Menus and Miles Thurs. December 25th

Hello to all of our Lightweights!!!  If you are visiting WELCOME....PLEASE JOIN US and POST!!!!!   Besides my tool,  I count  Posting on the LW board as my #1 reason for being successful on this exciting journey!!!!     

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 Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD  CHOICES  during the Honeymoon Period.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday LW's!!!  DH and I went to two of our DD's house this morning to watch the Grandkids open their presents and all of our DD's and families came here.  It was a crazy but Amazing day with them all. They all went to the inlaw"s now and DH and I cleaned up a little.  It's nice an quiet.

Hoping you all had an Amazing day too!!

Maintenance:   6+ years out!!!

 
Brunch:  Bacon, Sausage and 2 bites of Pancake       

Dinner:   Ham, and few bites of other things          

Snack:    3 TBS of Popcorn

Hi Roz,

It has been a hard two weeks for us.  My Son In Law's mother got sick and found out she had cancer in the top of her stomach and her esophagus.  She was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks.  She then got pneumonia and just couldn't fight it off and passed away last Sunday morning early.  It has been so sad.  His dad had passed away about 7 years ago so at the age of 40, he has lost both his parents.  He has 3 sisters.  We have been filling in and keeping DGD#2 for them to be able to spend time with her while she was in the hospital.  My parents came by last weekend and spent the weekend with us.  DH's aunt was put in an assisted living after falling two times at her home.  This week has been crazy at work.  I'm ready to get back to normal.

B:  Protein Decaf Coffee
S:  Decaf Coffee
S:  Lemon Tea Protein Drink
L:  Bites of everything-dressing, turkey, ham, mac&cheese, asparagus casserole, bite of carrot cake
S:  Lemon Tea Protein Drink
D:  Same as lunch

Vitamins:  Done
Water/Fluids:  105 ozs.
Miles:  None

Linda

Linda....I'm so sorry.  Christmas had to be hard for your DD and family.  We are thinking we are going to have to put our Mom in a Nursing home soon.  She is getting more confused every day.

Sounds Good!

It was a quiet day here.  Sunny and cool but after putting the roast in, I drove Teke and got everything loaded to head out tomorrow morning. 

decaf protein coffee  33g
scrambled eggs with cheese 
lemon tea protein  13g
roast pork, cranberries, roasted asperagus
lemon tea protein  13g
turkey salad, orange
cheese cake later

Hello! I was wondering what decaf protein coffee/protein tea is? Where do I get it? Should it be used pre-op or post op. I go to see my surgeon on the 5th.

you know, if you look at all our menus, you would think it is a lightweight must have.  Actually, there are folks who aren't fond of it.  The Lemon tea is from Syntax and it is a powdered protein.  Early out, I mixed it a scoop of protein to 20 oz of water and a tube of crystal light (generic-my favorite is Peach Mango).  These days because I can eat more and get my protein in with food, I use a half scoop and a tube of peach tea.  I also like it hot during this cold weather and when I was early out from surgery and didn't do cold well at all, I just drank it room temp and liked it that way.  You have to be careful because it will (any protein will) curdle if you get it too hot. 

Protein coffee - we all have our own way of making it that is a little different but here is how I do mine.  I brew a 5 cup pot of decaf (hate instant).  Then I mix powdered protein with water (some folks use milk).  I do about 3/4c water and 1.5scoops of protein.  I just mix it with a spoon.  Then I use the protein powder mix to "cream" my coffee.  I use Mint Cookie, Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate caramel, you get the picture.  You can also use sugar free syrups to flavor it.  If you don't like sweet creamy coffee drinks, you probably won't like it but I love it and it is a great way to get a protein start on my day.

We were on a 4 week pre-op Optifast diet and I didn't use it before surgery but did pretty soon after.

Thanks for explaining that, I do get the picture.  After removing the band, I still need to lose another 50-60 lbs. 

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