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Recipe Of The Day! BBQ Turkey Top With A Mustard Sauce

Barbecued turkey legs and thighs. I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they're an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we're having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn't taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey. It just absorbs the smokiness from the grill and the tang from the sauce. Outside of the holiday bird, this is hands down the best turkey I've ever had.   Makes 4-8 Serves 150 calories per serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Baked Fish With Bread Crums

These flaky fish fillets get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus a little zip from cayenne pepper. This recipe is particular favorite of my family's. The fish doesn't get dry...it's moist and delicious. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:10 Min   Cook Time:40 Min   Ready In:50 Min   251 calories per 1 serving Yield 6 servings   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Baked Fish With A Medley Of Vegetable

Fish baked in a delightful lemony vegetable mixture. I have made this recipe several times on several occasions. This dish will make for a nice light lunch. Easy too! I served it with a brown rice! I also used thinly sliced lemon on top of the fish while baking. Very moist and tasty too. It came out supremo!! Yummy!! ENJOY!!     Prep Time:15 Min   Cook Time:25 Min   Ready In:40 Min   Yield 3 to 4 servings 221 Calories: Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Babaganoush

Baba ganoush, a Middle Eastern spread and dip is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). So if you are looking for a low calories spread and dip or even a snack this is it, and so tasty too! ENJOY!   Makes 8 servings (2 cups)   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes   80 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Asparagus And Fresh Tomatoes

Keep it simple and bursting with color and flavor with this fresh tomato and asparagus side dish.   Makes 4 servings Prep Time 15min Total Time 30min 70 Calories per 1 Serving:   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Asian Style Sesame Apple Slaw

Looking for a great salad that is a little different try this Asian style salad. Great for all year round.   Makes 8 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes 125 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Artichoke Cheese Dip

Quick and easy, hot artichoke dip with artichoke hearts.   Cheesy artichoke dip has become one of the most popular side dish around the world. It is a food regarded suitable for people following the vegetarian diet. Baking is the preferred method of preparing cheesy artichoke dip. It is popular dish of American cuisine. The cheesy texture of the cheesy artichoke dip sets it apart from others of its kind. A wonderful, rich appetizer, that is extremely delicious. ENJOY!!   Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 40 Minutes   Makes: 2 1/2 cups Makes: 40 servings   30 Calories 1 Serving (1 Tablespoon)   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Apple Betty

Wondering what to do with that basket of apples you just brought home?   Everyone always raves about this pie. You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of strudel topping you use. So YUMMY you have to try this one and the calories are not bad either. Great dessert to server to your company. Easy and soooo good. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:30 Min Cook Time:45 Min Ready In:1 Hr 15 Min   Recipe Yield 8 servings 278 Calories:Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Almost Homemade Sage Stuffing

This recipes has the traditional old-fashioned sage stuffing favorites, taste like it's made from scratch. Wonderful for your Thanksgiving Turkey, but welcome any time you need a savory side dish. Start with a package of unseasoned stuffing mix, add onion, celery, ground sage and ground thyme -- the result is delicious stuffing that's perfect for the holiday table or a casual dinner. This delicious stuffing is the recipe that I use when making stuffing. ENJOY!!   Makes 6 (2/3-cup) servings   Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes   221 Calories per serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! 5 Summer Cocktails-Guilt-Free

