Travelling with Fred - open to suggestions

Kelly-AnneH
on 10/24/12 10:18 am - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
So we're in Honalulu and having a great time. Lots of walking (don't take new Crocs on holiday - just sayin')

Food is being a bit of an issue and what I'm doing at the mo probably isn't ideal. Keeping in mind that Fred doesn't like eggs has trouble with more than an ounce of chicken or fish and I limit cheese to an ounce once or twice a week. I've come up with something that is working, but could undoubtedly use some tweaking.

We're skipping the starch heavy hotel breakfast other than the excellent coffee and I'm having a protein shake and 1/4-1/2 cup of oatmeal or All Bran/Hi Lo mix. (Barry is having eggs, cereal and fruit)

While we're out I focus on calorie free drinks and eat a few bites of whatever Barry gets at mealtimes. Today was a bit of chicken and a couple of bites of beans from his plate of Mexican. Yesterday was a bit of chicken, 1/2 an inari and a bite of California roll.

Supper is the same sort of thing, then once we're back in our room I have another shake and 1/2 cup of whatever Barry makes, some Greek yogurt or some cottage cheese.

I'm following my own rules of fluids, then protein, then fibre, but would love some ideas of non temperature sensitive things I could throw in my bag as we head out the door in the mornings. We have a Safeway nearby and we have a fridge, microwave, small rice cooker and means of cooking my cottage cheese version of pancakes available. Local food leans heavily on Japanese, Chinese, Korean and chain fast food.

Bring on the suggestions.

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

Pobearsam7
on 10/24/12 11:04 am
 Ill be in Waikiki in dec, there is a small convienent store on the Main Street in Waikiki that sells boars head meat... It's not an abc store but it may be helpful on ur trip.. I wish I knew the name of the store because you can buy like 2-3 oz of meat at a time have fun on ur trip

 Kelly                

Kelly-AnneH
on 10/24/12 4:27 pm - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
Is it Whalers? That's just down the street from us..

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

debk21
on 10/24/12 11:06 am - Mansfield, TX
Hmmmm...to throw in your bag....protein bar, beef jerky, almonds, string cheese...I think you could pick up any of that at Safeway.  Enjoy your vacation!

Deb

Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274   Pre-OpW: 266   SW: 254   CW: 125  GW: 145

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Pobearsam7
on 10/24/12 11:09 am
 Check around to see where u can get deli meat at... Boars head is the only deli meat I eat....also hit up Walmart for protein bars

 Kelly                

Terry H.
on 10/24/12 11:22 am
 In Hawaii I love Poke.  Marinated ahi tuna.   You can get several varieties at safeway.  High in sodium but delishious and big protein.

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Kelly-AnneH
on 10/24/12 12:51 pm - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
I hadn't thought of checking out the cold deli stuff at Safeway. Super idea! Tomorrow we're going to Hanauma Bay and could easily stop at Safeway to buy a picnic lunch. Thanks!

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

itzmetinab
on 10/24/12 11:54 am - WV
VSG on 07/16/12
 Beef jerky & protein bars are a staple in my bag!  Enjoy your vacation!

    
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Kelly-AnneH
on 10/24/12 1:04 pm - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
I can't eat beef (instant cure for constipation) but I saw turkey jerky when we were at Safeway and we bought Quest bars and canned protein PUDDING at the Vitamin Shoppe today. (190 calories - 30 grams of protein. Please make it taste good!)
We're off to Hanauma Bay tomorrow with a picnic of sorts. (And snorkels and swimsuits...)

Bento seems to be a good choice for us here. Barry normally dislikes Asian food, but loves Japanese curry, so a curry bento works.

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

(deactivated member)
on 10/24/12 11:57 am
 Nuts are my favorite go-to snack. I eat a handful at work every day in order to hold me over to my late lunch. 
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