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I am really a mixture of measuring and weighing. I did buy a scale (amazon.com) I use it for my meat and when I'm measuring out a serving (usually an ounce) of say crackers, etc. I find the scale really helpful with the meat because I might have made braised beef where its smaller pieces or want to portion pieces of already sliced grilled chicken or am measuring a piece of fish which is thinner than other cuts of meat. I have to admit - I really thought I had a good idea of what different serving sizes would look like and was very surprised how off I was. Other things I always measure and for that reason it is very helpful to have extra 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 cup measures. I also buy tons of the 4, 6 and 8 oz tupperwares (even found a website -plasticcity) where they had disposable ones. That way after I make a meal I immediately just put it into those size containers and I'm all portioned out. Good Luck!

I was prepped for a week of Clear Liquids postop. I like to cook and was not happy thinking about a week of clear liquids and the lack of variety. So I made 3 of my favorite soups: french onion made with beef broth and madeira, I made a chicken tortilla soup and a honey baked ham and bean with some cayenne and molasses added. Then I did one of the hardest things ever - I strained all the solids out. I was left with some of the absolute best broth soups ever. The chicken tortilla had a minimal amount of sediment from the diced tomatoes I had added - but it was ok - very close to clear. My freezer was completely stocked with tupperwares full of these and then I had made some pureed soups as well for the next stage. I about laughed out of my chair when my dr said I was only going to do clears for 2 days, soft for the rest of the week and by the end of week 2 would be on solids. :mad2: My actions above were pretty wasteful - and you could probably get a similar effect by just starting with the broths and adding seasonings but I was really impressed with the flavor and never once minded eating clears. I never let the extra broths go to waste I just used them as bases for other soups and meals. Good Luck!

Luluc - sorry about the non-fill - I'm sure that must be frustrating. I have really been struggling this last week. I had a horrible weekend (food wise - as I went into a little before) I feel like I am eating way too much and unfortunately have been making bad choices too. (I go for a fill next week so there is a light) where this routine which has happened before and I just didn't lose anything I have actually put on 3 lbs from 2 weeks ago b/c i have not been able to work out in a week due to a horrific fungal infection under my stomach for which I had to go to urgent care. Now I am going out for mexican and drinks with friends tomorrow night but other than that I might try my preop diet for the next week just to help get back on track - we'll see. Today: B: malted chocolate Protein shake L: 1.5 scrambled cheesy egg S: 90 cal pack special K crackers w/ 2 light laughing cow cheese D: 1/3 c. chicken tettrazini, 5 steamed green Beans, 1/2 biscuit S: 1/3 piece cheesecake :thumbup:

Luluc and San Diego Mom - I frankly need some pain in my arse after tonight - can't even post except I will cop to losing count after 5 mojitos - I dont think there is even a smily for 'shaking my head' in a disgraced sort of way - cause that's me right now to make it worse I'm meeting the crowd i was with tonight tomorrow for a late brunch - will try to be reasonable - might just have to chalk this weekend up as a loss! Pretty sad when, at my age, the time change beats you home!

Just another nurse - I'm an ICU nurse in a high acuity urban hospital.

Yesterday - weird and bad day - had several meetings in the morning after getting off work and another in the afternoon - so I got a little less than 1.5 hrs sleep - then after the aft. meeting - went to the Y for an hour and 40 min. snack - chips and dip meal - 2 oz grilled rasberry chicken, 1/2 c. creamy bolognese pasta snack - cookie dough, frozen (2 cookies worth)

yesterday: B: malted mocha protein shake S: chips & salsa, candy at the nurses station L: the toppings and 2 bites of the crust from a sm. piece pizza D: 3 oz plain nonfat greek yogurt w/ 4 large strawberries, 1/3 c. mango ginger granola

Today: will be one of my long days - so 4 meals B: 5 oz. nonfat plain greek yogurt, 2 large diced strawberries and 1oz protein cereal L: insides of 2 stuffed shells , couple bites of the pasta Planning on: D1: mocha cheesecake protein shake D2: pecan crusted chicken breast (about 2/3 breast) w/ couple bites pilaf, couple snap peas S's: oriental snack mix, apple & peanut butter

I snacked all day :party::cursing::hurray: - I think b/c I didn't eat a true breakfast (a good protein first thing in the am) - I really need to work on this to see if it helps my snacking of the last couple days. L: turkey chili cheese dip w/ some chips S: what didn't I snack on: more chips, oriental snack mix, some candy D: insides and a portion of the pasta from a stuffed shell w/ sauce and steamed green beans S: maybe some popcorn or sf pudding - have to stay up late tonight Good point for the day - joined the Y today. I need to work on having a variety of workouts - not just walking and need to work on weights.

Luluc - the dover sole was amazing - melted in my mouth Renee - for the pecan crusted chicken - I make it a little different every time (originally got the idea form dream dinners) sometimes I marinate the chicken sometimes I just dip it into eggbeaters. My secret is buying bulk boneless chicken breasts or thighs from costco - place 2-3 each into a freezer bag or vacusaver bag, pour in a marinade and freeze - then they actually marinate while they defrost - one of my all time favorite meals during the summer was a grilled marinated chicken breast over salad. Back to this - so I either marinate in one of the following: - honey mustard - italian dressing - buttermilk, garlic and fresh herbs - what I did last night - barbecue sauce - etc. then I dunk them and press into the chicken a mixture that is basically 1/2 crushed pecans, 1/2 panko bread crumbs, and a little garlic powder and salt or garlic salt. lay them on a sprayed baking dish/pan in a preheated oven 375-400 degrees for 15-20 min.

