A thread for us to share our daily menus!

To help keep things in perspective for everyone, let's try to note our height & weight (or BMI), gender, weight-status & how far out we are post-op (unless this is already stated in your side profile )

Post as little or as much info as you want. If you track macros, feel free to share your protein, fat, & carb details...if all you feel like saying is you had a really yummy taco, that's cool too.

EDIT: Anyone can play! VSG, RNY, DS, etc... ♥️

Edited July 22, 20197 yr by ms.sss

5 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

and cumin

...gonna add some of this in my dressing now

On 9/16/2019 at 10:23 AM, ms.sss said:

On 9/16/2019 at 10:17 AM, FluffyChix said:

What I do for "green" avocado smoothies:

1/4 avocado (about 2 oz)

1-2 oz baby spinach (fresh)

1-2 oz cucumber

fresh lemon juice/zest (lots)

1/2oz celery (optional)

garlic

s/p

cilantro

scoop of super greens powder (adds a little tart sweetness)

ahhhhhh...a GREEN smoothie. Totally forgot about those, I had dessert on the brain.

I have all these ingredients. Once my avocado ripens a little more am going to make this!

...am also going to make this now as well! My avocado is nice and ripe!!

lemme know how you like it!

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.3 lbs this morning.

So yesterday I decided to go on a pre-vacay-food-intake-plan (i.e., my old WLS diet, lol) in anticipation of all the mangiare bene that will be going on next week. It's weird that I find eating "bariatric-ly" easier than eating "maintenance-ly". It just feels like there is so much less effort, stress and thinking involved, you know? (or is that just me?)

Menu for Yesterday, Thursday Sep 19:

Totals --- 546 cals --- 62g protein --- 11g NET carbs --- 25g fat

• 9:00am (0 cals)
  • black coffee + ½ packet Stevia
• 1:30pm (120 cals)
  • protein shake: 1 scoop powder + 2 tsp Benefibre + 17g Clearlax + 2 tsp instant decaf coffee
• 6:00pm (421 cals)
  • salad greens + vinaigrette >>> @MarvelGirl25 ..tried the cumin, not sure it went very well with my mix, lol, will have to try it with yours.
  • 1 fl oz pumpkin seeds
  • 100g grilled shrimp
  • 1 poached egg
  • avocado smoothie: 50g avocado + 38g spinach + 25g cucumber + lemon juice + garlic powder + cilantro + mint + black pepper + Greek yogurt + ice >>> @FluffyChix ...my first crack at this was too watery so I added some Greek yogurt. Then I added some mint and black pepper. Pretty yum ❤️

Yesterday's Exercise:

• 1hr hot yoga
• 30 mins on treadmill
• 15 mins strength training (arms)

Edited September 20, 20196 yr by ms.sss

Found these for those of us on the go. Very filling even when I can't finish it, leave some flatbread. Only 150 calories and tastes good, and a great price.

https://www.samsclub.com/p/turkey-saus-sandwich-12-ct-36-oz/prod17970072

5 hours ago, ms.sss said:

It's weird that I find eating "bariatric-ly" easier than eating "maintenance-ly". It just feels like there is so much less effort, stress and thinking involved, you know? (or is that just me?)

I don't think this is weird at all. It's a total no brainer for me too when I eat my clean bari meals. And also, I know, that I will feel perfectly awesome after a meal and not potentially nauseous, or painful tummy (cuz I know what my meal sizes are of my regular bari foods, so it's easy to pop a plate with a measuring cup on the scale and get er done quickly and repetitiously), and know that I'm not gonna have RH 2 hours down the pike. So I totally get your feelings and think they are valid!!

5 hours ago, ms.sss said:

avocado smoothie: 50g avocado + 38g spinach + 25g cucumber + lemon juice + garlic powder + cilantro + mint + black pepper + Greek yogurt + ice >>> @FluffyChix ...my first crack at this was too watery so I added some Greek yogurt. Then I added some mint and black pepper. Pretty yum ❤️

Oh nice! Love the addition of the mint!!! I think I've also done a version with cilantro and basil (out of mint). So good! Definitely play with the liquid amounts and also with the amount of lemon (or lime), the tart really jazzes things up! Also, a slice of Granny Smith Apple with peel really adds some backbone to it as well!

5 hours ago, nenes78 said:

Found these for those of us on the go. Very filling even when I can't finish it, leave some flatbread. Only 150 calories and tastes good, and a great price.

https://www.samsclub.com/p/turkey-saus-sandwich-12-ct-36-oz/prod17970072

Boo. Sam's Club closed down my side of the border years ago. And google tells me Sandwich Bros isn't up here either. You guys always have the good stuff.

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 116.9 lbs this morning.

I'm noticing the effects of the drop in my calorie intake the past couple days. This morning's run tired me out much, much, more than usual (I only did 3.5k) and I feel an overall lethargy. Also am going on 4 days of poop-less-ness. ARG. I'm probably keto-flu-ing.

Anyhoo, going to stick to this self-imposed "pre-vacay-food-intake-plan" one more day and scrapping it tomorrow.

Menu for Yesterday, Friday Sep 20:

Totals --- 505 cals --- 41g protein --- 23g NET carbs --- 27g fat

• 9:00am (13 cals)
  • 1 black coffees + ½ packet Stevia
  • chicken broth
• 5:00pm (493 cals)
  • Rice-less Poke Bowl *ate about 1/4 of the quantities below*
    • ½ package fettuccine shiratake noodles
    • 51g avocado
    • 12g carrots
    • 14g edename
    • 70g roasted brussel sprouts w/ bacon
    • 100g seared sesame crusted yellowfin tuna
    • 1½ tbsp honey ginger soy sauce
  • ¼ Portobello mushroom cap pizza leftovers
  • 1 pork meatball (it was a dumpling, but I removed the rice wrapper)
• 7:30pm
  • *ate about 2/3 of the poke bowl leftovers from my 5pm meal*

Yesterday's Exercise:

• 5km run
• 15 mins strength training (arms)

4 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 116.9 lbs this morning.