Learn how to cut the calories in your favorite drink. Going to a Garden Party or a BBQ or just a Evening out. Tropical cocktails are a rite of summer—delicious and refreshing. The problem is, the calories can push your diet over the edge. To counter this, I come up with some less-indulgent versions of classic seasonal favorites. Enjoy!   Margarita It’s tempting to pick up a bottle of store-bought frozen margarita mix, but that’s where most of the 325 calories lie. Instead, just get tequila, limes for fresh-squeezed lime juice and some Triple Sec to make your own version. Calories saved: 153per 6 ounces.   Mojito Sugar adds to the taste of this Cuban specialty, helping release the mint flavor. It also adds to the 145-calorie count. Instead, use a sugar substitute, like stevia, which contains virtually no calories, yet works to enhance the mint’s flavor during the muddling process. Calories saved: 80 per 6 ounces.   Cosmopolitan This cranberry-flavored cocktail is pretty to look at, but full of empty calories. Lower the count of this 130-calorie drink by using diet cranberry juice. Then grab a bottle of Ty Ku Soju, an Asian spirit that is a great alternative to vodka and contains only 68 calories per 1.5 ounces. Calories saved: 65 per 4 ounces.   Strawberry Daiquiri Don’t be fooled—just because it’s named after a fruit doesn’t mean this drink is healthy. Just like with margaritas, the pre-made mixes are packed with sugar, leaving you with a drink that can peak at 350 calories. Make your own with fresh strawberries (if they’re not sweet enough add more sweetness with a sugar substitute) and definitely skip the whipped cream topping. Calories saved 215 per 8 ounces.   Piña Colada The queen of summer drinks, the piña colada can max out at over 650 calories! Substitute Coco López Cream of Coconut Lite for the coconut cream and coconut milk. Combine it with pineapple juice, sparkling water and a little rum, and you can satisfy both your sweet tooth and your diet. Calories saved: 475 per 8 ounces.   SO ENJOY THE SUMMER GUILT-FREE! CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE RECIPES:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! 15 Minutes From The Stove To The Table Meal

Enjoy the Essenes of salmon with this quick and easy recipe. Salmon is considered a good source of beneficial omega fatty acids. Nothing like a good piece of salmon I love salmon. Works really well with other fish as well if you don't have any salmon lying around. Quick to Prepare (under 15 minutes) and 4 ingredients, and you are done how simple is this. ENJOY!!   Total Preparation Time: Less than 10 minutes   Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes   Number of Servings: 4   Simple (4 ingredients)   Calories: 300   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! 15 Minutes And On The Table Recipe

Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry   THIS RECIPE IS FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN EAT CHICKEN!!!   A five-ingredient main dish that takes less than 15 minutes to cook? This yummy chicken stir-fry was created for busy cooks like you! Excellent stir fry, quick and easy, the family will loved it!!! If you do not have the stir fry sauce you can use low sodium soy sauce instead. It still come out great. Really aawesome and very moist.   Just learning to cook? This is definitely something you can make and not mess up. Easy to make and so yummy. ENJOY!!   250 Calories per 1 serving   Prep Time 05 Minutes Total Time 14 Minutes   Makes 4 servings   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! 1-2-3 Grilled Tusan Pizza

Try this easy-to-make recipe for a light and delicious homemade pizza. These delicious pizzas only require three ingredients, and at 337 calories per serving, you can feel free to savor each bite! Grilling the bread will give it a crispy texture and makes it band friendly.. ENJOY!     Makes 4 Servings   Active: 7 minutes Total: 15 minutes   337 calories per serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! "STRAWBERRY CONE"

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this under-200-calorie treat. Who says you have to skip dessert to stay lean? The following low-calorie confection lets you indulge without any of the guilt.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! "GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH GREEK CIGARS"

Hello to all my friends and cooks out there, here is another one of my dishes for you to try out. Hope you like it.   This is a great Greek recipe that is not only healthy but tastes good too. A wonderful appetizer great for the summer and all year round. It's called a cigar because once it's rolled and stuffed it looks like a cigar.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! "CRAB SALAD AND ASPARAGUS MELT"

Here is my recipe for today for all you cooks out there. Looking for a healty choice try this one or any of my recipes on my blog.   Talk more later, I am going down to the shore today with my family.   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Ginger-Soy Salmon With Bok Choy

This Asian inspire dish is a favorite in my home, make it a favorite in yours too. So rich in flavor and taste. I some times leave out the Bok Choy and substitute it for rice. ( Bok Choy may not work with everyones band so becareful pick around it or just leave it out.) ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   363 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:cool2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY "BOWTIE TOMATO MOZZARELA TOSS"

This recipe is posted on my blog, as well as many more of my recipes. I so love to cook, I had to fine new ways to cook healty and what will work with my LAP-BAND®. Check out my blog, and see if it is helpful to you. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :smile2:
Debra G

Debra G

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My Sweet Spot!

