What's on your Thursday Menu, RNYers?

Aw, I really like tomatoes, but I developed a late in life allergy to them. No salsa on tacos, no T in my BLT... so sad.

Sorry you hurt your hand :( Will you be enjoying the one gym, too. or is it just for him?

Good Morning JB and Menuers,

JB were gonna miss your happy and positive disposition first thing in the morning and we will all be waiting your return. I am sure you'll check in when you get a chance but it just won't be the same.

QOTD: Nutella and Bologna. Hands down I do not like in any way shape or form. And do not try to convince me you nutella lovers it ain't going to happen.

So I have decided to pack about four bottles of sugar free flavor water enhancers like Mio to drink with Vodka and water on vacation. It will keep me away from sugary and carbonated crap and keep me a little more accountable. Not that I plan on being a drunken fool for 7 days just would like to sip into a nice relaxed state that I really need.

Accountability, Did great only changed the Chaffles to Blueberry and ate less than a quarter cup of trail mix. Avoided grabbing any cheese.

TSS: 2 years 28 days 132 (lowest 130.8)

CB: Dark roast coffee with and SF Adi Hazelnut creamer w/Miralax and Fiber

MS L&F Blueberry yogurt and Cab Conscious elevation bar and 1oz of cheddar

L: Shrimp Santorini

D: I'm going to try Pumpkin Chaffles since I have some of the filling of the pumpkin pie bites left over

Water and vitamins: On track. I take a one a day multivitamin I use bariatric advantage Calcium chews and my blood work has been good. My B12 has been High so I cut my sublingual to every 3rd or 4th day.

Exercise: 30 Minute elliptical

Everybody have a great day!

Brightest Blessings,

Chrissy

I HATE Nutella!

Sorry but you need to turn in your fat-girl card if you don't like Nutella, haha.

It's a blustery day here in the cornfields of Illinois and Miss Lily and I have our 3.6 miles in. We did our whole route even though it rained off and on the whole time. Accountability was spot on food and stepwise yesterday and weight is 120.4. QOTD orange flavored anything and since surgery venison steaks. There's something about the texture and taste that just doesn't settle well. Here's the food plan for today B 1/2 c steel cut oats with protein and peanut butter L 4 oz deli ham or less D 4oz crab cake. Housecleaning and some errands are on the agenda today. Have a wonderful day full of smart choices everyone!

Good Morning and Happy Friday-Eve! JB- sounds like you won on your eating and exercise plans yesterday!!

Accountability: I added PB to my Chaffle but on plan since I ran extra.

QOTD: I can't think of anything...

TSS: 5 years 4 months

B: SF latte, Quaker protein/fiber oatmeal and sausage

L: Albacore lettuce wraps and baby carrots

S: Chicken melt and carbmaster yogurt

D: BBQ pork loin, green beans, sliced fruit, and 2 squares dark chocolate

ES: low carb pita with SF jelly and cream cheese, Homemade Greek yogurt with SF syrup and ¼ cup fiber cereal

E: 6.35 mile run and 40 mins elliptical

V/W: On track

Totals: Cals:1456 Protein:140 Carbs:124 Fat:51

Have a great one!

Good morning everyone, happy Friday Eve.

QOTD - Anything dairy skeeves me out. No milk, no half and half, no ice cream, none of it. Anything that has real milk in it, that's a no for me. Sadly this includes real butter and cheese. Thank goodness for avocado butter!

Breakfast - black coffee, water (IF until 11 am)

Snack - Fruit smoothie, frozen fruit, oat milk, water, chia seeds and granola

Lunch - Korean "beef" burrito from local vegan place, french fries, kale salad

Snack - probably leftover lunch stuff

Dinner - Beyond burger, grilled veggies.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Hi Christina! I know you eat a vegetarian, plant-based diet, but didn't realize that you eschewed dairy. Do you eat eggs? Are you a vegan? Do you take B12 supplements?

Hi there!

I would say my diet is absolutely vegan, but I try to use the term plant based instead of vegan until I am able to completely give my lifestyle over to veganism. I'm a work in progress.

I do not eat eggs, I don't eat any animal products. I do eat fortified cereals sometimes (dry as a snack) and I use nutritional yeast on certain foods for taste and the added B12 boost.

I take a sublingual B12, as well as vitamin D. I use BA vitamins for my daily vitamins, and calcium chews. Thankfully, my labs are exactly where they should be. If anything changes, I have an amazing team from my surgeon's office that will help me get back on track.

I realize I'm in the minority here, as someone who doesn't eat animal products, drink milk, and I intermittent fast on top of that. That being said, I'm also almost 11 years out from surgery, and I can eat plenty of calories and nutrients in my 6 hour eating window. I always try to clarify that I am 11 years out, because my pouch is nothing like that of a new patient.

Most importantly, I look and feel better at 45 than I ever did at 25.

That's wonderful. I applaud your commitment.