Need Diet Help

[Esther]

I am on a 1500 calorie diet, I have to eat 6 small meals a day, no white bread or white sugar.

I need some ideas on how to achieve this.

Yesterday was my first day and I just couldn't get 6 meals in.

I had a slimfast for first meal at 7:00 am.
walked my 30 minutes
1 1/2 wedges at 9:15 (didn't like the taste of the orange)
small salad with lettuce, turkey lunch meat sliced thin, and a dabble of cheese and dressing at 1:00 (was late getting back from church)
small apple at 3:00
stewed okra and tomatoes at 4:00
3 peanut butter and wheat crackers at 5:00

That was it. Can't have anything after 7:30.

I need some good better rounded meals that stay in my calorie count. Which means no more than 250 calories per meal and this includes the snacking.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Esther

I am on a 1500 calorie diet, I have to eat 6 small meals a day, no white bread or white sugar.

I need some ideas on how to achieve this.

Yesterday was my first day and I just couldn't get 6 meals in.

I had a slimfast for first meal at 7:00 am.
walked my 30 minutes
1 1/2 wedges at 9:15 (didn't like the taste of the orange)
small salad with lettuce, turkey lunch meat sliced thin, and a dabble of cheese and dressing at 1:00 (was late getting back from church)
small apple at 3:00
stewed okra and tomatoes at 4:00
3 peanut butter and wheat crackers at 5:00

That was it. Can't have anything after 7:30.

I need some good better rounded meals that stay in my calorie count. Which means no more than 250 calories per meal and this includes the snacking.

Can you eat Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine? They always have the calories and fat grams listed on them. Smart Ones (By Weight Watchers) were on sale this week at Kroger for $2.00.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Can you eat Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine? They always have the calories and fat grams listed on them. Smart Ones (By Weight Watchers) were on sale this week at Kroger for $2.00.

Yes I can.

I have my husband on the same diet. I just need to plan a days meal.

[Sherri]

Well, today I'm on the "Colonoscopy Diet" - yuck!!! I had to drink a bottle of Magnesium Citrate last night, which tastes like grape flavored battery acid. Seriously!! Today all I can have is jello and liquids. They told me I can drain chicken noodle soup and drink the broth in it. Can't wait for that for lunch. LOL! Then tonight I have to drink a gallon of this other yucky stuff plus all day today, I have to drink 16 oz. of something every hour. I will be floating by nighttime. I was up all night running to the potty. Can't imagine what tonight will be like.

Procedure is at 8:30 AM tomorrow.

Just thought I'd make you feel a little better about your diet. LOLOL!

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Well, today I'm on the "Colonoscopy Diet" - yuck!!! I had to drink a bottle of Magnesium Citrate last night, which tastes like grape flavored battery acid. Seriously!! Today all I can have is jello and liquids. They told me I can drain chicken noodle soup and drink the broth in it. Can't wait for that for lunch. LOL! Then tonight I have to drink a gallon of this other yucky stuff plus all day today, I have to drink 16 oz. of something every hour. I will be floating by nighttime. I was up all night running to the potty. Can't imagine what tonight will be like.

Procedure is at 8:30 AM tomorrow.

Just thought I'd make you feel a little better about your diet. LOLOL!

Goodness. I have had that procedure done twice. I don't remember having to do all of that. They are wanting me to have it done again since is has been more than two years. I said no thanks.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Esther

Goodness. I have had that procedure done twice. I don't remember having to do all of that. They are wanting me to have it done again since is has been more than two years. I said no thanks.

I'm not looking forward to it tomorrow, but everyone says that today is the worst part - that the procedure itself is not a big deal. I made sure I didn't get a doctor assigned who goes to our church though. LOL! That's always my big fear. I hope I don't know the nurses either.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I'm not looking forward to it tomorrow, but everyone says that today is the worst part - that the procedure itself is not a big deal. I made sure I didn't get a doctor assigned who goes to our church though. LOL! That's always my big fear. I hope I don't know the nurses either.

I totally understand that!

Are they going to put you asleep?

[Blubayou]

I have been on every diet known to man! One thing that has helped me - I bought a food scale that figures how many calories- when you weigh the food. For snacks- I use one ounce of nuts- about 170 calories- quick and filling. Or the pre cut piece of low fat cheese- 90 calories. I bought some Turkey steaks wrapped in bacon at Sam's that are good and 110 calories. I used them when in a pinch for meals with veggies. I will also grill- indoor grill- a boneless,skinless chicken breast for several meals during the week. Another tip- I use- I like ranch dressing - not the low fat- so I add a little water to the bottle. For italian dressing - I take most of the oil out of the bottle before I use it with a turkey baster. Another tip I use is- for salads- I keep a can of rinsed kidney beans in the fridge- and use 1/4 cup on my salads. They are better for you than eggs and give the salad a creamy texture like eggs. Just a few tips I use. I hope this helps.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Blubayou

I have been on every diet known to man! One thing that has helped me - I bought a food scale that figures how many calories- when you weigh the food. For snacks- I use one ounce of nuts- about 170 calories- quick and filling. Or the pre cut piece of low fat cheese- 90 calories. I bought some Turkey steaks wrapped in bacon at Sam's that are good and 110 calories. I used them when in a pinch for meals with veggies. I will also grill- indoor grill- a boneless,skinless chicken breast for several meals during the week. Another tip- I use- I like ranch dressing - not the low fat- so I add a little water to the bottle. For italian dressing - I take most of the oil out of the bottle before I use it with a turkey baster. Another tip I use is- for salads- I keep a can of rinsed kidney beans in the fridge- and use 1/4 cup on my salads. They are better for you than eggs and give the salad a creamy texture like eggs. Just a few tips I use. I hope this helps.

Yes it helps a lot.

How much water to you put in your dressing?

[Esther]

1 cup of pecans 752 calories!

I guess when they said you could have nuts they didn't mean pecans!

Which I have and love.