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Such yummy vegetable chili w/ quinoa today. protein drink 160 popcorn 130 veggie chili 130 turkey chili 100 popchips 360 lifewater x3 0 1 gs cookie 38 = 918

Such yummy vegetable chili w/ quinoa today. protein drink 160 popcorn 130 veggie chili 130 turkey chili 100 popchips 360 lifewater x3 0 1 gs cookie 38 = 918

protein drink 160 popchips 480 lifewater 0 10 chips 75 = 715 485 left: lime pop 60 spinach pie 120 popcorn 180 (Overestimated how much spinach pie I could eat. Had to halve that.)

protein drink 160 popchips 480 lifewater 0 10 chips 75 = 715 485 left: lime pop 60 spinach pie 120 popcorn 180 (Overestimated how much spinach pie I could eat. Had to halve that.)

Worked out. 1 protein drink 160 lime water 0 turkey soup 260 lime bar 60 lime bar 60 pop corn 260 mango 80 = 880

Worked out. 1 protein drink 160 lime water 0 turkey soup 260 lime bar 60 lime bar 60 pop corn 260 mango 80 = 880

protein shake 170 3 girlscout cookies 210 shrimp w/ lobster sauce/brown rice 400 tea w/ milk/sugar 30 popcorn 200 = 1010 spent morning sledding, afternoon on playdate.

protein shake 170 3 girlscout cookies 210 shrimp w/ lobster sauce/brown rice 400 tea w/ milk/sugar 30 popcorn 200 = 1010 spent morning sledding, afternoon on playdate.

protein shake 170 popcorn 200 cookie 120 fish/spinach/beans 180 popchips 80 mints 80 gin and tonic 170 = 1000

protein shake 170 popcorn 200 cookie 120 fish/spinach/beans 180 popchips 80 mints 80 gin and tonic 170 = 1000

Sugar back on the scene. Had that brownie yesterday. Had a mini 3 musketeers today, plus 1 cookies. Also had: 1 protein shake 160 large tomato basil soup 200 small bag chips 120 16oz Lifewater 0 3oz. Tilapia 100 1/3 c. mashed potatoes 100 1tbs chicken gravy 30 1/2 c. spinach/white beans 51 fun size 3 musketeers 60 rugelach 100 kisses 130 m&m's 100 popcorn 150 = 1302 Back at work. Not loving the protein shake. Need a new one. Got super hungry by the end of the day. Will have air popped pop corn later.

Sugar back on the scene. Had that brownie yesterday. Had a mini 3 musketeers today, plus 1 cookies. Also had: 1 protein shake 160 large tomato basil soup 200 small bag chips 120 16oz Lifewater 0 3oz. Tilapia 100 1/3 c. mashed potatoes 100 1tbs chicken gravy 30 1/2 c. spinach/white beans 51 fun size 3 musketeers 60 rugelach 100 kisses 130 m&m's 100 popcorn 150 = 1302 Back at work. Not loving the protein shake. Need a new one. Got super hungry by the end of the day. Will have air popped pop corn later.

ok, not to perseverate on the brownie, but, today was the beginning of all the purim celebrations and I enjoyed a delicious 310 calorie brownie that came in the Purim basket from our temple today. It was good! We went to a diner after the party and I had the tilapie. I brought most of it home. i really tried to stay away from drinking while I ate. It was good. I had about: 3 oz of tilapia 130 cals 1/2 cup spinach w/ white beans 51 cals (had to butter in there!) 1 tsp butter 30 cals 1/3 c. mashed potatoes 111 cals 2 tbs gravy 50 earlier had 1 protein drink 160 1 Sobe lifedrink 0 2 cups water 0 Brownie 310 Hummos 3 tbs 60 1tbs pb 100 = 1002 Calories are still on the lower end. I definitely felt very low energy this morning before I ate. had to lie down. That worries me. I don't want to jeopardize my health.

