Used protein powders, various kinds, when I first started losing weight. Also increased protein consumption at that time.

Since then have discovered various protein rich options. And that protein is good for satiation but so are other items.

Do I still eat more protein, probably, than I used to? Probably more than when I first started losing weight--yes. But more than when I was massively overeating? probably not--because total calories!

But these days I seem to "naturally" gravitate in the 120g range. Which given my 160s weight these days is still in the upper range of 0.6 to 0.8g per lb of weight (which is intended to approximate the 0.8 to 1g per lb of lean mass at pretty much exactly double the RDI)

HA! You made me check out my past six months, except the bit of no logging during Vacation and don't forget that I am not nearly as "exact" with my logging as I used to be...

pretty sad reading other than the fact that I am slowly coming back into "track"--assuming I don't get derailed by the current chocolate sampling. Sodium is crazy high since I've been making zero effort.

Six month intake averages (days not logged 11, weight results about 3lbs lost): Cal Logged In: 2837, alcohol 0.07g, Potassium 3900mg, Sodium 5405mg, Fiber 45g, Carbs 385g (Starches 73, Sugar 147g), dietary cholesterol 325mg, Protein 123g

Pretty 💩 eating other than the bunnies Laurie, let's not kid ourselves! 🙀

Not all that protein is great quality or complete and I'm getting away with it because I'm spreading it through double the calories of someone with a 1500 Cal budget----they would be looking at 60g of protein using a similar percentage of the total.

But still enough variety and enough of the good stuff that no amino acid is below more than 100% whenever I glance at them (I don't pay for Crono... maybe I should!)

Good stuff (complete proteins) for me is Greek yogurt, Skyr, milk in pudding, eggs, and the reduced in comparison to the past but still very much present fish or meat items.

But you would be surprised (assuming you have the calories) how much protein wheat, rice, etc actually add.

Tbh I rarely make an effort anymore unless it is end of day and I see something below 80g... at that point I break out the yogurt 🤷‍♂️

I was actually negatively surprised that fiber has fallen so (relatively) low. I used to hit closer to 60g (more than double the recommended).

And I really should make an effort with sodium which is probably even higher if you consider eating out 😳

However in spite of extremely slowly investigating a health concern normally associated with suggestions for diet and exercise modification... apparently the numbers say don't change nothing and just carry on. In fact, they're good enough that they're slowing the investigation because I think I will break a record for longest wait since I'm not an immediate health concern...

Well.... the electrophysiologist referral has been made but their office confirmed they will wait for an echo before deciding when to book that appointment

The initial MIBI scan prompted by the ECG was done in not even three weeks. But once they decided that yup there exists electrical issue but nope there are no currently actionable mechanical issues (or obvious daily quality of life issue) from the outflow being slightly impaired and the imaging showing some thickening but a lack of "convincing" abnormalities, there was a big virtual shrug.... and after nine months i still don't have a date for that eventual echo appointment. Note that a date when given will be for a few months down the road: they are currently booking April and May.

Eventually I will break down and game the system which isn't something I like doing...

Any question as to what, if anything, I should be doing in the meanwhile is answered by: change nothing your numbers are perfect but if you feel lightheaded or about to pass out stop and call for help!🤷‍♂️

I’ve been through the whole echo, ekg, stress test series. Obviously after a lifetime of obesity there is damage, narrowing etc in the arteries and heart. My father died of a massive coronary at age 50 so there's family history too. But my mother ate chocolates by the pound, junk food and avoided doctors until the age of 96.

As long as it’s not symptomatic or impacting my daily life, I only get a yearly tuneup check. My cardiologist tells me to pay attention to changes. So far so good….

Amazing Dante! We all need to practice some post holiday restraint. This is a beautiful meal. For me the only drawback is gathering up the fresh veggies and doing the steaming. But I’d surely pay for someone to do it for me!!!

Is it a plane, a train, or an automobile?

Eating while logging while calculating while typing!

The exploding when microwaved mini baby bell peppers? Convinced some anti-spoil-coating on the stem caused the microwave explosion.

Removed the stems and the insides and chopped/hand chopped the peppers over 63g of left over lean turkey pepperoni and 1.2g of canola oil spray.

When starting to brown added 863g of baby tomatoes that were almost gone (cut them in half as I was tossing in the pot, with ZERO fingers added in!) plus 5g of fake chicken knorr powder and 132g of left over ready to throw out after a week! in the fridge meat based spaghetti sauce... and it was decision time: add a can of chili and maybe some corn and make "chili" or..... add a 796ml can of habitant french canadian pea soup and turn it into a soup!

Soup is good! (plus lemon pepper and dried chili peppers)

Hey... it may not sound like it... but I've already had two 378g bowl fulls and they were both excellent! Maybe I'll leave the rest for tomorrow!

Breakfast on a bun with bacon & cheese from Whataburger! 370 calories of deliciousness. I don’t indulge often but started the day a 6 am (sans breakfast) at the gym. Followed by orthopedic appointment and on to grocery store and Costco. So breakfast on the run (or bun!) with plenty of strong coffee.

Tokens of love have no calories?

Back to my usual breakfast. Fruit, yogurt and one hard boiled egg. Lots of black coffee ☕️

Maybe some yogurt would be good for breakfast Athijade? Or mozzarella sticks. Quick and easy….

Maybe freeze up some of the sale goodies or gift treats if possible? Otherwise they’re in your face begging to be enjoyed.

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The second--which in my personal world Is something I now manage to manage better but not something I have truly resolved-is probably the underlying cause of my initial obesity and of my (believed) propensity to regain if I do not exercise appropriate brain hamster management and do not manage to keep the cumulative ongoing damage to an overall controllable level.

Like PAV, while I can manage better now, I haven’t been able to resolve/ fully understand the root cause of my obesity issues. Regaining is always on the horizon. I’ve got ten extra pounds from Christmas and inactivity due to my fractured wrist. I’m back to focusing and worrying more. I know I can lose the excess weight in time. But even after five years it’s a daily effort.

I’ve come to believe I’m just wired differently. Food/overeating seems to fulfill some emotional need to that I never learned to deal with otherwise. So it seems worrying and focusing on food will be with me forever.