Wednesday - BOTT Cafe and Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

Thanks to Sionnaingeal for having my back yesterday with our BOTT C&C. Being part of our group, she saw that I was lagging and pitched in for our daily check in post.  Thanks again Sionnaingeal!

Here's my check in for today:

CARDIO:  Day off

FOOD:

B - Cottage cheese
S - String cheese
L - Lean Cuising Eggroll frozen dinner
S - Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
D - Fish and steamed vegetables
S - Power Crunch bar

Have a wonderful Wednesday as all of us BOTT!

Cathy

 Thanks for the recognition Cathy.

Its collllld and rainy and ucky today. I've been so busy getting stuff ready for the weekend that I haven't had alot of time to work out. I'll just trust in that I'll get plenty of exercise this weekend and will have to just keep it up after that.

Food -
B - Left over turkey taco meat in a Joseph's flax/oat/wheat tortilla
S - Propel
L - Mardi Gras day here... might try jambalaya for the first time!
S - Low Sugar Oatmeal
D - Chicken and veggie stir fry

I don't have my food all figured out for the day but can commit to 150-1050 calories and 60-70 grams of protein - nothing with more than 16 grams of sugar - my guidelines from Dr. Lord's nurse.

My spontaneous exercise commitment:  1 flight of stairs x 3 (have already done 2) and brisk walking/maximize walking.

Beyond that - hopefully some WiiFit aerobic exercise and some bar-bell reps.

Right now the "tail seems to be wagging the dog" - just back from being gone a week and will be gone Thurs & Fri this week so am not organized at all - limiting the demands on myself to the basics which = close watch on food and maximize spontaneous exercise (and strive for 8 hours of sleep)

So, I'm off and running for this Wednesday.  Have set in motion doing a bariatric patient maintenance study here - very very simple.  A control group that I will meet face-to-face with once at the beginning and once at the end of the study.  They will be given information as a handout. The second will be a group that I can put into practice some of the things I learned at the conference that are significant in maintaining weight loss.  One of those things is to meet with them weekly.  The research indicates, to be significant, this weekly session needs to be provided by a professional.  Of course, I'd like to "save the world", but realistically I hope I can make a significant difference for some.  Another variable may be group size - 15 is the # I have chosen with the hopes that 10 will complete the study.  I know that in a school setting - class size of 20 or less is significant.  At any rate, am going to jump in with both feet (an example of fools jump in where angels fear to tread) and see what happens.  Time I've picked to be 6 months with patients who have regained weight.  Don't know what it will do for the patients but should be a very strong motivator for me staying on track LOL

Boy, I am slacking this week on getting here to post. Life is on overdrive with all the last minute running to get my girls graduated. I told my husband its a good thing we have 5 years until their brother does this because it is costing a small fortune, but it is okay, they are so worth every penny.  I have been exhausted all the time lately so I made an appt on the 29th for full blood work to see if something is off because I am eating good and taking all my vitamins.

Cardio: Walking on breaks & lunch, our first 70 degree day
Food:

B-Low carb tortilla w/Egg Beaters, Ham & 1/2 small potato
S-1/4 C. Dry Roasted Edamame
L-Low carb wrap w/ham, turkey & cheese, hard boiled egg
S-Low carb yogurt w/almonds added
D-Mexican casserole w/black beans
S-Light string cheese

1338 Calories, 115  Carbs (80 Net), 54 Fat, 100 Protein
100 +oz of water and vitamins.

Hey Everyone,

We got pounded by storms here in North Alabama this morning.  A tornado hit not five miles from the house and my boss lost half of his roof to the storm.  We've got more on the way so everyone is a bit nervous.

Cardio - Chasing kids at church!

Food:

B - Andouille Scramble w/salsa
L - Venison Cube Steak w/ Broccoli
S - Strawberry Protein Shake
D - Chicken w/Salad
S - String Cheese

Calories = 1401  Fat - 51   Carbs - 48   Protein - 189

Have a blessed day!
Big Ed

Big Ed - where do you get your venison?  I love venison sausage but it is so expensive to order on line and I'm not a hunter. 

Unfortunately, I harvest all of mine.  One of the blessing of loosing the weight is that I get to do a lot more hunting.  I usually get two or three a year.  I process two into tenderloin, cube steaks, and burger.  The third I get processed into breakfast sausage, brats, summer sausage, and snack sticks.  I wish I knew some place you could order venison that didn't cost you an arm and a leg but most places are very expensive. 

Sorry,
  Ed

Thanks anyway - appreciate you taking the time to respond.  Maybe some day I'll find a source locally.  Have a great day!

Good Morning Cathy/BOTTers,

 

I still can't get into exercising, I just dont' have time.... (LOL yes I'm sure you have heard that one), I'm so tired all the time. I just read a post about needing at least 8 hours sleep, so that will be my goal this week (I normally only get 5 if I'm lucky) .

 

OK here is my meal plan for the day:

 

~Pre-Breakfast~ Mocha Cappuccino Protein coffee & more coffee

 

~Breakfast~ 2 scrambled eggs & 1 slice of ham

 

~Snack~ French Vanilla Protein Iced Latte (made w/decaf Vanilla nut coffee)

 

~Lunch~ Chicken patty (got it at sams) w/slice of FF cheese on 1 slice of LC Bread  & Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzel (Kay's Natural)

 

~Dinner~ 1 Chicken thigh, 1/2 cup of green beans, salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers w/2tbs of Light Italian dressing)

 

~Snack~ CarbMaster Yogurt

 

Sipping on Decaf Mango Iced Tea, & CL Apple drink

 

Ok this is what my food comes out to be:

 

Calories: 1148

 

Protein: 138

 

Net Carbs: 33

I'm sure this bit of news is vital to your life ----- I won't be on line tomorrow or Friday as I will be  attending a PTSD seminar.  Commit to good food - plan to take food with me.  Not sure what exercise opportunities I'll have.  Will do my best is all I can promise
 absolutely.                Will check in Saturday to see how you all are doing