Sophie7713

19 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

omg i LOVE that crown on your head!!!

FUN right! Our balloon master made us each a themed balloon for the evening! I guess I got the crown + jewelry because we were the host/hostess! Diamond ring and necklace, too. (Huge Sophie then) Hubby got a big puppy dog. My favorite was Rudolf the red nose reindeer. Adorable!!! And, that single friend assigned Rudolf as her official date for the evening. Haha. Sure is nice to reflect upon happier times right now... I love Christmas time. Entertaining and cooking...for the joy of all. I wonder what Christmas 2020 will bring forth?

12 hours ago, DaisyChainOz said:

Y'ouch!! Hope you are on the mend now!

@Sophie7713 your buffet and salad looks amazing! So yummy Fresh apricots are delicious if you get a good one, if they are floury not so nice, and if too green they are very sharp flavoured, but one that is just right... Oh Yeah!!!

@ms.sss Wowsers your lobsters and sides looks incredible! We sometimes buy the frozen Canadian lobster tails and they are scrummy.

@Cheeseburgh Your hubby's birthday meal looks lovely, the candle is hilarious!! haha, shame about the banana bread, the gooey-ness of the bananas probably weighed down the delicate GF flour quite a lot, not sure what you used, or if you have tried this... but I find 50% Almond flour 50% GF flour a better combination for banana bread when doing GF.

OK so today's lunch salad....

50gm Smoked Salmon with Avo, feta and leaves... super yummy, ate all of mine (smaller one at the back, foreground is hubby's)

approx 215 calories and carbs approx 5.3gm

So far this week of being very careful I have lost 3kg (6.61 lb) I know most is Water weight, but happy with it it's half of what I have put on since isolation.

DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL salad! We tried the apricot chia pudding last night. Way too sweet for my tastes now. The recipe calls for cooking them in fresh orange juice (an overkill) - Water next time. And, to think - hubby's carrot cake use to be a favorite! Our Christmas party 2018 right before WLS surgery December 17th. Treasured memories. Glad that sweet tooth, however, has gone bye bye. Anyone else had that fatal attraction for sweets halt after WLS?

13 hours ago, Cheeseburgh said:

We splurged tonight, it is my husband’s 65th birthday! (I’m married to an official senior citizen)

I made his favorites: Prime ribeye, which I overcooked a bit, asparagus and mashed potatoes. He’s allergic to wheat so my youngest son and I made him Gluten Free banana bread. Normally sugary/bakery things are pretty good with alternative flours..Not this! I could have bounced it off the floor.

This meal was too dense for me so I didn’t eat much, I forgot how much I love mashed potatoes!

I made up for his rubber bread by using a tacky candle that plays Happy Birthday!

What a pretty spring table setting. That prime rib dinner looks pretty yummy to me despite your critique. Very funny about the banana bread. Let's play catch? Maybe become a door stopper after all that loving effort? Happy 65th milestone hubby Cheeseburgh and here's to many, many more less the brick. Haha.

15 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Ok, it was a “Side Dish” feast at Casa SSS tonight! Had a bunch of foods that needed to be used up again!

Meal for me consisted of one lobster tail, one lobster claw, 1/2 a corn cob & maybe 1/4 cup-ish of Brussel Sprouts. Cleaned the plate! Am stuffed.

P.S. the fam LOVES sautéed onions. They can eat it by the bucketful. Im always annoyed with how much it looks like raw vs. how little it looks like after sautée-ing for an hour....

Hey good lookin' we know what ya got cooking... how bout cooking something up for me/us! LOL. What a wondrous feast, Chef SSS! The caramelized onions - right there with the fam on that favorite. WOW.

