Day 2

I'll start by summing up yesterday's food intake. I kinda got carried away and forgot to put that yesterday when I posted. I had sugar free oatmeal, banana and small skim milk for breakfast. For lunch a pack of tuna and some carrots and broccoli. For dinner I had 3 boiled chicken tenders and about a cup of greens with cajun seasoning. Grand total of my calories was about 700 calories. Yes, that was too low, but I felt full and didn't see any reason to eat just to be eating.

Today was a good day. I am loving the testimonial OA podcasts. Just hearing familiar stories really helps me know I'm not alone. I did find out that OA back in the day had a meal plan, but now does not recommend any certain diet. The people that I have been listening to have been in OA for years, so they have been eating from the "greysheet" meal plan. This is no longer endorsed by OA, but it basically is a low carb meal plan. No flour and no sugar is the rule of thumb. This makes sense. Neither of these are nutritionally vital things. You can get fiber from veggies and natural sugars in fruits. From what I have read, the group advises members to get scales and measuring cups and exactly measure the meal. So I am not quite all in on that part yet. I have been eating from small bowls or plates. This should keep my portions in check.

Today I ate 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast. I know they are only 75 calories each and are a good protein source. Not worried too much on the fat/cholesterol with the new research showing the benefits are there too with eggs. For lunch I had 4 boiled chicken tenders and a cup of greens (leftovers ;-). Tonight I really didn't feel like cooking, so I made a quickie dinner. Half a can of chicken breast and a cup of green beans. I know the sodium in the canned chicken is crappy, but the 80 oz of water I drank today should help with that. So today's calorie total was about 700 calories again. I was aiming at getting 1500 - 1800 calories a day, but if I am not feeling hungry and not feeling bad I don't see the point in making myself eat more. This may come back to bite me, but for now I see no issue.

I want to add exercise in to my routine, but I'm nervous to do so. Sunday's asthma attack and Monday's soreness and chest aches when I would take a deep breath have got me thinking twice. I know that I will be fine for a moderate walk. Sadly, that is about all I can do at this time. At 400+ pounds my body is not suitable for more than walking or some light weight lifting. Unfortunately, the weather is crappy for a walk and I can't stay after work to use the gym since I need to be home with my kids while Crystal deals with work and school. If I ever can afford it, I am going to get a family membership to the local fitness center for us.

Well, I guess I'm done. I said I wasn't going to post much this time around, but you can scratch that. This is my outlet to talk about what is on my mind without boring the wife and kids. One day at a time I am taking it. Day two is about in the books, I will worry about tomorrow when I wake (God willing I will wake). G'night.