Thursday, BOTT Cafe & Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

I wanted to thank all of you for being BOTTers.  For me, there is such power in our group we've created here.  I received the confirmation that the ICF received my application.  Even though I've met all the requirements for months, I hadn't submitted my application until I committed to all of you here.  For me, BOTT is more than about exercise/activity and food.  BOTT is about all aspects of my life as evidenced by the fact that I'd put off my application until I posted about it here with all of you.  So, when I add BOTT POWER in our daily C&C, to me it is a lifestyle that includes everything in our lives.  I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart.  I'll keep you posted on my advanced credentialing processing.

Just as I did with my application, feel free to also include anything you want to commit to in addition to exercise and food.  Believe me, it works!  BOTT POWER!

Here's my check-in:

CARDIO:  Treadmill

FOOD:

Cottage cheese
Southwestern Egg Beaters
Cottage cheese
Jalapeno Mustard Pretzels
Tilapia with green beans and side salad with spray Ranch dressing
Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
Power Crunch bar

Have a terrific Thursday as we BOTT - BOTT POWER!

Cathy

Committment and support are so important. Good for you and your ventures Cathy.

Going to try to fit in half hour less strenuous  ex. over my lunch hour. Have a party tonight and this morning I needed to prepare some deviled eggs for the potluck.

Food is a struggle right now...

Protein shake
yogurt
cottage cheese and strawb.
cherries and some cukes fresh from my garden
Potluck... will limit portions but try a taste of things
100 cal. popcorn or Greek yogurt with fruit

What a great post Cathy. I hope you realize you are just as important to us, this thread is my daily accountability and keeps me on track so many days.

Cardio: Treadmill
Food:

B-Breakfast sandwich w/Oroweat Sandwich Thins, Egg Beater, Turkey Bacon & Swiss
S-Dry Roasted Edamame
L-1/2 Turkey Sandwich, Cheese Cauliflower Soup
S-Chicken Vienna Sausages
D-BBQ Beef Casserole

Hope everyone has a great day!

I'm BACK in the saddle again.... I'm Baaaaaack. (ala- Aerosmith)

Okay, lame. But I am returned and I am BOTTing hardcore! See my earlier post to hear all about it. But lets just say, I'm so ready and so excited to BOTT in this new position in life. Its so much... I dunno... easier. Living in a household with someone else who is newly post-op. It makes you accountable for portion size and intake. And there's a guarantee there's always gunna be something RNY-friendly to eat in the house!

Cardio - Jogging 1/2 mile. May try for 3/4 today, I feel the stamina building.

Food -
B - 2 slices light rasin bread and I can't believe its not butter
S - Designer whey protein powder and skim milk
L - Smart ones Chicken Santa Fe
S - Laughing cow light french onion and wheat thins
D - Not sure, fending for myself. Maybe chicken breast and steamed veg.
S - Laughing cow light french onion and wheat thins

Cathy ~ thanks so much for being a good leader on this board. There are many days where I just want to throw in the towel, but don't because I can come here to be accountable/vent.

My goal for this week and next week is to end up with 1000 net calories everyday. If I exercise I will need to burn off enough to get there. If it is my cardio off day then I will need to consume only 1000 cals. I see those days as being mostly protein drinks and fruit .

Cardio ~ Stationary bike 30 mins 6 miles

Cafe ~
B ~ Champ Nutrition Protein Drink
      Kashi GoLean Blueberry Waffle (1)
S ~ Champ Nut Protein Drink
      1.5 ozs grapes and 1 slice Gouda cheese
L ~ Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Pesto (minus the pasta)
S ~ Champ Nut Protein Drink
      1.5 ozs grapes and 1 slice Gouda cheese
D ~ Tilapia w/ 1/2c Pinto Beans
S ~ Champ Nut Protein Drink

Cals 1590   Carbs 115   Protein 198
Cals after exercise 1059

I now understand the error of my ways.  I am a die hard lurker and now it is time to come out and commit fully.

For the past two days I have been getting on the treadmill everyday--yeah!  Yesterday I finished a whole 32oz of water by 2pm.

Today:  all vitamins and more water

B-1 boiled egg and two pieces of bacon
L-1 tuna pouch with 1 tablespoon of mayo and one boiled egg on top of salad greens
S-yogurt
S-afterwork-rest of tuna no salad
D- 2 chicken strips and a side salad half of yogurt cup
S- other half of yogurt cup and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Exercise--30 or more minutes of the treadmill

Well, I might as well start to be accountable now lol!!  I think I'll start the 5 day pouch test on Saturday (waiting because I need to get more protein shakes)

B - one sausage link
L - 1/2 hamburger w/cheese on white bread (My bad)
D - Lean Cuisine meat loaf
S - 1/2 a hot pocket

I drink a lot of decaf iced tea using sweet n low - do I need to switch to water?

Thank you to you, Cathy, for all that you do, and congrats to you on your accomplishments! 

I wasn't able to post earlier.  I had a crazy busy day, but I will do better on Friday.