What I Ate
I want to share what I'm eating from time to time to get some honest opinions. I know I don't eat all that badly but obviously I eat badly enough for myself. I used to need to eat a lot more than this but I've cut down on my servings, not that it's helped me lose any weight.
Today I am going to NY (Long Island) to visit a friend I haven't seen in approx. 4 years. Last time I saw her was her wedding and now she has 2 kids. She didn't come to my wedding, which I'm still struggling with forgiving her for but I do still love her.
I am anxious (I have an anxiety disorder) about seeing her also because she's always been in really good shape and really beautiful, I've always been the fat friend even when I wasn't. I am afraid she'll be shocked when she sees me how much weight I've gained, this is something I struggle with everytime I go to see an old friend.
I'm going anyway, despite my fears. I'm bringing my camera, which has become like my protective shield.
What I ate yesterday:
Breakfast
mini wheat bagel with lowfat cream cheese
16 oz coffee with a little cappuccino (the stuff from that machine), whole milk and a splenda
Lunch
Smart Ones Fettucini Alfredo (I wish they would start making these with wheat pasta or something)
Diet Pepsi w/true lime
Snack
Onion & Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites
Dinner
Buffalo burger with whole wheat bun and onions, tomatoes, mayo and ketchup
Dessert
Sugar Free Lime Jello w/pineapple cottage cheese
I hope you have a good time in Long Island. Friendship transcends fat.
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Robin Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:12 am
@Hanlie, i like that, i may use it someday =)
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I think what you ate looks great, but…is it enough? It doesn’t seem like much food, though I didn’t actually add up the calories. When I was losing weight, I actually lost more weight eating 1400-1500 calories than I did when I was existing off of 1200 calories. I also felt a hell of a lot better too.
My one recommendation to you would be to add more fruits and veggies throughout – great for snacking, add a salad, a piece of fruit to any meal, etc.
I hope your time with your friend is fun and filled with no anxiety at all!
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Robin Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
@Lainie, I don’t know what it is about what i eat, i think it’s more how i eat what i eat. i’m still learning how to get in more veggies, fruits and protein.
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Awww don’t feel like that! You’re beautiful! I hope you have a good time.
Everything sounds good. I’m hungry for a buffalo burger right now. Or buffalo chicken. Mmm.
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Robin Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am
@Emily, I definitely recommend the buffalo burger.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who has a friend around whom I feel that way. Like the others have said, weight shouldn’t matter when it comes to friendship. Still, I’ve avoided hanging out with lots of people because I’ve gained so much weight since they last saw me.
I wish more “diet” frozen dinners would use more wheat pasta, too.
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Robin Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
@Barb, I never knew we had this much in common. I mean I knew we had some but it’s a lot. If you ever need to talk just shoot me an email or im, ok? I’ve got more issues than Glamour.
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Barb Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
@Robin, you know what’s funny? I was thinking the same thing just the other day. I mean, for 2 people who don’t really know each other, we sure have a lot in common! And talking/e-mailing goes both ways. If you have Glamour, I have Allure. lol
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Robin Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
@Barb, I will definitely keep you in mind. I’ve always related to a degree when you’ve talked about the mental stuff. I’m glad you’ve come out of hiding again =)
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