Tuesday - BOTT Cafe and Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

I'm feeling a little bit better today - thank goodness!  Ready for another week.

One thing I've noticed is that when I'm overwhelmed, stressed and/or bored, my head hunger is very loud and consistent.  I know that I am an emotional eater so whenever I'm stretched pretty thin with things going on and things to do, I know that is a cautious time to even more stay on track.  I strongly believe that all of this with our healthy lifestyle after wls isn't about the food but the connection with our emotions and healthy coping strategies and habits.

Here's my check-in:

CARDIO:  Treadmill

FOOD:

String cheese
Cottage cheese
Southwestern Egg Beaters
Chicken soup
Tilapia with green beans
Power Crunch bar

Have a terrific Tuesday as we BOTT.  We have BOTT POWER!!

Cathy

Cathy - glad you're feeling better   I couldn't agree with you more - so little of our problem is physical and so much is thinking/feeling.  Hunger (whether tummy, which is about 0% of the time, or head) DOES NOT = HAVING TO EAT.  If we just live that we will be fine - maybe not comfortable all of the time, but fine.

This morning I was barely into my over goal weight cushion so my plan of increasing my calories by 50 each day until I get to 1500 is working well.  Today is a 1150 calorie day.  Since I'm back to work, my exercise time will be a bit limited - will walk some and climb some stairs.  It is also a pureed food day on my refeeding schedule after having a fill last Friday - so today is pretty well structured.  I'm happy to say I'm quite comfortable.

Peace and joy to all of you as we settle into the reality of the routine of a 5-day week without a holiday.   

Good morning!

I've noticed that on holiday weekends, life isn't as 'structured' for me as it is while I'm at work.  I was still mindful about making good decisions, but every day, at least part of my plan got thrown out the window. *sigh*  But I'm down to 296 (WOOT) so I must be doing something right!  

My plan for the day: 

B - Protein Shake
S -  Yogurt and Cereal
L - Roast Beef, Cheese, Pickles and Crisp Bread
S - Fresh Berries and Cheese
D - Chicken Thigh
S - Yogurt and Merengue puffs

I agree with all of you that the holidays and stress lead us a bit astray.  I am back up to 139 lbs, from 137 lbs yesterday.  I figured that it couldn't last, but I am trying to get more resolve for the remainder of the week.

Food:
Breakfast:  Grilled Chicken Breast
Snack: Banana
Lunch:  Grilled Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Light Cheese
Snack:  Sliced Chicken
Dinner:  Grilled Chicken, brown rice, green beans

Exercise:
It is harder because I am back at work, but I will do at least 30 mins of cardio.

Alicia

Yeahhhh I have to agree with all of you about slipping a little during the long weekend. I blame this mostly on the fact that I did all the cooking, so I sampled a little here and there to make sure it passed the taste-test and was a worthy concoction. I'm pleased to say, however, ALL of my recipes went over with a bang. (Crab stuffing stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, mini pigs n blankets, spaghetti and my family's secret recipe meatballs... needless to say, not the most HEALTHY of all samplings) However, I am one pound lighter than Friday, which I was befuddled by. I never sat down, yesterday, so that could be why.

Anyhoo, I'm again expecting no new news today for the house, except I'm going to try AGAIN for a quote on home-owners insurance, so we'll see about that. They haven't returned my calls in 3 attempts, so I'm about to sick the hubby on them.

Cardio -
Walk the track, take the long way anywhere I go in the building today, random sit-ups and push-ups if/when I pass the quiet room, and walk the doggie tonight.

Food -
B - Weigh****chers whole wheat bread (90 cals for 2 slices) and ICBINB
S - Carnation Instant Breakfast pre made shake (chocolate), 100 cal snack pack sun chips
L - Tunafish with light mayo, celery and onion spread on those new wheat thin flat breads
S - Laughing cow cheese on wheat thin flat bread
D - Left over spaghetti and meatballs

 Posted this on yesterday!!   Cathy...i'm fighting off a cold myself...think i'm going to stick to lots of liquids today!

CARDIO:  walking the dog 30 min

CAFE:

B - Scrambled egg with cheese
S - boiled egg
L - tuna and egg salad
S - carrots and broccoli w/light ranch dressing
D - New recipe I'm going to try - Cauliflower Pizza Dough!
S - SF/FF pudding w/protein added

I seem to be stuck on this one pound...i'm hoping to beat the plateau tomorrow morning!

Janelle --
You will have to share the recipe for the Cauliflower Pizza Dough, if it tastes good.