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I am wanting to slow down on my weight loss.  I am getting a tad worried that I might lose too much.  As it is now, my friend said I look anorexiac.  I don't think so but I don't want to get to that point.  Trying to tone up all this lose flesh.  It's so hard to tone at my age. 

Weight is 152 (I go up and down by 2 lbs)

I am doing well ... into size 10 for sure and sometimes an 8.  I have so many sizes of clothes that I need to get rid of.  Feeling pretty good ... into exercising now.  Would suggest anyone try to incorporate exercise earlier than later into their lives.  

I have a new man in my life and he's wonderful.  Still have not told him about my surgery but he knows I have lost alot of weight.  Perhaps I will not tell him unless he asks what my scars are for?  We keep pretty busy and I'm so happy he's there for me ... and we're having a great time.  It's like I'm 17 again (only smaller).

No regrets whatsoever.    

~m

I can't believe it.  And I have a new main squeeze in my life.  I am the luckiest woman in the world.  He is wonderful.  No more barfing ... thank god. 

Able to eat more ... but still not gaining ... still a chalenge for vitamins and water. 

I checked the scale this morning - 168.  I  am down 100 lbs.  And you know what, it feels great.  I am so happy with my progress. 

I have a dr's appointment next week, hopefully everything else is going well too. 

ANd guess what else, I have a new man in my life.  Ross ... he's the best thing that could have happened to me.  He doesn't know about my WLS yet but he knows I've lost alot of weight.  He is soooooo special.  I'm not sure when I should tell him about the surgery ... I have a certain amount of shame about WLS but I need to speak about it ... one day soon.

Also, I have started buyinig clothes in size M and size 10-12.  I sure wish I could knew how to post a picture of me at a party I recently went to.  Maybe I will try and figure it out later.

later gater,  ~m

Current Weight - 170.

I'm cold all the time.  I just bought size 10 pants for a Christmas party and I've got flabby flabby arms.  But I've starting dating a very nice man and he thinks I have a nice butt - lol.  I just about rolled over laughing when he told me that.  ~m

Date:  Nov 20 - Weight 179

brrr it is getting colder outside and now I am cold too - probably because I don't have a lot of body fat to keep me warm.  

Having some stress lately - so much to do - so little time.  changed from liquid calcium to chewable quest cal-mag  with vit d ... couldn't bring the liquid in my purse ...

m

ps - some of my friends have told me that I need to stop loosing weight - they say I am getting too skiny - go figure. 

Weight - 188

Still a little stressed out ... not because of me ... but because of my obligations to my dad (who is now on dialysis three time per week). 

Wishing I could eat better, manage my vitamins better, do more exercise, have more time ...but ... all else is going well.  Why should I complain.  Blood work is fine and I'm still loosing weight ... feeling a little stressed but ...

~m

Weight today - 198.5

I'm going to try these - thanks Tracey

MOCK STUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE

1 lb. ground beef 1 lg. onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped (optional) 3/4 c. plain raw rice 1 sm. head green cabbage, chopped coarsely 1 can tomato soup plus 1/2 can water 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce   Saute hamburger and onions until meat is done and onions are transparent. Add green pepper and cook 3 minutes more. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain. Mix all other ingredients together. Rice will cook as dish cooks. Add meat and onion mixture. Place in casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees about 1 1/2 hours or until most of the liquid is cooked down

Weight - 200 (slow but sure).  Onederland is just around the corner.

Going through a lot of stress right now.  My dad's health is more important than my own.  He is still in the hospital after heart bypass surgery.  On dialysis three times per week. 

I have terribly bad breath these days and regular brushing, flossing and mouthwash don't seem to be doing anything.  

~m

Chili Recipe
1/2 pound dry pinto or kidney beans( we use canned-2 16 oz cans)
2 14oz cans tomatoes
2 pounds ground beef,browned and drained(rinsed if your a real keener)
2 medium onions ,chopped
1 green pepper,chopped
2 cloves garlic,crushed
2-3 tsp chili powder
1tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
salt to taste
1 can tomatoe paste
(we usually double the recipe)
put all ingredients in slow cooker.stir once ,cover and cook on low10-12 hrs(high 5-6 hours)
does it get any easier?
enjoy!!

Chocolate Nut Protein Bars

1 cup of peanut butter
1/2 cup of butter
12 oz of carob chips (by weight) ( i think you could also used unsweetened baking chocolate instead of carob chips but i would use sweetened coconut if doing so)

1/2 cup of sesame seeds
1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup of wheat germ
1/2 pumpkin seeds
1 &1/4 cup of whole almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut

Toast almonds and chop about half of them into halves
Add everything except butter peanut butter and carob to a bowl and mix.

Melt peanut butter butter and carob  over low heat. when well melted add to dry ingredients in bowl and mix.

Put into a 9 by 13 pan and cut into square (the mixture will still be soft at this point)

Refrigerate and enjoy




Peanut butter protein Brownies

16 oz of peanut butter by weight
1/3 cup almond meal
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/3 cup oatmeal
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
16 tablespoons of splenda for baking
4 scoops of vanilla protein powder

Mix all together  and press into a small cake pan (the mixture is very dry) .  Bake at 350 for 20 mins or until done.
As soon as the bars come out of the oven top with 2 ozs of unsweetened baking chocolate or similar ( i used 70 grams of 85% cocoa chocolate) As the chocolate melts brush onto the top of the brownies.

Cool and enjoy.