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DUBrookie03

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  1. DUBrookie03
    Made a delicious smoothie tonight for a snack, and I didn't use any protein powder (GAG)
     
    It tastes like a buckeye! HAHA for those of you who dont know what that is, it's like a reeses cup only shaped like a buckeye nut.
     
    Makes two 2/3 cup servings:
     
    1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I use trader joe's brand b/c it has the lowest sugar content that ive seen)
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1/3 cup sugar free chocolate pudding (made ahead of time with skim milk)
    1 TBSP of PB2 (PB2 is a peanut butter powder sold in the organic or health food aisle, it's awesome!!!)
     
    Each 2/3 cup serving has 10.5 g of protein!
  2. DUBrookie03
    Ok so I have lost over 60lbs since I began this journey last May. 51 of those have come since surgery on Dec 24.
    It's crazy because I know I am much smaller, I've gone from a size 22 to a size 14/16 but I still look the same when I look in the mirror! And what's crazy is I never thought I looked that big before. HAH my body image is clearly off.
     
    What I really wanted to document was the fact that I just went and picked up some stuff that I ordered from Lane Bryant. I'm proud to say that this order will be the last time I shop there. Even the size 14/16 stuff that I ordered is really too big for me! I walked past NY&Co on my way to LB and wondered when I will be able to fit into that stuff. I think I might be there! Granted it will be the biggest size they carry vs being the smallest size they carry at LB but hey, to have the joy of shopping in a regular size clothing store....PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. DUBrookie03

    My Goals

    By DUBrookie03,

    1. Lose first 25 lbs Accomplished 01/05/13!
    2. Get below 250 for the first time in 3 years Accomplished 1/12/13!
    3. Join a gym
    4. Weigh less than my boyfriend (242) Accomplished 02/06/12
    5. Weigh less than when started College (232)
    6. Buy a pair of pants smaller than a size 20 Accomplished 02/01/12
    7. Get below 200lbs for the first time in about 14 years
    8. Buy clothing that is not in the plus size section
    9. More to come as I think of them!
  4. DUBrookie03
    So today was a mini milestone day for me.
     
    First, I woke up to see that I was at 250.0 lbs. If I'm lucky, tomorrow I will cross a big goal off, which was to be under 250lbs! I gotta admit I am so freaking happy!
     
    Second, I started the blended foods stage. While it's not THAT much better than liquid, it's an improvement!
     
    I made a big pot of chili last night, I used cuban black beans as the base, and pureed them, and then added beef broth, some canned tomatoes and onions, and 1lb of 96% lean ground beef. Once it was done cooking I took some out for me and threw it in the food processor. OMG it is amazing.
     
    Third, I think I finally found an acid reducer that works. My Dr switched me from pepcid to prilosec, and I took it this morning, and was able to eat chili (for breakfast LOL) and then tuna salad for lunch, and it's been a good 2 hours since I finished lunch....STILL NO HEARTBURN!!!!!
     
    And lastly...today was the first day when I really felt like not only was this the right choice, but that it's really truly getting easier. It was a big emotional pick me up.
     
     
    One more bit of random before I go....
     
    Sex has always been pretty good for me. Even when I was at my heaviest I was 100% confident in my body and never ever had sex unless I was 100% naked. I took a 2 week break off after surgery to allow my body time to heal...well that 2 weeks off ended yesterday...
     
    WOW
     
    Seriously...I had read a few posts about sex being better, but it wasn't just the feeling of my body being able to feel more without a belly in the way, the actual orgasms are intensified by like 1000%
     
    Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, I checked with my vibrator this morning....DEFINITELY NOT A FLUKE!!! LOL

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