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Yvette1026

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  1. Yvette1026
    Dark and dreary day here in az with a high of 54 right now... all I want to do is stay under the covers but I've got work to do.
     
    So today I was going through the forums and found the "protein" post and while I was giving advice and recipes I got some inspiration on this cold day.. HOT CHOCOLATE!!
     
    Yumm yumm yumm!!!
     
    I could improve it but it was good for the first try..
     
    4oz skim milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla
    pinch of cinnamon
    1 scoop designer whey chocolate protein powder
     
    I made it like old fashioned Hot Chocolate on the stove.. milk, then dumped eveything else in and stirred until it started to bubble.
     
    I could have made it creamier by adding some yogurt or non-dairy creamer, and the sugar free chocolate pudding but honestly the way I made it is good too. And I won't feel guilty when I go back for more later HA! lol
     
     
    Ok in other news... It's official!!! My surgery is now back on the 18th, better day, better number, more recovery time! WOOHOO and I may, may just be able to eat something come Christmas LOL... But now this puts me EXACTLY where I want to be. I'm SO excited! YAY ME!!!
  2. Yvette1026
    Since getting my call and having an actual surgery date, all I can think about it is my surgery and life after. Researching diets, nutrition, etc.. 100% committed to this lifestyle change.
     
    It's consuming my thoughts and mind, to me it's a good thing, but I'm starting to think I'm obsessing over it. I have SEVERAL projects I need to be doing, but as I start to work on them, I get a thought about a recipe or a surgery question or something surgery related and I'm off doing that.
     
    I need to focus.. I NEED to get all of these projects done TODAY.
     
    FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS... but all I can think about is how long my stay will be, can I talk the surgeon into the single incision method. Does he already use the single incision method? My pre-op appointment is tuesday with the surgeon so I'm SURE I'll get alot of my questions answered then.
     
    And wondering if I can get my original surgery date back.. I was originally scheduled for the 18th, but I pushed it back to the 21st due to an event I had scheduled for the 18th, but last night I decided to cancel the event. Now I want the surgery on that day.. I need to call my scheduler and see if it's still available. She'll probably want to ring my neck after I already changed it once lol.
     
    18=9, 21=3 - both good numbers... I'll have to think on this. 9 feels better and has stronger meaning.
     
    12+18=30 3+0=3 12+21=33 - 3+3=6 eh still a good number but I prefer 3 or 9... so 18th it is.. now let's just see if I can get my scheduler to agree :thumbup:
     
    Yes I'm strange, yes I just totally just worked that out for the world to see and let you all in on my crazy lol -really Yvette? Really.. lol oh well it's my blog lol.
  3. Yvette1026
    Ruby Reds are a GREAT invention, they give you a full day serving of fruits & vegtables in a small scoopful and they taste great. They were a gift to me and they've lasted quite well through my on again off again healthy fads/trends.
     
    You can put the RubyReds in anything, water, juice, etc.. I've noticed it's especially good with Berry Propel and the Healthy Balance Brand Pomergrante/blueberry/Acai blend juice.
     
    I originally found the Healthy Balance juices as an alternative for my diabetic mother, but quickly found out they taste great. Even my 9 yr old nephew likes them and has for last 2 years we've been buying them.
     
    That being said today I made my best shake yet, it tasted just like a smooth from Planet Smoothie or someplace like that...
     
    2oz vanilla lowfat yogurt
    1 scoop designer whey french vanilla protein powder
    1 scoop ruby reds
    4oz Healthy Balance Pomergrante, blueberry, acai blend juice.
    Handful of ice
    Stir or blend either way is delicious.
     
    If you try the shake let me know what you think.
  4. Yvette1026
    Day 3 of the pre - pre-op diet.. lol I started a week early just to ease my way into it.
     
    The first day the 1st protein shake was HORRIBLE. The 2nd one was tolerable. Day 2 I started off right, created a protein shake that was on the verge of delicious. Then I got derailed by some chocolate chip cookies with skim milk (because yeah that skim milk makes ALLLLLL the difference lol) and a pollo asado burrito for dinner.. WHAT??? It's protein... lol
     
    Ok so I fell off yesterday but I knew I would, that's why I did this a week early. Despite my falling off, everyone made comment about how great I looked and my energy level and I must admit I felt GREAT. People were asking me how much weight I've lost lol.. Umm I've been on a diet for 2.5 days, how much do you expect me to lose??? Lol but you know what? I will RECEIVE those compliments and how I feel!
     
    Today I ate a cucumber like it was THE BEST candybar I'd ever had.. I think I was just excited for the texture lol, but I also played around with some shake recipes which I will be posting here in my blog as I develop and taste them.
     
    Today's shake:
    4oz Healthy Balance Apple Juice
    2 tbsp vanilla non-fat yogurt (be careful with the sugar/carbs etc in your yogurt. Greek yogurt is best if you can find it - LOTS of protein, low carbs and little to no sugar.)
    1 scoop vanilla Designer Whey protein mix
    handful of icecubes.
     
    Mix or blend, whichever you prefer, I've tried it both ways and they're both delicious. Well as delicious as it can be lol.
     
    Tomorrow I'll do one with Acai juice and see how it turns out.
     
    If you try the shake let me know what you think. :thumbup:
  5. Yvette1026
    Maybe... with YOUR support!
     
    I have a friend and client who is a lapband patient. She's lost a ton of weight and looks fabulous. She's currently being considered for the next installment of the Real Housewives franchise: Real Housewives of Las Vegas.
     
    She's open about everything in her life and wants to put a positive image of the lapband out to the public as part of her time on the show... And or this we need YOUR support!
     
    Check out her Fanpage on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarissaZdazinsky
     
    Please please please like her page and show your support! The production company is making their final decisions this week and we want to let them and Bravo know.. That WE WANT MARISSA!!!
  6. Yvette1026

    Who knew???

    By Yvette1026,

    SO.... who knew LBT showed up on places like google, as far as what we post, etc...
     
    So just a warning for those of you who want to keep your surgery or blogs private... if someone were to google your username or email, it comes up.
     
    On the upside you can change your username if necessary by going to the USER CP section and at the very bottom it gives you an option to change your name.
     
    So good deal!
     
    Anyways happy blogging...

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