Holding Myself Accountable - STILL! (Day 8)

STILL GOING STRONG! I have so much more will power than I thought Here is what I am eating today (Monday): Breafast - NADA - I forgot my protein shaker at home!!! Lunch - Salad (Lettuce, Red Pepper, Shredded Cheddar, 4oz chicken) Snack - Stick of cheese, 1c. Jello Dinner - 1 Hard Boiled Egg, 1/2c. Cottage Cheese 830 snack at work - Carb Freedom Yogurt Treat - this morning at work there were chocolate covered rice krispies so I had a 1" x 1" chunk. Total: 714 calories, 77g+ protein (minues the treat) Normally I would get in tons more protein, but I forgot my shaker at home for my protein shake... and it just doesnt get everything if you stir it in! So yea. I did really good this weekend - better than I thought. What helped was writing everything down on a piece of paper that I kept on my fridge. I was home all weekend and I could have eaten the whole kitchen if I let myself. I will pretty much be having the same menu through out the week. I bought just enough food to last me til Friday, then it is back to IL for the holiday weekend. That is going to be TOUGH! SO much food around. I just have to remember to only eat 3 meals and maybe 2 snacks. The choices will be hard though... my family isnt into cooking "light".... its all about REAL BUTTER in EVERYTHING. Last Monday Weight: 194.5lbs Today: 187lbs 1 week and a 7.5lb loss... not bad... That hasnt happened since I was 2 months post-op. I will post again tomorrow. Melissa 312.5/187/165 (short term goal)

Melissa, You have inspired me to be accountable! Today is my first day! B - lunch meat with cheese S - protein shake L - lunch meat with cheese D - protein shake or meat loaf I started off this morning at 163 lbs and I am keeping a journal to see how I do (hopefully as good as you!!) Keep up the great work and thanks for the inspiration!!! Valerie

awww - it is such a great feeling when you inspire people. so thank you. Make sure and post how you are doing! ...as will I

WooHoo!!! You're doing such a great job Melissa! I'm a bit concerned about the holidays around here too, but I just plan to do my best and hopefully get in a little more exercise to try to counteract some of the extra calories. Tracy B

Wow Melissa you're doing great. I've been following your posts everyday. I need to get on the bandwagon, too. What kind of protein drink do you drink and how many calories is it? I have a lot of trouble with protein drinks and hate to drink them.

I do the Cappuchino Latte Flavor by Nectar! If you like coffee/cappuchinos then you will LOVE IT. It is thin like coffee - not like a shake - it isnt gritty - and doesnt taste like protein AT ALL. 1scoop - 90cal and 27g protein... love them! AND you can drink it hot or cold! I prefer cold.

where do u get the cappuchino latte by nectar??

the cheapest place I found it was at www.vitalady.com - you can also buy samples of alll the flavors they have

Wow! I have been ready your posts and following your "holding myself accountable" adventure. Congrats on getting better each day on your healthier food choices. Thanks for the inspiration.

Do you drink a lot of water too??? What about weekends? You are inspiring me!!