Question:
Am stuck at home with broken foot for 6 wks all by myself

Had RNY 4/06, have lost 202#. not much weight loss last 3 months. and now am home alone with broken foot for next 3 months. bored and "hungry" all the time. Need to lose 35# to reach goal. Grapes and such are getting boring too. Question: how do i "control' this situation and not sit here and gain weight? Suggestions needed for snacks and activities.    — shalmar (posted on October 9, 2007)

October 9, 2007
High protein diet and protein drinks. Remember those keep you full for most of the day! I noticed you like needlework and crocheting. Crosswords? Video games? Cross stitch maybe? Christmas is coming up, keep your hands busy (and yr mind as well) to get it off the head hunger. Not sure what exercises to do, call your nutritionist for that. Congrats on the weight loss, good luck and God bless!
   — crystalsno

October 9, 2007
I feel for ya!! Now is the perfect time to start gaining weight. BE CAREFUL!!!! Let that 35 pounds keep you focused. Munch on ice. CONGRATS on the 202 pound loss. Thats AWESOME!! Best wishes, Mick
   — MCraig3

October 10, 2007
You had mentioned grapes. I've got a different twist on grapes. Wash you grapes and place them in a flat bottomed storage container, sprinkle 1 box of s/f jello over the wet grapes, stir to cover. Place them in the freezer. Enjoy. I use cherry s/f jello. Good luck with your vacation.
   — GrammaAnn

October 10, 2007
I agree! work on things that you wouldn't want to pause during - a fancy knitted or crocheted shawl or a special cross stitch piece. You know you don't want food around while working on those :) Can you left weights and work on your upper body for a while? leg lifts? I know that sitting on those exercise balls burn more calories than just sitting in a chair but that won't help until you can have your foot down. Fantastic progress so far and happy thoughts for what you will continue doing!! Congrats!
   — Lori A.

October 10, 2007
SNACKS: SF puddings and jellos, fruit slices with peanut butter, light crackers with small pc. meat and cheese, yogurt, veggies with light dips, low fat soups like vegetable and tomatoe. Just a few suggestions... Good luck and i hope this helps.
   — RNlvnCARSON

October 11, 2007
Hello congrts on wgt loss so far, I totally understand i had to have knee surgery a week ago and sat around for a week but i went online and got upper body exercise and did them everyday it helps keep you focused. i have not had my surgery but i'm on pre surgery diet I alos started working on christmas gifts to keep me busy. just remember to not eat except at a table and eat the sugar free foods and lots of protien. gl take care
   — tenderlovinghugs07

October 13, 2007
Boohoo! Broken foot. I broke mine a couple years ago so you've got my sympathy! I had a couple years ago and was immobilized with my leg out straight for 2 months. I signed up for an unlimited, 3 out at a time, Netflix membership and it was wonderful. I certainly got my money's worth!! You also might want to check out your local library. Mine lends books, but also CDs, DVDs, and videos. Are you in cast or a removable boot? If you are in a boot, find a swimming pool... swimming, water aerobics, and water walking are great low impact activities... but check with your doctor first. Also, you may have to do some searching but there are exercise videos that are meant to be done sitting done.... marketed mostly to people in wheelchairs or with mobility problems, but exercise is exercise. Since you are looking for new snacks, why don't you go to the library (or bookstore) and find some cook books and expand your snack and meal selection. I think it would be really fun to buy a music keyboard or guitar or some other instrument and learn to play... you can find lots of online/video/dvd lessons. Puzzles, knitting, crochet, games (scrabble is fun, even by yourself), and arts 'n crafts are fun. You might also want to see if there are any organizations that need volunteers... one thing you can do at home is stuff and mail envelopes. Learn a new hobby. As far as snacks, I loove frozen grapes, rinse, dry them well, then freeze... frozen banana slices... homemade popsicles... i like cold things. Fruit smoothies, homemade meat and vegetable soup... I'm drawing a blank but check out those cook books! Best wishes,
   — mrsidknee