Sinus infections, organization and new recipes

jenn227
on 8/20/13 11:35 am - NJ
VSG on 03/26/13

So I've had a sinus infection the past few days, and it has kicked my butt!  Even just walking made my jaw/teeth ache.  Ugh.  Finally feeling a bit better and did go out and walk for almost an hour tonight (3.25 miles).  I am used to working out 6 days a week, so it's been rough missing it.

I haven't really been laying around and resting though.  I went out on Saturday and went to the farmer's market, the butcher, & shoprite (we had no food in the house after vacation and I was craving home cooked meals!).  On Sunday I decided I wanted to get some organization going in my house....I bought some shelves and hooks for my bedroom and organized my jewelry, hats, scarves, makeup, hair stuff etc.  I also hung some coat hooks and shelves and put bins on our front landing (so sick of everyone dumping their coats, bags and shoes there!)

I made made cauliflower crust pizza for dinner on Saturday (with a revised version for my hubby...had to use vegan cheese substitute for him because of his allergies).  They turned out awesome!  I topped them with sauteed spinach, grape tomatoes, mushrooms and some fresh basil sausage from the butcher.  On Sunday night I made 2 versions of stuffed zucchini, 2 versions of sauce, 2 versions of meatballs and 2 different kinds of pasta (no pasta for me!)....again, Eddie has many food allergies so I try and come up with creative ways to let him eat his favorite meals without his throat closing up!

Even though my job is completely stressful and yucky right now, and even though I have a sinus infection...I am amazed at how much more energy I have.  I like this me so much better than the one who would have plopped her butt on the couch with a bag of (insert some snacky food here) and a glass of wine!

Jenn   Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.

     

   

       

cajunlady1958
on 8/20/13 12:21 pm - Broussard, LA
Revision on 12/30/15
Wow you can come organize my house anytime. Sinus infections are horrible. Keep up the great work.

You survived what you thought would kill you. Now straighten your crown and go forward like the Queen you are!

jenn227
on 8/20/13 12:23 pm - NJ
VSG on 03/26/13

Ha!  I could go for a nice trip to Louisiana!! 

Jenn   Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.

     

   

       

cajunlady1958
on 8/20/13 9:39 pm - Broussard, LA
Revision on 12/30/15
No this is where sinus infections originated, lol. Our days have been in the upper 90's with 75% humidity, it is horrible right now. Wish I was up north somewhere in a log cabin in the woods where I couldn't get to drive thru foods.

You survived what you thought would kill you. Now straighten your crown and go forward like the Queen you are!

Christina D.
on 8/20/13 9:33 pm
VSG on 08/16/12

Sure the organization is impressive but your food looks super yummy! Makes me want to try making the cauliflower pizza!

 

Height: 5'4" Current Weight & BMI: 125.2/21.5 Lowest Weight/BMI: 125.2/21.5

Lap Band: 8/13/09 Pre-Op Weight: 245  Weight Lost: 55-60 lbs, band removed 8/2011

Revised to VSG: 8/16/12 Pre-OpWeight: 236 Weight Lost: 110.8 lbs EWL:  121%

Weight Goals: 145 lbs (normal BMI) in 32 weeks. 135 lbs in 37 weeks. 130 lbs in 45 weeks. Fitness Goals: 5 K -- 4 completed in 2013! 10k -- 1 completed 2013! Half marathon -- 3 planned for Spring 2014.

Plastic Surgery: LBL, BA/BL done by Dr. J Barnthouse  9/13.     

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