Here is a place you can have some accountability, put down your daily menu, exercise plans, or other things.

Feel free to join in!

(This has been changed to a monthly thread instead of weekly.)

Hi chicks - yesterday was a funny day. Everything I had planned changed because of people coming over and meal locations changing. I stayed in my calorie range and all was OK. But, I could not fall asleep. At about 3am I ate some of dh's caramel popcorn. I ended up throwing it in the trash and sqirting dish soap on it. This not sleeping is something new.

Today:
breakfast - pnb toast, turkey sausage, lite cranberry juice
lunch - turkey and lite cheese with mayo on lite bread, steamed carrots
snack - apple and lc cheese
dinner - mushroom soup, cheese on rice cake
snack - egg white salad (with lite mayo), strawberries

Have a good day.

My plan took a few twists and turns because I had a stomach ache. Still stayed in my calorie range.

For today:
breakfast - pnb toast, morningstar bacon, cranberry juice lite

lunch - mushroom soup, cheese & crackers

snack - apple, laughing cow cheese

dinner - turkey patty with cheese, green beans salad

snack - cinn. toast, cocoa lite

plan/measure/log/count calories
slow mindful eating
feel fullness
journal & Beck
eat seated only
no seconds
fork down between bites
remember why
stretches and strengthening (done already!)
lots of water

Hi everyone. Yesterday I had the worst migraine I have ever had. It was horrible. Today I feel much, much better. Not sure if I will make it to the gym, though. I received some horrible news....my best friend's youngest brother died in his sleep. He was only 31. So very sad.

Hi chicks....yesterday was a healthy food day. I am always grateful for that. This morning I've already done my stretches and strengthening.

Today I see my doctor for my preop physical. I am also wanting to tell her how she just didn't listen to me the last time about needing to see a dermatologist and you know the rest...

breakfast - turkey sausage, pnb toast, lite cranberry juice

lunch - egg white and lite cheese omlette, toast, carrots

snack - cottage cheese, strawberries

dinner - tuna and peas, asparagus

snack - oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 1t. pnb, almond milk

MJ - I hope your headache is gone and you are feeling better.

Have a good day. Shout out to anyone who peeks in.

Beverlyjoy--Yea for another good day! Good luck at your physical today. I feel SO much better thanks for asking.

I had a phone call w/ my "wellness coach" last night. He is so awesome, really helping me. The plan for this week is to just do my best. I want to get to the gym, but not sure when that will be. Tonight is calling hours and tomorrow is the funeral for my friend's brother. I plan on going to the gym Friday right after work.

Have a great day everyone!

Hi chicks - I stayed in my calorie range yesterday. I am grateful.

I saw my doctor for my pre-op physical. I told her how she dropped the ball on getting me to the dermatologist before my surgery. She said that she would have gotten me there eventually. She said that I probably got myself there quicker than she could have. (that is BS). She got it very wrong. Makes me furious.


today:
breakfast - pnb toast, morningstar bacon, cranberry juice

lunch - tuna and lite mayo, bread, asparagus

snack - apple and lc cheese

dinner - cheese toast, tomato soup, green beans

snack - yogurt, fruit

MJ - glad you had a good session with your life coach. Carry on!

Hi everyone!

Beverlyjoy--How frustrating about your Dr!!!!!

So today totally sucked. It was the funeral for my bff's little brother. Ugh. So very sad.

I WILL stay on plan. I haven't eaten very much today, but I will not use that as an excuse to eat whatever later. I have a snack to eat before I go get groceries (don't want to be in the grocery store and realize I am starving! BAD combo!!!)

Have a great day!

Hey Chickies--I'm back!

Beverlyjoy, whether you get the response you wanted from your doctor or not, it is always a good thing to speak up. I think this could set a more positive tone for future visits because now she knows you are an advocate for yourself.

mj5, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm so pleased to hear you have a plan for not derailing during such a stressful time.

I've been maintaining. I've been out of town and I've had not one but three birthday parties. I am rather pleased that I was able to enjoy some special treats in moderation and within my calorie plan (which I temporarily raised to maintenance level). I turned 50! And, while it's been fun, it's time to reduce the calories and raise the bar on the exercise.

Last night while I was at my swim class I could not sink to the bottom of the pool for anything. I said to my instructor that I needed to build more muscle so I could sink and he said, 'Show up tomorrow at 4pm for my strength training class'. Okay, I'm scared but I think I should do it. I will come back later and post whether or not I was brave enough to give it a try....

I like the idea of having a monthly thread -- great idea Beverlyjoy!

Okay, I did it. 45 minutes of strength training! I am going to hurt tomorrow but I have tentative plans to meet with one of my fellow swim mates to meet tomorrow and practice our swim strokes. She needs to work on the side stroke and I need to work on sinking. If we both are in too much pain, we've agreed to take a day off

My goal this week is to keep the calories at 1450 per day. Today I am at 1202. That leaves me enough for a bed time snack but I would be thrilled to stay at 1202. We'll see...

Hi Ladies- long time no check in for me. I am still hovering at 217 since last week. I am really struggling with the food.....not logging everyday on Fitday. I did not exercise today- just too busy to make the time. I have my exercise class tomorrow, but I really, really want to keep the calories around 1500.

MJ- so sorry to hear about your friend's brother. That just sucks.

Hi chicks....here's my plan for today:

breakfast - egg whites, turkey sausage, toast, applesauce

lunch - tuna, lite mayo, rice cakes, green beans

snack - cottage cheese, 1/2 banana

dinner - a 30 bd party for my nephew. Good choices

snack - oatmeal, milk, fruit


Mary - use your fitday...I know it will help. You can do this.

a new creation - hope you are not too sore. Good goals,

MJ - sorry to hear of the death of your friend. Hang in there,

Have a great day.

HI everyone! Oh my goodness what a busy day!!!!! My supervisor stopped by to "help".....yeeeeaaaa, not so much. LOL!!!!! She means well, but usually we can get stuff done SO much faster w/ out her LOL!!!! Oh well, it's Friday and it is GORGEOUS outside!

Tonight right after work I am going to do two of my niece's makeup for homecoming. I can't wait! So much fun!!!!

Tomorrow a niece and nephew are taking me out for a belated bday lunch--I just have to drive, since they are 12 and 8 LOL! I was able to pick the restaurant, so at least I know I can plan for a healthy lunch.

I need to get my booty back to the gym!!!

Have a great day everyone!

Hi folks - I think I need a little grandson 'therapy'. I am going to visit DS, DIL, and GS. I don't know when I will be able to get there after my surgery.

I will take all my food journal, etc. My son is eating pretty healthy these days since being diagnosed with fibromialgia. I would think it could make it 'easier' to find healthy foods and meal options. I'll take some of my own foods, too. I

I want to get my old 'mojo' of healthy eating back before my surgery. It's amazing how things can get out of hand when illness and stress are thrown into the equation.

I will check in while I am gone.

Hi... am not going to get to visit family out of town. Phooey.

Here's my food plan for today:
breakfast eggs, ketchup, pnb toast, applesauce
lunch - tuna & peas with may, green beans
snack - cottage cheese and peaches
dinner - cheese toast, tomato soup, spinach
snack - oatmeal, raisins, pnb, milk

I am going to go back to food exchanges because that's what I will use when I have my surgery.

Hope everyone has a great day.