I'm noticing the effects of the drop in my calorie intake the past couple days. This morning's run tired me out much, much, more than usual (I only did 3.5k) and I feel an overall lethargy. Also am going on 4 days of poop-less-ness. ARG. I'm probably keto-flu-ing.

Anyhoo, going to stick to this self-imposed "pre-vacay-food-intake-plan" one more day and scrapping it tomorrow.

Menu for Yesterday, Friday Sep 20:

Totals --- 505 cals --- 41g protein --- 23g NET carbs --- 27g fat

• 9:00am (13 cals)
  • 1 black coffees + ½ packet Stevia
  • chicken broth
• 5:00pm (493 cals)
  • Rice-less Poke Bowl *ate about 1/4 of the quantities below*
    • ½ package fettuccine shiratake noodles
    • 51g avocado
    • 12g carrots
    • 14g edename
    • 70g roasted brussel sprouts w/ bacon
    • 100g seared sesame crusted yellowfin tuna
    • 1½ tbsp honey ginger soy sauce
  • ¼ Portobello mushroom cap pizza leftovers
  • 1 pork meatball (it was a dumpling, but I removed the rice wrapper)
• 7:30pm
  • *ate about 2/3 of the poke bowl leftovers from my 5pm meal*

Yesterday's Exercise:

• 5km run
• 15 mins strength training (arms)

I haven't been in this thread in a while (and not trying to starting any more drama ❤) but serious questions:

Why did you self impose this low cal intake plan in maintenance? Also why are you running kms on ~500 cals and almost no carbs?

23 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I haven't been in this thread in a while (and not trying to starting any more drama ❤) but serious questions:

Why did you self impose this low cal intake plan in maintenance? Also why are you running kms on ~500 cals and almost no carbs?

Well...I had this bright idea to reduce calorie intake now to offset my anticipated calorie increase next week on a trip Mr. and I are going on. It's the land of great awesome food, so I'm planning to indulge...including introducing carbs (pasta, bread, rice) into my diet for the first time. The thought of this scared me a little, hence the self-imposition for the past 2 days. But I think I'm over it, as I don't think its worth it because it's messing with my running* (and pooping!).

*Which I guess answers your second question? I run cuz I actually love it ❤️

Aside: it's crazy that I just wrote that I love running. This coming from the same person who less than 1 year ago couldn't go up one flight of stairs without getting winded, nor walk around the block without complaining that her feet hurt. #grateful

4 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Aside: it's crazy that I just wrote that I love running. This coming from the same person who less than 1 year ago couldn't go up one flight of stairs without getting winded, nor walk around the block without complaining that her feet hurt. #grateful 

^^^This!! Too fab for words!

I do understand pre-vacay dieting. And yes, it's gonna jack with your runs. LOL. Try doing ADF where you alternate the 500 with your normal cals. I too would want to get to the low end of my goal range before embarking to the land of misfit toys pasta rice bread wine great food!! I'm pretty sure skinny bi*ches the world around have been doing this same thing for centuries. I know my skinny sissy has done this her entire life. Pre-vacay diets so she can indulge.

8 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Well...I had this bright idea to reduce calorie intake now to offset my anticipated calorie increase next week on a trip Mr. and I are going on. It's the land of great awesome food, so I'm planning to indulge...including introducing carbs (pasta, bread, rice) into my diet for the first time. The thought of this scared me a little, hence the self-imposition for the past 2 days. But I think I'm over it, as I don't think its worth it because it's messing with my running* (and pooping!).

*Which I guess answers your second question? I run cuz I actually love it ❤️

Aside: it's crazy that I just wrote that I love running. This coming from the same person who less than 1 year ago couldn't go up one flight of stairs without getting winded, nor walk around the block without complaining that her feet hurt. #grateful

I wasn't questioning your love of running just why youre running on empty... ?

6 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Try doing ADF where you alternate the 500 with your normal cals

You know, I think I just might!

I'm likely going to finish today around 550-ish, and already plan to eat "normally" tomorrow. I could go 500 again on Monday since it's a travel day, and then its time to cut loose

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 115.6 lbs this morning.

K, plan on eating maintenance-level "normally" today, though the low food intake over the past few days has resulted in eliminating my appetite, so it may be a challenge. We'll see.

Menu for Yesterday, Saturday Sep 21:

Totals --- 591 cals --- 52g protein --- 29g NET carbs --- 26g fat

• 9:00am (10 cals)
  • 2 black coffees + ½ packet Stevia
• 12:30pm (446 cals)
  • Pho sans noodles: 1 cup Pho broth + 3oz beef brisket + 1 cup bean sprouts + 2 tbsp Hoisen Sauce + 2 tbsp chili sauce
  • 2 cauliflower florets
• 4:00pm (135 cals)
  • chicken broth
  • Protein shake: 1 scoop powder + 2 tsp Benefibre + 17g Clearlax + 2 tsp instant Decaf coffee

Yesterday's Exercise:

• 3.5km run
• 15 mins strength training (arms)

Pre-vacation diets!! Yes incredibly grateful for this chance to be healthy and fit! Odd I have lost weight on every single vacation since WLS thanks to the ability to be much more active