Accountability.. what did you eat Monday.

I think I have lost my gusto - I need to weigh myself on an accurate scale and I need to see a loss.  I need that motivation.  Dh keeps telling me not to worry about it and that I am doing great - but I told him the reason I am working this hard is to lose 25 pounds and to NOT see that result...well, it sapped my willpower. AF showed up yesterday AND the fiber kicked in really well so I *do* think I would show a good loss.  I just need to see it.  I don't want to keep dwelling on that 2 lb gain I saw the other day and keep letting it affect my eating......I see my choices going downhill....... B - 1 can Campbells Beff Vegetable soup S - protein drink L - 1 oz ham,   1/2 c baked beans  6 bite size choc chip cookies D - 1 oz steak, 1/2 c baked potato, 1/4 c green beans S - 2 oz turkey breast      Slimfast protein iced tea Totals:    718 cals,    12 fat,   93 carbs (holy cow)     63 protein not enough calories, WAY too much carbs and too low on the protein.  Sheesh. I think I will go buy a new scale tonight.

First off.. take a deep breath... ok.. now we know we gotta get control of ourselves.  I am not much good in the area of scales as I am obssessed just like you are with them.  Just go get one so you can relax a bit knowing its there.  You dont need to weigh everyday but knowing it's there will help reduce some of that stress you are having. Now for those 2 pounds.. remember.. you weighed after coffee and that will show an increase in itself.  You are doing great.. but yesterday... was not good.  you need to up those calories, up that protein.  You body is gonna retain to protect itself and thats not what you want.. if you have to, drink some protein shakes.. do something, but u gotta say above 1000 to stay healthy.   Now go get that scale and relax.  How was that for motivating. Carla

Thank you!!!  You know what - I am going to buy one tonight and I just might go back to weighing every day.  I felt more "in-control" and if that is what I need, so be it.   I feel very lazy about food and it is so much easier to just grab junk but so far so good today.  I have only eaten a bar for breakfast and some green beans for lunch so I think I will go have a SlimFast shake and then make some peanut butter protein balls.    Thanks for the motivation.  (having to pull my pants up everyt time I moved has been a good sign that I have lost too  LOL) Thanks for the support!

 Thats the way to do it.. Carla

Hi!  I'm new to this game. B - Aunt Jemima Breakfast sandwich (sausage, egg, & cheese between 2 pancakes), Starbuck's venti breve caffe mocha. S - 1 c. cashew crunch snack (cashews & goji berries) L - 3/4 c. pot roast, 1/2 c. roasted potatoes, 2 stalks celery, 4 tbsps. peanut butter, slice of strawberry tart (it was a colleague's birthday) S - 1/2 c. trail mix, another Venti Breve Caffe Mocha D - 2 fried eggs, 2 pieces of toast, 6 pieces of bacon, 1 Reese's Big Cup. I had the DS, I'm currently on maintenance, and should probably be tracking my protein, at least.

Welcome aboard matie.. Have you tried fit day or sparkpeople.  they are excellent tools for monitoring you intake.  In truth I see a lot of fat on your meal plan.  sausage, 6 pieces of bacon, cashews, fried eggs.  all have a bit of fat in them.  Sometimes getting in the protein with fat filled foods can be problematic.  Check out that site and see what you think.. grill chicken and even lean beef are good choices to fat filled choices. Congrats on reaching your none goal.. i see you dont have a goal so to be healthy is your goal which is very commendable.  You  have come a long way.  As captain of your ship it's your job to sail it smoothly to good health.  Stick with us and join our fleet.  we are a great group with a lot of experience that we are willing to share. Hope to see you tomorrow Carla

I've used fitday in the past and liked it.  I'll try to cut/paste it tomorrow. Truthfully, since I don't absorb 80% of the fat that I eat, it's not a concern.  Plus, last it was checked, my total cholesterol was at 89.  My surgeon told me to eat more fat   Ironic, after years of SMO, to be told to eat more of ANYTHING, let alone more FAT, huh?

Wow.. how wild is that.. Well follow that docs orders than. Carla

Voted in my state primaries today. I hope everyone takes their own opportunity to vote when your state has it's day.

Tallied my food up, looks like I ate all day. But I didn't start my day per usual, had to be NPO for fasting blood work and then was out for the rest of the day visiting and helping out an elderly relative.


Milk, 1%, 0.5 cup 51 6 1 4

Romaine Lettuce (salad), 0.5 cup, shredded 4 1 0 0
Chicken Breast, no skin, 2 ounces 62 0 1 13
Swiss Cheese, 0.5 oz 53 0 4 4
Italian Salad Dressing, diet, 1 tbsp 11 1 1 0

Hot Dog, beef, 0.8 frankfurter (5 in long X 3/4 in dia, 10 per lb) 119 1 11 4
Wegman's Lite Hot Dog Rolls 1 roll, 0.8 serving 64 16 0 3
French Fries (french fried potatoes), 7 strips 70 11 3 1
Broccoli, fresh, 1 spear (about 5" long) 9 2 0 1
Whole-Wheat Crackers, 6 cracker 106 16 4 2

Romaine Lettuce (salad), 0.5 cup, shredded 4 1 0 0
Turkey breast meat, 3 slices 66 3 1 11
finlandia lite swiss cheese, 2 serving 114 0 0 14
kraft salad spritzer, 20 serving 20 0 0 0

s. beach high protien bar, 1 serving 140 15 5 10
sf chocolate frozen bar, 2 serving 120 0 0 0

soy protien powder, 1 serving 60 0 0 14
Hot Cocoa Swiss Miss Diet, 2.5 serving 63 10 0 5

Fiber One Cereal, 1 cup (1 serving) 118 49 2 5
Milk, 1%, 1 cup 102 12 2 8


CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,357 144 34 101

Also had six week post op visit and am doing well.

Sher