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Well, it is January 12, 2010. Almost two years out and I am still weighing in at 140. The high end of my weight is around 143. I am still loving my RNY. I think at times it is broke, then get a cruel reminder (ie dumping or throwing up) tha tthe pouch still rules all! 

Ok, I am doing well! Have been able to maintain my 140 pound weight now for a bit. I am officially in size -8 pants. The only time I had any issues was when I was very, very late for my period, and gained 6 pounds. As soon as I started, I lost it though. Life has been good! I love my RNY!!!!!!!!!

Tomato Pie
Ingredients

• 4 – 5 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• Pesto (you can buy or make it see recipe below)
• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked deep dish pie shell (I don’t use a pie shell)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• Salt and pepper

Directions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes.

Layer the tomato slices, then pesto in pie shell, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and then place provolone cheese on top, and then start another layer with tomatoes. (Kind of layer like lasagna) ending with cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.

To serve; Let cool a little, cut into slices and serve warm.

Fruit Cobbler

Yellow plums (about 10 small size)
Red plums (about 3 medium size)
Peaches (3 medium)
Cherries (about 1 cup - I threw them in frozen)
Flour

Core and chop the fresh fruit and place in a glass baking dish, add the cherries and a couple tablespoons of flour (to thicken the juice).

Topping
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut
2 T brown sugar (or Splenda brown sugar, whichever you prefer)
1/4c chopped almonds (or any nut would work)
3 glugs SF syrup (I used hazelnut)
salt
spice (either cinnamon or I used Pumpkin Spice) 

Mix all ingredients except syrup and spice.  mix dry ingredients, then add syrup and mix until crumbly (the syrup acts in the same way as butter would in a traditional cobbler).  Once mixed, add to the top of the fruit.  Sprinkle with Pumpkin Spice or Cinnamon.

Optional -- I've made this similar cobbler topping with a scoop or two of protein powder, so if you want to add a healthy boost to this, go ahead and add in some vanilla protein powder. 

Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until crust is cripsy.

Ok, as of this morning I weighed 140. I think this is going to be my weight to be maintained. I am almost at goal (135). However, when I look in teh mirror, I am so happy and fulfiled with what I see. I continue to weigh daily and watch what I eat. I have found carbs again and I love them. If I am not careful though, they show up on the scale. And, Ihave found my arch nemisis again- snacking at night in bed. So, I have vowed to only snack on protein things when  reading such as beef jerky, nuts, etc... Sure takes the fun out of snacking now. But, that is how I got fat. That and a lot of other bad habits. I am still severely lactose tolerant. I will try ice cream every once ina while thinking it is not so bad to be sick for a while, then totally regretting it. However, chocolate ice cream calls to me at times. I also found that I can no longer be a sun bunny like I used to as I tend to get dehydrated very easliy and I have a few days that I need to recover. So not worth it. My fav food still is steak- cooked medium rare. Yum. And I wear a size 6 clothes. I just put ona pair of size 8 pants this morning and had the baggies around my crotch. Wow- who would have ever thought my clothes would be too loose instead of too bulging tight? Not me.

Monday morning weigh in was 151. Not surprised as I am majorly PMS-ing and ate all weekend. I will keep on trying!

1.  Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next  small step.

3.  Life is too short to waste time hating  anyone...

4. Your job won't take care of you when  you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in  touch

5.  Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. 
Agree to disagree.

7.  Cry with someone. It's more healing than
crying  alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can  take it..

9.  Save for retirement starting with your first  paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate,  resistance is futile.

11.  Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the  present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you  cry.

13.  Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their  journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a  secret, you shouldn't be in  it.

15.  Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God  never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the  mind.

17.  Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or  joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really  does make you stronger.

19..  It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one  is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what  you love in life, don't take no for an  answer.

21.  Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is  special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the  flow.

23.  Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear  purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the  brain.

25.  No one is in charge of your happiness but  you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with  t these words’ In five years, will this  matter?'

27.  Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone  everything.

29.  What other people think of you is none of your  business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give  time, time.

31.  However good or bad a situation is, it will  change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No  one else does.

33.  Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is,  not because of anything you did or didn't  do.

35.  Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it  now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative --  dying young.

37.  Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is  that you loved.

39.  Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting  everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a  pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours  back.

41..  Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you  need.

42. The best is yet to  come.

43.  No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show  up.

44.  Yield.

45.  Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a  gift."

Well, I weighed in at 149. Tuesday, I weighed in at 150. However, I do feel like I am smaller. Went to Wally World yesterday and officially I am size 10. Any size 10 I got off the rack fit nice. Yea for me! Would love to have that TOM, drop 5 pounds and keep it off for good!! We will have to see. I saw my sis and mom this weekend and both said I looked "skinny". It is so nice to hear. We had Field Day last Friday so I should be adding some more pics. I look wind blown and ragged I am sure, but they should be interesting. Have I mentioned I love my RNY? I do!

Shelly's Pretty in Pink Strawberry 5 Minute Cake

1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Syrup
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix (I use this)
1 teaspoon Sugar Free Strawberry Jello Powder, dry
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Pinch salt
1 - 2 cup Measuring Cup or Microwave Safe Mug

In a measuring cup or microwave safe mug, Mix egg, milk, syrup and oil and combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix pancake mix, Jello powder, protein powder and salt. Tip dry into wet and stir till combined. Nuke in microwave for 2 minutes (my microwave is getting old and needs 20 seconds added now.) Let it sit for three or so minutes (it pulls away from the sides) before tipping the cake onto a plate. Yields 4-5 slices.

Chicken cordon bleu-ish casserole

Cube up the chicken - use a couple cups
cube up 6-8 oz. swiss cheese (I actually use provolone because I don't like swiss)
dice some deli ham - 4-6 oz.

Put all that in a lightly "pammed" casserole dish and top with 1 can cream of chicken soup.  Mix it together then sprinkle with breadcrumbs (crushed soy crisps also work).

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or so or until all hot and bubbly.