Leftovers for early supper tonight. Just ate my salad, and nibbled on one strip of the Cuban style skirt steak + a roasted potato. Hubby ate half the food on buffet styled plate. He'll enjoy the rest for tomorrow's lunch. These chops with rosemary and garlic were really tasty! Now, I am contemplating making apricot chia pudding! ;]

3 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Before and after hospital food. Went to the ER yesterday morning because I was experiencing severe pain on the lower right side of my stomach. Turns out I have a 4 mm kidney stone

Oh NO! Do take good care and wishing you a smooth recovery. Well, I guess it doesn't look too bad for hospital food? The tray bottom is pretty cool! ;]

On 6/2/2020 at 2:02 AM, summerset said:

The spreads are Peanut Butter, a vegan chocolate spread and the fruity stuff is a high quality (i. e. high fruit content) raspberry or strawberry marmalade.

The apricots were indeed very good.

You have inspired me to try a fresh apricot! Bought two today at the market. I've only used them dried from Sunmaid for my grandmother's apricot nut bread during the holidays. Excited to discover their taste fresh. ;]

On 5/26/2020 at 9:45 AM, catwoman7 said:

well, yea - at age 60, my bikini-wearing days are L-O-N-G gone, so I don't care too much about scars, either, as long as they're not in the middle of my face or something. I do love my results, though. I could have lived with something not quite as aesthetic as long as that saggy skin was gone, but I must admit he did a great job while he was at it. I don't think my body looks like a typical 60-year-old's at all....let alone the body of someone who's lost a truckload of weight. Not a sag to be found, and everything is in proportion. This is how I should have looked at age 30 or 40 (but unfortunately, did not...)

and yes - there's no such thing as a completely stable weight. Normal, never-been-overweight people have weight that fluctuates - like a five-pound range or something. The surgeons just don't want people to have surgery and then put on 20 lbs, because it can affect the results (they say gaining or losing 10 lbs or so is fine, but much beyond that can screw up their work). That's one of the many reasons I had it - figured it might force me to stay at a decent weight since I went through so much hell and forked over so much money to look this way!!

I wish you'd share some pictures CatW!? I don't feel I look 60 either (just turned 61 Friday, 29th) AND completely thrilled with the WLS of 141 pounds lost (late 2018 - 2019) and then, plastics (early 2020). Like yourself - wishing too I could have enjoyed this teenage "light on my feet" like figure (that's what hubby and good friends reference me as) years earlier BUT suspect, I am exactly where I should be at this juncture. Not sooner or later given the strides and advancements they have made in nutrition, sleeve surgery and plastics to date. I'm committed to being a healthier and happier woman moving toward older adulthood defying frump and being the very best version of myself.

I am so very excited for fellow Floridian, darktowerdream! She has so much to look forward to in appreciating the next level of weight loss rewards and satisfaction. June 15th will be here in no time. As well as, chubrub! I do look forward to their continued success unfold, don't you! Fun. Favorite cartoon before plastics... ;]

dinner tonight. Wedge salad. pizza cracker. Partial pork chop. Sautéd yellow squash. Wedge salad leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Often make more salad than I can eat in a meal since they can be time consuming to prepare. ;]

17 hours ago, summerset said:

Late Breakfast. Apricots. Flourless bread (never heard of this before but it tastes very good), different spreads. coffee.

The spreads look so good! What are these, and the others you have posted while on vacation? The apricots must taste heavenly...

Happy birthday banana peanut & Peanut Butter chia pudding delivered by hubs. Ahhh... dessert, roses and a movie: Legally Blonde I and II. Pink in honor of the the character El Woods. Silly escapism.

On 5/30/2020 at 2:06 PM, ms.sss said:

Ok, @MarvelGirl25, making these were NOT as easy as I thought they would be!!!

First, I more like painted the chocolate on vs dipped (way to messy...ended up eating and licking all the delicious drips, though lol) Also ended up holding a strawberry in each hand over and over for like 5 mins so it would dry enough to put in wax paper without the coating sliding off. And my cheap toothpicks kept breaking!!! Multiply that by 30 strawberries and that equals what felt like forever!!! I wonder what I was doing wrong...arg.

Lastly, all the cool luster dust colours were out of stock at my local store so I only picked up Pearl and Bronze, which doesn’t nearly come out as nice (can barely tell I put any on, honestly!!!)

