Let's record what we're eating to help each other

[hopper]

Post a photo of that cake!


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I didn't get one BUT the grandmother of the birthday girl got loads so I will see if she has any uploaded to FB and swipe it for here

I brought the leftover cae from my moms birthday to a parent and toddler playgroup this morning. It was DEMOLISHED within seconds lol. I had a small slice!! Oops!!!

So far had that cake with coffee and my usual brunch of toast with Philly and jam, 2 apple brioches instead of chocolate (hoping the fat content is less lol) 4x choc fingers and coffee. Planning a veg noodle stirfry with garlic and ginger for dinner. Hoping to be within the limits. Sometimes I feel like the food I eat is not strictly LE but does it REALLY matter once I stay within my limits, avoiding red meat and fortified foods like cereal??

[hopper]

Cake sounds amaze!! I've been a bit of a yoyo on the diet at the monent too. One day I'll do really well, then, like tonight, will get home late and famished and give in to some take out! Still in the calorie range at least
Had a lot of of social things going on too, they r the hardest, always end up eating whatever is on offer!

I hear ya!!! I definitely have take out once a week but I generally fast more through the day to keep it as LE doable as possible!! Am kinda dreading our Disney trip cause it will be mostly eating out!!! I dunno HOW I am gonna stay within the limits while holidaying with my SIL who has no idea I'm swaying - and who I could never ever tell cause she just wouldn't get it!

[ksmom]

Hi ladies!!! Mind if I join? We won't be TTC until November but omg I don't know how I'm going to get through the holidays eating LE! I've been eating vegetarian and LE friendly for about two months now and it's so hard somedays. Not being able to snack is the worst part for me! We're also going on a couple of vacations in August and September so...probably not the best time to be on a diet.

[hopper]

Hi ladies!!! Mind if I join? We won't be TTC until November but omg I don't know how I'm going to get through the holidays eating LE! I've been eating vegetarian and LE friendly for about two months now and it's so hard somedays. Not being able to snack is the worst part for me! We're also going on a couple of vacations in August and September so...probably not the best time to be on a diet.

Welcome I hear ya on the vacation front, in all honesty I am not sure how well I can stick to LE while away but just planning on ordering mostly the vegetarian options, skipping breakfast, keeping in my calorie limits even if the fat and protein are a little off and not stressing - within reason lol. We hope to have our first attempt in September

[hopper]

Today went like this:

Calories 1667 less 70 mins walking (205 calories) = 1462
Fat 35g
Protein 48g

I would have been happier with my day if my cardio had been more vigorous alas my sister asked me walking on a lovely summer's evening so the fresh air was calling me more than the indoor bike! Didn't break a sweat but am tired after it all the same!

Had approx 150g pasta with a tomato based sauce for dinner, topped with some light cheese and two garlic baguette slices. I finished off with a juicy Pink Lady apple (peeled). Little hungry now, always feel that way after pasta though. I generally wouldn't eat it but DH was making it for himself and his smelled lovely (with meat sauce of course!)

[Hitmebabyonemoretime]

Atomic and others say walking is perfect. She told me once that she wishes she never said vigorous cardio bc at the time they didn't know for sure what was swaying just that cardio WAS getting results. But then people's analyzed what "cardio" meant, and how it was defined.


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[Hitmebabyonemoretime]

Im off the wagon. Im just famished all the time. I eat when I want to now. Still watching what I eat for the most part but I do snack now. Still lower protein than ever in my life.


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[has2gentlemen]

I've had a few iffy days, even for my not so strict version of the diet. I'm really, really struggling with the protein numbers. I can do the calories with no problem, I'm always around 1600 now, which is way less than my old boy-mom ways of 2600-3000 but the protein.... I'm not much of a meat eater, but I'm surprised to see how much protein actually is in the things I do eat. Like pancakes. Did not realize until I looked it up just how much protein is in a short stack at ihop. I'd estimate on my normal diet I was consuming close to 80-100g a day, so sticking below 55 is feeling like an impossibility. I feel like everything I pull out of the cabinet for dinner is too high for me to eat it. Tonight was especially hard since I agreed to do Chinese buffet with my mom for lunch, so as my boys and husband are chowing down on KFC mac n cheese, biscuits, and chicken strips- I was picking at a bowl of lettuce covered in vinaigrette. So not me. And because we were out to lunch, my boys didn't nap and therefore- I skipped cardio. Such a downward spiral. Doesn't help that every time I share something I've learned here, my mom (who had 2 girls) and my sister (who has a boy and a girl) feel the need to say "well that can't be true because I......"
I really need to make a better effort tomorrow.


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[Dana-Alicia]

Oooh girls, why is this so hard? I've been eating like crazy the last couple of weeks and have been gaining I guess somehow I'm postponing ttc as I'm struggling so much with my youngest, who's behavior is downright terrible atm. We've just moved and things are so hectic and all he does is run away, refuses to listen, hurts his brother and just enjoys to be naughty... I know he is trying to adjust to the new situation and he is still my adorable little monkey. and my oldest is also a nightmare atm, fighting with his brother, teasing him and challenging him and just getting on my nerves! The new house is a huge mess still, but fortunately today the handyman will come and finish everything, so I can start putting our stuff in our new cubboards. With regards to pregnancy, I just don't know how I could fit in a pregnancy with major SPD and morning sickness all day for 9 months into my life with my boys right now. I figured I need to focus on getting to a healthy weight first, which would mean I have to loose a lot of weight. I'll try LE as much as possible, to do a light sway, so I can ease into it. And as soon as everything is sorted out and my boys are listening again, I guess I'll feel when the time is right?

[BrightSky]

Sounds like u have a lot going on Dana, at least u will be all ready to go and knowledgeable when u do start trying. I go away away next week, I don't think I will be able to maintain the diet, might be able to not snack, cut meals if we r super busy. Going to try and stick to vege options too. Have a feeling we will be doing a lot of eating and drinking on this trip though