TODAY: weird day - We were blanketed w/ snow and I felt like cooking - I took 4 meals to my friends and stocked my freezer with a multitude of others. So B & L were tastes of the meals B: couple bites each: mediterranean pasta w/ tuna, braised beef, gorgonzola mashed potatoes, vermont cheddar mac & cheese L: bites of: pecan crusted chicken, rice pilaf, beef carbonnade, garlic mashed potatoes, rasberry chicken w/ coconut rice S: grande skinny vanilla latte, turkey chili/cheese dip w/ couple chips D: 3 oz Dover sole piccatta w/ roasted mushrooms and garlic green beans and a piece of garlic bread will be up for awhile - feel like some tart frozen yogurt

I definitely think I eat a lot more at night -sometimes my breakfast isn't till lunch time b/c I'm not hungry. forgot to add a grande skinny vanilla latte for a snack yesterday.

Today: B: malted mocha Protein shake L: 1 cheese enchilada, couple chips and salsa, 2 bites each rice and Beans S: 2 oatmeal raisin Cookies D: 2 bites chicken chorizo sausage (whole foods taster) 4 bites crispy onion chicken (dream dinners taster) S: 2/3 piece berry chantily cake :thumbup: again

Yesterday: B: 1 cheesestick, 100 cal popcorn pack S: chips and spinach dip L: 1/2 c. mediterranean Pasta then nothing else because I crashed after having been up for 30 hours will try to be better today

I'm wondering if it's your server - I've never used fitday before - but I just tried to google it and got right there - good luck!

pigs-r-flying - WELCOME! speaking of slapping hands and all that - I almost refused to post my intake for yesterday. Now I know we all have bad days - I have certainly had my fair share but yesterday took on a whole new dimension. It wasn't just a bad food day, it was self-sabotaging, anti-band friendly and just rotten! It started out with me knowing I was having a problem with chocolate. In an initial attempt to help with this I thought it would be a good idea to give chocolate up for Lent. Well last night it turned into a well let's eat as much chocolate as I can before tomorrow. I actually only got one meal of protein in (a protein shake on my way into work) because I was never hungry from constantly eating chocolate through the night (oohhh and the scoops and salsa that were on the nurses station) didn't help that it was an insane horribly busy night. Oh well - today is already going better (maybe the no chocolate for Lent will end up being just the 'cleansing' that I need) Today: S: slice of baked brie - last little wedge B: mocha protein shake S: carrots and dip L: 6 oz bolognese pasta dish D: (will be) some roasted red pepper soup and if I need a snack - some beef jerky or 100 cal popcorn pack.

Yesterday was a horrid food day for me - I worked the night before, only slept 2 hrs before I was up getting house ready for an oscar gathering I was having. I snacked, minimally through day, but all bad stuff - then the party! Today wasn't much better and I am back to work so another 24 hr+ day (more hrs = more food) yesterday: snacks - oriental snack mix, v-day candy, jerky, 2 bites mahi Dinner - baked brie, veggies & dip, a bottle of wine. Today - breakfast - baked brie leftovers snacks - 1/2 c. bolognese pasta dish, veggies & dip, cheese Lunch - 3/4 c. roasted red pepper soup Dinner - (will be) 1 c. bolognese pasta dish will probably have leftover vday candy later

Luluc - it is indeed coming up! Today: B: 3/4 c. roasted red pepper soup w/ parmessan S: edamame (1 cup unshelled), couple hershey kisses L: 1 cup white chili (currently eating) snack to come - probably oriental snack mix, and unfortunately there is some chocolate at the nurses station - so I doubt I will be able to avoid completely dinner to come - plain greek yogurt w/ fresh blueberries & some kashi go lean crunch

Yesterday: (my first 24+ hr shift after being off x 3 weeks - UUgGGHHHH!!!) B: mocha, peanut butter protein shake S: oriental snack mix - sm. handful L: 3/4 c. roasted red pepper soup, w/ asiago, couple hershey kisses D: same as lunch - but w/ smoked provolone S: a cup full of unshelled edamame, couple hershey kisses

Yesterday: B: mocha cheesecake protein shake S: oriental snack mix L: 3/4 c. broccoli soup w/ cheddar S: 2 starburst 2 hershey kisses D: 2 oz sesame/ginger encrusted mahi, 1/3 c. protein enhanced mashed potatoes and a a drizzle of beurre blanc S: reeses peanut butter heart :sneaky:

TODAY: B: mocha cheesecake protein shake L: 2/3 c. broccoli soup w/ cheddar S: 2 starbursts & sm. handful oriental crackers D: 2.5 oz sesame/ginger encrusted mahi w/ beurre blanc and 1/3 c. roasted red pepper soup (was inspired by my trip) will probably have some dessert - not sure what.

San Diego Mom - Some pictures to keep you going - good luck with your appt. tomorrow:

San Diego mom - I am so excited for you! Maybe we'll just have to keep 'inspiring' each other - I can think of worse things :blushing:

Bozzj - I'm so glad you are feeling better! Allie - Welcome Back! TODAY: B: Mocha cheesecake protein shake L: Mocha cheesecake protein shake S: multiple tastes of the 3 soups I'm making today, 1 hershey kis D: 1 cup white chili w/ shredded cheddar on top S: sugar free pudding parfait

life getting back to normal after my travels- as promised I was on the scale yesterday am. Thank the Lord for my daily walks b/c despite my increased vacation eating - I managed to lose 1.5 lbs :rose: Due to the same eating (white bread for goodness sake) I had a fill this am so liquids/soft for 48 hrs: Today: B: grande skinny vanilla latte L: 1 c. roasted red pepper/smoked gouda soup S: chocolate peanut butter pudding parfait D: 3/4 c. same soup as lunch w/ 2.5 oz plain greek yogurt mixed in