Out With the Old--In With the New!

[FluffyChix 17,418]

2 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

I'm not even tempted at this point. Just the sip I have at communion still burns. A whole glass would probably eat a hole in my stomach! This is such a new experience for me, I always had the famous cast-iron stomach! Now it's made of tissue paper!

OH man! I have to give the wine chalice a miss at mass! I just cross myself and walk on. The thought of it alone makes my esophagus and tummy burn! But I will say, I do enjoy sniffing Mr. F's glass of wine and his glass of whiskey! And I'm truly satisfied with that--with no longing or feelings of needing to have one. Hope that isn't an eating disorder. LOL.

[Apple203 1,314]

There were a few weeks there where my weigh-ins were very volatile compared to being rock steady the first month, and I do think it was the addition of wine and ramping up carbs too high. I will miss my wine, and will re-evaluate its presence in my life when I reach my goal.

Edited May 6, 2018 by Apple203

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Just now, Apple203 said:

There we a few weeks there where my weigh-ins were very volatile compared to being rock steady the first month, and I was only having a glass or two every 2-3 days. Crazy! I will miss my wine, and will re-evaluate its presence in my life when I reach my goal.

((hugs)) I know hon. It's so weird how volatile it gets with it (I think?). And then I see young people able to go drink like fishes and still lose and I'm like...oh the thoughts I'm having about you. Yeah, I figure I will try to give it a year and see how I feel then. I do know my liver and upper right quadrant really feels so great now! LOL. So I may just kick it to the curb. Who knows. It doesn't hold the importance I once thought it held. I now feel it's so easy to go out with fam and friends and they are all drinking around me and I still have fun at the event without it. But you know, it's subject to change without notice. ROFLMFAO!!

[Kay07 734]

The mass wine... My daughter just received her 1st communion last weekend and was very upset that I wouldn't drink "the blood" with her (they give kids sparkling cider). She said "Don't worry mom, it's decaff!". I couldn't help but laugh. I was very vocal in my dismay that I had to give up caffeinated coffee (although now that I've done it, I am happy with my decaff) and when I said I couldn't drink wine, I think she assumed it was for the same reason.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

On 5/1/2018 at 12:42 PM, Orchids&Dragons said:

Fluffy, do you still limit your quantity to 1/2 cup or have you eased up on that as you increased calories?

Yes. I'm now eating to fullness. I weigh everything and from time to time put it in a measuring cup. I'm at between 3/4-1cup of food depending on density and texture of the food.

I have about a 4-4.5oz by weight capacity right now.

[clsumrall 535]

Also a fair-skinned redhead here. At least I'm not the only member of the fish-belly white club!

Me too not only am I the color of non fat milk I am spotted too!!damn the scotch Irish genes

[FluffyChix 17,418]

3 minutes ago, clsumrall said:

Me too not only am I the color of non fat milk I am spotted too!!damn the scotch Irish genes

Haha! yes, I'm like 70+% Irish per the 23 and Me test.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

4 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Haha! yes, I'm like 70+% Irish per the 23 and Me test.

I don't think that's the part of you that tans

[FluffyChix 17,418]

23 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

I don't think that's the part of you that tans

Oh no! That's the fish belly white part! ROFLMAO! And the freckledy part! hehe

[FluffyChix 17,418]

What Am I Eating Today?

B-decaff Protein latte

2nd B-3/4 egg white delight with extra egg, no McMuffin + 5g baby spinach leaves + 15g grape tomatoes

Lunch-Caprese salad + hickory smoked turkey BH

AS-1/4 egg white delight with extra egg, no McMuffin + leftover spinach leaves

D-grilled tilapia with homemade pico de gallo + avocados and Mexi Caulirice and a couple bites of grilled zuccs/y squash

BS-maybe decaff protein latte if there is any room left in the inn.

Nutritionals: 717cals; 64g protein; 40g fat; 26g carbs; 5g fiber; 21g net carbs; 9g nat. sugars

Vitamins: on board

Water: 120floz

Exercise: Walked 2.75 miles today + housework (if you can call it that)

[Miss Topaz 300]

8 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Yes, I tasted a couple of sips of a Michelada. BIG mistake. Not anxious to repeat alcohol any time soon--including my beloved wine. Honestly, I thought I'd miss it. But I do not. I'm much happier with tea. And plus, any time pre-surg that I had alcohol of any kind, I stalled for 4 days. I could count it on the calendar. And I'd usually go up a couple pounds about 2 days after drinking. It SUCKED!

I don't really miss it either. I tried the cider, and sipped one sip of hubby's mimosa at brunch, but wasn't tempted to order my own. Hubby was not surprised. I've always been the DD - and never had a problem with it. And yeah, while I did weight watchers, if I had one glass any time during the week - no loss.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

I'm 1 pound away from 100 loss from my most recent high last May 5th! Expect my 100lb loss post tomorrow. Today I'm at 188.6lbs post poopy!