I had my first unfill yesterday. I had my last fill 10 days ago - 1/2 cc, my usual amount. But I have been sick for the past 10 days, I could not understand why. (They took out 1/2 cc yesterday).   I was not able to keep anything down those past 10 days. What I was able to eat before, I could only eat 1/2 of that - 4 raspberries, 4 bites of salmon, 3 or 4 sips of liquids, and I could not even keep that down. Once before, when I had a fill of 4 cc, I was in distress, but it did pass after 2 or 3 days. However, this time, it lasted for 10 days, with no sign of getting better. I thought this would pass also, but it did not.   During these 10 days, I lost 13 pounds. OK, this was way too much weight to loose so fast (to be honest I was so happy about loosing so much weight, so I resisted going to the doctor). Yes, I agree it was not a good idea to wait so long!   I went into the doctor's office yesterday without an appointment, and I told them what was going on. They told me I had reached my "sweet spot". It was at that moment I realized what was happening to me. That last fill had sent me over into the Sick Zone.   Everyone's sweet spot is different. You don't know you have reached it until you get thrown into a place that is uncomfortable. My only advice is not to wait as long as I did to return to the doctor.   Because I am now at my sweet spot, I will not need as many fills, and the fills will be smaller. After they took out the 1/2 cc, I was able to eat normally again, without feeling sick, and am now able again to enjoy my Recipies of the Day!   So I am at a new stage of my journey - my sweet spot. In the immortal words of Jackie Gleason, "How Sweet It Is".   So feel free to check out my blog to follow my journey, to see some tips and to see my Recipies of the Day":thumbup:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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My Story - Part I

Date of Surgery: October 26, 2009 (my "re-birth day") Pre-op weight: 288 Current weight: 208 weight goal: 150     Pre-op health issues: sleep apnea asthma high cholesterol joint pain difficulty walking, needed cane often shortness of breath had surgery on both knees due to torn cartilages from excessive weight back surgery was recommended   I could not walk more than 1 1/2 blocks before I was out of breath, and experienced severe lower back pain that made me cry and stop in my tracks. My doctor was adamant that I had to have back surgery, saying it was not related to my weight. I needed numerous cortisone shots to relieve the pain. The back doctor told me I had to have back surgery if I wanted to be able to walk without pain - "I SAID NO". I wanted to see if the pain would subside if I lost some weight, AND IT DID!   I no longer walk with a cane. I can walk many blocks without shortness of breath and WITHOUT PAIN.   Dr. George Fielding of the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss and his staff saved my life. There are two other wonderful doctors at NYU, Christine J. Ren Fielding (his wife) and Marina Kurian. Although I was confident that any of these three doctors would do a good job, I chose Dr. Fielding for several reasons. First, he had the LAP-BAND® surgery himself, and I felt he would really know what I was going through, and that he would really understand my feelings. Second, he is an Aussie, and I love his accent (LOL) - I love to hear him talk, so I ask him a lot of silly questions just to hear him talk in that Australian accent.     I have had five fills so far - I skipped one month because my band was still very tight, and I knew they would tell me I did not need a fill - and I would still have to pay the co-pay. I saved myself a $40.00 co-pay (lol).   I am going in for my 6th filling today, May 13, 2010.   The only thing I hate about their office is that their scale always shows me three pounds heavier than my home scale! So I always ask if I can bring in my scale with me but after laughing at me, they tell me I can't do it (Grrrrr).   I was told by Gaspar, one of the Nurse-Practitioners, that I should write an article for their newsletter about the type of exercising I do to help with the weight loss. I do lots of home exercising by using things commonly found at home, such as lifting weights (liquid laundry detergent), etc! I am thinking about doing that, but I also thought about starting this blog to have a shared support system.   In this blog, hopefully you will find many helpful tools, such as: 1. healthy recipes, called recipe of the day 2. types of exercises 3. activities 4. ability to share your thoughts and feelings   http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/ :thumbup::thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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My Love Affair With Food!

