Portion size: The Neverending Debate

[Penni60 45]

Teresa: Since I got Fitday.com software and log in my food intake I am shocked to see that over the past week my average daily calorie intake is usually less than 1000. On the flip side I do get in all my Protein. It is truly amazing that we can eat between 1200 and 1500 calories and be full and satisfied, when before that would have been a lite snack. LOL!!!

Today here is my meal plan

Breakfast - Usana Protein Peanut Butter crunch bar

1/2 cup of decaff coffee

lunch - Mcdonald's fruit and Walnut salad

Mcdonald's Bacon Ranch Grilled chicken salad

(which I only ate the chicken)

Water

Snack - Walnuts from the above salad

Water

dinner - 1/2 cup of Cream of Corn Soup

Usana Protein Peanut Butter crunch bar

Iced Tea - unsweetened

Nothing after 8p for me. Unless it is water.

[hagerteresa 3]

Penni- That is amazing you get under a 1000 calories with no fills. I thought I was doing good. WOW. How much do you excersise? I do Water aerobics twice a week, some short dogs walks and try to burn calories with my housekeeping work. Good job.

Lisa- Your input is ALWAYS welcome. Hope you are good.

Teresa

Dr. Lopez

5/8/04

362/326.5/?

-35.5 lbs

[Penni60 45]

Teresa: I do 50 min walks in the morning around our neighborhood park. I am not as diligent as I should be with that but I try to do that every day. If not 50 then at least 30 min every day. I also do some work on my upper arms and abs. UGH!! Hate that part.

[hagerteresa 3]

Dang! You are diligent! How is it going with Pam? She said she is still working out with you. Isn't she sweet. I think she definitely needs a fill though. When we were in the hospital together I would waddle down to her room just to see how she was doing and who was recovering faster. LOL. I am glad we still keep in touch. Seriously though Penni, GOOD JOB! I lost 3.5 lbs this last week and a total of 35.5 now. I was pretty happy. This saturday will be 8 weeks. I am hoping I just keep going down and would happily skip the fill fiasco. Have you mentioned the idea of the weekend trip to Pam? It would be fun to have her. Thanks again for all of your input, Teresa

[Penni60 45]

Teresa: Pam has been sick the last couple of days and we have not been walking. I have been using my treadmill this past week. I will mention the weekend trip to her the next time I see her or email her. We could drive together actually. Good Idea!!

She and I discussed the "fill" question. I am still losing and still feel restriction so I don't think I am gonna get a fill anytime soon, of course that can change though. She is contemplating a fill the last time we talked.

I go see Dr. Billy next Friday the 9th and I will talk to him about that while I am there. If he thinks I need one then maybe I will come away with a fill. I don't wanna get one unless I need it.

VEGAS here we come

[DeLarla 22]

I have a new (used less than 20 times) recumbant stationary bike going cheap if anyone drives to Vegas. I wasn't thinking of my lower back surgery when I bought the recumbant style last Christmas. It's not the machine for me. It's kinda cool looking and can hold at least 2 loads of laundry both on the seat and hung off the bars. I'd like a Total Gym if anyone has one for trade.

[Penni60 45]

I have a total gym I would be willing to trade you.

[DeLarla 22]

No way Penni... liar liar liar! Do you really? Is it a fairly recent model? If it's in good shape, you're on! My recumbant has the computer and I think even the hand thingys that monitor your pulse. It's completely adjustable so your legs can be close or far away. How fun is this?

[Penni60 45]

No way Penni... liar liar liar! Do you really? Is it a fairly recent model? If it's in good shape, you're on!

Lisa: I just bought it second hand from a close friend of mine and she used it minimally. I have not even set it up yet. I have all the attachments she gave me. I am not sure how old it is. She demonstrated it when I was buying it and it worked like a charm. The seat looks like it is brand new. IT is just dusty and needs a good cleaning. IT was setting in her garage cause that is where she did her exercise routine. It has a video and a booklet with it that describes the exercises. I can bring it with me in October or whatever.

WHOO HOO!! This is so cool!!!

[DeLarla 22]

Bring it on, Penni, bring it on! Can't wait. My sister has a total gym and told me it would be much better for me considering my back surgery. I've been trying to go to bed for an hour cuz Chris is going to wake me up to leave for camping in the middle of the night (uh, you think he's excited) but I'm gonna miss this place! See you in a few days, and have a Happy 4th!

[Guest Marcia v]

what board are all of you talking about???is there a place that people are nasty??? I would really like to avoid it.

Blessings,

Marcia

[Guest Marcia v]

what other board are you all talking about that is so negative

[Penni60 45]

Marcia: The other board we are referring to is not even worth our time. It was a Yahoo board.

[Guest Marcia v]

okay...thanks...I frequent obesity.com lapband board so I was hoping it wasn't that one, cause the people there are great....like here....