Thursday, BOTT Cafe & Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

I'm having a hard time with my teenage son.  He thinks he should be able to be more independent and, of course, I am putting the brakes on to a slower speed.  I don't want to restrict him but I'm also not willing to let him do things that are questionable (in my mind - LOL).  It is such a fine balance. 

It is a different time now than when I grew up.  You have to be more worried about kids' safety and he doesn't see that in his 13-year old vast life experience (LOL).  It doesn't help when one of his friends has parents that are okay with pretty much anything.  We have a very close relationship which I treasure.  I tell him that someday he will understand some of the decisions I made as his mom to ensure his safety but that doesn't help him right now.  When he has a son or daughter that is 13 and going through the same thing that I am I'll be able to laugh and tell him "See, see!"

Here's my check-in:

CARDIO:  Treadmill

FOOD:

Cottage cheese
Vegetable strips
Salad with turkey, pepper jack cheese and light Ranch dressing (spray)
Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
Tilipia with green beans
Jalapeno Mustard Pretzels
Power Crunch Bar

Have a terrific Thursday as all of us BOTT.  Remember, each of us regardless of where we live are doing this together.

Cathy

Cathy - I hate to tell you this but you are starting into the years where you will eventually lose all the intelligence (from your son's point of view) you ever had - you will begin to get most (never quite all) of it back around his age 20-21.  Not a fun time for anyone involved - but survivable.

My exercise plan evaporated yesterday.  All I did was climb two flights of stairs.  Mid-afternoon I had a major energy melt down.  Haven't a clue why as my food was right on - but didn't even climb the stairs when I got home.  I wouldn't exactly say I'm a ball of fire this morning, but neither am I exhausted.  So planning stair climbing and walking for today.

So a BOTT food and exercise day for me today.  And YEAH RAH for our togetherness.

This is my Friday so plan fun exercise for the next three days. 

Hello, All:

Well, I made it back from the family wedding out west, and am getting back into the swing of things, so to speak.  ;)

Cardio:  Yardwork

Food:

Greek yogurt w/flaxmeal and Kashi cereal
Salad & soup
Protein shake(s)
Fresh canteloupe
Mock rice pudding

Have a great one!  :)

Good morning/afternoon or should I say TGIF (kind of). I didn't even realize my office is closed tomorrow until this morning. Hang in there with your son Cathy, it takes a while but they do come around. I am still tweaking and learning with my food to keep my blood sugars level all day, no more passing out but have had a few dizzy spells. I am ready for the 3 day weekend and hopefully a little R & R.

Cardio: Elliptical
Food:

B - Low carb shell w/spaghetti sauce & mozzarella cheese
S - Spinach/Chicken dip on WASA crackers
L - Cauliflower soup & 1/2 Turkey sandwich
S - Dry roasted edamame and light string cheese
D - Tilapia and salad
S - SF Toffee protein ice cream

1380 Calories, 106 Carb (79 Net), 56 Fat, 102 Protein
100 + oz water and vitamins.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and hopefully you all have tomorrow off too!

Jennifer - so glad you are finally finding out what you need to do to take care of yourself.  Dizzy isn't the greatest - but it's way better than passing out.

Hi BOTT,
Had a wonderful bright sunny four days in Virginia Beach...enjoyed myself and ate well.  I even had a scoop of ice cream....and it didn't make me dump.  I don't know if that's good or bad, but it tasted good anyway.  I didn't lose anything while I was away; I didn't gain either which is a good thing.  We arrived back home on Monday night and I was sick all day Tuesday and part of Wednesday.  Don't understand and can't explain it, but every time I travel when I come back home I get sick with the worst case of diarrhea.  It's almost like I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, this even happened before I had WLS.  Feeling better today.

I had hoped to start my liquid diet today, but I didn't feel up to the challenge yet so
here is my menu for today:

No Cardio - might try the treadmill later

FOOD:

EAS Chocolate Protein Shake
Turkey Bacon w/ Grits & cheese
Cottage Cheese w/ fruit ****tail
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad w/ LF Italian Dressing
Salmon Pattie w/ green beans
Dannon Yogurt Smoothie w/ scoop of Vanilla Protein

Oh Cathy...you have my sympathy...don't know HOW we lived through those teenage years and are still around to talk about it. (HS sports were our Godsend...both boys wrestled). The boyz are 22 and 21 and I swear they're NEVER moving out!!!

I had a bad food day...another dental appointment...another tooth pulled...being fitted for partials in near future...I HATE having crappy teeth.

B- Leftover 1/2 bowl Fiery Roasted tortilla soup.

S- Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte

L- none. Was getting tooth pulled

Late Snack- Crystal Light Ice Pop; some pretzel crisps

D- 1/2 leftover turkey wrap

S- Skinny Cow Mint Ice Cream Sandwich