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4.5 yrs out - Musings, Wonderings, Carbs & Fat - I am approaching 5 years out from surgery.  Lost hunger and lost about 120 pounds in about 18 mos.  Thought I was "cured"!  Started eating a few carbs here and there.  A little ...

Brain chemistry is a bitch -- but there is much research that shows it...

Commenting on someone's weight loss -link to artic -  http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2011/10/18/think-twice-before-you-praise-someone-for-losing-weight/

Third Year Perspective -  My third "surgiversary" is coming up in about 2 weeks, and I am maintaining in the mid 150's (down from a high of 263 and up from a low of 143).  My restriction is still there, bu...

Low carb "grits" - I haven't tried it, but it sounds devine and comes from the book "Paleo comfort foods" 4 c cauliflower, riced 1 c almond meal 3 c chicken stock salt and pepper to taste Mi...

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How do you nurture yourself? How do you have FUN? -  I used to nurture myself with food.  Food was my entertainment, my relief from boredom, my fun.  I have found out (the brutally hard way) that I have to nurture myself in other wa...

Low-Carb High Protein Angel Food Cake recipe -  This was in the paper this morning.  Here are the comments and link: This cake is easy to love because it is fast and simple to make, is delicious and is great for dieters. It ...

Oh No! We've put the Hostess Twinkies company int -  http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/01/11/145026733/hostess-maker-of-twinkies-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection

Chocolate Chip Cookies - a little lightness for th -  http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=FrTbnczYAd4&feature=player_embedded

Make your own jerky -  Beef or turkey jerky is a great high protein snack.   Making your own jerky is ridiculously easy.  Get a cut of london broil, slice across the grain in skinny strips; marinate ...

You are absolutely beautiful - eyes to die for!

Downside of Malabsorption - Hesitated to post this, but felt it would be useful.  32 year old woman in our community died of a drug overdose last week - pain meds chased with alcohol.  On the surface, it just...

We grow and improve in little baby steps - CONGRATS on the 1.3...