Well  two years ago at this time I was waking up in the hospital.  I thought they didnt do the surgery cause it didnt hurt.  weighing in at 264, sleep apnea machine, asthma, chronic joint pain, reflux, diebetes,  you name it.. it was on the list.. I was sure I was gonna die.. but if I died during surgery that would be ok because at least I tried to save myself.   Now two years later I sit here at 120 pounds.. size 3 pants and a whole new outlook on life.  Life is good you see.  I have this wonderful OH family that supports, listens and puts up with me and I know that I am gonna live a long time because I have never felt better in my life..  You all have an awesome day and just remember were we all started and where we are now.. that one pound we stress over is nothing to what we have endured, suffered through and gave up to be where we are now.. we made this choice for a new life and each day we need to remember that when we make our choices for the day.. good bad or different..   I love each and everyone of you so heres my day Breakfast

protein bar, 1.6 serving 272 27 7 32

Lunch:

South Beach Living Caprese Style Chicken w Broccoli & Cauliflower, 1 serving 260 12 7 33

Dinner:

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

Snack:

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 Russell Stover Low Carb Pecan Delights, 1 serving 130 16 9 2

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CALORIES

CARBS

FAT

PROTEIN

1,112

104

38

108

those dumb delights gave me gas.. and oh my its bad.    Lol... my family loves me.. i know they do.. they have to to put up with that smell... hehehehe See you all later Carla

There's still time to eat more but I really don't feel like it. I'm really really low tonight.. Breakfast: malto meal, soy protein, soy milk, coffee Snack: 1 oz cheese stick, 1 slice turkey lunch meat Lunch: ground beef and rice, figure 3/4 beef, 1/4 rice, with 2/3 cup green beans Snack: Tangerine, 1 medium apple, 1/2 cup roasted seasons TVP Dinner: 3.5 oz grilled beef steak, 1/2 cauliflower, 1/3 cup broccoli Nothing more that I really want. Maybe some decaf and off to bed...Pity Party in progress.  Totals: Calories: 1343 Fat: 34 Carbs 131 Protein: 130

wow that is a low one for you but the protein is good.  keep up the good work.. hey look at the fat.. totally cool on that one.. You are doing good girl. Carla

Haven't posted here before but thought it'd be good to start! Happy surgiversary! back on track today....

B - cottage cheese and yogurt - 24g protein

S - new whey bullet - 42g protein

L - can of tuna w/ ff miracle whip on 2 wasa crisp n light crackers - 21g protein

D - maple brown sugar glazed ham slices w/ green beans - 21g protein

S - yogurt - 12g protein

Calories - 794, Fat - 10, Carbs - 54, Protein - 120

Welcome aboard.. you did great on protein.. wow.. low on cals.  do you usually only eat that much.. at over a year out you could be eating more I would think.. let us know what your goals are so we can support you on your journey. Carla

Ah yes, at a over a year out I surely can pack on the calories. Very very easily. I haven't been sooo great the past couple weeks, so I'm trying to cut back on my calories a little. I'm not exactly sure what my calories should even be as my Dr or Nut would never give me caloric information. Heck they wouldn't even give me a goal weight! I made my own realistic goal and I'm 16lbs from that. I have basically been maintaing since January and want to get these last 16lbs off. I've been maintaining at around 1,000-1,200 calories, so I was trying to go lower.  I always keep my protein above 100 though. Ah, whoever said this stuff was easy is crazy!  

Here I am,, Calories   1301 Fat     69 Carbs   63 Protein   94 Ive really determined lately to cut the carbs and up the protein and water,,so far, so good. IVe also been making myself eat different foods instead of so many slider foods. Ive eaten more fresh spinach, chicken, meat and eggs. and I seem to be more satisfied. And when Im thirsty, I try water first. To my surprise and delight,,sometimes thats exactly what I needed! Be blessed betsy

And you are doing a great job.  those dense foods will stick with you much better and drinking you know is the answer.. keep it up girl Carla

Happy Anniversary Carla! Here is my day, better choices today.  I am hoping I can get myself to at least eat healthier choices if I feel the need to comfort myself.  I'm working on the mental aspects, that's all I can do right now. May 8, 2008  

Foods

	Cals	Fat	Carb	Prot
8th Continent Soy Light ( 2 serving )	100	4	4	12
Coffee Creamer 1 tsp ( 6 serving )	60	0	12	0
Coffee, made from ground, regular, flavored ( 76 fl oz )	45	0	9	2
Chicken, boneless, NS as to part, roasted, light or dark meat, skin not eaten ( 3 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless )	158	6	0	24
Lettuce, raw ( 1 cup, shredded or chopped )	7	0	1	1
ON Vanilla Ice Cream ( 2 serving )	240	2	6	48
Goldenbrook Fat Free Cottage Cheese (=1 cup) ( 0.75 serving )	53	0	4	10
Laughing Cow Light French Onion Cheese ( 1 serving )	35	2	1	3
Pepperoni ( 8 slice (1-3/8" dia x 1/8" thick) )	219	19	1	9
Tomatoes, raw ( 3 cherry )	11	0	2	0
Cheese, Feta ( 0.0625 cup, crumbled )	25	2	0	1
Poultry food products, ground turkey, cooked ( 0.5 patty (4 oz, raw) (yield after cooking) )	96	5	0	11
Yellow Mustard (1 tsp) ( 1 serving )	3	0	0	0
Mayonnaise, regular ( 0.25 tablespoon )	25	3	0	0
Bread, white ( 0.5 thin slice )	27	0	5	1
Chicken, drumstick, with or without bone, battered, fried, prepared with skin, skin/coating not eaten ( 0.5 medium drumstick (yield after cooking, bone and skin/coating removed) )	41	2	0	6
White potato, french fries, breaded or battered ( 4 curls )	40	2	5	0
Cake, nut, without icing ( 2 cubic inch )	39	2	4	0
Cheese, gouda ( 1 oz )	101	8	1	7
Total	1323	58	56	136

Now I like those numbers.. weigh to get back into the swing of it.  you have done a much better job this week and I am sure it shows and you can feel the difference. Congrats girl.. lets keep that ship sailing over the weekend now Carla