BOTT Cardio and Cafe-Tuesday

Well, yesterday was an okay day but snacked too much. I did get my cardio and weight training in. Today is a better food day with cardio planned for this afternoon. So far my eating plan for today is:
B: Oatmeal
L: Roast beef with cojack cheese on thin wheat breasd
S: Almonds
D: Chicken and Salad
S: Protein drink.

Julie

Today has been a pretty good day.  I took the kids on a nice hike (around 2 miles) and then played on the swings with them.  I'm soooo thankful for the sunshine!

Breakfast- 1 packet oatmeal
22 oz of water and vitamins
Hike
22 oz of water
Lunch- half sandwhich with turkey and cheese and TONS of sprouts. YUMMM
22 oz of water
snack-protein bar
22 oz of water
Dinner - roast turkey with snap peas and carrots
22 oz of water/protein shake

-s

hi, wondering if we can talk about the water loading, this is new to me, do you then  wait 30 min. to eat? do you chug it  down?  thanks, denise,

It might mean different things to different people.. but for me,  I drink about 22 oz of water pretty fast before I eat a meal.  It helps me feel full and not over eat.. as well as not drink with my meals.  I do NOT drink again till at least 30 min to a hour after I eat though.    I don't think this is recommended for new post-ops or even those just a year out.  I remember reading about it concerning those of us a few years out that have gained weight and need to take control again. 

I find that waiting 30 minutes to eat after I drink something means that I will probably not drink anything at all and then not get all my water in.  My brain is just not as structured as some.  So if I know that I want to eat a meal.. I don't eat it unless I first get my water in for that meal.  I try to get at least 100oz in a day.  They say a person needs 2oz of water for every lb they weigh just to stay hydrated.  I find with me, I am often thirsty and my body gives me "hungry" signals.. and I graze and make bad food choices.  But when my water is up to where it needs to be.. I am totally in control of any cravings and I feel like I have my tool to my advantage and the weight starts to come off again.

I hope that helps.. others might give you better answers than this.. again.. this is just what has been working for me.

-Shakeira

B- grilled chicken in my salad, no dressing
L- one egg on wheat toast
D- protein shake

No exercise just physical therapy stretches