Accountability... what did you eat Tuesday

Flashback 1/06... weighing in at 280 sitting in my house threatening anyone who touched the heater to turn it on would die as I sit in shorts and a tank top sweating away.  To tired to move around or do anything.  I know I will sleep tonight with my fan on full blast and my bipap machine and meds for the pain all over my body.  What you kids are cold (covered in covers and parka's) its not cold.  I drive to daycare the next morning, the temp 42 degrees with the airconditioner on in size 44 shorts and 2x shirt...... what was I thinking.. Full speed to 1/08... as I sit here with silk longjohns on a jacket, long fleese pjs and a blanket and the heater cranked up... my kids running around in shorts saying mom... its hot in here... No.. I am freezing... you kids are nuts.  I am running around cleaning, playing and working on projects I have always wanted to do.  I will sleep well tonight under all my blankets, no machine and the heater going to keep me warm.  As we leave for daycare.  I start the car early and turn the heater on so it will be warm when we get in.  still got the long johns on, the jacket, gloves and ughs to keep my feet warm size 3 pants and medium shirt. as the kids jump in the car with barely a jacket on.. ..get back in there kids and get a warm jacket its freezing at 45 degrees... back in the house for more clothes.. thats better. ... what a difference my life is now So I was just sitting here today and this popped in my mind.  I wanted to share it with you.  How is life different for you now than it was then.  Its odd to sit back and think about the changes we have gone through.. changes for the better.. It's a good thing that we stay on top of our journey, track our progress, be accountable for our actions.  Just a few years back we were not and was moving toward a certain demise.  Lets all sail those ships forward to that healthier you that you are.  Remember the past and what it was like when that urge to go off course hits you.  Take control of your actions.. you have always had the power.. you just need to want it.   So how was your day today.  In this new year.  Are you making the changes you need... staying the course smoothly or faultering a bit.  Think back to that time.. What is different from than and now.. Ok enough jabbering from me.. here was my day

protein drink, 1 serving 110 0 1 25

Cheddar Cheese, 0.1 cup, shredded 46 0 4 3 Green Peppers (bell peppers), 1 tbsp 3 1 0 0 Beef, round steak, 4 oz 150 0 4 26

Cheddar Cheese, 0.5 oz 57 0 5 4 Sour Cream, 1 tbsp 26 1 3 0 Romaine Lettuce (salad), 0.5 cup, shredded 4 1 0 0 Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 4 oz 160 0 8 22 El Pollo Loco, Gucamole, 1 serving 30 3 2 0

Joseph's Sugar-Free Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, 4 cookies, 1 serving 110 11 8 4 Breyers No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan ice cream, 1 serving 1/2 cup 122 14 7 3 protein bar, 1 serving 170 17 5 20

CALORIES

CARBS

FAT

PROTEIN

988

48

46

107

Did well on fluids.  I will add a protein shake to bring this up a bit before bed.. that will give me 1100 cals and 128 in protein.  Fluids are in the 200 area so did good there. See you all tomorrow.. I just want you all to know that I am here and I do care.. be good to yourselves.. Carla

Wow awesome day for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FANTASTIC... I literally was one month from death, and totally unaware of it.... If I had not looked into WLS, gone to a Doctor, I would be dead today.  I had the silent killers lurking inside me... Diabetes, High BP, High Cholesterol... No symptoms, nothing, I felt fit as a fiddle, just thought it would be cool to go to my 30 year class reunion skinny.  I really thought that you went into the hospital, and they took piano wire, cut off the fat, and bingo your skinny.  Had no idea what it all entailed... HUGE wake up call in continuing with the support groups to learn all I could... I knew I would DIE from all the lifestyle changes I had to make.  WRONG, I now LIVE !!!!  Was thinking many of your thoughts today as well.  I remember running around in shorts and tank in 50 degree weather thinking ahhhh relief from sweat... Now its SOCKS, SOCKS and more SOCKS... Sweaters, pants, clothing in general... Hubby had to go buy me socks, didn't own any, but knew I needed something to stay warm...  Then the energy level... I was pretty active even at 379... but to now where I say, we gotta go walk, can't just sit around........ I love walking, moving even more than before... But to feel great while doing it... No more sore feet, legs, back... Just exhileration at doing it all the time !!! Hubby has no clue he goes hiking, I just tell him lets go for a nice walk... hee hee Life is a grand play and I am the star of the show............. B= Protein shake 20g protein     Protein bar 13g protein L= Turkey pepperoni w/melted cheese 6 ozs        49g protein     1/4 c steamed cabbage S= 2 cheese sticks w/ 3 triscuits 14g protein D=  6 ozs baby back ribs 42g protein       1/4 c smashed sweet taters S= 5 oz protein pudding 25g protein Bedtime= 1 AchievOne 20g protein H2O=152 ozs Protein  183g Huggs Debbiie

