I like to look at different diaries, encourage people, etc...but I am quite intimidated by the diaries that are like 101 pages long. I feel like I may be intruding on already established friendships, etc. Anybody else scared to approach the well established forum members or is it just me?
Oh, and Sheryl, you posted on Elle's diary that I am awesome for not counting calories...I think you are awesome for having the dedication to do it!! I just watch portions.
Breakfast = 1 medium piece of fruit OR 1/2 cup fruit, plus a protein, either 1 or 2 eggs, a premixed Proti shake, high protein yogurt or oatmeal with protein powder.
Snack=protein supplement snack from dietician
Lunch= 4 oz. lean protein, 1 starch/bread (equal to 90 calories or less) and 1 cup raw veggies or salad OR 1/2 cup cooked veggies.
Snack=protein supplement from dietician
Dinner= same as lunch, minus the bread serving
Snack=protein supplement from dietician
I only eat two of the snacks a day, but I change up the time of day I eat them. I try to eat every 3-4 hours. I also have 1 serving of reduced fat dairy per day, usually breakfast, but occasionally at bedtime. I allow myself reasonable condiments when necessary (salsa, fat free mayo, light dressing, fat free sour cream, all fruit jelly). I also allow myself 2-3 SMALL desserts per week. I limit red meat to 2x per week. I don't eat fruit or starches after 3 pm. I drink 8-12 cups of water daily and drink nothing else unless it is a special occasion. I exercise 30-45 minutes 4 times per week. I try to avoid eating out, because I make poor choices.
That's all!
The weight is coming off SLOWLY...but, as my dietician pointed out, it is coming off faster than it went on.