birdee

I am glad to know that Sushi can be eaten. I can actually tolerate it pretty well. I was always scared of the raw due to potential food poision and vomiting. I know it can happen.....but is the risk low? Since being banded, I eat the non-raw rolls only....

Question...I have stated and stopped this program a couple of times...So far I am happy to say that I am walking/running every other day..... My first question: Do you really have to do the intervals as stated on the program. When I just jog as long as I can and then do a walk, it seems I go a longer distance and burn more calories....Do you all follow the program to a "tee"? My second question: I really don't get winded, but my legs tire out so easily which causes me not to go as far as I can...Is that normal? I have not introduced weight lifting in my program yet....Will this help? Any advice is welcome... Birdee

The Calorie account does seem to be a little high. I love My daily Plate...it shows just about every type of food. What did you choose for your activity level? You can google BMR...I have heard some individuals on this sight refer others to that.... Hope that helps!

Ok...Maybe I am just crazy. Or, prehaps I was never at the right restriction....I am not sure, but I think it's weird......

OK...so I have noticed that when I get in the recommended amount of Water 64oz + my stomach/pouch is a lot looser than normal. I can eat more and I don't stay full as long. On days when I am not so good on the water I am really tight. I can hardly eat! Has anyone experienced this? I hope I am not the only one. It bothers me. Unfortunately I am one of the bandsters that need to be RESTRICTED to stay on track most days. Let me know your experiences.... When I mentioned it to my doctor yesterday he looked at me like he had never heard that before.....

How much protein are you getting in...not that I am an expert....but I can tell a difference in the scale when I am on target with my protein....60 grams.... Just a thought....

When I was originally banded my insurance paid for all of the surgery and fills....my "new" insurance does not pay for crap! My fills are $150.00 My office visits are $65.00 I guess it could be worse!

I try for 800-1000 a day. I almost always go over on the weekends.....:biggrin: But I guess that too keeps the body guessing!!!

OK...Yesterday was a werid day! I think I am going to have to up my CARB intake on workout days. I almost passed out at the Y yesterday!!!! B-Low Carb Slim Fast L-@ Crab Rangoons(Chinese Foods) and less than half of my shrimp in garlic sauce, 1 TBLS rice D-3oz of roast and 2 tablespoons of Brocolli & cheese S-I Tablespoon of peanut butter-As soon as I got home for the Y. I thought I was going to DIE!!! When I read all of my LB stuff from my surgeon, he promotes the low carb thing. He tells us to eat the meat first, if you are still hungry go for the veggies and to avoid starches. I am at a loss with all this...That's why I got the band...so I would just eat very small portions of everything and forget about it!!!! :biggrin: So I have decided to throw in a granola bar on the days I work out so I won't have that passing out feeling again!!! I have lost 3 pounds. Not sure since when since I am getting over my cycle!

Hi Georgia Girl...I am going to miss you. I know that low carbing is not going to be a forever thing with me either. I just need to jump start my weight loss! Hope to see you around!

My eating plans changed today. I had... B-Vanilla Low Carb Slim Fast L-1/2 Taco salad no shell, tomatoes and sour cream on the side D-1/2 of southwestern salad from Chick Fil-A Took out carrots, tomatoes, almost all of the corn/black bean "stuff" only had 1/2 of the tortilla stips, ate all the chicken. Water 56 ounces...will try to get in more before bed. Just don't want to have to worry about the bathroom in the middle of the night. Went to the Y for 55 mins of cardo 25 on the bike 30 on the treadmill

If you are at goal, near goal, or steadily loosing weight, please share what you are eating and what your workouts consist of. Right now, I am doing low carb/working out at least 3 times a week at the YMCA. I have not weighed due to my TOM I know I will not get an accurate weight. Thanks!

Was doing good yesterday....was working late and grabbed a handful of chips!!!!!!! Oh well.....All I can do is do better today. Dinner last night was 11/2 piece of fish and a slice of cheese.... Ok calorie wise. Did more carbs than I would have liked to. I am so-o-o lethargic!!!! I am hoping that will soon pass!!! TODAY B-Low Carb Slim Fast L- Grilled Chicken Salad??? All the chicken less than 1/2 of the salad with ranch dressing. D-??? Going to the Y today!