ok, not to perseverate on the brownie, but, today was the beginning of all the purim celebrations and I enjoyed a delicious 310 calorie brownie that came in the Purim basket from our temple today. It was good! We went to a diner after the party and I had the tilapie. I brought most of it home. i really tried to stay away from drinking while I ate. It was good. I had about: 3 oz of tilapia 130 cals 1/2 cup spinach w/ white beans 51 cals (had to butter in there!) 1 tsp butter 30 cals 1/3 c. mashed potatoes 111 cals 2 tbs gravy 50 earlier had 1 protein drink 160 1 Sobe lifedrink 0 2 cups water 0 Brownie 310 Hummos 3 tbs 60 1tbs pb 100 = 1002 Calories are still on the lower end. I definitely felt very low energy this morning before I ate. had to lie down. That worries me. I don't want to jeopardize my health.

I actually did the elliptical today (funnily while dh was at the gym w/ the kids) and felt so good! I have got to figure out a way to program the elliptical so I can still do the weight-loss program but for a longer time. Right now, it stops after 20mins. There was such a good, mindless show on (VH1 80's) and it made it really easy. I was also studying and so happy to have a break from that. Aside, found a study website that made studying actually fun! I transferred 25 flashcards onto the site and got pretty fluent w/ them in about a half hour. Good times! I want to write down what I ate today since I get a little fuzzy on all that: 1. Protein shake (160 cals) 2. 6oz Stonyfield farms yogurt drink (180) 3. 12 whole grain pretzel nuggets (60 cals) 4. mini snickers (80 cals) 5. 5 choc. covered espresso beans (40 cals) 6. 4 cups air popped popcorn (110 cals) 7. Frozen chix Tandoori w/ brown rice (160 cals) 8. Mini banana muffin (60 cals) 9. 30 oz Sobe Lifewater So cals are low. Interesting. Feel full. I had a couple of hairy moments. Used sugarless gum and candy to get through. That actually probably adds about 40 cals. I would love to find better tasting sugarless candy. Although, that could be dangerous. I could really work my way up to eating a lot of anything tasty... So, feeling good, feeling better. Clothes fitting a tidge better. Happy about the online study guide and that i stayed on top of the clutter and mess in the house. One of those, 'Can I really do it all? Yes.' Days. Gotta love those!

I wanted to add this recipe I just found that I really want to make: "Cream" of Spinach Soup INGREDIENTS 1 T butter 1 medium red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic 2 T flour 1 c milk 2 c stock, chicken or vegetable 1 lb fresh spinach salt & pepper to taste dash cayenne pepper 1/8 t freshly grated nutmeg METHOD Heat a tad bit of olive oil in a sautee pan, enough to coat the pan. When heated, add onion and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Add flour, stir constantly for two minutes and then slowly whisk in the broth and milk. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. In a large stock pot, add 1 cup chicken broth. Add fresh spinach and cover until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Place wilted, cooked spinach in a blender. Add more chicken stock. Puree the heck out of it. Add cream mixture to blender. Puree again. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the butter. Add any extra cream here if you like a more creamy soup. Heat the soup until hot, but do not boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg

I actually did the elliptical today (funnily while dh was at the gym w/ the kids) and felt so good! I have got to figure out a way to program the elliptical so I can still do the weight-loss program but for a longer time. Right now, it stops after 20mins. There was such a good, mindless show on (VH1 80's) and it made it really easy. I was also studying and so happy to have a break from that. Aside, found a study website that made studying actually fun! I transferred 25 flashcards onto the site and got pretty fluent w/ them in about a half hour. Good times! I want to write down what I ate today since I get a little fuzzy on all that: 1. Protein shake (160 cals) 2. 6oz Stonyfield farms yogurt drink (180) 3. 12 whole grain pretzel nuggets (60 cals) 4. mini snickers (80 cals) 5. 5 choc. covered espresso beans (40 cals) 6. 4 cups air popped popcorn (110 cals) 7. Frozen chix Tandoori w/ brown rice (160 cals) 8. Mini banana muffin (60 cals) 9. 30 oz Sobe Lifewater So cals are low. Interesting. Feel full. I had a couple of hairy moments. Used sugarless gum and candy to get through. That actually probably adds about 40 cals. I would love to find better tasting sugarless candy. Although, that could be dangerous. I could really work my way up to eating a lot of anything tasty... So, feeling good, feeling better. Clothes fitting a tidge better. Happy about the online study guide and that i stayed on top of the clutter and mess in the house. One of those, 'Can I really do it all? Yes.' Days. Gotta love those!

