Accountability... what did you eat Friday

Happy Friday everyone.... It's the weekend and the last day of the five day pouch test.. well I kind of blew it with a couple onion rings when we went out for dinner but overall not a bad day.  here it is Breakfast:

Milk substitutes, Lowfat Vanilla Soy Milk, 0.8 cup 80 8 3 5 go Lean High Protein and High Fiber Cereal, 1 cup 140 30 1 13

Lunch:

Cheddar Cheese, 0.25 oz 29 0 2 2 Tomato Sauce, 0.5 cup 39 9 0 2 Textured Soy Protein Chunks, 0.5 cup 90 8 1 15

Dinner:

Cheddar Cheese, 0.2 oz 23 0 2 1 Kraft Fat Free Italian Salad Dressing, 2 tbsp 20 4 0 0 Onion Rings, 2 rings, small (1-2" dia) 39 4 3 1 Tossed Salad, 1 cup 22 4 0 2 Beef, top sirloin, 3 oz 172 0 7 26

Snack:

protein bar, 1 serving 170 17 5 20 Breyers No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan ice cream, 1 serving 1/2 cup 122 14 7 3 Textured vegetable Protein, 0.5 cup 160 14 0 24

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CALORIES

CARBS

FAT

PROTEIN

1,106

112

31

113

I'm not sure what is going on but I cant see anyones post after zoo.  this is the second time its happened.  I think it has someting to do with the copy paste.  Just keep trying guys we will get it figure out.. Planning a day at the rein faire.. should be lots of fun. You all have a great weekend and I will see you tomorrow Carla

Yep I think zoo needs to delete that yesterday's post, really messed up the enteries.  Have a good weekend Carla enjoy the fair. 

	Cals	Fat	Carb	Prot
eggland egg ( 4 serving )	280	16	0	24
Slimfast LoCarb concentrated whey protein ( 1 serving )	190	9	6	20
Unflavored-Unjury (isolated whey protein) ( 1 serving )	80	0	1	20
tilapia fillet ( 8 oz )	182	2	1	42
ProCaps Amino Acids Essential ( 10 gram )	40	0	0	10
ProCaps Complete CoQ-10 (mini multi) ( 1 serving )	0	0	0	0
ProCaps Vitamin B12 500 ( 1 serving )	0	0	0	0
ProCaps Calcium/Magnesium Intensive Care 2 caps=400mg cal ( 4 serving )	0	0	0	0
ProCapsLabs D3-2500mg ( 2 serving )	0	0	0	0
ProCapsLabs Green Foods ( 1 serving )	0	0	0	0
Lovaza-Omega3 Cap 1000 mg each serv ( 4 serving )	20	2	0	0
Resveratrol-100 ProCaps Lab ( 1 serving )	0	0	0	0
Total	792	29	8	116

Hey you.. low day on cals but looks great everywhere.. still got the protein in.  thats great. Have a great weekend Carla

Carla I had a very serious talk with surgeon and he tells me I have it correct in my mind and I have said it here for months now. Calories=lbs Excess protein for the day=Fat storage so its all about the calories. My resting metabolism is 1130 so if I want to drop a 1lb I need to drop 500 calories every day for that week. Remember I am older and use less RMR at 58. Geez its hard to see that number in writing. We can not store protein so I pick the highest amount of protein at dinner but I am trying to do it at late lunch now when my husband is home from work. It is making a difference and of course I am working out...but not strenuous. I stay with Yoga,Pilates with a rebounder and some walking on Gazelle. Look what you have to look forward to...less calories when you are growing older!

Yes.  I looked at mine as well and I dont need to eat as much because of my lack of exercise right now.  I only noticed it was below 800.  you usually hit about 900 in a day or a bit better.  Thats why I said that.  I dont expect you to do more than that cause thats what works for you.  This getting old thing sucks and is on my mind with my bday right around the corner..lol.. You would think it would make it easier.. but no..  Maybe they just think at our age we should know what we should be doing by now..lol...  I have a tough time with pilates.. it kills me.. I know you do them all the time and I commend you.  I cant hold those positions like they want.. ouch.   You are right on the money with what you are doing.. please dont think I was saying anything more than that.. Carla

Nah didn't think you were not with me on this....I questioned myself  because I stayed at 128 so long but he just reinforced my thinking. I love pilates and being a dancer and runner since childhood I guess helps me be more flexible. Just won't run because of my old joints now and my spine is lacking. I bought a new pilates reformer a few weeks ago so I can do cardio on it with the rebounder it was the only thing lacking in my workout recently so I am hoping to see more results.

I've had a difficult day today. For example, you're eating at a friend's house or a restaurant and you decide what to eat; your decision is made and you proceed. At work, it's another story. You say no once, but then it is EXPOSED to you all throughout the day: gourmet huge cookies, a variety of nutbreads, pastries from a fantastic French bakery, homemade muffins, donuts, Godiva chocolates - and that's just today! Incredibly tempting. I kept telling myself - just for today - and - what do you want for yourself? How do you want to take care of yourself? What ACTION will bring you closer to living a healthier, more fulfilling life? I stayed away from it all. I'm not hungry now, but I want to eat. I did treat myself with 70 calories of sugar free fudsicles and popsicles. I'm 3 years out. Lost too much weight, went into kidney failure, electrolyte imbalance, and several vitamin deficiencies. Needed to regain a LITTLE bit of weight and I went from being strictly compliant with a WLS diet to slowing reestablishing my pre-op patterns. My BMI is currently 30. My doctor feels an appropriate level is 23, especially with all the extra skin I'm carrying. I feel like a pendulum. Swung too far on each side, and am now working to normalize everything, knowing that this is for life. Hard lessons, but unfortunately, has been necessary for my personal journey. OK, this is what I've eaten today. 2 mozzerella cheese sticks, large orange pork roast, green beans, noodles w/ sauce carrots, South Beach protein breakfast bar 2 sugar free popsicles, 2 sugar free fudgsicle spinach, romaine lettuce, sliced mushrooms, chopped tomatoe, diced roasted chicken breast (no skin), Free ranch dressing TOTALS: Calories - 1092 protein - 108 carbs - 96 fat - 33

This journey can take so many turns.  I am sorry to hear about what happened to you.  Like many of us learning when to stop, when to maintain and when we are getting out of control is a daily struggle.  Welcome to our board.  Hopefully together we can help you reach your goal.  you did well with the food you ate.  keep up the good work.  we will all get there together. Carla

Today's my last night of work for the weekend...very excited! Work is starting to get cumbersome for me to come in once again. I think I need another change! Here's what I had today:

-1/2c. LF cottage cheese, some pineapple chunks, 1/4c. curried lentils

-about 3/4c. grapes, Pure Protein bar

-1 pkt. Low Sugar Strawberries n Cream oatmeal

-4 stoneground wheat crackers, 1 slice cheese, handful of almonds, 25g New Whey vial

-4 scram egg whites, 2 turkey sausages, 1/2 honey wheat english muffin w/lil butter

-Grande Skinny Vanilla Iced Latte, slice of pumpkin bread (treated myself)

-SF pudding No working out today, had too many phone calls to make and had to be back for a 12h nightshift. I estimated my totals to be: Cals 1650 (the pumpkin loaf did me in but its okay) Protein 106g April

That will do it too.. It's nice to have a weekend or break from work.  we all need that once in a while.  your body needs the break too I am sure. have a nice break and enjoy.  you deserve it. Carla