FINALLY!

I feel like I am alive again! I was sick for a whole week. YUCK! I hope I never get that type of horrific cold again!

Phew.

So, back to blogging. I had a random day yesterday. I went to Trader Joes!!!! YAY! They have a lot of different choices for food. I bought some chicken burgers and turkey burger filet thingys. I can't wait to try them! Yesterday, I had one of my Gorton's Grilled Haddock fillets with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes. The fillet weighed in at 3.4 oz frozen, but when cooked, a lot of water came out, so I am thinking it weighed 3 oz. It was DELICIOUS! You really can't beat it, at 90 calories, and 13 grams of protein, it's a really nutritious meal.



Then I made homemade Swedish Meatballs with egg noodles and sauteed zucchini and summer squash. I failed to take a pic since the future in-laws had come over for dinner. But it was delish.

This morning I had my International Delight Vanilla latte with 1 scoop Vanilla protein, 1 and 1/2 Vanilla Latte, 1/2 cup milk and 3 tbsp SF Caramel Torani syrup.

For lunch, I had a mini pizza. YUM!



Later today, I have my "6 month" post op appointment. Of course, it's a little late. I was supposed to go on December 22, but they cancelled and re-scheduled for today, so it's more like a 7 month post op appointment.

So, I will update after that.

Sick for a few days

Hi everyone, so sorry it's been a few days. I have my first (and hopefully LAST) cold of the year. I have been rendered useless. Urgh. So, thanks to my Momasita, I have had some wonderful Italian Wedding Soup-essentially, it's escarole, chicken, meatballs and a lil pasta all in a wonderful chicken broth. So, to get in my protein (because I will be honest, I cannot stomach my beloved protein drinks when I can't taste them, I don't know why) I have been having the soup-sans broth for meals and the broth in between. It's quite delicious! My Mom hit this one out of the park! I don't know what I'd do without her. :)

I have a pic for of it. Here it is! (I sprinkle the top with some Parmesean Cheese-NOM NOM!)



Until later! Ciao!

Waffles and a Winter Wonderland!

Yea!!! SNOW DAY!!!! I took some pictures:





Isn't it pretty?! I love it, well, until I try shovelling it... That will happen this afternoon as it is still snowing. Last time it snowed, I shovelled 5 times! I was sore for a WEEK! So, I will try to narrow it down to at least three times. I know, it's a great workout, right? Well to me, if it renders me USELESS at the gym for a week, it's counter productive, so I am not a fan.

Anyhow, here is what I've had so far today...

breakfast: Hot Click Mocha (1 scoop Click Mocha, 1 scoop Body Fortress Choc Protein, 4 oz 1% Milk, 8 oz Boiling Water)

Snack: Two Whole Wheat Waffles with 1 tsp Butter and SF Maple syrup (1 tbsp)




I will fill in more as the day goes on...

It's a sad day here in Lil Moon Land...

I used the last of my Dessert Protein. *Tear shed*. I loved the flavor of that stuff, it was the bomb diggity. Sigh.

On to more important things. I did a mega shopping yesterday at Walmart. I had to get more BODY Fortress (out of choc and need more vanilla protein now). I was in luck! It was on sale for $14.98 each. So, I picked up two of the Chocolate and one of the Vanilla. I also picked up two packs of the Hormel Mini Pepperoni (which is wonderful on the mini pizza's I am obsessed with). I know last weekend I posted that it is sometimes difficult for me to eat in a regimented way on the weekends, so this is my second weekend in a row of Operation Keep on Track (yes, I am a dork, I named it). So, without further adieu:


Breakfast: Click Vanilla Latte

I got the Click in the mail on I believe Wednesday. I am officially HOOKED! Love this stuff. I even gave a scoop to my Mom to try-she has not had the surgery but has lost over 30 pounds over the past year and I am getting her hooked on Protein drinks-she loved her shake. She had hers in the blender. Here's how I made mine:

1 scoop Click Vanilla Latte
1 scoop (the last scoop-sniff) of Dessert Vanilla Protein Powder
4 oz 1% Milk
8 oz Hot water

Mix the Click, Vanilla Dessert Protein in the Milk while waiting for the water to boil. Once it is boiling, slowly add an ounce at a time and stir. Enjoy! I know I did. I drank this right before I went to the gym. It certainly kept me going. I can jog for 15 minutes now! I couldn't jog for more than a minute before! What a good start to the day!

Next was lunch. I wanted protein and some healthy carbs, so I broke out the Arnold Rounds, Healthy Choice Sliced Chicken breast, American Cheese (fresh from the deli) and Miracle Whip Lite. It was really satisfying with a few pickles. I had 3 oz of the chicken and 1 oz cheese. I ate about 90% of the sandwich. Here's the pick!



This afternoon, like 3pm, after drinking lots of water (but waiting 30 minutes before eating), I tied another new product I have seen on other blogs and found last night on my Walmart trip. They are Flat breads and I used mine to make a pizza. It was just the right size and delicious!

I toasted the bread for a few minutes before adding the toppings (which were sauce, garlic powder, pizza seasoning, onion, mushrooms, cheese and the mini pepperoni). NOM NOM!





I also took a picture of my cabinet-fully stocked with protein and vitamins-because I cleaned it out after my shopping trip. So, here it is!



That's it so far today. I will post more later! Ciao!

