Happy Sunday to all of you!
This recent fill seems to have brought me whole-hog into the reality of life with a band. Before I was careful about chewing but never really had to pay the piper if I went a little too fast or took bites that were a little too big. No longer. I have to be vigilant, or I feel miserable. This is all contributing to good weight loss, but sometimes it kind of sucks.
Last night I tried a reallllly small bite of hamburger, no bun. Did not go down very well. I didn't have a full PB, but it got stuck and hurt. It's clear to me that hamburgers are off my OK-to-eat list.
I'm also finding that I get *really* hungry all of a sudden. It sneaks up on me, probably because I'm not spending so much time thinking about food. But then I realize I'm STARVING and it's really difficult to eat slowly and take small bites when I'm ravenous. So that's a change I'm still getting used to.
The list of what I can eat comfortably is getting smaller. I was pleasantly surprised yesterday to find I could eat some sliced bell pepper and cucumbers, which I've been too nervous to try these last couple of weeks. The meat, though - looks like I'll be shelving that for a while. Bring on the fish!
Tonight, I'm making halibut with an avocado-yogurt sauce. (It's adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe for fish tacos. I don't make them into tacos, just serve the fish with sauce. I use Greek yogurt, so it's a good high-protein meal.)
Happy news: The scale reports another pound down, thanks to peeing out all the retained fluid from yesterday's flight. That brings me to 224, which was a mini-goal for me. I now weigh less than I did the summer I finished three triathlons. On to the next mini-goal. Two sixteen, I'm gunning for you!
YEAH KRISTIN.. excellent WL. I totally understand that hunger creeping up.. I have turned to carrying one or two of those little baby bell light cheese snacks. they travel well and it is a good low cal source of protein. I do find I go more for the softer foods then proteins your really need to chew.. beef is definitely out for me.. chicken sometimes and lump crab has been a favorite. Solid Egg whites are still a good stand by for me.. you recipie sounds great.. I love rachel and I am now really into the Giada cookbook.. its something my DH likes too which is good.. have a great Sunday.. give the kids a hug..
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great with your weightloss Kristen! I am so looking forward to getting my first fill...with the exception of a few "traffic jam" instances, I seem to be able to eat anyting and everything and its starting to really get me down!
ReplyDeleteI sure do understand about the list getting smaller of things to eat! I've been okay with meat, but like you, I have to remind myself to chew, chew chew.
ReplyDeleteI find that I get really hungry all of a sudden as well. And then I want to eat anything in front of me, and FAST! I'm definitely on a learning curve here.
I'm working on planning ahead a bit more concerning meals and snacks.
You are doing so well, keep it up!
Dinner sounds yummy. Congrats on the happy scale news. You're doing great.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, me and meat bid a sweet adieu a few weeks ago. Doesn't mean I still don't try it every once in awhile which is BAD for me!!! You are doing GREAT!!!! The scale is totally going your way these days! I agree with Barbara, those little mini Babybel cheeses are awesome for a quick little snack that fills you up!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited you are going to Chicago I can barely type!
ReplyDeletekeep gunning down that scale sister :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! You are doing so well :)
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