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Calorie Counting

I didn't bring my lunch to work today.  I decided I'd go grab something quick to eat.  There are tons of choices downtown so I started looking at a few menus online.

 

What was supposed to be a quick and easy choice was a bit tough.  The more I looked at menus the more I realized I could not eat half of what was available. Many of the foods I LOVE would result in over half my daily calorie intake.

 

This is why I bring my lunch.  I was a bit frustrated.  How oh how can a small salad be over 500 calories???

 

Needless to say, I opted out of eating out.  I really want to get some protein in but I just couldn't spend money on something that would not even be within my plan.  Instead I grabbed a serving of Special K crackers, and a fruit cup. 

 

Do I feel fully satisfied?  NOPE!  But, I'm not hungry either.  There is one more fruit cup here but I'm going to continue drinking my water and try to hold out until I get home.  There at least I have healthy snack options. 

 

I won't be doing this again.  I'm also going to bring some snacks to work so if I happen to forget, I'm not stuck.

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LezzieLez

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Be careful with bringing snacks in as well if you are a snacker. I have to limit what I bring inbecause if I bring in 3 days worth of snacks, I can eat it in 2. I leave oatmeal (with less sugar) packets and sugar free applesauce. These are my least favorite snacks so I am less tempted to eat them all in one day.

LezzieLez

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Congrats for eating healthy as well! I find it hard to beat mid-day cravings.

Simply Samantha

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I like to snack on baybel light cheese and beef jerky. Neither are my favorite food so it limits the snack altogether

TwinsMama

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Be careful with bringing snacks in as well if you are a snacker. I have to limit what I bring inbecause if I bring in 3 days worth of snacks, I can eat it in 2. I leave oatmeal (with less sugar) packets and sugar free applesauce. These are my least favorite snacks so I am less tempted to eat them all in one day.

Great idea, didn't think about that!

TwinsMama

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I like to snack on baybel light cheese and beef jerky. Neither are my favorite food so it limits the snack altogether

Good idea. High protein foods are a good option. I haven't had jerky in forever. I'm going to check that out.

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