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5k · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Empty Nest · Goals · Uncategorized · WLS

9 Month Check

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Officially it was my 9 month surgery anniversary on the 16th of this month.  I had my nutritionist check up today (a week late).

I am 120 pounds down.  I started at my heaviest at 315lbs.  I am 195lbs!!  So excited.  The picture on the right is from today before our walk.  The picture on the right is from two days before surgery in May.  I weighed 283 pounds.

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I am down from 26-28 clothes to 14-16 depending on the brand.  I am really good with my tool so far.  I still have a way to go, but thrilled with my progress.  Getting healthy has been the biggest goal, and I am on my way.

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This picture was after our walk.  We did the route for the upcoming 5k.  We did better on time, and I am thrilled that we weren’t slower. I am almost 20 pounds down from the last 5k, so that should be a benefit to our time as well.

What 2017 goals are you keeping?

Blessings!

 

Craft · Craft Room · Empty Nest · Uncategorized

Craft Room – Part 2

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Progress, right?  The window wall is the darker of the two shades of grey that we chose.   It seems that we always take pictures later in the day.  I will try to be better about the pictures.  But, I love the contrast of the colors with the bright white of the doors, and trim. David is doing all of the work due to my schedule with class and work.

More to come, just wanted to show the update so far.

Blessings!

 

Empty Nest · Recipes · Uncategorized

Lobster Tails and Asparagus

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Reminder that we are on a budget…and don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day.  But we had gone to Whole Foods and gotten two packages of lobster tails to treat one another this past weekend.  They were on sale (which is the main reason we got them).

We also got a package of fresh asparagus.  I love roasting vegetables.  The nutty flavors come through with broccoli, carrots, and asparagus.  If they are bitter, I like to add garlic or a purple onion on the roasting pan to sweeten the vegetable.  These asparagus didn’t need anything but olive oil, salt and pepper.

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For the lobster tails, we split the tail with scissors.  Added a pat of butter, parsley, and season salt.  Placed on a sheet pan covered in foil and broiled for about 12 minutes.

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plated

I thought I would do something special since we are still new to this empty nest of ours.  It was very simple, our regular plates, and silverware.  Just added place mats, cloth napkins, and candles.

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simple table

It was a nice evening, without children.  We shared doing the dishes.  It was really nice.  Then I did some homework. Ugh…but we had a nice dinner in.  Simple, but so nice.  I think we should eat at the table every night.  After tonight, I think we will try to at least once a week.

How was your Valentine’s Day?

Blessings.