Menus and Miles Monday Oct. 7th

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Happy Monday Morning LW's!!!!   I guess today is the day that the capris and sandles get put away and the dress pants come out of the dry cleaning bags......   Bummer!!!!!!!   This is when I start envying all of you who live in the warmer climates.  I have to admit though I eat far less wearing my dress pants than I do in my comfortable summer clothes.

RNY Maintenance

Breakfast:    1 Carbquik Cinnamon Muffin
Protein:        Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Lunch:          Deli Meat and Cheese
Snack:          Banana
Protein:        Syntrax Lemon Tea  23g
Snack:          Veggie Straws
Protein:        Syntrax Lemon Tea  23g
Protein:        Syntrax Lemon Tea 23g
Dinner:          Pork and Sauerkraut  maybe 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
Snack:          100 Calorie Popcorn (98% fat free)

Calories      Protein      Net Carbs      Fat    Sugar

Hey Roz, it's sad when the summer comes to end.  Thankfully we have Christmas and New Year to look forward to!! :-D

I made protein coffee today... I put a small amount of boiling water into a cup and mixed a large spoonful of instant coffee into it.  I think poured this super concentrate into my already mixed protein (ready mixed as in I'd shaken it a few seconds earlier and not a ready to drink version).  It was marginally more bearable than plain vanilla!! ;-)

Gina (Major Mom) is our coffee guru on here.  Coffee smells sooooo good but I just can't drink it.  I know some by the coffee flavored proteins.

I'd much rather be looking forward to vacation...LOL.

Sounds Good!

Hi Roz - I'm right there with you about the clothes.  I RARELY wear pants, especially in the summer - it's all dresses and skirts.  I'm scared to death to try on my pants after gaining some weight.  I DON'T want to buy new ones!  My dresses are SO comfy.

Temp has dropped here today since the cold front went through, and I left my jacket out in the car. 

While I have a million pairs of shoes, I really don't have any that are dressy for work, to wear with dresses.  I've been living in sandals for the past 5 months.  I wear a lot of dress boots with pants/jeans.  I see some folks wear them with dresses, but I just don't like how it cuts me in 2.. I'm short enough.  And, I think that's more of a "younger person" style.  So I'm thinking of hitting the mall tonight.  I love Aerosoles and they have some nice comfy, dressy looking shoes.  I need to try them on as it seems my foot strays about 1/2 a shoe size...

B - coffee - I made a protein coffee and it curdled - yuk, poured it out.

B2 - I ate my lunch - leftover omelet and a few potatoes

S - I'm going to make a protein hot chocolate, I'm chilly...

D - I'd like to get to the grocery store and pick up some fish for dinner

Vits:  I forgot... I'll take them tonight

Miles:  Treadmill tonight.  Brought my exercise clothes with me today.

I have arthritis in my toes and it is hard for me to find shoes that I can bear all day.  I got a note from my PCP so I can wear tennis shoes to work with my dress pants.  Dress...ugh.  It killed me just to buy one for my DD's wedding.  I figure now I won't have to buy one for our cruise next year.

I wore a 3/4 length sleeve today so I am pretty comfortable in the office.  The smokers tell me it is really cold outside.  I need to bring in some hot chocolate and chocolate protein so I'm prepared for a cold day.

Your plan sounds good!

Oh I've been sitting in front of the computer filling up my in basket with winter clothes!  I love to shop on line as it gives me the shopping fix I crave sometimes and then I just leave the site and only if I continue to think about the stuffI left in the basket, do i consider actually buying it.  Cheap retail therapy!  Only It's a real problem for me as I need new clothes really badly - I don't seem to loose pounds but I am shrinking like mad!  I can't shop in regular stores yet as in Belgium most  stop at a size 12 though some go to 14/16.  Anyway, it's fun but frustrating.  

B:  Protein powder yogurt =38

L:  Turkey with spinach = 18g

S:  50g of cottage cheese = 8g

S:  Lemon Protein = 23g

D:  Chili w/ guacamole and 10g of cheddar cheese = 20g

Vitamins - yes, tons of housework but no real miles

My girls say I am not a shopaholic I am a returnaholic. DD got me a gift card for Christmas last year and said this is a gift that just keeps giving because I buy and return so much stuff....lol.  I don't like to shop anymore because my DD's aren't patient enough for me to look around and it's hard by yourself when you need to get another size etc.   When I was heavy there were only a few stores I could buy from and basically one style with numerous colors.  I usually order on line and then return or exchange at the the store.

Sounds Good!

My Father lovingly refers to this phenomenon as "Bulimic" shopping!  Glad no know my Mom's not alone in her need to buy and return!  

Oh my.... I never thought of it that way but that's a good one!!!.....LOL   Since my DD#2  had an eating disorder I don't think I will mention this at home.

It was rainy and cool this morning but has cleared up and the sun is out but it is cool.  It is suppose to be in the 40s at night all week.  I love the change.  Rain then work kept me in the house but I am going to muscle pump  this evening. 

decaf protein coffee  33g
eggbeaters, kale, cheese
protein hot chocolate  30
meatloaf, zuccinni
lemon tea protein  13g
homemade soup with leftover beef, brocalli, kale, mushrooms
protein shake  33g