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Debra G

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  1. This true Moroccan Fish recipe is both healthy and low in calories. You will love this lite Moroccan Fish recipe it's great for a hot summer meal.
     
    Makes 4 servings
     
    184 Calories Per Serving
    Active Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  2. Barbecued turkey legs and thighs. I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they're an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we're having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn't taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey. It just absorbs the smokiness from the grill and the tang from the sauce. Outside of the holiday bird, this is hands down the best turkey I've ever had.
     
    Makes 4-8 Serves
    150 calories per serving
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE :smile2:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  3. Remembering My Journey!

    · Debra G · 06/19/2010 10:44

    I was just sitting here this morning thinking about my whole weight loss journey and I so remember my first appointment with the doctor, when he told me I had to wait six months before having the surgery. I cried like a baby with the nutritionist, and I remember her remarking - omg, did I say something wrong?
     
    I looked up at her with my sad eyes, weeping, and I said no. What happened was a few things - first, I wanted the surgery so badly and thinking six months seemed so long down the road. The second was knowing how much weight I had to loose - that huge number seemed overwhelming to me - I wanted to loose 138 pounds. Third, I was so excited knowing that my 6 month journey has begun.
     
    So she gave me a box of tissues, we hugged and she said it is going to be ok - 6 months will fly by before you know it. I have to say it did - I was at my last nutritionist's appointment, and she said - wow, your surgery is in a few weeks - and I cried again - by this time she was used to me crying, so she knew it was not her LOL!
     
    This morning I was thinking about, wow, me! - I lost 96 pounds. What I had decided to do was not look at the 138 pounds total to loose, but to take it in increments of 10 pounds each - and that made it easier to deal with. Before I knew it, those ten-pound increments began to add up - 30, 50, 70, 90! 4 more pounds, soon to be 100! And that was how I was able to deal with that number of 138 pounds to loose.
     
    This has been one of the most amazing journeys that I have ever embarked on. I invite you to check out my blog to see some of the steps I have taken to get to where I am today:thumbup::
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
     
    Thank you again for all your kind words and support!
  4. What a beautiful day today in New Jersey! The sun is coming out - the weather is going to be nice, with a chance of rain later. Rain or no rain, warm weather or not, I am in a happy place. I have not felt this great in a long time.
     
    I am down to 197 pounds, from 288 when I had my surgery. There could be thunderstorms, hailstorms, 10 below, freezing rain -nothing will bring me down today!
     
    I have done a lot of hard work with this LAP-BAND® to stay on track - meaning exercising on a daily basis, eating healthier, watching every calorie that goes in my mouth. As we all know, this takes a lot of work. As I told those who said I took the easy way out - I said BAH - HUMBUG! There is nothing easy about this. I think lap banders are some of the strongest people. This is a life, body and mind change, just like with all the diets out there, you have to make a major change in your life, and this is no different.
     
    Everybody chooses the path that works for them, and I chose this one. With all diets and weight loss, we have to still do the work. I made the best choice in my life by doing this. I have so much more energy - I am so much happier, personable, confident, and I have so much more self-esteem.
     
    Last year at this time I was miserable - so sad. What a difference a year makes!
     
    My husband and I are going out today to celebrate my day. I am so giddy and happy, I feel like a kid going on a school outing to the circus (we actually ARE going to the circus today!).
     
    To all my friends out there, have a wonderful day, and thanks so much for your ongoing support! :tt1:
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG TO SEE ANY OF MY RECIPES OF THE DAY AND EXERCISE TIPS OF THE DAY ALONG WITH SO MUCH MORE.
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  5. Serve these pretty lettuce wraps as a first course or a light entrée. Fresh mint and cilantro keep it fresh, while savory sautéed shrimp and vegetables provide substance and color.
    Makes 4 serverings
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  6. I Cried From Pure Joy!

    · Debra G · 06/13/2010 17:10

    I had been feeling ill from my last fill on Thursday. Today am feeling so much better, am almost back to my 100% self again. Taking it slow today am only going to eat mushy foods and my Jell-O with my boost and some of my low cal ice pops, and some broth that will fill me up for the day. Do not want to eat solid foods just yet. The last time I ete solid food was on Wednesday. Yes I want it so badly but slow is the best way. Tomorrow I will have solids again. I so wanted to break my 200 mark by my birthday June 16th, the scale was moving very slowly for me last month but I did it, I BROKE MY 200 MARK!! As of today I got on the scale and I was amazed to see what I saw. I'm 198 as of today. I'm down 90 pounds. YEAAAA:biggrin:. So I cried for a while and had a long look at myself in my mirror and I loved what I saw, for the first time in a long time I did not mind looking at myself in that mirror. Wow what a huge difference. I CRIED FROM PURE JOY!!:thumbup:
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND SOME GREAT RECIPES.
    http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/

