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Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
Lisa, Thank you for your concern. Actually, I stayed out shopping longer than expected yesterday so my day looked like this:
B- 2 boiled eggs
L- salad and part of a baked potato
D- a whole grilled chicken salad with spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, cheese, and black olives. I ate this in three sittings throughout the evening.
This felt like a lot of food to me. Or at least enough. But, to answer your question, no, I don't calculate my protein. My surgeon said I didn't need to. He told me just to eat whatever I want in 4 small meals per day. I know from reading the forums that everyone gets a lot of different instructions from the various doctors. That being said, I do feel like I wasn't getting enough protein and that's why I decided to go low carb. (And the fact that I was gorging on sugar, and wanted to break from it.)
Did your dr tell you to aim for a specific amount of protein? My main goal is to be healthy and fit, not skinny. I will be upping my protein as I am starting weight training to gain muscle. I will start supplementing with protein shakes.
Hopefully, Saturday's plan will be a bit more robust. :) Have a great day! ~Christy
B- 2 boiled eggs
L- salad and part of a baked potato
D- a whole grilled chicken salad with spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, cheese, and black olives. I ate this in three sittings throughout the evening.
This felt like a lot of food to me. Or at least enough. But, to answer your question, no, I don't calculate my protein. My surgeon said I didn't need to. He told me just to eat whatever I want in 4 small meals per day. I know from reading the forums that everyone gets a lot of different instructions from the various doctors. That being said, I do feel like I wasn't getting enough protein and that's why I decided to go low carb. (And the fact that I was gorging on sugar, and wanted to break from it.)
Did your dr tell you to aim for a specific amount of protein? My main goal is to be healthy and fit, not skinny. I will be upping my protein as I am starting weight training to gain muscle. I will start supplementing with protein shakes.
Hopefully, Saturday's plan will be a bit more robust. :) Have a great day! ~Christy
Topic: RE: PRODUCTS Thread: Low-Carb Yummies
Plus an additional 42.2lbs pre op! Starting weight 300lbs. 
I'm going to get some! It would be great to make a trail mix with it. Raw nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes and these. I'm in Canada so I'll probably just got to GNC.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
Plus an additional 42.2lbs pre op! Starting weight 300lbs. 
Topic: Saturday, yayyy! CARb Accountability Roundup
Yesterday was a successful day back on board, for me. Hoping today will be just as good --
Watcha eatin; today, folks?
Watcha eatin; today, folks?
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
Plus an additional 42.2lbs pre op! Starting weight 300lbs.
It's late but I'll share.
B~ coffee, pp, almond milk and coconut oil
L~ kimchee and 2 Korean Barbcue beef ribs.
S~ The same as lunch
B~ coffee, pp, almond milk and coconut oil
L~ kimchee and 2 Korean Barbcue beef ribs.
S~ The same as lunch
Plus an additional 42.2lbs pre op! Starting weight 300lbs. Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
I'm dying to see Hop! It looks really entertaining.
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Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
Day 3 has been the hardest. I just keep saying it's almost Day 4. I do think this is helping me get back in touch with my pouch and eating habits. We are going to see HOP tonight. I think it will be really funny.
Dianeg49 
Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
Happy April Fool's day -- It's already at the point where I'm afraid to open a door in my house! (One kid gerry-rigged my closet with a string trap!)
B: 3 eggs, hollandaise sauce, 1 C asparagus spears, and 1 oz. lox
S: coffee, full cream, SF chocolate syrup
L: 6 oz fried queso fres****ueso blanco is better) with 1/2 C SF marinara
S: parmesan "crackers" with greek yogurt and cucumber, grated carrot
D: vegetable soup, roasted chicken, fresh-picked broccoli, and carrots -- probably also a glass of wine
Expecting my protein count to be about 105, will be trying to boost it higher over the weekend.
B: 3 eggs, hollandaise sauce, 1 C asparagus spears, and 1 oz. lox
S: coffee, full cream, SF chocolate syrup
L: 6 oz fried queso fres****ueso blanco is better) with 1/2 C SF marinara
S: parmesan "crackers" with greek yogurt and cucumber, grated carrot
D: vegetable soup, roasted chicken, fresh-picked broccoli, and carrots -- probably also a glass of wine
Expecting my protein count to be about 105, will be trying to boost it higher over the weekend.
Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
I hate to say this, but is this really truly all you are eating today? Because it doesn't look like enough food -- Do you calculate your protein?
And howabout veggies?
Lisa
PS -- Just want to make sure you're healthy! I mean, thin is kewl and all, but not if you're undoing yourself!
And howabout veggies?
Lisa
PS -- Just want to make sure you're healthy! I mean, thin is kewl and all, but not if you're undoing yourself!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
Lookin' good! Way to go low-carb!!!
Your dinner looks like it will be delicious!
Your dinner looks like it will be delicious!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Topic: RE: Yesterday was Thursday, Today is Friday CARb Accountability Roundup!
The 5DPT has often helped me revert back to my better habits -- but day 3 is often a killer! How're you feeling?
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