Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Ok, what a difference a day makes! I think I figured some of the massive food volume out! And I opted on FMD Day 2 lunch (fasting 18:6) to go with a green drink that I blend/pulverize rather than juice--so it has all the Fiber + some more. TY psyllium husks. It was very tart and savory. I even added a splash of ACV to it along with a shake of garlic, pepper, and cayenne. Dang. Gonna maybe have the same thing on Thursday--it was that good!

I also made a side dish cuz I needed more Protein. Just quick broccoli tossed with sesame dressing and some walnuts. I'm full y'all! But feel very energetic and ready to run!

I did have some leg/ankle swelling last night and weight was up this morning along with BP, so that tells me that the boxed broth is not my friend. I did it so I would know quantities, but clearly I can't handle a 500mg hit of sodium per cup. It'll come back off, but I was hoping to drop overnight with a Water drop...not. (My Veggie Boy is ugly as baby poop!)

Here's the yummy broccoli:

And here are the ingredients/quantities. The broccoli and walnuts are the last 3 items on the list.

[Alpaca55 168]

Hi Fluffy... your body is so sensitive! It is so frustrating... I’m the same with sodium... I will start posting my food stats as I think seeing yours is really helpful ... and will help me understand what I can change to get back into weight loss... the only thing I have been reluctant to give up is my evening mug of 38cal hot chocolate... just 38 measly calories and I shall be gutted if that is preventing my weight loss!! I have nothing else that looks like the culprit... I feel like I’m in a frigging nunnery on bread and Water only it’s meat and water...

[FluffyChix 17,415]

3 minutes ago, Alpaca55 said:

Hi Fluffy... your body is so sensitive! It is so frustrating... I’m the same with sodium... I will start posting my food stats as I think seeing yours is really helpful ... and will help me understand what I can change to get back into weight loss... the only thing I have been reluctant to give up is my evening mug of 38cal hot chocolate... just 38 measly calories and I shall be gutted if that is preventing my weight loss!! I have nothing else that looks like the culprit... I feel like I’m in a frigging nunnery on bread and Water only it’s meat and water...

Ugh, it sucks to be sensitive to sodium. My PCP said he thought that is part of my issues. Sorry to hear that you are also sensitive to it! Gah! For me, posting is a must (at least in MFP), but I always thought a daily menu thread could be so helpful to most of us--like they do on another forum.

I can't imagine that your 38cal hot choco is the culprit. But maybe you could try ditchin' it for a week to see? Maybe replace it with a nightly cup of camomille tea? ((hugs)) So glad to see you here again. I've been worried about you!!

[Alpaca55 168]

I’m insanely busy at work.. I butcher employees for a living (not really but I have to keep them in line or fire them and I’m not great at it) so I work long hours and get stupidly stressed and have to manage a barking mad chairman diagnosed as a psychopath- so maybe stress levels come into this... my afib is trying to settle down and my prolapse disc and surrounding area is just very creaky as it heals... where’s the best place to post MFP daily meal stats as I would dearly love to get input but I don’t want to hog the forum 😊

[FluffyChix 17,415]

12 minutes ago, Alpaca55 said:

I’m insanely busy at work.. I butcher employees for a living (not really but I have to keep them in line or fire them and I’m not great at it) so I work long hours and get stupidly stressed and have to manage a barking mad chairman diagnosed as a psychopath- so maybe stress levels come into this... my afib is trying to settle down and my prolapse disc and surrounding area is just very creaky as it heals... where’s the best place to post MFP daily meal stats as I would dearly love to get input but I don’t want to hog the forum 😊

Wow. Stress city. I can't even imagine the stress involved with having a psychopath for a boss. Or the stress of hiring/firing the minions! No wonder you have A-fib. I hope you're able to destress at night so you can heal. Sounds like you need a meditation/prayer component in your day?

I would say maybe make a Daily Menu thread either in the Lounge or in the Post Op Nutrition Area? Probably more would participate in the Lounge though?

[Alpaca55 168]

Ok will start one in the lounge ... now I just have to figure out how to post my daily food stat diary from MFP... I guess I can’t do it from my phone?

[Alpaca55 168]

Also have downloaded a couple of meditation apps which help on particularly bad nights when I struggle to sleep ... you are very perceptive Ms FC 😊

[GreenTealael 25,348]

30 minutes ago, Alpaca55 said:

I’m insanely busy at work.. I butcher employees for a living (not really but I have to keep them in line or fire them and I’m not great at it) so I work long hours and get stupidly stressed and have to manage a barking mad chairman diagnosed as a psychopath- so maybe stress levels come into this... my afib is trying to settle down and my prolapse disc and surrounding area is just very creaky as it heals... where’s the best place to post MFP daily meal stats as I would dearly love to get input but I don’t want to hog the forum 😊

food before and after photos thread would love some action... And photos 😅

[FluffyChix 17,415]

2 minutes ago, Alpaca55 said:

Ok will start one in the lounge ... now I just have to figure out how to post my daily food stat diary from MFP... I guess I can’t do it from my phone?

I don't know how you do it from your phone? I do a screen capture on my computer screen, but it's a desktop. I know Tea knows how to do it though!!!

[Alpaca55 168]

Thanks GT ... I will go explore... good news ... my heart is racing at the moment in afib (160bpm) and that’s when I have to pee a lot so maybe I’ll drop a micro-pound by the morning!! 🤞

[Alpaca55 168]

I’ll do a screen capture in the morning... thanks Fluffy ... it’s 9pm in London and I’m relaxing trying to de-stress 😊

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Sweet dreams in London town!

[GreenTealael 25,348]

Just now, Alpaca55 said:

I’ll do a screen capture in the morning... thanks Fluffy ... it’s 9pm in London and I’m relaxing trying to de-stress 😊

I also screenshot because I can't find a way from the mobile version

[Alpaca55 168]

You guys are brilliant! Thank you GT and FC! I will have background rain meditation sounds on my phone and will squirt some lavender on my pillow ... if all else fails there’s my trusty wooden mallet I keep by the side of my bed 🤣

[GreenTealael 25,348]

12 minutes ago, Alpaca55 said:

You guys are brilliant! Thank you GT and FC! I will have background rain meditation sounds on my phone and will squirt some lavender on my pillow ... if all else fails there’s my trusty wooden mallet I keep by the side of my bed 🤣

ahahahahaha I feel a storytime developing....