Accountability - What did you eat, Monday 7/9?

Hi Connie,  Look at it this way - it could have been full fat, extra creamy haagendaaz screaming at you, although giving in to the call twice may have pushed you a little over the top ...Still, I know you've had worse days and you did get in lots of exercise doing all that housework... Yes today's carbs are definately looking much better, of course the cal total is a bit higher too...Oh well, got to take the good with the bad, right... Take care Alesia

Running around all day ....swim lessons.....library...... football practice...etc etc!! Here it is: BRK: turkey patty SNK: chai w/low fat milk & splenda LUN: turkey dog & slice of cheese SNK: low carb slim fast drink DNR: grilled chicken 

Totals

738

39

25

68

I am going to try to keep the carbs down today and the protein higher!!! and I am NOT going to weigh myself!! ~Summer

Hey Summer, You are definately making some great choices...But, I think you need to look at uping your cal totals along with the plan to get protein higher, anything under a 1000 and your body will think you are starving it - in the end that works against you because the body won't let go of what it is getting, it will simply store it all and slow down your metabolism to conserve - this in turn messes up your metabolism for the long term and its hard to get it back up to speed to really burn up what you are eating...A nasty cycle which you don't want to get into, plus I know it does'nt sound right, but upping your cals when you have been that low will actually cause you to lose weight, I've seen it for myself personally and read it on many other posts...Just a suggestion, but you should try it, I promise you will feel better about the outcome and see positive results...

You know I am so confused right now!! I maintained for so long and then gained! I usually always eat low carb and didn't worry about calories and fat and it seemed to work. Now it seems like nothing is helping. LOw carg LOw Fat LOw Calories!! I think my body just misses the gym and is very confused. I see the orthopedic today to see about my ankle surgery!!  Thanks for your concern and support !! I am going  !!!!!!!!! Summer

hi alesia, well  i am late...  i did treat myself some since today is no food... just clear liquids. i am having a colonospy done on wed morning.  soon have to take more of that yucky  fleet soda... :-( want me to post my liquids tommorow or just skip a day?  Anita B- 2 fried eggs 1 onion bagel S- 1 stick oh yeah mint protein bar L- lean cuisine chicken  teriyaki D- 1 manicotti and cheese -- went out to eat at pudgies pizza restuant - hubby ate the other 2 1 1/2 garlic knot S- 1 c. sf perrys butter pecan ice cream cone 20 oz. def. coffee 120 oz. water 1 hour at hospital gym  elippical, killer hand machine, treadmill,weights

WooWhoo Anita !!! YOU had one really great day, I'm sooo proud of you, you've been doing a really good job since you came back from vacation...Plenty of liquids, good protein choices, healthy exercise ... Sorry to hear you have to do the colonoscopy but look at it this way, you've made so many changes to be healthy, this is just one more important step to take to keep it that way... You don't have to post your liquids for tomorrow, but can if you want, its always nice to hear from you...Good Luck  Alesia

Hi Alesia, you know what i love to post what i ate. it makes me feel good and i love to look at others foods just to get another idea what to eat. yeah i'm trying to eat right. and i am doing a good job. i just have to keep up the good work since i am the captain of this ship.. hear me now... grrrrrrrrrrr.... i never had a colonoscopy.. i am sure its no fun. why i am having it.. i told my wls dr i am having a sharp pain on the left side of me so he is going to do it tommorow. i just hope something is not to terrable wrong. there has to be a reason why i have this pain.  my eating will be somewhat messed up tommorw. i plan on eating lunch at the cafiteria at the hospital but i should be fine. might have to catch up with my water and all. i wont post tommorw. i had tons of liquids.. wrote them all down even did my hand weights... anita

Had a great day today. Got in a 40min work out and made good choices with my foods.



carnation instant breakfast, 1 serving 60 0 0 5
Milk, 1%, 1 cup 102 12 2 8

Beef, top sirloin, 3 oz 172 0 7 26
Baked Potato, with skin, 0.75 small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia.) 96 22 0 3
Land O Lakes, Light Butter, Salted, 1 Tbsp, 1 serving 50 1 6 0

fiber muffin, 1 serving 150 26 1 3

luigi sugar free italian ice, 1 serving 60 0 0 0

Red Ripe Tomatoes, 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes 16 3 0 1 Romaine Lettuce (salad), 2 cup, shredded 16 3 0 2
Turkey breast meat, 2 slices 44 2 1 7
finlandia lite swiss cheese, 2 serving 114 0 0 14
kraft salad spritzer, 15 serving 15 0 0 0

SF choc pudding cup, 1 serving 60 0 0 0
Cool Whip Lite, 1 serving 50 0 0 0


CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,005 69 17 68


I hope the scale starts moving again soon.

Sher

Hi Sher, You did do great, you deserve a BIG pat on the back...And don't worry, the scale will start up again, it has too, you are doing all the right things...  Alesia