This has been a challenging week!

[GlennA18]

It looks like i'm in the midst of a stall. Not worried about that. But there have been other challenges.

Monday after work I went to the movies with a bunch of folks from work. I forgot to have my afternoon snacks at work - I wasn't hungry then.

Luckily the theater sold beef jerky. I had a bag of beef jerky (2.5 ounces). Entire bag was 23 grams protein, 1.5 grams fat, 0 grams carbs, and 200 calories total. Phew!

Last night I went to the ball game, in a private suite. Food everywhere. I did eat before going there. While at the game, I had water (no liquor until I reach goal) and i had a ham sandwich. They were small sandwiches, and I ditched the bread, so I only had protein luckily. I'm sure the ham was fattier than I'd buy in the grocery store, but it wasn't very much luckily.

Tonight I'm going to a political rally. I'm leaving candidates and party out of this because this is not political. But the rally is at an italian restaurant. But I looked at the menu. I just need to decide now on grilled chicken or grilled salmon.

It's definitely easier to make good choices post surgery. But sometimes it's not always easy. Especially at the ballgame!

[nlee]

Sounds like you're doing great! I haven't been to the movies in ages, but I'm sure I would have had some popcorn. Lol

[Dutchie]

You did great!
You nailed it.

[sraebaer]

Great choices. At the ballgame I always choose the peanuts as the least unhealthy snack.

[sraebaer]

When you're able to eat popcorn those 98% fat-free brands are very low in calories/fat and high in fiber. Makes a good snack. I buy the little individual serving bags.

[KiwiGal]

Good on you for making great choices. Sometimes our choices are limited but usually we can find something.
I always have a look at an online menu before I go out for dinner so that I am prepared and can order something appropriate . I also take a protein bar with me to places like sports games/concerts etc just in case there isn't anything I feel that I can have. We are big rugby league fans in my family and regularly go to games to support our team. As the games are over Winter I now take a small food flask with some chicken casserole/thick soup or similar. The food choices at the ground are really only fried offerings and no-one notices/cares that I am eating something different.

[Christie13]

So maybe you need to eat a little more?! When I stalled it was always time to up my caloric intake. Can't hurt to try.

[GlennA18]

I'm tempted to do that because I know your right. I may soon.

[ThatGirlKat]

You made great choices. And if you're just now stalling, then it's not too big of a deal that you have now. Keep up the great work!

[GlennA18]

so the political rally was a lot of fun. Afterwards, I posted a pic on facebook.

I had two private messages.

"And dang, friend, you're lookin' slim! Good work, whatever you're doin'"

and

"you look slim too"

Wow. That's always great to hear.

Still got a long ways to go, but this definitely helps to keep me motivated.

Pic from last night attached (political candidates removed!)

[mandyjdc]

Great job!! It's sometimes hard being "good", especially at events like that! You made great choices, keep up the good work!

[KiwiGal]

Looking good there my friend!

[Stacey03]

Onya!!
Aren't you meant to choose a hot dog at a ball game? I only know this from the movies. In real life I would be wandering around asking where I could find the shrimp and grits!!! I NEED TO TRY THIS STUFF!
Nice choices though, I second Christies advice to eat something more because of the stall.... a hot dog or shrimp and grits maybe LOL

[Loveangel104]

Great job Glenn!

I agree that knowing what is available where you are going is a plus! I hope to have that will power in a few weeks, when I go out for my birthday.

I know you'll keep it up!

~*~Christina~*~