Guest guest Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 Marla: I am 11 months out and down 135 lbs so, so far so good, While I am still in the "window" of weight loss, I can sense it gradually closing. However, I am still losing at about the same rate as since surgery, so I can't complain. My diet varies quite a bit as I am one of the fortunate ones who can eat any meats, pastas, etc. with no problem. Here goes: Breakfast - Orange juice and a CIB shake (on weekends I might have cereal instead of the CIB) Lunch - Usually a Lean Cuisine meal (any kind with chicken or fish - no beef) or a bowl of soup or maybe a leftover from home. Dinner - Whatever the rest of the family is having - tomorrow night it will be Swedish meatballs over noodles with veggies, but it is rarely beef. Again, mostly chicken or fish. Tonight it was leftover turkey, squash and mashed potatoes. Yummy! Snacks - These vary too but are usually fruit or yogurt. I also drink a glass of milk before bed (skim). In addition I drink a minimum of 50 to 60 ounces of water per day. I also exercise a minimum of 4 times per week on the treadmill or bike. This does not include walking the dog which I do twice a day. Sometimes I too can eat more than others. The other night I ate a whole bag of microwave popcorn and it gave me no trouble at all. Dr. Thayer, Sue and always say the goal is to allow us to learn to eat like "normal" people - moderation and with some thought to what goes in our mouths. I'm trying but know it will be a forever effort on my part. I find I do better if I try 5 to 6 smaller meals per day then try to eat "3 squares" and nothing in between. I get too hungry sometimes. I know I have gone on for awhile; hope all the rambling helps. Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 This may sound like a silly question but, i'm hearing quite abit about people who eat 5 or 6 meals a day. I'm wondering around what times people are eating them and are any larger than others.....maybe some examples would help. Also does everyone try to eat in 30 min. time frames?? K Dr. T 3/20/01 --- Petzx7@... wrote: > Marla: > > I am 11 months out and down 135 lbs so, so far so > good, While I am still in > the " window " of weight loss, I can sense it > gradually closing. However, I am > still losing at about the same rate as since > surgery, so I can't complain. > My diet varies quite a bit as I am one of the > fortunate ones who can eat any > meats, pastas, etc. with no problem. Here goes: > > Breakfast - Orange juice and a CIB shake (on > weekends I might have cereal > instead of the CIB) > > Lunch - Usually a Lean Cuisine meal (any kind with > chicken or fish - no beef) > or a bowl of soup or maybe a leftover from home. > > Dinner - Whatever the rest of the family is having - > tomorrow night it will > be Swedish meatballs over noodles with veggies, but > it is rarely beef. > Again, mostly chicken or fish. Tonight it was > leftover turkey, squash and > mashed potatoes. Yummy! > > Snacks - These vary too but are usually fruit or > yogurt. I also drink a > glass of milk before bed (skim). > > In addition I drink a minimum of 50 to 60 ounces of > water per day. I also > exercise a minimum of 4 times per week on the > treadmill or bike. This does > not include walking the dog which I do twice a day. > > Sometimes I too can eat more than others. The other > night I ate a whole bag > of microwave popcorn and it gave me no trouble at > all. Dr. Thayer, Sue and > always say the goal is to allow us to learn to > eat like " normal " people > - moderation and with some thought to what goes in > our mouths. I'm trying > but know it will be a forever effort on my part. I > find I do better if I try > 5 to 6 smaller meals per day then try to eat " 3 > squares " and nothing in > between. I get too hungry sometimes. I know I have > gone on for awhile; hope > all the rambling helps. > > Lois > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 , Here’s what I ate yesterday: 9:30 - cup of hot cereal, small coffee with half and half and splenda 11:00 - handful of trail mix 12:30 - 1 whole grilled chicken wrap with veggies and mustard, small bag of baked potato chips 4:00 - small bag of pita chips 6:00 - 1 banana 9:00 - 1 large slice of pepperoni pizza, 2 cookies So, there you have it. I’m certainly not the best example, but that’s fairly typical for me. Actually, I often only eat half the sandwich for lunch, but yesterday I was particularly