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LOVE LOVE LOVE! Exacting perfection!

Dinner tonight with lots of left overs for the rest of the week. Veal with peppers and ⅓ of brown rice in mix. And, one of ms.sss brownies for dessert! I WISH anyway. Haha. Oh boy, one of my favorite baked goods.

Hmmmm, the changes we don't talk about. I also lived in a fools paradise unaware of how very large I really was. And, so disrespectful of my tiny frame - the fat literally had no where else to store. Because I exercised regularly, and ate healthier BUT in huge portions plus, too many sweet treats on the weekends - I'd tell myself and others... I'm a fit overweight! I find layers of myself becoming more honest. The rose colored glasses have been taken off now, and I really like that. Things I tolerated before like a lack of opportunity or a reciprocal community no longer appeal to me. I do find myself especially at this stage in life, wanting a brand new life. A fresh start in a totally new place, new environment and new lifestyle where no one knew me as morbidly obese. My massive weight loss in many ways has put closure to my old life here. We are taking investigative steps to research and explore new states and communities. A possible closure here with adventures elsewhere have rendered a hope and sparkle within me. Becoming slim after 22+ years has meant everything. I do not wish to squandered any more time. I am truly humbled and touched by everyone's transparency shown here. We each will gain victory over those things that hold us back from becoming our best selves. Here's to positive change wherever it's needed. Even if our road is a little bumpy, becomes complicated or uncomfortable getting there. I celebrate all our achievements and aspirations! Personally, I think pulling out a few of our before pictures maybe the most empowering gestures of all, despite our current challenges. It puts things back into complete perspective for me.

OH YUM! My favorite cut. So tender and juicy. Made Mr. Sophie's favorite cauliflower salad this morning to help combat the delectables he's indulged over holiday ie. gingerbread cookies, scones and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Had a few nibbles, too. The first bite of a baked good sweet since WLS. This December 17th marks my 2nd WLS anniversary!!! Yay. So very hopeful to move forward from Covid crisis setbacks in 2020... Onward to '21 - '22 with my new clothes, a healthy lifestyle and fresh start on life! Aren't you all too?!

Oh, I wish we did. Lots of leftovers... I tried to prepare moderate amounts but often hard to cook for just two. Hubby did deliver some of his scones to a few neighbors. And, we have that other thigh left for tonight's dinner along with sides for the weekend. Bobby had a few nibbles, too. The boys resting after the said feast! Haha. ;]

You are still worth the investment! Why such spikes? Transport? Covid? Groceries here have tripled across the board. A quick run in for only a few things is over $100.00 now! The better quality you chose to eat aka fresh fruits, veggies, grass feed meats, organic eggs, etc. AND no cheap processed stuff...the more you pay. Just shows how broken the USA food pyramid and food system is! Obesity, fast food + junk food seem to be celebrated via policy! Egregious, really. Joining you for our mutual $ 25.00 salad. Haha!

Yes, fresh cranberry and orange scones hubby made Thanksgiving morning. Had a bite, delish! He needed to freeze them, though, just tooooooo tempting sitting on the counter. Haha! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving with family and BF?

Watching Last Holiday tonight with the Queen L! Love that movie...

Happiest Thanksgiving to you and yours! This was our late afternoon feast with lemon thyme cranberry roasted turkey thighs; cauliflower rice stuffing; maple sage butter drizzled butternut squash medallions; traditional green beans; cranberry scones for hub's dessert. Ate about 2 ½ oz. of thigh without skin with ⅓ cup serving spoon size of each side dish + squash slice.

I want to return to childhood AND adopt her for my Mom! Fun.

WOW. Just ADORABLE! The little teddy bear and ducky are my favorites!

Oh NO! So very sorry to hear about this! Hope you are taking good care and on the mend. Just had time to visit thread tonight. Santa baby should be bringing you something extra special this year! x o ;]

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I opted for a softer, more gentler theme for 2020 given the rather harsh, almost cruel year. Christmas tree fashion show continues... Jake, don't forget to share your bachelor's pad festive decorations. You, too, Silly Kitty, Cheeseburgh, wishmesmaller and others! Fun. Green Tealael, do you decorate for Happy Hanukkah? Do share! Tree's not necessary... let' s just spread the cheer! Hugs.

SOOOO Scrupulous! So glad you dressed up for yourself... and, for us! ;]

How COOL that you were neighbors and didn't even know it! What a small world, right!? Okay, then. I am flying over to borrow this beautiful blouse. As you know, I love eyelet and black! You'd be right...time for size 4 slacks. These are my size 4 faded jeans for lunch today with a good friend. Finally cooler to wear denim for our Florida winters. Yay!

Had leftover roast beef and made pepper steak today for quickie meals over our work weekend... A few project submittal deadlines before Thanksgiving! I did manage to get the Christmas tree and a few festive decorations up earlier this week. Fun!

I have those days, too, when I am not very hungry AND occasionally where I feel like a bottomless pit! Haha. I think that's just the ebb and flow for most people whether WLS or regular folks. I enjoy cottage cheese and fruit, egg salad lettuce wrap or banana wheels with fresh ground peanut or almond butter on those type days. Maybe the dense chicken and veggie roughage were just too heavy leaving you an exhausted tummy. Good you ate though. ;]

Thought this purple cauliflower made such a nice colorful salad with roasted almonds, dates, kale, parmesan and a sprinkle of lemon + olive oil. Ate it for lunch and dinner. Added a shrimp cocktail for the dinner meal.

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! Love it. Love it. Love it. Wow. So creative...

ms.sss, how does it get so golden brown on bottom? Usually all the juices settle at the bottom with my meatloaf. Do you bake it, then flip and put it in the broiler? What cut of ground meat works best?

This is the prettiest meatloaf I've ever seen! Leave it to our resident chef. Bet it tasted heavenly. Now I need to make one... Looks great for leftovers, too.

What a beautiful tree! The rug is really cool. Will you serve dinner at the family gathering? I was actually putting up my small pencil tree today because it is less work! Or so I thought... Haha. Let's all share our Christmas trees all dressed up since most of us are not. This was our miniature tree a few years ago.

Made hubby some authentic Cuban sandwiches this past weekend. While I've not wanted to reintroduce bread back into my meal plans post WLS (breads, flour based desserts and pastas were my culprits pre WLS) - I used the same yummy ingredients of thinly sliced lean low salt ham, pork (left over from pork roast), fresh dills, Swiss cheese, mustard - And, substituted bread for leftover protein pancakes (egg and cottage cheese) grilled + pressed with iron skillet. The primitive way instead of a sandwiche press! Haha.

That looks delicious CB. Did you make it in the instant pot, stove or crock pot? What cut of beef? I love mashed potatoes and gravy. Hot roast beef sandwiches were all the rage in central Pennsylvania!