Keeping it honest - Day 8

Ok, it's that time of the month - so while the calories aren't higher than normal - the frequency of eating IS.And I'm pretty sure I've got at least ONE extra feeding coming before I sleep tonight. Ugh. Oh and somewhere in all this I snitched 5 whole wheat crackers..so add another 110 to my total lol. Grrr! Feeding one: Feeding One: 4 moz cheese sticks, melted with garlic Feeding two: whole grain bagel w/ cream cheese Feeding Three: Banana (medium) Feeding Four: Navel Orange (medium) Feeding Five: 4 ounce pan-fried pork loin chop in olive oil; 1/2 cup cottage cheese Feeding Six: Profect Protein Vial Calories: 1526 Protein: 91 Carbs from Grain: 26 Carbs from veggies/fruits: 45 Total Carbs: 75 Fiber: 8.5 Total Net Carbs: 66.5 and two cups of "Gosh That's Good" Sugar-free Hot Chocolate. Dayum! Ever tried this? WOW! 35 calories for a rich 12 ounce serving and 5 carbs. Yummmmmmmmm! So how'd you all do today??? (((HUGS))), Toots

Hi there! Kind of a bad food day; but, I'll play. Breakfast~~None Lunch~~2 string cheese Snack (Did I just type the "S" word? )~~protein bar Dinner~~1/4 Iowa chop, 1/4 cup broccoli and cheese, 1/3 cup 4% cottage cheese (As far as this meal goes...ummm...moo! ) Four full-sugar Life Savers...since my blood sugars tanked after my dumb self skipped breakfast and ate a late lunch. Calories~~688 Fat grams~~32 (Ouch! ) Total Carbs~~19 Net Carbs~~18 Protein~~65 I don't have the stats for the Life Savers added in...trying to forget that I did that. I just can't seem to lose this weight and I have no idea what I am doing wrong... Man...I miss that Honeymoon Phase! (((Hugs))) ~~Sherry

hmm what you're doing 'wrong'? Well hun, how often are you skipping breakfast? Is this low of protein normal - and yeah, if you're breastfeeding AND recovering from your surgery - that's low....but pfft. I don't post this to judge - lol...but you did 'kind of' ask Love you!!!! Worry about you lots too!

Yeah...skipping breakfast is a big no-no, I know...it happens one or two times per month, at most. My protein is usually in the 75-90 gram range; but, I wanted to take it easy after having the flu, a cold and (yes, it is now) bronchitis...yuck! I'm not breastfeeding...wish that I was. Then, I would still have the 'chest' that I had become accustomed to during the pregnancy. I know that you don't judge. And, I did ask...Maybe this 'haze' will lift when we get back on a regular schedule...just need to get Alexis sleeping through the night. Speaking of Alexis...she's bright-eyed and bushy-tailed right now...may go get a snack to nosh on while I try to get her to go back to sleep. Maybe gnaw on some more of my pork chop. Man! Those things are huge...DH didn't even finish his. I split 1/2 of mine with Joshua and ate 1/2 of what was left of it. Leftovers are on the menu for tomorrow. You KNOW that I love you, too! And, I hope that you are shaking that cold off!

Oooh I thought you bf'ing. Hmm well then not being a doc, I'd chalk it up to lack of consistent sleep patterns and healing. Sigh...those chops sound good! I sliced up a pork loin roast and made lean boneless chops for dinner. So good! I DO love pork. (((HUGS))) the cold is well hmm not winning, but I"m not either yet lol.

I have a feeling that it's the sodium from all the chicken broth I've been drinking lately...that, and grabbing a 'bite' here or there when I get up for the feedings for Alexis. The Iowa chops are great; but, they each weighed like 13 oz. before being broiled...like I said, they're huge. Thank goodness the boys don't mind leftovers. I cooked four of them and there are 2 1/2 left. It's the most economical meal I've looked in a LONG time. I just noticed that Alexis has fallen asleep in her bouncer...I better get to bed for a little while before she starts yammering for her bottle again. That girl has got a temper when it comes to eating and burping. Can't even begin to imagine where she got that from. (((Hugs))) & love, ~~Sherry

Get some sleep sweetie!

Breakfast:Turkey Stew & Melba Toast S: EAS Protien Shake Lunch: Turkey & Cream Cheese on Melba Toast S: 1 tblsp Peanut Butter & Some Dry Roasted Endame Dinner: Veal Stew w/Green Beans & Melba Toast, 2 Napolitan cookies ...but I am being honest. S: Cottage cheese w/splenda, cinnomon, huckleberry jam Exercise: 30 minutes eliptical and 10 minutes bike Water: 72 oz so far, my goal is 80 oz Vits: All done

ya know, as wet and chilly as it's been here lately, I'm thinking turkey stew sounds REALLY good! I think I may roast a small bird tomorrow You done good!

1. 1 oz of peanuts 2. 1/3 can of chunky potato ham soup 3. 1/3 can of chunky potato ham soup 4. 1/3 can of chunky potato ham soup 5. handful of reduced fat cheez-its 6. handful of raisins Lots of coffee, and one Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper *note* Feeding number 6 was going to be special k, milk, raisins, splenda, but after I got the bowl all ready, I discovered my husband had polished off the entire gallon of milk I purchased the day before. *sigh* -me