Anyway, I am forbidding the family from eating them at the moment because I need the hard evidence of my blood, sweat and tears to exist a little longer.

I may try this again another day. Maybe.

Your blood, sweat and tears duly noted! They still look scrumptious, and I can see the pearlized accents. I certainly think you deserve an A+ for such heroic enthusiastic efforts. The texture, color and variety awesomely delish. And, you sparkle even if the strawberries don't. ;]

17 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Looks delicious, I gotta try this in the blender! And Happy Birthday!!!! 🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂 hope you have a good one!

Thank you for the birthday wishes. We decided to risk it and venture out for dinner tonight. A favorite local restaurant with outdoor seating with Bobby and our fashionable masks... I need a BREAK after 10 weeks! Even with take-out your still cleaning up dishes. So yay!!! no prep or dishes tonight.

By the way, it is 4 tablespoons (not 6) for above posted chia seeds and it did need just a little honey or maple Syrup. Here is the banana Peanut Butter chia now setting. I'll let you know how it tastes. So easy in the bullet.

Italian herb tuna with salad (then, salad with toppings) for lunch today shared by hubs and myself. I ate about ¼ of it since filled with dense ingredients. Now experimenting with a banana Peanut Butter Chia pudding.

Oh, OKAY then... Let's just whip up some delicious crisp to perfection wontons on a whim! You never cease to amaze me. Haha. They look awesome. ms.sss chef and catering enterprise. When are cocktails for the next wonton batch?

23 hours ago, NYJenn said:

Haven’t posted in ages. Seeing as schools as closed, most of my wardrobe consists of leggings or workout clothes. Decided to put “real people clothes” on today, had to mark this momentous occasion 🤣 (bypass, 7/10/18, down 130+ pounds)

YAY! Definitely time to Celebrate. Love this outfit on you. Looking FAB! ;]

How exciting, Miss. Moxie! You will do fabulous in the months and year ahead. 15 pounds off during this pandemic - PRICELESS - not to be eating your way out of this crisis. A true test of your commitment to the long term (not easy or quick fix) goals, right!?! Definitely do take before pictures. They will serve to empower, inspire and keep you focused - As well as, reinforce your resolve that you never wish to be weighed down again! I lost a total of 142 pounds to date. Here was my start point. But, I did once peak at 298. So ashamed it got that out of control with menopause, metabolic disease and of course, my share of indulgences. We reside in West Palm Beach. My hometown is State College, Penn State, PA. However, I attended U of Miami with a degree in interior design - so, Florida is an adopted home for many years. Do share your progress. So excited for you! ;]

18 minutes ago, SlimChickadee said:

So, I m down to 198 and feeling amazing, my husband and I started walking Monday and I felt so good, my legs were not rubbing together, I was able to keep up with him and I even noticed my shadow casted in front of me it was smaller, I did not have the broad shoulders or apple shape in front of me! It felt Soooooooooo Goooooooood! We walked 2 miles and did it again on Tuesday, Wednesday got rained out but we also celebrated 25 years of wedding bliss! WooHooo! Thursday, doctor's appointment and he was so happy of the weight loss! He also decreased my blood pressure medication in half! I also have went from a size 22W to a regular 14. I have to say it again, "I Feel Sooooooo Goooooood!"

CONGRATULATIONS! So many milestones for you to Celebrate and feel fabulous about!!! We, too, celebrate our 25th with a wonderful dinner + dance gala planned May 17th BUT postponed until next May 2. Hopefully by then - a more safe and sound world. My dress design and a few highlights for next year - I thought you might enjoy in honor of your enduring romance, too! Do join in on our threads... OOTD and food before and after! Continued best wishes and much success. We LOVE our evening hikes. WooHoo definitely... life is good! Happy weekend.

7 minutes ago, SlimChickadee said:

Everyone looks amazing and I love that red and white dress you are sporting @Sophie7713, you look amazing!

Thank you so very much! Happy weekend.

