I actually have mine after a cup of coffee. I need something in there or my pouch really hurts. But since starting this challenge, I find that I’m satisfied with the one cup of coffee instead of the several I used to have.

More RAK than PIF:  when walking my dogs, I take extra poop bags and pick up anything that others have left behind!

In the spirit of true accountability, I have to confess that I took a nap instead of cleaning house. And I’m glad I did! I did do two loads of laundry. Mainly because my most comfortable pair of jeans were in the second load! Now, I’m off to Killeen and in a much better mood. It’s amazing what one hour of sleep can accomplish!

I don’t consider myself a food addict but a compulsive eater.  I’m an escape addict, and food has been my substance of choice most of my life because it’s readily available, socially acceptable, a family norm, etc.  I’ve gone long periods of time where food wasn’t an issue because I was escaping from reality another way.

I’m well acquainted w…[Read more]

Sounds good!

I’m working on it. Right now those numbers are a bit overwhelming when I’ve been struggling to get 1000 calories in. So my first goal is to reach 1200 consistently and then up it to 1300. Right now, I very seldom manage to hit 1200 calories.

I was exhausted yesterday (no sleep Tues night) and I found myself eating every couple of hours just to be able to get through the day. After getting about 5 hours of sleep last night, I’m not having near the hunger issues of yesterday.

Nikki! I’m so happy that you’ve finally gotten your surgery date! It’s about time they got off their derrieres and scheduled it!

Today’s was a chocolate premier protein shake with a little coconut sugar free Torani syrup. Put in a mug and heat it up in the microwave STIRRING OFTEN!

Nikki’s shake cookbook has wonderful recipes with instructions for make shakes, both hot and cold.

I also make one that I usually have to split into two shakes. One cup of fat free MooTopia (my…[Read more]

I was never given a calorie goal, but my macro goals are at least 80 grams of protein and max of 130 grams of carbs.  I eat about 1500 a day – more on heavy workout days.  My NET calories per day after exercise are in the 900-1000 range.  At my last annual bariatric visit, my doc told me he doesn’t want me to lose more, so I’m focused on maintenance.

Actually, now that you mention it, I’m noticing that about the coffee.

I was told to eat between 1300-1500 calories a day. I aim for 1200.I struggle to reach 1000 most days. But, I’m getting better at getting over 1000, but still working on hitting the 1200 mark.

LOL – I’m with you!  Manic Wednesday

No, not yet, which really surprises me. Jackie was having hard, almost constant contractions at around 4:00. We’ve tried texting our son, but as he’s not answering, we figure he’s asleep in the room.