hungry. - AA jenn wrote: This may sound like a silly question but, i'm hearing quite abit about people who eat 5 or 6 meals a day. I'm wondering around what times people are eating them and are any larger than others.....maybe some examples would help. Also does everyone try to eat in 30 min. time frames?? K Dr. T 3/20/01 --- Petzx7@... wrote: > Marla: > > I am 11 months out and down 135 lbs so, so far so > good, While I am still in > the "window" of weight loss, I can sense it > gradually closing. However, I am > still losing at about the same rate as since > surgery, so I can't complain. > My diet varies quite a bit as I am one of the > fortunate ones who can eat any > meats, pastas, etc. with no problem. Here goes: > > Breakfast - Orange juice and a CIB shake (on > weekends I might have cereal > instead of the CIB) > > Lunch - Usually a Lean Cuisine meal (any kind with > chicken or fish - no beef) > or a bowl of soup or maybe a leftover from home. > > Dinner - Whatever the rest of the family is having - > tomorrow night it will > be Swedish meatballs over noodles with veggies, but > it is rarely beef. > Again, mostly chicken or fish. Tonight it was > leftover turkey, squash and > mashed potatoes. Yummy! > > Snacks - These vary too but are usually fruit or > yogurt. I also drink a > glass of milk before bed (skim). > > In addition I drink a minimum of 50 to 60 ounces of > water per day. I also > exercise a minimum of 4 times per week on the > treadmill or bike. This does > not include walking the dog which I do twice a day. > > Sometimes I too can eat more than others. The other > night I ate a whole bag > of microwave popcorn and it gave me no trouble at > all. Dr. Thayer, Sue and > always say the goal is to allow us to learn to > eat like "normal" people > - moderation and with some thought to what goes in > our mouths. I'm trying > but know it will be a forever effort on my part. I > find I do better if I try > 5 to 6 smaller meals per day then try to eat "3 > squares" and nothing in > between. I get too hungry sometimes. I know I have > gone on for awhile; hope > all the rambling helps. > > Lois > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 Congrats on your weight loss Lois! Your one year mark is right around the corner....how wonderful! You are looking so happy and healthy these days and I wish you continued success. I think your dog is pretty lucky to get 2 walks a day... --a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 Lois, Congratulations on the 135 lbs. loss. That is really wonderful. Sally Re: my story... Marla: I am 11 months out and down 135 lbs so, so far so good, While I am still in the "window" of weight loss, I can sense it gradually closing. However, I am still losing at about the same rate as since surgery, so I can't complain. My diet varies quite a bit as I am one of the fortunate ones who can eat any meats, pastas, etc. with no problem. Here goes: Breakfast - Orange juice and a CIB shake (on weekends I might have cereal instead of the CIB) Lunch - Usually a Lean Cuisine meal (any kind with chicken or fish - no beef) or a bowl of soup or maybe a leftover from home. Dinner - Whatever the rest of the family is having - tomorrow night it will be Swedish meatballs over noodles with veggies, but it is rarely beef. Again, mostly chicken or fish. Tonight it was leftover turkey, squash and mashed potatoes. Yummy! Snacks - These vary too but are usually fruit or yogurt. I also drink a glass of milk before bed (skim). In addition I drink a minimum of 50 to 60 ounces of water per day. I also exercise a minimum of 4 times per week on the treadmill or bike. This does not include walking the dog which I do twice a day. Sometimes I too can eat more than others. The other night I ate a whole bag of microwave popcorn and it gave me no trouble at all. Dr. Thayer, Sue and always say the goal is to allow us to learn to eat like "normal" people - moderation and with some thought to what goes in our mouths. I'm trying but know it will be a forever effort on my part. I find I do better if I try 5 to 6 smaller meals per day then try to eat "3 squares" and nothing in between. I get too hungry sometimes. I know I have gone on for awhile; hope all the rambling helps. Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Thank you everyone for your kind words. All much appreciated. Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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