  7. Had My Fill Today!

    · Debra G · 06/10/2010 19:03

    I did lose more weight then I thought. I thought it was 4 pounds, truned out it was 6.5 pounds from the last Doctor's appointment. Not to bad. I get a fill of 1/2 cc when needed each time, that's enough for me. I had wanted to lose enought weight to break that 200 pound mark, by my birthday June 16th. Not going to happen:sad:, but on the up side, I'm down 82 pounds in all from last year's brithday.:bored:
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON ME AND MY GREAT RECIPES OF THE DAY AND SO MUCH MORE.
     
    http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/
  8. This is what I have experienced and noticed. This is only my view on this - it may not reflect everyone else's view.
     
    Men are nicer to thinner women. The reason I say this is, now that I have lost close to 86 pounds, I have noticed some differences in men's behavior towards me. They are offering me their seats, holding doors open for me, letting me get in line ahead of them, fighting to keep the elevator doors open so they do not close on me, more men are saying good morning, looking and nodding toward me in a friendly way. A few have have even tried to pick me, up - even men as young as my 30 year-old daughter! (I am a happily married woman and would never take the bait, but... it's nice!)
     
    No matter what our ages are, we as women still like to know we still got it! LOL.
     
    When I was 86 pounds heavier, not many would offer their seat to me (while at the same time they would offer their seat to a thinner woman right next to me) or hold the door for me - and they probably prayed I would not get on to the elevator because of the capacity of the elevator's weight load. There is a lot of discrimination in this country against heavier people. I'm still the same person with a good heart with or without the 86 pounds.
     
    The reason I bring this up is that I had a doctor's appointment yesterday, and I saw a huge difference in the way men interact with me.
     
    Again, this is only my point of view. Please share your comments on this - I'd like to hear from others about this particular situation.
     
    You can check out my blog to follow my journey at: :bored:
     
    http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/

  9. My Love Affair With Food!

    · Debra G · 06/08/2010 20:19

    I had the best affair of all times. We loved each other, understood each other, wanted each other. When I was sad FOOD was there for me, when I was happy FOOD was there for me. I woke up wanting it and went to sleep wanting it.
     
    In the mornings when I opened the refrigerator it would say "Hello Debra, how was your night, I miss you", and I would reply "I am well, I could not wait to see you too". I would say "what do you have for me today to eat?". And I would hear "hummm - take a look - I have some goodies in here for you eat, be happy lets start our day together". And my "Food Love Affair" would start all over again.
     
    Food has never let me down when some people have - I could always count on my food, to give me that extra boost and that happy feeling in my heart. When I had a hard day at work, I knew there was something waiting for me when I got home - my food, my best friend. Food never said 'no' to me, it was always "yes Debra!".
     
    I finally had a long talk with my food and told it I must end this affair - it was no longer working for me. And I did cry, I must say knowing that it was coming to an end. I made sure to tell the food we will see each other again, so it's not good bye, just so long for now we will meet again one day. The day I said goodbye was the day of my surgery, October 26, 2009.
     
    I felt like I was detoxing from something I had been with a for so long. We eventually
    became reunited, not as the love affair we once had, but as dear friends. I set some ground rules to my food friend: I will only come to you to eat healthier, not use you as a crutch, nor let you become my whole life again.
     
    So my love affair is no longer, but I now have a healthier friend - MY FOOD and I.
     
    I know this may sound nuts but its really how I used to live and how I viewed my food.
     
    :eek:
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG. FOR MORE INFO AND MY JOURNEY.
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  10. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this under-200-calorie treat.
    Who says you have to skip dessert to stay lean? The following low-calorie confection lets you indulge without any of the guilt.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE!
    :eek:
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  11. Still struggling with pacing my food intake. I find myself quite often making several mistakes. I sometimes I forget to pay attention to the lab band eating rules, and this always ends up causing me distress. I sometimes eat to much, or too fast, not waiting 60 seconds between each bite, or failing to chew my food 30 - 40 times before swallowing.
    Sometimes I do not wait 30 - 60 minutes after eating before I drink liquids. When I do not follow these rules, I end up in distress - I feel tightness in my chest, I start belching and sometimes I have to throw up.
    I am lucky - my husband and family are my biggest supporters. I must say my husband is a gem - he has made a point of knowing the rules, and tries to diplomatically (LOL) let me know when I am eating too fast or breaking any of the other rules. When he brings this to my attention, It helps me pay attention to what I should be doing.
    I went out yesterday to a family event, where there was tons of food. I began nibbling on the appetizers, and I got excited about the fact I was able to eat, and that is when I should have stopped. But I did not stop eating, and that's when I began to experience that tightness in the chest, and I ended up running to the ladies room to throw up.
    So, although I have been doing very well for the past seven months since the surgery (I have lost 80 pounds so far), it has been a challenge for me to change the eating habits of a lifetime. They say it takes about a year to develop the new eating habits, and I am continuing to work on this very important aspect.
    So let's all work on remembering to follow the LAP-BAND rules!
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY JOURNEY.:thumbup:
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  12. Rockin My New Look!

