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Fat Girl Moment

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Okay . . . why why why did my doctor have to tell me I wasn't restricted. It's true and it is a LIE!!! So, my dumb, fluffy arse had a long day at work - 12 hours plus!

 

I got a new case that ranks in my top ten of most awful crimes ever. Just when I think I have seen it all or think maybe I have become jaded to what we can do to one another as human beings I get shocked! And even after 22 years in the business, I am stunned by this one! And to top it off, our jury came back not guilty on an assault on an at risk person so, I'm sure you are getting the picture - not a good day!

 

I decide I'm going to cook this yummy vegetarian dish. Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Medley. It's healthy. It's spicy. It's yummy. Only, I didn't have any cilantro or raisins. I stop at the store. Fresh hot bread. The smell was enough to make me think about committing a crime of my own. Bread is my weakness! Hot bread - well I could kill for it!!

 

I know you all see the writing on the fat girl wall. Yes, I bought it. It was for the boys not me! The lies we tell ourselves! I get home cut a piece after all the doctor said I wasn't restricted. What could one piece hurt? And my dumb arse ate it. Then I ate a second one. I felt fine for a minute and then it came . . . chest crushing pain and a feeling of something being stuck in the center of my chest. Or maybe it was the feeling of an elephant sitting dead smack in the middle of my chest. Whatever it was - it wasn't good! You can only guess I experienced my first episode of PBing! DISGUSTING. Now, I know what other bandsters are talking about! OH SO GROSS! And as I told my daughter and now my grand-daughter - pretty women don't do that! Laughing out loud - nothing pretty about a fat girl moment!

 

So, no Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Medley for me. Not even one damn bite - I'm too afraid! First fill - hurry up!

 

I've lost 27 pounds (in 3.5 weeks) and been stuck there for 5 days - I am sure my punishment for fat girl moment will be two fold. PBing and a movement in the wrong direction on the scale tomorrow morning. GRRRR!!!

 

Lessons I'm learning . . . 1. Old habits are hard to break. 2. Stay away from grocery stores after work when the hot bread now is like a smellorama from hell! 3. Pay attention to emotions and why I eat!

 

Better luck next time!

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I just had the surgery. The first thing I was told was no white breads or white rice. They probably needed to define unrestricted ;i{

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you have restriction b/c there is a band around your stomach that wasnt there before. you just dont have any fill in your band to make it tighter yet..

LOL! your story is funny (now I want some hot, fresh bread!!! curses!! will there be fresh churned butter as well??? LOL!)

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OMG!!! that's too funny.. elephant sitting on you is soooooo right!!Just dont EVEN try that when you get your fill.I still test myself from time to time and the funny thing is my boys could tell when I need to hit the restroom. Love the "FAT GIRL MOMENT" have those too..

Post that Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Medley..would love to try that.Best of luck

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OMG I want that Spiced Sweet Potato recipe too. Please sorry to hear about your FGM. I can so relate thanks for sharing. Best wishes imaluckydog

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I love you ladies! Guess what I got on the scale this morning and lost a pound! Go figure! That being said it will be a LOOOOONG time before I have a bread moment again. No promises on the fat girl moments - I can only try!

Here is the recipe. I like it HOT so I use canned Rotel tomatoes and lots more red pepper. If your local grocery store doesn’t have bulgur then try Whole Foods (aka Whole Paycheck or any organic market – it’s not expensive and good in recipe!) You can use yams or sweet potatoes. There is NO way you can eat a full serving even if you are having a fat girl moment so the calories listed below would have to be determined by how much of a serving you had! It says plain yogurt is optional but if you put a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top it is delicious and you get extra protein! Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press

1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)

1 can (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup dark seedless raisins

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Plain low-fat yogurt (optional)

Directions:

In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook, covered, about 8 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, and ground red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring.

Add potatoes, tomatoes, bulgur, and 2 1/4 cups water; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in beans, raisins, and cilantro; heat through. Serve with yogurt if you like. 4 main-dish servings

Per serving: Calories: 525, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 1080mg, Carbohydrates: 109g, Protein: 16g

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Love the post! You have done so well! Why is it those stores bake that bread at 4pm just when we are hungry, getting off work and need a quick addition to a meal? It is really unfair advertising lol.

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