And I wanted to post another daily menu, cuz I was just spending morning coffee time with the YOUTUBE and Dr. Weiner and his Pound of Cure program. And he suggests that even bariatric patients should be able to reach 1lb of veggies and fruits per day at 3-6months out from surgery.

Tomorrow is the start of Week 12 from surgery (3 months baby! Can't believe it. Time flies.) And I've heard the Atkins style low carb diet repeatedly bashed for being a diet that is SO unhealthy that has wayyyyy tooo much Protein, gobs of fat, and void of beautiful Fiber and the veggies and fruits we all need! (Now. Please don't misunderstand. This is MY style that suits me and one I've honestly been doing for more than 80% of the last 18 years--it's not for everyone. And I'm not suggesting that this is the ONLY way to a healthy diet. I believer there are many paths and the best one is the one that you can personally stick with for life!

And while I couldn't lose all my weight though it alone, it did keep my PCOS and pre-diabetes in control. It was actually dx'd as T2 before I ever started Atkins, but since then, they only ever refer to it as pre-dx since my A1C went from 6.9 down to 6.0 with it and stayed there.)

So I wanted to post my menu today. It is indeed Atkins style. It is exactly what he suggested--protein adequate (I am aiming to get to 74g of protein per day per my RD) high in leafy greens and even has some low glyc. fruits (yes, I'm testing green smoothies...AGAIN. *le sigh*), it's low fat due to my food choices. It's packed with veggies and some fruits and for around 29g of net carbs, I will eat about 11oz of veggies and fruits. IDK. Not too shabby, Dr. Weiner. Feeling pretty proud. This is a pretty typical menu for me.

The MFP lists it in excruciating detail (sorry), but short hand, here's what I had: (each meal is about 3/4-1c of food)

B1: 2 protein lattes with Miralax and Colace

B2: 1/4 lo Egg White Delight - no muffin; 50g egg white puff with lite LCow cheese wedge & salsa; 1oz steamed spinach

L: 1/3 lo Caprese salad; 2.5oz grilled shrimp; 1/4c pico with avocado and cilantro

AS: 16oz green smoothie (after PT) (apple cucumber spinach cilantro psyllium and lemon in vanilla Protein Powder & uns. coco. milk)

D: 2.25oz grilled fajitas with grilled zuccs/ysquash and avocado

BS: 1 protein latte

Daily Totals: 704 cals; 74g protein; 30g fat; 40g carbs; 11g fiber; 29g net carbs; 11g nat sugars

(You can click on the pics to make them bigger if you want to geek out.)

Edited May 7, 2018 by FluffyChix

[Mattymatt 491]

I'm 1 pound away from 100 loss from my most recent high last May 5th! Expect my 100lb loss post tomorrow. [emoji3] Today I'm at 188.6lbs post poopy! [emoji3]
And I wanted to post another daily menu, cuz I was just spending morning coffee time with the YOUTUBE and Dr. Weiner and his Pound of Cure program. And he suggests that even bariatric patients should be able to reach 1lb of veggies and fruits per day at 3-6months out from surgery.
Tomorrow is the start of Week 12 from surgery (3 months baby! Can't believe it. Time flies.) And I've heard the Atkins style low carb diet repeated bashed for being a diet that is SO unhealthy that has wayyyyy tooo much Protein, gobs of fat, and void of beautiful Fiber and the veggies and fruits we all need!
So I wanted to post my menu today. [emoji4] It is indeed Atkins style. It is exactly what he suggested--protein adequate (I am aiming to get to 74g of Protein per day per my RD) high in leafy greens and even has some low glyc. fruits (yes, I'm testing green smoothies...AGAIN. *le sigh*), it's low fat due to my food choices. It's packed with veggies and some fruits and for around 29g of net carbs, I will eat about 11oz of veggies and fruits. [emoji4] IDK. Not too shabby, Dr. Weiner. Feeling pretty proud. This is a pretty typical menu for me.
The MFP lists it in excruciating detail (sorry), but short hand, here's what I had: (each meal is about 3/4-1c of food)
B1: 2 protein lattes with Miralax and Colace
B2: 1/4 lo Egg White Delight - no muffin; 50g egg white puff with lite LCow cheese wedge & salsa; 1oz steamed spinach
L: 1/3 lo Caprese salad; 2.5oz grilled shrimp; 1/4c pico with avocado and cilantro
AS: 16oz green smoothie (after PT) (apple cucumber spinach cilantro psyllium and lemon in vanilla Protein Powder & uns. coco. milk)
D: 2.25oz grilled fajitas with grilled zuccs/ysquash and avocado
BS: 1 protein latte
Daily Totals: 704 cals; 74g protein; 30g fat; 40g carbs; 11g fiber; 29g net carbs; 11g nat sugars

Hellz yeah!

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Good luck on hitting 100! I'm hoping to hit 50 next weekend!

[FluffyChix 17,418]

4 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Good luck on hitting 100! I'm hoping to hit 50 next weekend!

You'll do it! Can't wait for that! Go girl!