Menus and Miles Wed. April 8th

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WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!!   AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!!  THEY ARE ADDICTING!!  THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!!  THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

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

I feel I need to repeat this:  I am a FIRM believer in Whey Protein Drinks!!!!!  I have IC (Irritable Bladder Syndrome) and I can only have them occasionally while I'm having a flare up.   It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!

Afternoon LW's !!  You might have heard DH got out of the hospital yesterday.  The twisted part of bowel straightened itself out without surgery....YEAH!!  He was a pretty good patient because they kept him relaxed through meds but now that he is home he is getting anxious.  He is still nauseated, his throat and stomach are sore from all of the tubes and shots and his body aches all over.  This has been a very rough week for the two of us. 

You would think a hospital would offer a better healthier food choice.  They must realize that everyone wants comfort food...aka carbs!  I did my best and the scales haven't moved but I do feel crappy from the carbs.

Maintenance:   6+ years out and started the new year right on target!!!

Breakfast:  1/2 cup of Oatmeal...made DH some and couldn't resist

Protein:      Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack:        Banana

Lunch:        2 hot dogs (no bun)

Snack:        Cup of "skinny" Popcorn that someone brought in

Protein:       Syntrax Lemon Tea

Dinner:       Not sure...DH is still on soft foods

Snack:        Nature Valley Almond Crunch Bar--YUM!! only buy the Gluten Free)

Snack:        3 TB. of unpopped Popcorn   (didn't start this until I was on Maintenance)

Glad to hear DH is out of the hospital and didn't require surgery!  I hope he's as a good a patient at home as he was in the hospital.

I really get what you mean by hospital food.  When Nicole was having her baby I went into the snack bar - and ugh... 

B - coffee x2

L - bacon/tomato on wheat sandwich

S - last 2 pieces of the low carb peanut butter fudge.  Won't be making this again... while low carb, it doesn't help if I don't eat low carb the rest of the time.  

D - probably sushi or chicken

Vits:  yes

Water:  ok

Peanut Butter fudge....YUM  Low carb wouldn't keep mycravings away for more!

DH is NOT a good patient!!   He is driving me CRAZY!!!!

Don't see a lot of Protein.......

Hope things continue to improve.  That is all very scary.

Drove Teke this morning and going to muscle pump soon.  I just can't wait another wee****il I see the cardiologist but assure you, I will go easy.  I just feel like I have to get to doing something and have felt fine for quite a while.

decaf protein coffee 33g
kale, eggs, cheese
lemon tea protein 13g
burger patty, 1/2 low carb wrap, pickle
lemon tea protein  13g
fish, salad
protein shake  33g

I hope he gets feeling better quick or I might loose my mind!!!!!  Did your cardiologist clear you for exercise?

Sounds Good!

I understand.  I am not a good nurse mate. 

My cardio apt isn't until next week.  I was just tired of doing nothing so I decided I would go and take it easy.  I did fine.  I'll just use lighter weights until I get cleared.  I'm sure he will want a stress echo or something so it will be weeks before the whole thing is done and I wasn't willing to do nothing until then.  My stress level and mood is so much better if I am getting some exercise.

Hello Roz, best wishes for a speedy recovery for your DH!

B: 2 coffee w/ 1/2 & 1/2 (3 g)

S: Premier Protein Shake (30g)

Ongoing Morning Protein Water (21 g)

L: 1 1/2 oz sliced turkey breast & one feta stuffed jalepeno  (approx. 10 g)

S: Premier Protein Shake (30 g)

D: Not sure, I'm thinking 2 oz ground beef w/Fat Free gravy and some mashed sweet potato and carrot

S: F/F Jello & Ultra low-fat cool whip.

TOTAL Protein 94 g (nothing calculated for dinner yet)

Vitamins - done

Exercise - Medicine ball/squats; 2 min 10 seconds planking; 15 minutes stepping

Thank You!  He is not a very good patient! 

Sounds GREAT!!!

Hi Roz,

Glad DH is home and doing better. 

B:  Protein Decaf Coffee
S:  Decaf Coffee
S:  Lemon Tea Protein Drink
L:  Ham
S:  Lemon Tea Protein Drink
S:  Peanuts
D:  1 1/2 Chicken Leg
S:  Veggie Sticks

Vitamins:  Done
Water/Fluids:  100 ozs
Miles:  None

Linda

He wasn't feeling good last night or this morning (Thursday).  His Dr. is on vacation and he has an appointment on Monday.

Sounds Great!!