Yummy day

Urgh, nothing like going back to work after a Holiday weekend. Phew!

My eating today was great! I am excited to share...

B: Hot International Delight Cafe Mocha and French Vanilla Protein Drink

1 scoop chocolate Protein
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 tsp ID Cafe Mocha
2 tsp ID French Vanilla
8 oz Boiling water
1 scoop UpCal-D (one of the ways I get in my calcium)

Mix all but the boiling water together to form a paste. Slowly add the boiling water to the mixture. Top with whipped cream if you like!






S: 6 oz Vanilla Ciobani with 1 tsp Peanut Butter added-omg, this was soooooo good!

L: 5 oz shrimp dipped in a tbsp Cocktail Sauce and 1/2 cup tomatoes topped with 1 tbsp ff catalina dressing and 1 tbsp Feta

S: 1.5 oz Cheddar cheese with 4 crackers and 3 Prunes (tee hee, I have a hidden agenda with those)

Supper: 4 oz Broiled steak with 1/4 cup Mac n Cheese and 1/4 cup Green Beans

S: Pudding Parfait (this was sooooo good! I made one for my df too and he told me he loved me after he made it-well, he says that all the time, but it was nice to know he likes my cooking too!)

Yummy Parfait (for two)

16 oz Banana Creme Pudding (sf ff prepared with milk-I used 1%)
2 crushed graham crackers
2 tbsp sliced almonds
2 squares dark chocolate crushed
1 tbsp sf Choc topping (microwaved for 10 seconds-be careful for spillage-urgh)
Whipped cream

Also, for one of the parfaits-1 scoop unflavored protein powder.

Divide the pudding in half if you would like to add the Unflav protein powder to your parfait, or add two scoops to the entire thing if you both want added protein. Mix really well. I may add a packet of splenda next time to help cover the protein flavor, but it really wasn't that bad. I barely tasted it with all the other ingredients.

Spoon 1/2 of the total pudding into two glasses. Sprinkle grahams, almonds and crushed chocolate on top of it. Add the remaining pudding to the two glasses. Layer the other toppings again. Top with whipped cream and microwaved chocolate topping. Eat up!!! YUM!

Better today

In an attempt to clean up my weekend eating (see yesterdays post), I made a real effort to put things together today as I had a lot of running around to do again today. So, this morning I made a luscious Strawberry Shake (I know, just a little boring, but extremely yummy).

Strawberry Smoothie

1 Scoop Strawberry Protein
1 cup 1% Milk
4 ice cubes
6 Frozen Strawberries (all small)
3 tbsp SF Strawberry Torani Syrup

Whiz in blender for a couple of minutes and top with whipped cream if desired.







Then, I packed a travel bag. It included 3 oz Cheddar Cheese, some crackers, 1/2 cup Chopped Tomatoes topped with FF Catalina Dressing and a tbsp Tomato Basil Feta and a Strawberry Ciobani.


So I ate these items as I made my way through the state today running my errands.

I got home at 4:30 and made myself mini pizza's. Here's the stuff I made them with and I toasted them in the toaster oven.





I will add more later. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Lil Moon

Weekends as a Post-Op

Ok, I have a nearly perfect routine during the week. I have time set aside each day for eating and meals are planned for the most part. Weekends are altogether a horse of a different color.

First off, I sleep later. So my first meal of the day ends up bring later than usual which throws off the whole day. Today for instance, by the time I got up (9:30), took a shower and made breakfast (fiance wanted French Toast) it was 10:30! I made Eggface's cottage cheese pancakes. Nummy!!!! Cooked on a griddle with Pam and topped with SF syrup. Here are the pics:





Here is the recipe I used:

1 egg
1/4 cup cottage cheese
3 tbsp Buckwheat Pancake Mix

Whiz in mini food processor and spoon onto griddle. I got three pancakes the size of a deck of cards and one the size of a half dollar. I warm the syrup to make it taste better. Just put it in a small glass and nuke for 15 seconds.

Onto more of the crazy food Saturday.

The next time I ate was 3 in the afternoon. I was running errands and such, so I lost track of time! I had 1 ounce of cheddar cheese and a chicken soft burrito from Taco Bell. I basically ate the inside and a few bites with the wrap.

Next meal was at my Fathers. He made burgers on the grill topped with cheese. I ate half of one, 3/4 of a dill pickle spear and a half cup of pasta salad. That was at 6.

So 6 pm and I had only had three meals. On my plan I am supposed to have three meals and three snacks a day. I was way behind.

Around 8 pm, my Father got out his Mud (Chocolate Trifle) and everyone had some, except me -I don't mind, I have had plenty in my lifetime. I took out his Pepper Jack cheese and had four slices (approx 2 oz) and 6 Triscuits. Yum!

Finally, I am home and I am now having one of my new favorite drinks!

4 oz 1% milk
1 scoop Vanilla Protein
4 tsp International Delight French Vanilla Cafe (sf, caf free)
8 oz boiling water
1 tbsp SF French Vanilla Torani Syrup

Mix the powders in the milk well while waiting for the water to boil. Then, slowly add the hot water, stirring as much as possible. Then add the SF syrup.

Voila!!




So, even though tomorrow is Sunday and I have a lot of crazy running around to do again, I am going to try to plan it out better. Sigh. Constant battle. But I am determined to be victorious! Muah ah ah ah!