Menus and Miles Wed. Mar. 12th

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Happy Over the Hump Day!!! 70's yesterday and suppose to get a snow storm tonight....ugh.

I'm anxious to go to my Drs. after work.  I have felt really good this week and what few cramps I did have weren't even worth mentioning to anyone.  I find myself rubbing my belly sometimes (like when you are pregnant) and then I realize it's hurting some and I must be trying to comfort it...lol. 

This whole process of learning to eat the correct foods so I don't cramp has been very overwhelming but it helped me remember how it was after my WLS.  It can be pretty overwhelming for the Newbies.  Gina mentioned that a few were wondering how much we really eat at our meals.  If you have time to clarify your menus that would be great and helpful to others.  I'm not going to criticize the amounts you eat.  I eat very small portions more often but I understand every one is different and we all lose/maintain at different weights and have different lifestyles.  I realized I really don't measure very often so I feel this will help me as well helping others.
 

My Menu is not your typical WLS Menu: I am a strict believer in Protein drinks but at the present time I have to limit them because I have been diagnosed with IC (Painful Bladder Syndrome).  Success means:  Protein first then add other foods!!!!

Breakfast:   1 Whole Egg, 1/4 cup Eggbeater Whites and 2 Tbs. Diced Ham
Lunch:         2 Meatballs  
Snack:         1/3 cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 1 Tsp. SF Strawberry Jam, and a little Splenda
Snack:         Popcorn =  1 Tbs. Oil, 2 Tbs. popcorn, a little salt popped in a Microwave Popper
Dinner:        3 oz. Ground Round Patty and some kind of Steamed Vegetables

Calories     Protein      Net Carbs      Fat    Sugar

It's in the low 80s here today but we're expecting a wind chill tomorrow.  It would be so very nice if Mother Nature would make up her mind on the weather.

I eat small portions too, Roz.  It just seems to me like I'm grazing most of the time.  The hubby and son giggle when I can't finish what's on my plate and they end up finishing it for me.  Oh well.  I measured out what I am eating today.  I still find it so odd how little I eat, but I do end up eating about every 3 hours.  My folks, especially my dad, still worries that I don't eat enough.  So hard convincing them otherwise.

MENU:

B – 1 small egg scrambled w/ ham and cheese

     Click! Coffee Protein made with 12 ounces of water

S – 1/3-cup tropical trail mix

L – 2 Pork BBQ Ribs

L – Click! Coffee Protein made with 12 ounces of Lactaid skim milk

     1/4-cup pasta and meat sauce

D – 2 ounces chicken parmesan and some steamed veggies

VITES: done

WATER: 72 oz.

MILES: none

Thanks for measuring!

Sounds Good!

Hmm, well I don't really measure anymore either.  But most of what I eat is portioned into small amounts or easily measured.  I'll give it a go tomorrow but as my day is done here - almost- I can only guestimate todays menu

B:  2x 250ml cups of coffee with 2% milk + 120g of plain natural yogurt w/ 30g scoop of protein powder+ 1 tbls ground flax seeds = 38g protein

S:  Cheese stick - 5g protein

L:  3 deli slices of chicken (100g or so) with 1 slice of cheddar + 2 tbsp of guacamole = 20g protein

S:  Protein Bar = 135 calories for 10g protein (not a usual part of my diet but I was on the run all afternoon and forgot my shake at home :(

D:  1 thin slice of Veal Roast (from DH's family farm) and 2 tiny brussel sprouts = 10g protein

S:  Hot chocolate protein - 1 scoop of Syntra Nectar Chocolate truffle w/ 1 tsp of plain cocoa added, mixed in water = 23g protein

Miles = 1 hour of Pilates Swiss Ball class that was murder on my abs, water is 2+liters and all my vitamins taken, 1 more calcium pending

My friend likes guacamole.  What is it similar too?

Sounds like a Good Protein day!

It's just mashed up avocados with spices and chopped tomatoes and lime juice. I wrap my chicken around a dollop. It gives me some good quality fats and vitamin E. 

Happy camel day!!  It was foggy today, I'm sorry you're getting more snow... it feels like we're very nearly ready for a nice spring here, but it's just struggling getting there at the mo.  I'm hopeful it'll be nice any day now!! 

My DH said the black birds are arriving so it shouldn't be long. I never knew the black birds left....lol.

Protein....Awesome!

B- didn't make time this am d'oh, forgot to eat till I was out shopping.

L- half a stuffed pepper with very lean beef and a pinch of rice maybe a half cup total quantity.

D- taco meat and black beans with a little cheese and tomato and dollop of Greek yogurt.

S protein shake 24g, popsicle

I'll  see where myfitnesspal puts me on protein and maybe add some cottage cheese or a half protein shake.

miles- painting my sons room today lol

Sounds Good!