Yesterday's intake:
Breakfast 1/2c fiber one with 2tbs ground flaxseed and splash of almond milk, 1 fuji apple with pb2
Lunch: gyro salad with 2 slices meat, 1/4 pita, lettuce and sauce, a few strawberries
snack: small brownie
Supper: Jimmy johns turkey sub
Evening: dannon light and fit yogurt w/ 2 tbs riccota and sf chocolate syrup
72 oz water.
1469 calories. 165 carbs, 34g fiber
Rie...almost seems laughable for me to talk about it in light of the crackers and pizza I sometimes eat... but if one eats a cup of veggie and it's 10 carbs, that is almost one carb serving and I can sometimes eat even more carrots and broccoli than that so even higher-glycemic veggies can add up is what I meant. Of course it's obviously healthier otherwise than a lot of things. We were just talking about how some of us can actually binge even on veggies.
Yes I divide my dinner plate that way. I used to eat very much like you Rie, except I have always had a snack between meals. If I can keep my meals to 1-2 carb servings and then have one carb serv between meals, I'd do ok I think but I'm struggling to get back to it. And as I've said before eve snacking has always been my downfall no matter how well I did all day. Today so far I'm ok. Trying to get back on track so I don't gain more but I only do well about every other day and so my weight goes up and down.
Seems so easy doesn't it...I mean, just don't eat if you shouldn't, so why is it so darn difficult!
I went over on calories by mistake. I planned for a big mac and fries just cause I wanted one but when I looked up the calories they were higher than I expected. It used to be 540 for a big mac but now it says 750. I have to admit I always thought 540 sounded too low but I wish I had known before I ate it. Oops
Eeks Tera. That's a lot for a burger. I would agree that 540 seems too low. You'll make up for it.
Mary, I think if you're up a day and down a day - maybe you're maintaining? The goal for this challenge thread was to not gain. And if there is a gain, at least it's not at full tilt. I sure have done that in my past.
"Barely" on plan is way better than way off plan. Rie, you are doing amazing.
I'm at 1400 cals for the day. Pretty amazing since I had to go over the mtn for dr appts. It was stressful and I so wanted to give my self happy time eating but instead I persevered. I'm so thankful I did. I walked the doggies after we got home and rode my bike on the fluid trainer for 30 minutes.
Marie
I am tired and don't feel like doing the whole menu post tonight. I had my knee treated today. It hurts.
I am on plan with a total of 1380 calories, 147 carbs and 31 fiber. I did well at the kids holiday luncheon today. I sampled everything - including desert but I actually only finished the large portion of salad and only ate part of the other items.
Good job everyone, I will be better soon and more able to do my part here.
Rie, you are doing great! Some of us just have more time or inclination to post than others. Plus we all have different methods of keeping on track. Keep up the good work
Everyone sounds like they're doing great with staying on their plans. Rie, feel better soon.
I'm on plan and doing well. I didn't weigh this morning because when I travel I retain water and the evil scale frustrates me enough on its own. I'll give the water retention until Friday morning to bid adios.
Marie
This was not a great food or exercise weekend. To top things off, I made the mistake of eating some peanut m&ms which led to no good. I ended up eating a lot of candy! Oh well, I have no desire to eat anymore for a long time. My lack of control is somewhat disheartening however. Tomorrow is a new day.
[COLOR="RoyalBlue"][/COYesterday's intake:
Breakfast 1/2c fiber one with 2tbs ground flaxseed and splash of almond milk,
Lunch: 2 shrimp spring rolls
Supper: small pork medalians, roasted jicama, green beans, artichoke hearts
Evening: dannon light and fit yogurt w/ 2 tbs riccota and sf chocolate syrup
64 oz water.
1122 calories. 135 carbs, 38g fiber
Rie, sounds like you're on track. And about the 5 pound nasty scale reading - you had a steroid shot and we're not moving. I believe the magic words are "water weight". You couldn't gain any weight on the amount you've been eating.
Tera, just keep hopping back on the wagon and it'll stick when you're ready.
I didn't have a great cal wise weekend. I was over by about 200 cals each day. Saturday I know I exercised them away but the scale was still mean this morning. Other than giving it a middle finger salute, I didn't let it bother me. Back on track. AND DH started swing-shift again today so if I am over my cals at work, I can make up for it in the evening. That makes dieting so much easier.
Marie
Hi all, yes I can see losing the regained weight while DH is on swing shift. I finished yesterday at 1150 cals, way under my 1500-1600 cal range. I wasn't in the mood to eat and I didn't. I truly am not an evening snacker. Mornings are my difficult one. Now if the scale would show my hard work... But I know my cycle and I lose only the 3rd week of the cycle. That's coming up soon so the scale should be more cooperative.
Marie
Breakfast 1/2c fiber one with 2tbs ground flaxseed and splash of almond milk,
Lunch: 3 oz steak shreds with peppers, green salad
Supper: baked chicken thigh, saute' green beans with mushrooms, small corn muffin
Evening: dannon light and fit yogurt, 2 glasses wine, one small chocolate treat64 oz water.
1098 calories. 137 carbs, 36g fiber
Rie, you are doing amazing.
