BPaula47's Journal, 29 August 2016

i met with Toddy today. she's the dietitian i will be working with at Sparrow from now on. We worked out a very structured meal plan for me to follow in order for me to reach my goal weight for surgery. Not much of it was a surprise except maybe the portion sizes and the fact that i can't use any salt including my beloved Himilayan Pink sea salt. EEEK! I'll give Mrs. Dash a shot and go back to using Smart balance butter for flavor when i cook. I'll have to get used to using exchange lists again. and i'll be using two Optifast products a day. Hopefully this will help me get where i need to be. It does already make me feel more assured and gives me somewhere to go. who knew Ms. "Don't tell me what to do" would like the idea of structure. but with changing everything about the way i'm going to be eating from now on...i need it. I don't feel so overwhelmed now.

397.4 lb Lost so far: 0 lb.    Still to go: 47.4 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1222 kcal

Fat: 46.12g | Prot: 71.06g | Carb: 140.22g.   Breakfast: Buttery Spread Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Shredded Reduced Fat made with 2% Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese, Honey 7 Grain Bread. Lunch: 800 Berry Bar. Dinner: Honey 7 Grain Bread, Seasoned Turkey Burger with Monterey Jack Cheese. Snacks/Other: Water, Organic Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, 800 Chocolate Shake, Grapes (Red or Green, European Type Varieties Such As Thompson Seedless), Pecans. more...

4628 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours, Resting - 16 hours and 30 minutes. more...