Thanks mini, another really interesting article reinforcing that a higher protein diet is beneficial to older people.
But it's definitely something I need to think about, having my calories come more from protein rather than anything else. It does make sense in a way in the digestion and energy use kind of way...
That article is really interesting, but 119g of protein per day - as advised for weight loss seems a bit crazy
I hope you are doing well Ticketty - and that you'll have a lovely weekend
It's so demotivating. I wish I'd taken some measurements before I started. My trousers have become really baggy so it's definitely coming off! It's hard not to get hung up on numbers on the scales, especially if I don't know how pedantic they're going to be about enforcing the maximum BMI allowed for the op on Wednesday.
Is there any kind of diuretic option you could have to try to get rid of the water retention? It must be so uncomfortable with your knee and calf Good luck for the appointment on Wednesday, I really hope they see things are improving and hopefully they'll give you the green light.
. I remember about 10 years ago when I was on crutches with a torn ligament, my daughter's then boyfriend (now husband) who was a bit of a boy racer decorated them with go faster stripes, which didn't go down too well with the physio's . This time next week we'll be on our way to the airport, I'm so excited. I've bought lots of cute stuff for Ruby online, I wrapped it all yesterday. I'm looking forward to a break from the diet, starting with a cooked brekky next Sunday morning. We've always had one, which OH cooks, and the smell of him cooking bacon the last few weeks has been unbearable! Not long to go till Wednesday, when hopefully I'll be clearer on the way forward and timescale for the op.
Ha. A sound system sounds awesome, to be honest, get a nice Darth Vader theme going and no one will mess with you!
. Hey ho. It'll all be worth it in the end. Just bricking it now though.
. Officially bricking it now.
It'll be ok! You're in good hands. So no potato, rice, pasta (and maybe no wine I do miss wine, but it's evil!) and you'll be absolutely fine!
I'm not superstitious at all, but my mum in law is - for some unknown reason I can mitigate it by taking a piece of coal in with me (wtf??) sure that would go down well with the hygiene protocol!. Yes, I'll do as you suggested and replace carbs with fruit and veg (I do miss fruit on this diet) as I find anyway that starchy foods really bloat me and I don't like the way I feel after eating them, though I love pasta especially. And I miss wine too. I don't drink nearly as much of it as I used to, I've become a bit of a lightweight (well in that respect anyway ) but do enjoy a glass especially with food.
That will be an interesting one to explain to the doctors in any case! .... I was a terror.
usually when I see Steve looking at me aghast. Sometimes I need to engage my brain first.
It's definitely harder when you know you'll be 'off' the diet and maybe a little bit of "what's the point for just one day?" might creep in, but keep in mind the operation and the fact that it's not forever! You're doing really well and I know you'll be sensible. Don't sorry too much about everything, it will be ok.
xx
