Starting real food today!

[rking 484]

I'm at HEB witnessing the longest lines in a grocery store in my 50 years of living. I am in west texas and we get snow once, maybe twice a year. We are expecting a BLIZZARD tonight and tomorrow. Expecting 5-12" of snow. I know many of you northerners and easterners are laughing at that. You are right. We do not know how to handle it. A high of 30 tomorrow! I may not get out of bed.

I so stocked up on lots of Proteins here at the store. Beef, chicken, lots of tuna, etc. sure is a different way of shopping. A good way . I am bad about getting stuck on eating the same stuff. I'm not creative. Sad face. I'll be looking at lots of posts to get ideas from ya'll. There is my Texan

I hope each of you had a very wonderful Christmas ????????????

[fatchick84 53]

Just out of curiosity what part of west Texas? I work in Abilene but live south of there.

[amyg80 45]

I'm back in WI but just moved from TX earlier this year! I feel ur pain, although up here it's been really mild and no snow! Stay indoors bc I know for a fact yall aren't equipped or experienced to handled the snow. Be safe.

[rking 484]

Midland. My dad lives in Abilene! Great talking to someone so close!!!

I will stay indoors! And you are so right!

[Pea523 28]

HI @@rking!

Sorrry you are about to hit a blizzard. nice to see you are eating solid foods. On what date was your surgery again? Mine was on Nov 17th, and I have been eating solid foods for about 10 days now. My weight loss is also slowing down. I probably need more calories because I have been walking for about 40-50 minutes a week also.

Anyway I love to eat the Starkist Thai tuna that comes in a pouch. It is really good.

Keep warm.

[rking 484]

Mine was not 17th too! Glad to find you!? I bought several packs of flavored tuna . How have you done with surgery? Are you pleased with your loss?

[Pea523 28]

Well I've lost a total of 18 lbs since the 17th. Was 218. Hit a stall about a week and a half ago. I use My Fitness Pal, and I have a Fitbit and an Aria scale. According to my stats I should be losing around two lbs a week. I meant to say in my past post that I am walking about 3 days a week for 30-40 minutes. I think I need to raise my caloric intake. I've been drinking Water now though, and I am urniating normally. What about you? Did you stall at all? If you did how long did it last before you started losing again?

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Well, I guess there is going to be a lot of Panhandle babies next September!

[rking 484]

I was 215 the day of surgery. I am now 192.9. YES I got a stall for about 12 days. I am losing again, not quickly like I was used to, but it's still moving so I'm happy.

Yes, lots of babies but thank god it won't be me! Hahaha

[rking 484]

If you look closely you can see my December roses

I know...... It's just snow

[Pea523 28]

Hey @@rking I was thinking about you. How much snow did you get?

I walked for an hour today, and have decided to tighten up on my carb intake, increase my Protein, and drink a ton of water! Do you have a treadmill at home or some aerobic tapes?

[sparticus414 0]

Humble, TX here. (Basically Houston). We don't know what winter is. It's in the high 70's... I can't wait until I'm on real food. I'm not hungry per day I don't think but the broth is brutal.

[rking 484]

@@Pea523 looks like about 6 inches at my house. I love it. Still snowing. I don't know if we have ever had this much. I am jealous of you being in Houston. Love the south. It was about 70 here friday and Saturday. Had to throw in a pic of my roses that bloomed a couple of weeks ago haha.

How are things going for you? I was really concerned about getting 75-100 g of Protein but seems like it's going to be ok. Still really have to work on Water though.

You a Texans fan?

@@Dub they did great today!!!!!!

[rking 484]

Wait wait wait. I am jealous of you @sparticus414. You are by Houston!!

Sorry Pea523 . Wow! That is incredible! Yes, I have an elliptical but have not been on it. Ok, everyone, scold me!!! I haven't walked in days. Bad, bad girl. Actually, I walked at the mall and shopping quite a bit so that counts for something. I really intended to spend my two weeks off really getting after it....... Hmmmm. I know I need to.

I am so proud of you for doing so well! Wish we lived close so you could get my butt to go with you. I can actually start weights this week. Need to hit the YMCA tomorrow. You motivate me!!!

[rking 484]

Man those Christmas lights in the pic have been covered by snow long ago.