3 week stall

Aug 08, 2010

Well I haven't posted for awhile--life has definitely taken up more time these days.  Work is very busy, we are planning a big move to another town, and we had relatives out visiting us last month. I was really taken off course with my eating regime. Even though it is difficult to eat out (you all know what I mean), we did. I was drinking wine, and grazing--both no-no's. At least for me.
Soo, last week after seeing my surgeon for the 3 month post-op, I am going to try and get back into the game seriously. He advised me to track all my foods (which I wasn't doing ) and to worry less about the protein intake than the calorie intake. Which surprised me.  He also said to limit my calories to 600 a day! That, my friends is very hard. In any case, I am trying to stay between 800 to 1000 cals a day. 600 is pretty tough to do. But it was a wake-up call. I've taken stock, and realized I was sneaking back to the same old habits like bread, potatoes, snacking without thinking. Eating nuts (which I knew was not recommended!) and drinking alcohol (although not a lot in the grand scheme). I am down 40lbs, so don't want to beat myself up, but I know I can do better. 
I found an app for my IPnone called MyFitnessPal. It's also online. A GREAT food tracking tool. Lists carbs, protein and sugar as well. You can also get it online.
I will let you know if helps!!

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