I have to be accountable for my actions, yet I can't seem to find the motivation. I'm starting this food journal. If anyone wants to participate, simply write down what you ate today. Every time you eat, come back to your post and edit it so that your entire day stays in your post. Maybe it's a stupid idea, but heck, I'm desperate.

Lisa B.

February 16, 2005

Food Calories

coffee Creamer 30

Whole Wheat Tortilla 140

Slice of cheddar 130

Breakfast total 380

See you at lunch.

gellergirl, did you use the weight goal planner of Fit.com. It will tell you how many calories you need to each day to reach your target goal in a set time. I am 5' 4", small boned, and bmi under 40. I also don't exercise, so I try to stay between 1000 and 1200 calories. If you are taller, and/or larger frame, and/or exercise you can eat more calories. You are doing great on your Proteins, but you should try to get at least 25 grams of fiber a day to keep you regular.

gellergirl, Fiber cancels out carbs, so you don't have to worry about the carbs. I like Weight Control Oatmeal Cinnamon. Low in sugar and high in Protein and Fiber. I was using Benefiber Chewable, but when I ran out I bought Fiber Choice Orange Chewable which had more fiber in 2 tablets instead of 3. I also bought some Kellogg's All-Bran with extra fiber. 1/2 cup is only 50 calories and has 13 grams of fiber and 20 carbs. I put 1/2 Skim Milk and let soak a little for a bit, then add blueberries and splenda. I thought it tasted very good. All Bran Cereal Bar Honey Oat tastes good and is 5 grams of fiber.

Fruit is also a good source of fiber. I love Strawberries and Blueberries.

My daughter did great! She lost 16 pounds on the Pre-op diet. Dr. Collier said her liver looked young and healthy and everything went perfectly. She was in pain when I met her in the step down room, but she really didn't complain about it. I got her home by 3:00pm and she went straight to bed. She got up a few minutes ago and drank some juice, walked around a bit, then went back to bed.

I got my 2nd fill while she was in surgery. My first fill three weeks ago and was 1.2cc. There was only .5cc that was still in my band today. I ended up today with 1cc. She said I was one of those that didn't need much to be restricted. I drank my shakes only today and could definately fill the restriction.

Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda

Lunch: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Dinner: 1/2 c. broccoli cheese soup

Snack: 1/2 Jello sugar-free pudding

Total Calories: 1013

Total Fat: 20 grams - 18%

Total Carbs: 81 grams - 32%

Total Protein: 123 grams - 50%

Breakfast: 8 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda

Lunch: 1/16 c. lo mein, 1/8 c. general tso's chicken

Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda and 1.5 cubic inch maple walnut fudge

Dinner: 1 slice spinach alfredo pizza

Total Calories: 933

Total Fat: 39 grams - 38%

Total Carbs: 85 grams - 36%

Total Protein: 19 grams - 26%

Wednesday - Day after 2nd Fill

Breakfast - Atkins Shake, Oatmeal thinned it down more

Lunch - Started eating Tuna Fish at 2:00 pm was still eating on it at 5:10 pm when I needed to leave for a meeting. There was probably 1/4 cup left. Foolish me tried to down the rest. When I got to the car, I did another foolish thing I took a big gulp of water thinking the tuna would finish going down. WRONG! As my DH was driving, I had him pull over several times so I could PB the water and stuck tuna up. What a slimy mess!

Dinner - TBD...I think I will try some soup.

Breakfast: 8 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda

Lunch: 1/4 c. chicken salad, 10 Tostitos scoops w/monterey jack queso dip

Dinner: 5 charbroiled oysters, 2 bacon wrapped oysters, 1 medium blackened shrimp, 1 small bite of crab cake

Dessert: 1/4 c. apple cobbler

Total Calories: 1027

Total Fat: 53 grams - 47%

Total Carbs: 72 grams - 28%

Total Protein: 64 grams - 25%

Thursday

Breakfast - Atkins Shake, Oatmeal

Lunch - 1/2 cup Fiber One, 1/2 Cup Skim Milk, 1/2 Cup Blueberries

Snack - Yogurt

Dinner - 2 ounces Chopped T-bone Steak, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/4 cup green beans, 4 Strawberries, 2 Olives.

1,055 Calories 58 Protein, 39 Fiber

Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Snack: 20 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda

Lunch: 1/2 c. chicken salad

Snack: chocolate chocolate chip cookie sandwich w/ white icing

Dinner: 10 Tostitos chips w/ monterey jack queso dip & 3 c. microwave popcorn

Total Calories: 1480

Total Fat: 65 grams - 39%

Total Carbs: 147 grams - 38%

Total Protein: 85 grams - 23%

New job last week so lost some computer time...will be shopping for fiber tablets today and did fitday which say 1200c a day so here is yesterday!

05/19/06

My goal is KEEP IT SIMPLE! ...AND DON'T GRAZE!

Breakfast: coffee with creamer, protein bar

Snack: Protein shake

Lunch: One slice pizza (topping only), 2 chicken wings

Dinner: Lean Cuisine

Total: 891 calories

Carb - 53

Protein - 70

Fiber - 2

Breakfast: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda

Lunch: 2 hush puppies

Dinner: 3 oz. filet mignon (medium well), 2 hush puppies, 1 small bite of crab cake

Snack: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Total Calories: 929

Total Fat: 28 grams - 28%

Total Carbs: 75 grams - 32%

Total Protein: 90 grams - 40%

Breakfast: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda

Snack: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Lunch: 1 hush puppy, 1 crab stuffed shrimp

Dinner: 1 hush puppy, 1 crab stuffed shrimp

Snack: 6 cups microwave kettle corn

Total Calories: 937

Total Fat: 36 grams - 33%

Total Carbs: 88 grams - 34%

Total Protein: 78 grams - 33%

Friday

Breakfast - Atkins Shake, Oatmeal

Lunch - 2 oz Chicken, 1/2 cup potatoes

Dinner - 1/2 cup All-bran, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup strawberries

Snack - Atkins Shake

Calories 927

Saturday

Breakfast- Atkins Shake, Oatmeal

Lunch - 2 oz Chicken, 1/2 cup Spinach

Dinner - 1 oz Chicken, 1/2 cup total =Green Beans, Squash, Cucumber, Tomatoes

Snack - 1/2 cup All-Bran, 1/2 cup Milk, 1/2 cup Blueberries

Calories - 1014

Sunday

Breakfast - Atkins Shake, Oatmeal

Lunch - 1 cup Tuna Salad

Dinner - 1 cup All-Bran, 1 cup Skim Milk, 1/2 cup Blueberries

Snack - 1 oz Chicken, 1/2 cup potatoes

Calories - 1161

Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk

Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda

Lunch: 1/4 c. chicken salad, 2 cubic inches colby jack cheese

Dinner: 3 oz. imitation crab made w/ 1.5 tbsp. mayonnaise

Total Calories: 871

Total Fat: 42 grams - 43%

Total Carbs: 42 grams - 19%

Total Protein: 83 grams - 38%