Jswilbur

4/16 wt: 230.0 4/23 wt: 227.2 Down 2.8 lbs since last week, 4 lbs since challenge!

If you have the Blender Ball Bottle, are you putting the liquid in first, then the powder, then the ball?

What do you eat, feed?

I, too, am looking for more vegetarian ideas. My new tummy seems to do better. So ALL ideas are welcome! Thanks.

My surgery was on March 23rd. I didn't even know I had a hiatal hernia, but my dr fixed it! He even gave me a picture of it!

The Blender Ball works great, too. I bought mine at Target. Think I found it in the section where the ziploc disposable containers are.

Jswilbur

Way to go, Cowgirl!

I am jswilbur.....look forward to new friends!

WOW! And how nice you are traveling this journey together.

I am not a fan of low fat or fat free anything, except maybe milk. My main reason is when the fat is taken out it is usually replaced with something unpronounceable ! I do believe in eating real foods....nothing synthetic, no preservatives, etc. My goal is not only to lose weight but to also be as healthy as possible. Since I am only four weeks post op, I have just recently started eating regular foods, and this is what I have been doing. Real food, of course proteins first, then veggies, etc.

Doesn't this sound good? Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt Add this hearty, spicy bean soup to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It provides 137% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and a rich concentration of Protein and healthy dietary fiber! Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces 1 stalk celery, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth 3 TBS tomato paste 1 TBS ground cumin 2 TBS red chili powder 1 TBS dried oregano 2 cups or 1 15 oz can organic red kidney Beans, drained salt and pepper to taste Lime yogurt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 TBS lime juice 1 TBS chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits. Chop carrots and celery. Heat 1 TBS broth in medium-sized soup pot. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and continue to sauté for another minute. Add broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, and spices. Bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Let cool for a few minutes while making lime yogurt. Make lime yogurt by combining yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in separate small bowl. Blend soup. Be careful to start blender on low speed so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. And make sure you don't fill blender more than half full. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat, and pour into serving bowls, top with a spoonful of lime yogurt, and serve. Serves 4 Serving Suggestions: Serve with Romaine & Avocado salad © 2001-2012 The George Mateljan Foundation amount 1.00 serving total weight 194.70 g Basic Components nutrient amount calories 140.73 calories from fat 17.44 calories from saturated fat 4.34 protein 7.82 g carbohydrates 25.45 g dietary fiber 6.84 g soluble fiber 1.23 g insoluble fiber 3.22 g sugar - total 6.68 g monosaccharides 2.37 g disaccharides 2.48 g other carbs 10.84 g fat - total 1.94 g saturated fat 0.48 g mono fat 0.31 g poly fat 0.51 g trans fatty acids 0.01 g cholesterol 1.87 mg Water 156.56 g ash 2.93 g

This sounds very good. And I imagine any type of seafood would work, don't you?

Just beautiful. Your whole demeanor changed.....

Off to a slow start...down 1.2 pounds. Better down than up, though!

I was intrigued by the words "junk journal", so I had to look it up! What a novel idea. Did you take a class? I wouldn't know where to start!

Beautiful!!!

SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Congratulations.....

If there is an In 'n Out Burger in the area, you can get get one of their hamburgers in a lettuce wrap, also. And I think I heard Chick Fil A will do the same with their chicken sandwiches. Sub shops will usually make any sandwich of theirs with no bun, too.

Very encouraging words for those of us just beginning our journey. Thank you.

I cannot tolerate plain water anymore. Since I don't like to use any ingredients I can't pronounce, it is a challenge to flavor my water! Herbal teas help, but I find I get bored with one flavor rather easily, so I am trying to add to my selection.

I can't say everything tastes different, but I definitely have problems with some things that seemed fine before surgery! I cars it drink plain water anymore, and I can't stand the thought of taking my chewable vitamins anymore. YUCK! So I am looking for some high quality non- chewables right now. So glad I didn't buy the giant economy size!

I will have to keep searching! I love kitchen gadgets!

Wonderful news!

Jswilbur