The Daily Cluck - TGIF - January 28

[2BFIT1]

Amber~~Yogurt is OK for a snack but not for a meal (you would have to add some more protein to it). Not sue about the nachos (are you talking tortilla chips?) Are you phase 1 or 2?

Mamacita~~Are you keeping warm?? We're supposed to get freezing rain (read: crappy road conditions) tonight and early Sat. morning. Maybe I won't be able to get to work tomorrow??? (what a shame ).

[amb_lyn]

I am P2. I will not be using tortilla chips. I had planned on using the lettuce in their place. So, I basically need to eat something more than I have been? I did so much better on P1. LOL I knew I had to eat & I could only eat these certain things. Now on P2, I have all these options, but i'm not hungry. But, I force myself to eat a little something. For my midnight snack tonight I will eat an apple with some peanut butter. I have some all natural peanut butter in the frig. I will also bring an egg with me to work tonight. Does that sound ok?

[Ruthxxx]

Amber, I am really worried about you not eating enough! If your body does not get enough nourishment, you will go into starvation mode and get sick - not to mention not losing weight safely. Can you post specific quantities such as the number of eggs, the size of the yogurt, etc? I realize it's hard to force yourself to eat but it sounds as if your appetite needs stimulation. There's a French expression that translates as "Appetite comes with eating". If this loss of appetite continues, I would definitely advise seeing a doctor. Please try.

[amb_lyn]

I had 2 eggs, scrambled this morning, then i had a 6oz. container of yogurt (Blue Bunny Lite 85). I did eat a pickle (0cal) and I have drank a few glasses of water and 1 12oz can of Diet Cherry Coke. Dinner is where I will get most of my calories. But, I haven't been eating much of dinner either lately. I don't want to go into starvation mode, so that's why I'm asking questions in re: to my meals. Thanks for the advice & information. I've never had a problem with eating. LOL

[kissyjoy]

Here's a picture of the wall we want to remove....

[kissyjoy]

Amber-

You definitely need to eat more than that. Do you have the book? Look at the sample menus in the book. There's a lot more food in the plan than you've been eating. This is definitely not a "less food" diet. It's the right food you need to be eating. Lunch should definitely be more than a cup of yogurt. You need some protein and veggies to keep your body going. You also need your snacks but not at midnight. Try to get off those midnight snacks and let your body process what's been eaten that day.

Eat more, hon.....your body will be glad you did!

[amb_lyn]

I don't always snack at midnight. Just a few nights a month. I work a night shift 10pm to 7am'ish and I get the 'munchies'. I try to steer clear as long as I can but then they hit. Thank goodness it's only a few days a month right now.

I do have the book. I am just simply not hungry. It's not from trying to eat less, it's just no appetite. I have been eating my 3 meals/day and no snacking lately. I know I should be eating more. I'm not trying to damage my body..I do know what can happen, I just wanted to know if i was eating enough to keep my body going. I didnt do so well in nutrition during nursing school. LOL

[chipper15173]

Hey all;
Glad to hear everyone is doing good.
I have been afraid to post, because I have eaten since yesterday afternoon, talk about, tummy troubles. UGH!!! Today I woke feeling sick. I caught what ever the GB has had all week. She of course was better today. Today I have eaten: 3 eggs w/cheese, green peppers onions, mushrooms. Lunch was a chicken sandwich and chicken noodle soup. Then i had some nuts and 3 hard boiled eggs. That's it, I am done for the day. Now they are saying we might get snow tonight and tomorrow morning. We only get snow once every few years.
The good news is that we got our loan and the work will begin in a few weeks. Windows are being ordered. Next week the guy comes out to take the good measurements. I will be taking before and after pictures. My house will double in value after the work is done. That's not to bad.
Well, time to go lay back down again. I have a box dinner to make real quick for the DH & DS tonight.

[amb_lyn]

Hope you feel better soon Chipper!!

[Ruthxxx]

Amber, just an idea - why don't you run your food through www.fitday.com. It's free and it will shock you to see how low your calories are. You probably should not be below 1200 to stay healthy and losing weight.
Can you tell I'm a worrywart?

[Bamiegurl]

Well I am in Tn. now waitin on the freeze! (that I hope passes) Looks like the coop is stayin busy!
Feel better soon chipper!
Amber... I can totally relate cause there are times when I just cannot make myself eat. It's the times I could that got me in trouble! lol I hope it passes and you can start eating regular again soon.

[tazcat]

kissyjoy, looks like a support wall to me,
but i really don't know to much, HaHa
Thanks for all of your support, I stayed home tonight, just couldn't go out.
i finished painting the room, and have the finish ripped up to start laying the floor tomorrow.
Well night all,
love Tazcat

[geekchic]

I just wanted to comment that this week my energy level has been the most stable it has ever been. I have not had those midmorning and midafternoon slow-downs that I thought were 'normal'! Now I have not been bursting with energy either (which I think it's normal to have a little less energy on phase 1) but I guess that my blood sugar is on a much more even keel!

Good night ladies! I ate a cup of cauliflower and 2 cups of brussels sprouts with my steak.

[little chick]

Amber you need more veggies and maybe some fruit. If you don't start eating more you may end up having munch fest.

[amb_lyn]

Ok Ok, I will force myself to eat more veggies.. Something I have NEVER been good at. I have eaten some broccoli this week though in addtion to my salads, when i've had a salad that is. I will try to do better. TRY!