I had the best affair of all times. We loved each other, understood each other, wanted each other. When I was sad FOOD was there for me, when I was happy FOOD was there for me. I woke up wanting it and went to sleep wanting it.   In the mornings when I opened the refrigerator it would say "Hello Debra, how was your night, I miss you", and I would reply "I am well, I could not wait to see you too". I would say "what do you have for me today to eat?". And I would hear "hummm - take a look - I have some goodies in here for you eat, be happy lets start our day together". And my "Food Love Affair" would start all over again.   Food has never let me down when some people have - I could always count on my food, to give me that extra boost and that happy feeling in my heart. When I had a hard day at work, I knew there was something waiting for me when I got home - my food, my best friend. Food never said 'no' to me, it was always "yes Debra!".   I finally had a long talk with my food and told it I must end this affair - it was no longer working for me. And I did cry, I must say knowing that it was coming to an end. I made sure to tell the food we will see each other again, so it's not good bye, just so long for now we will meet again one day. The day I said goodbye was the day of my surgery, October 26, 2009.   I felt like I was detoxing from something I had been with a for so long. We eventually became reunited, not as the love affair we once had, but as dear friends. I set some ground rules to my food friend: I will only come to you to eat healthier, not use you as a crutch, nor let you become my whole life again.   So my love affair is no longer, but I now have a healthier friend - MY FOOD and I.   I know this may sound nuts but its really how I used to live and how I viewed my food.   :eek: CHECK OUT MY BLOG. FOR MORE INFO AND MY JOURNEY.   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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My Band Is Not Tight Enough!

:scared2:My Band is not tight enough. When I went in 2 weeks ago to get my unfill, my doctor was not there so I had another doctor do it. I was so sick I did not care who did it, but I told her to only take out 1/2 cc - that was what was put in me by my doctor on my last fill date appointment. But I think she wanted to be safe and just took out more then the 1/2 cc. I'm not restricted enough and I can feel the difference.   I can drink liquids right after I eat, and there is nothing telling me that am full. I FEEL LIKE THAT OIL SPILL IN THE GULF - NEVER ENDING - I KEEP GOING AND GOING AND GOING, eating that is. I have gone up a few pounds and that is scaring the heck out of me. The things I am eating are healthy things, fruit, low cal snacks, and fish, the same as I was eating before. But I'm going up in weight, not down. For the life of me I do not know why. The only thing I can think of is that my band is just not tight enough. It may be that I am also retaining water, but I do not see any particular reason for that because I am continuing to limit my salt intake. So I have a appointment on 7/7 with my surgeon. But I am not waiting that long. I am scared that I will gain to much weight back by then. Let me put a stop to this weight gain now, I told myself.   So I called them and they gave me an appointment for 6/30. The thing that is getting me is this - I am eating all the same foods, doing all the same things as when I was loosing weight, eating right and exercising. This is starting to make me very depressed. The last time I felt this depressed was before my surgery.   So, now I am trying to keep a stiff upper lip about everything that is going on now. I was at my sweet spot before, and I know I will get back there again, hopefully on Wednesday, 6/30. I'm still doing my Recipes of The Day that I share with you all on a daily basis, and continuing to exercise. I'm looking at this as a small bump in the road.
Debra G

Debra G

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Morning walk!

It's time for my walk. I need to get it in before the heat comes. It's now 6:00 AM. For the past month and a half I have been walking daily, and now I am up to 3 miles. It has helped me with toning up my legs. I find after my morning workout, I have lots of energy for the day - it keeps me positive.   I have a lot of toning to do. One of my biggest fears is losing so much weight and having my skin stretch out so badly that I will have all that hanging skin that is common with this weight loss.   With the lap band, working out is a big key, and I know a lot of us are not used to it. I was not always this size - I was a size 12 for many years, and a fitness junkie. But as I gained weight, I lost the energy and the will to want to work out.   So with the loss of 80 pounds, I got back the motivation to get back into fitness and health. In the past, I have joined gyms, but like most, I stopped going. Now, what I've done is come up with, and incorporate many exercises I can do from home and get the same results as if I were in the gym. In this economy, where things are so hard for so many of us, we try to save money where we can - but it does not mean I have to skimp on my health - hence I started my home exercise routine.   You can check out my blog, with some more information on this and what I do to help deal with the sagging skin.   Check out this site: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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