What ya eating tonight?

[Jeepchick42 193]

Ok, I feel like I'm being way to strict with my diet. I read on here all the yummy food people are having and I really tend to eat the same things. I avoid carbs like the plague (about 30grams or less a day) and about 60-70grams of Protein. But in order to reach protein goal I have to drink two shakes. MFP is set to 500 cals 11grams of fat, 38 carbs 10 sugars and 63 protein. Lately I have been finding I've been going over my fat and sugars which makes me nervous. But I couldn't imagine eating some of the things I'm seeing on here and sticking with my mfp values. Do I change my diet and mfp? What are everyone else's values set at on mfp?

[futuremrsparker 288]

Ok' date=' I feel like I'm being way to strict with my diet. I read on here all the yummy food people are having and I really tend to eat the same things. I avoid carbs like the plague (about 30grams or less a day) and about 60-70grams of Protein. But in order to reach protein goal I have to drink two shakes. MFP is set to 500 cals 11grams of fat, 38 carbs 10 sugars and 63 protein. Lately I have been finding I've been going over my fat and sugars which makes me nervous. But I couldn't imagine eating some of the things I'm seeing on here and sticking with my mfp values. Do I change my diet and mfp? What are everyone else's values set at on mfp?[/quote']

I have my cals set at 800-1200, carbs at 80-100(per my dietitian), protein 80-100, and fat at 27-60... I stay within these boundaries and have been losing slowly, but fairly consistently. My doctor told me I'd go in to starvation under 800 cals and need to stay at AT LEAST 800.

[futuremrsparker 288]

Ok' date=' I feel like I'm being way to strict with my diet. I read on here all the yummy food people are having and I really tend to eat the same things. I avoid carbs like the plague (about 30grams or less a day) and about 60-70grams of Protein. But in order to reach protein goal I have to drink two shakes. MFP is set to 500 cals 11grams of fat, 38 carbs 10 sugars and 63 protein. Lately I have been finding I've been going over my fat and sugars which makes me nervous. But I couldn't imagine eating some of the things I'm seeing on here and sticking with my mfp values. Do I change my diet and mfp? What are everyone else's values set at on mfp?[/quote']

You NEED carbs for your brain function, BTW! 80-100 is still considered "low carb". You also want to make this a "lifestyle"... Do you see yourself eating 500cals and 30 carbs for the REST OF YOUR LIFE?? Probably not, but I'm sure you coul adjust your life to 800-1200 cals and 80-100 carbs and make it an actual lifestyle instead of a "diet". Stay far far away from the "d-word" because you're only setting yourself up for failure. Diets are short term, we need LONG TERM results, which is where a new way of living comes in. good luck!

[Truckerchic 171]

Taco night! Made with ground chicken spiced with cumin and chili powder and mixed with salsa' date=' wrapped in a romaine lettuce leaf instead of a tortilla, avocado, tomatoes, onions, low fat cheese and a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.[/quote']

This is an awesome idea! Cant wait to try it

[terry1118 1,274]

Oh it's SO good! Technically' date=' it's cauliflower and cheese, but I make it like how I love my Mac and cheese!

1 c. Low fat sharp cheddar

1/2 c. Skim milk

1 tsp mustard powder (or mustard)

Salt and pepper

2 steamer bags of cauliflower (I'm a busy gal so I use frozen. Lol)

Cook your cauliflower then chop the heck out of it (you don't want it "mashed", still leave some small chunks). Combine first 4 ingredients in sauce pan and cook on medium, constantly sitting until cheese sauce consistency is reached. Mix cauliflower with the sauce and spread in baking pan. Top with more cheese or crushed Special K Protein Cereal and bake for 20 min at 350! enjoy![/quote']

Sounds amazing! I'll have to try this! :-)

[terry1118 1,274]

Terry' date=' they have a specific portion of the Menu called SkinnyLicious. It's all lean foods and they state the calorie count under each meal.

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu/skinnylicious/

They even have Splenda cheesecake. I about fell flat on my face with happiness.

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Definitely have to check it out...

[terry1118 1,274]

Today at work we ordered out for lunch. I got shrimp cocktail from the appetizer menu and a side of squash, all for $6. I could only eat half so I'm finishing it off for dinner. :-)

[Dorian 683]

Ok' date=' I feel like I'm being way to strict with my diet. I read on here all the yummy food people are having and I really tend to eat the same things. I avoid carbs like the plague (about 30grams or less a day) and about 60-70grams of Protein. But in order to reach protein goal I have to drink two shakes. MFP is set to 500 cals 11grams of fat, 38 carbs 10 sugars and 63 protein. Lately I have been finding I've been going over my fat and sugars which makes me nervous. But I couldn't imagine eating some of the things I'm seeing on here and sticking with my mfp values. Do I change my diet and mfp? What are everyone else's values set at on mfp?[/quote']

I agree with Wannabeawifey. You need carbs in your diet. I was told to stay around 80gr. But to make sure they were complex like whole wheat, fruits etc. Not all the white stuff.

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Just trying to get my liquids down. So right now it is Rasberry Ice by Crystal Lite???? Yum, yum Isn't bothering me near as much as when I was on it for the pre-op. Even head hunger is gone for now. Thank goodness.

[Jeepchick42 193]

Thanks for the input everyone. Lately I've been feeling to nauseous to eat at all which is a whole different story but it looks like I'm going to have to up my intake.

[jerz 251]

chicken taco

DOS:358 CW:270 SD:1/28/13

[Dawnolson 85]

Terry' date=' they have a specific portion of the Menu called SkinnyLicious. It's all lean foods and they state the calorie count under each meal.

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu/skinnylicious/

They even have Splenda cheesecake. I about fell flat on my face with happiness.

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OMG.

[Edm852 47]

cheese and crackers, with a glass of wine

[Edm852 47]

cheese and crackers, with a glass of wine

[vicki s 146]

cheese and crackers, with a glass of wine

wow, cant wait for those kind of dinners...LOL