 30 days with receipt. VS gives credit. GNC gives full refund. Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince.

If it requires eating more than 3 times a day, that is OK too. 5-6 small meals if needed.

I drank a shake everyday for the first 2 years while losing weight. I aimed for 100g a day losing. Now I aim higher. I still go back to them.

You CAN do this. I believe in you. You want to be successful. This is part of success.

If you want to be full, eat dense protein - 4 oz of chicken breast has 26 grams of protein and only 120 calories (as does most lean meat and seafood is even less). If you can't eat 4 oz at one time break it up. Take care of yourself, please!!

Good morning! Sorry for your sleepless night, they are horrible!

accountabilty yesterday was ok - when I got home. I didn't have the energy to cook so i swapped my burger for prosciutto and cheese roll ups. Still in range for calories, carbs and protein and hit 100 fluids!

qotd - pedicures and massages!

i am super sore from my Pilates/cardio swing/jump Pilates classes --- like "I didn't know my diaphragm has muscles that could get sore" sore so I'm taking an exercise break -- although I might treadmill or do a circuit of body weight excercises when I get home, we'll see.

b coffee + premiere (1 full premier today)

l - yogurt and 2 oz deli turkey

d - tbd, meeting an old coworker out so maybe an app of some kind

habe a great Thursday all!

Good Morning! Happy Friday-Eve! I am dragging too after not sleeping well but I will get some coffee and energize.

Accountability: I added a granola and protein bar..then had some low blood sugar and ate some peanut butter sandwich crackers.

QOTD: My gym time for sure-it's for me.

Time since surgery: 3 years 11 months

B: SF latte, eggbeaters, ½ an orange and 2 turkey sausage links

L: Albacore lettuce wraps and baby carrots

S: Dried broccoli florets (1/4 of the bag I am trying from Trader Joes). carbmaster cottage cheese and an iced latte bar when I get home.

D: Buddig turkey, low carb pita, spinach salad with crumbled Bleu cheese, pecans and skinnygirl raspberry vinaigrette dressing, sliced fruit, and 2 squares dark chocolate

ES: Homemade Greek yogurt with SF syrup and ¼ cup fiber cereal

E: 6 miles ran this morning and 40 mins of elliptical at lunch

V/W: On track

Totals: Cals:1233 Protein:108 Carbs:94 Fat:53

Have a great one!