Menus and Miles Thursday Jan. 6th

I'm finding that not having Carbs isn't that hard for me but I am fighting off the Sugar Sweets that are still in the office (so far successful!!).  I rarely eat Carbs like Potatoes, Bread, and Rice.  It's the BQ chips, Cheezits, and Pretzels that I have trouble walking past but I'm doing a pretty good job of that this week.    It's only been 3 days and I can tell the difference already.  Eating Carbs makes us sluggish and gives us the desire for more.  BE SMART.... DON'T EVEN TAKE THE FIRST BITE!!!!!! 

Hello to all of my Lightweights!!!  If you are visiting WELCOME....PLEASE JOIN US and POST!!!!!

Writing everything down has helped me so much!!! I would really like to see some more posters.  Seeing what is working for others helps the rest of us put some variety into our meals. 

RNY Maintenance 

B:   GNC Chocolate and Cookies n Cream   39g
S:   1Clementine
L:   Small Wendy's Chili
S:   1 clementine
S:   1 Cheese Stick or Babybel
S:   Syntrax Nectar Lemon Tea 23g
D:   Chicken Tenderloins..(didn't cook them last night)
S:   Syntrax Nectar Lemon Tea 23g

I've been doing really well this week too. DH is losing like crazy, almost back down to his goal weight. I'm back up to 98, which is fine, it's within the range I want to stay in, but it's odd because I've been working out hard and 100% on track with my menus. I think it's just my normal fluxuation and I'm finally really maintaining. Here's today's menu:

B: 2 protein coffees
S: 2 protein decaf
L: grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, hummus
S: carbmaster yogurt, snap peas, hummus
D: turkey meatloaf
S: popcorn, skinny cow

Cal: 1274, Fat: 30, Carb: 113, Prot: 140
Water: 80oz so far, Vitamins: Done
Exercise: 30minute kettle bell workout, 30 minute walk w/weights

What are kettlebells, Shannon?  Sounds like fun!
Amy

It's a weight shaped like a ball with a handle on the top. There are lots of different weights and a great workout. Many trainers swear by them. Look it up online. It is fun, I hate lifting weights, but I love this.

I had a tough night due to a breakdown with my mom but I am happy to report that I did not turn to food for comfort. I posted instead! Today is a new day, and I am feeling better. I am going to see the ortho doc today to find out how my stress fracture in my knee is healing. I plan to ask for PT to strengthen my muscles. I am ready to get my body moving! Today, I will eat

b- protein drink (40 g)
s- greek yogurt (10 g)
l- salmon (10 g)and SF pudding w protein powder(10 g)
s- string cheese (6 g)
d- tuna salad (10 g)
s- fudgsicle

Enjoy your day!
Amy

I know what you mean about the sweets, Roz!  You are doing so great - it inspires me.  As the song goes, "walk on by."

Amy

I hate to sound doomsday, but newbies, heed the advice!!

Once you have less restriction, carbs are easy to eat LLLOOOOOTTTTSSS of. Well, self control right? WRONG! Sugar is like crack to me. Two weeks ago I was smuggling cookies at parties and eating them by myself. This week I have prepackaged meals and eat protein according to a schedule, and I'm not food crazy! SUGAR=CRACK!

B- Omlette (egg whites, chicken sausage, tomoato, parmesan cheese)
S-1/2 atkins bar, green beans
L- chicken curry (3 oz chicken, unsweetened coconut milk, curry powder)
S- Beef Jerky, 1/2 atkins bar
D- shirataki noodles, tomatoes, parmesan cheese
S- Protein pudding, string cheese

Exercise: 60 minutes bodypump (strength), 30 minutes eliptical, 30 minutes Zumba

Totals: Calories- 1040; Carbs- 50g; Protein- 115g

Hi guys,

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
B - 2 protein coffees (30g)
S - cubed ham and protein coffee (20g)
S - a few pistachios
L - protein shake (30g) w/2 Coromega3 orange squeezes (chocolate protein shake with SF orange syrup and 2 Coromegas)
S - small popcorn
D - chicken thigh w/rice
S - CarbSmart ice cream

VITAMINS:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: done
evening batch: starting
bedtime batch: pending

MILES:
none

what are coromegas?

Omega 3 supplement that's in the form of an emulsion rather than regular oil. RNYrs and DSrs are supposed to be able to absorb them better.