That is so scary to know isn't it.  We can sure put ourselves in denial of the truth so we dont have to deal with the real issues.  I am so glad you took the step to becoming healhier even if that wasn't your first goal.. I know you know now that was the big prize at the end.  When you are out there walking take a second to breath in that air, each and everyday is a gift, one you almost didnt have just like myself.  Life is to precious to let something like food rule our lives.. we need to keep that in mind at all times so we dont slip back into that cycle again. Wow.. 183 protein.. my goodness... that is a ton.  Lots of suppliments to get you up that high as well.. water is great.. I still question the calorie intake to get that much protein in.  Have you figured out what that is.  I know I never measured it before but now that I am this far out it is easy to overdo the calories with food choices.   See ya tomorrow. Carla

Hi there. I was terrible yesterday. I replied to your post from Monday but am responding again. I have been off this board in FOREVER! But twenty pounds have krept back on and it is time to shed it and get back to a healthier me. FOR ME! Plus I am at 44 going to be a maid of honor for the first time in my friends beach wedding at Hilton Head, SC. YAY! 6 egg whites - boiled 4 cup of soups - not alot of calories, not a ton of protein but a ton of sodium (my enemy) chicken breast with too much pasta beef mushroom soup this is the bad part - 3 vodka and diet sprite

Cup of soup bad.. say it with me now.. Cup of soup bad.  its a bowl of salt with no nutritional value.. It will take a week to loss the water weight from that salt intake. You did say you ate 4 of them right.. om gosh.  Protein is the one thing I see lacking on that list... Gotta get that in.  Those 20 pounds are calling you to get rid of them and that means increase protein. Now lets move on to the vodka and diet sprite... back away girl.  You know thats not good for you and transfer addiction is very common in wls patients.  An occassional drink is not a bad thing.  Jus****ch that it doesnt become a habit.  I dont know the timeframe you drank all that in but it seems like a bit to much..  be good to yourself and your body.  Just keept that in mind.. this is not a flame but I am looking at the over all picture you have and helping you to get back to that healthier you that you want. Stay well.. Carla Try tracking your food it would help alot.  I dont think you are eating enough or getting the right amounts of protein and stuff in.   See ya tomorrow Carla

Good morning, YES, we have gone through a great journey and loving it now. congrats to all of us. b...protein drink. l...3oz of ribs and 0.25 mashed potatoes. s..1 boiled egg. s...protein drink. d..cabbage soup. water 125oz..16oz coffee. Be blessed.

Yes we have.. I just sit back in awe at all I have accomplished as I am sure you have too.  Nice day.. got some good protein in and made some great choices.. weigh to go.. you are getting the ship moving again.. Carla

I was just looking at my closet and noticed that I have no long sleeve dresses at all. What is up with that? I guess my brain still thinks "that will be too warm" and I steer away from the long sleeves.

I made only two simple New Years resolutions this year. 1) I will not take responsibility for other's mistakes. I'll try not to get involved in fixing other peoples' junk and stay stress-free. 2) No more drama. This goes along with the first one but I need to mention it separately for emphasis.

Tuesday:

Breakfast: Malto Meal, soy milk, wheat germ, banana and coffee Snack: 1/4 cup roasted green peas, 1 cheese stick Lunch: Swiss Burger at Red Robin with no bun. Not sure the size but figured 4 oz with 1 slice cheese.  Snack: 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds, 1 homemade protein bar Dinner: Meatballs (4 large homemade ones) with celery and hummus. NO Pasta.  Totals: Calories: 1715 Fat: 81 Carbs: 146 PRotein: 110

Hi Carla, I'm still out here, still tracking on Fitday to keep my ship sailing, and still reading your posts to keep me motivated, just not posting myself... Just wanted to say :  THIS WAS A GREAT POST FROM YOU TODAY, SAYS SO MUCH AND YET SO SIMPLY Kept the faith, you're doing great ...Alesia

I know you're still out there girl.  Hope life is going great for you and you are having the start of what will be a great year.  Keep sailing that ship captain.  you are a great captain.  Be good to yourself, take care and.. HEY.. get out there and enjoy that life like you're doing I am sure. Always Carla