Helpful to read posts about fbs (first bite syndrome). I definitely get this. I seem to be prone to gas bubbles which collect in the opening of my band. I think I may have a slight allergy to dairy which causes this. In any case, today has gone well on the food front. Am working my way through a protein drink. Had lentil soup (well the broth, luckily it was brothy and not dense) and a bit of my dd's chicken nugget. Really have to get the shakes down. Got really tired this afternoon. Sure it was from not enough protein. I will be able to have another tonight w/ air popped popcorn. Already dropped 5lbs which is a huge relief. I can see the difference in my face. Will keep the momentum going.

Helpful to read posts about fbs (first bite syndrome). I definitely get this. I seem to be prone to gas bubbles which collect in the opening of my band. I think I may have a slight allergy to dairy which causes this. In any case, today has gone well on the food front. Am working my way through a protein drink. Had lentil soup (well the broth, luckily it was brothy and not dense) and a bit of my dd's chicken nugget. Really have to get the shakes down. Got really tired this afternoon. Sure it was from not enough protein. I will be able to have another tonight w/ air popped popcorn. Already dropped 5lbs which is a huge relief. I can see the difference in my face. Will keep the momentum going.

Headache started around 2. The protein drinks from Costco are tasting gross. Fake sweet. I had 2 cups of popcorn. I have to drink this protein drink but it is gross. Forcing myself. I am going to drink it.

Headache started around 2. The protein drinks from Costco are tasting gross. Fake sweet. I had 2 cups of popcorn. I have to drink this protein drink but it is gross. Forcing myself. I am going to drink it.

2.5 protein drinks consumed. Not the most satisfying or joyous of eating experiences. But I need to clean out and simplify and change priorities about what gives me pleasure in eating. Also had about 5 pcs of trident, 3 big glasses of water, and 2 cups of cheese popcorn. That last one is not so ideal. I just hit a point about an hour ago when I was just craving salt. Like I wanted to drink pickle juice. I guess calorie-wise it's about 160 and 9 grams of fat.

2.5 protein drinks consumed. Not the most satisfying or joyous of eating experiences. But I need to clean out and simplify and change priorities about what gives me pleasure in eating. Also had about 5 pcs of trident, 3 big glasses of water, and 2 cups of cheese popcorn. That last one is not so ideal. I just hit a point about an hour ago when I was just craving salt. Like I wanted to drink pickle juice. I guess calorie-wise it's about 160 and 9 grams of fat.

So I have been to Costco (That was an experience. Forgot my debit card. Had to apply for an amex card. Wasn't going to let an hour of dealing go to waste. have to cxl that amex card asap.), purchased the protein drinks. It was an interesting experience focusing only on buying food for my family and not for myself. I am so conscious of feeding them all healthy food and have gotten into such bad habits for myself. I really let the band drive and took the backseat. Not making healthy choices, just easy choices. I had a headache. Wasn't sure if it was from no coffee or no food. I had a 2nd protein drink and it helped so it must have been no food

So I have been to Costco (That was an experience. Forgot my debit card. Had to apply for an amex card. Wasn't going to let an hour of dealing go to waste. have to cxl that amex card asap.), purchased the protein drinks. It was an interesting experience focusing only on buying food for my family and not for myself. I am so conscious of feeding them all healthy food and have gotten into such bad habits for myself. I really let the band drive and took the backseat. Not making healthy choices, just easy choices. I had a headache. Wasn't sure if it was from no coffee or no food. I had a 2nd protein drink and it helped so it must have been no food