On 5/27/2020 at 12:12 AM, TheMoxieMama said:

💜💚Congratulations💚💜

Thank you, Miss. Moxie! How are you doing!? Do share pictures! (BTW, my parents retired in Virginia Beach after my Dad's last Naval ship duty in Norfolk. I attended Princess Ann HS in 10th grade). 4 months after plastics feeling great - all dressed up and no where to go. LOL. Enjoying our evening walks and grocery runs... Just wear these casuals out. Thankful, though, I had the surgery before this SURREAL reality. Meantime, closet inspiration. Haha. New dress purchased in Feburary yet to be worn.

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Thanks! I am sooooo making these as soon as I get my hands on the materials! So excited!

Love the Legally Blonde movies!!!! Along with Bridget Jones Diaries! A hoot. I think we'll rent one tonight... along with our Banana walnut chia pudding treat. Fun! Hugs.

Thank you, Marvel Girl! Inspiration plus! We just love bananas and they are a household staple, as is Chia + walnuts. Hubby just whipped this up over his lunch break utilizing roughly his chia pear chocolate pudding prep BUT much less arduous with cooking and other complex steps. Probably cannot wait until tomorrow BUT as a treat tonight!!!... after doing business taxes at my desk all day long. Here was his quick concoction for your Banana Walnut Chia Pudding:

One ripe banana, 2 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. vanilla, 1cup of almond milk (he's lactose intolerant), 6 tbsp. Chia seeds and ¼ cup walnuts. Add all ingredients in bullet blender until smooth. Whisk in Chia seeds. Mix. Chill and WA LA! Can't wait. Thanks, again. Hugs!

Also, sooo excited to see ms.sss take on your glittery chocolate dipped strawberries! It is my birthday Friday after all. Haha. :]

8 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I am a sweet potato person ! I love the almost flowery smell the skin has once cooked , anyone else notice that or is it just me ?

I prefer them over other potatoes in every way except fries 😒

Yes, that flowery scent is wonderful! GT, something you may really enjoy is white and sweet potatoes combined in our rendition of potato pave casserole. Just slice very thinly both potato types and place aside in cool Water. Build them like scalloped potatoes, but use liquid sparingly - as the pave is more structural and compact. I use 1% milk (or heavy cream), fresh thyme, parsley, a little salt + ground pepper, dab of butter and, sprinkled cheese of your choice. We use gruyere - the cheese acts as the mortar. No need for flour. Dash smoked paprika or chili flakes if you desire a kick! Place in glass baking dish at 350 for 30 minutes or more depending on the volume. The beauty of this dish is the taste and presentation. We build it up 2 " and serve as little side squares attractive from all sides, especially the varied colors and green herbs. They freeze well and are great with a salad or meat. http://old.lostrecipesfound.com/recipe/rosemary-potato-pave/

52 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Man, seeing all your plates makes me realize just how much I can eat nowadays! It seems like sooooo long ago that my meals were this size 😳

I'm talking to you too @sillykitty & @MarvelGirl25

I'm not surprised, ms.sss! You are a runner, tap dancer, chef extraordinaire among many other hidden talents (haha)... Expending a tremendous amount of energy your body needs to replenish? On those days I hike three miles over hills - I definitely eat more than posted here. You may also have a more efficient metabolism? In your 40's? I have been on thyroid meds for years now addressing a sluggish system. The med also regulates hormones and Hair loss for me. I still experience restriction and my nose begins to run when tummy has had enough. I like that quirky reminder. I hope it stays for awhile! Like Silly Kitty - I can consume much more roughage than a pork chop. Actually, that pork chop was not agreeing with me. Most meat cuts are just no longer appealing... BUT I keep on experimenting. I'm probably quickly becoming a flexitarian naturally enjoying on occasion chicken salad, lamb chop, chicken thigh or tender hamburger. Love egg salad, too. Salads do remain my favorite "go too" before and after WLS. And, we know you are definitely the salad queen!

Last night's dinner and lunch today made hubbies favorite dish - pork chop cacciatore. Added in some baked street corn in a lighter version. We were too lazy to get the charcoal grill going... LOL.