    · Debra G · 06/04/2010 14:26

    Took my 3 mile walk this morning, feeling good. Am wearing my new work out colthes that I brough yesterday. 1 sizes smaller then a month ago.. YEAAA !! Let me tell you am rockin my new look. lol:thumbup:
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR TODAYS RECIPE OF THE DAY...
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  14. Feeling Great!

    · Debra G · 06/02/2010 22:55

    I lost 80 pounds so far. I have alot more energy walking 3 miles every day now. H:thumbup:aving fish tonight for dinner, one of my own recipies of the day from my blog called "Life After Lap Band" Here is the link if you like some great food tips. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  15. RING IN THE HOLIDAYS GUILT FREE
     
    The holiday season provides use the opportunity to catch up with old friends and family and to partake in the holiday meals and holiday drinking.
    This does not have to be an anxiety provoking time. Good Food and A Nice Drink are to be enjoyed without not making you feel so guilty about it.
     
    The holidays are here once again, and I'm always coming up with new ideas to help the holidays along.
     
    I started doing guilt free drinks with part-1 when I started celebrating, my new weight loss this past summer. And I did not want to blow all the heard work I have done. And did not want to give up all the celebrations with my family and friends. So here is a great way to do it all and not feel guilt while doing it. So drink up, have fun and not worried about the scale with these 100% GUILT FREE DRINKS. I kept them all under 200 calories so you can have more then one if you like. I have 24 drink recipes for you. I will give them to you -6- at a time for the whole month of December. ~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ AND ENJOY!!!!
     
     
    CHAMPAGNE DRINKS OF ALL TYPES ~ Happy Chanukah ~ Merry Christmas ~ Happy New Year ~
     
     
    "A Goodnight Kiss"
     
    4 oz Champagne
    1 splash Campari bitters
    1 sugar cube
    1 drop Angostura bitters
    Place a drop of angostura bitters on a sugar cube and drop into a champagne flute. Add champagne and splash of campari.
    (per 4.1 oz serving)
    Calories: 90
     
     
     
    "American Glory"
     
    3 oz Champagne
    2 oz orange juice
    2 oz lemonade
    Add ingredients to a frosted ice-filled highball glass.
    (per 7 oz serving)
    Calories:111
     
     
     
    "Aztec"
     
    3 oz Champagne
    3/4 oz watermelon schnapps
    1/2 oz gold tequila
    Pour ingredients into a champagne flute and serve.
    (per 4.3 oz serving)
    Calories:148
     
     
     
    "Two Lovers Black Tie"
     
    3 oz cold Pineau des Charentes white wine
    1 1/2 oz Champagne
    Pour into a wine glass and garnish with a black grape.
    (per 4.5 oz serving)
    Calories:90
     
     
     
    "A Very Merry Champagne"
     
    3/4 oz Kirschwasser cherry brandy
    1/4 oz cherry heering
    4 oz Champagne
    Stir kirschwasser and cherry liqueur together in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Strain into a champagne flute, fill with champagne, and serve.
    (per 5 oz serving)
    Calories:160
     
     
     
    "Champagne Ambon"
     
    4 oz Champagne
    1/2 oz Pisang Ambon liqueur
    Pour into a champagne flute, and serve.
    (per 4.5 oz serving)
    Calories:131
     
    FOR MORE OF MY GUILT FREE DRINKS PART 1 AND 2 OR FOR MY RECIPE OF THE DAY! VIST MY BLOG AT
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
     
    OR CHECK THEM OUT HERE AT LAP-BAND-TALKS
  16. RECIPE OF THE DAY! LOW FAT-LOW CALORIE MAC & CHEESE
     
    Macaroni and cheese is perhaps the ultimate in comfort foods, but if you use regular cheese, butter for a roux and whole milk, that's an awful lot of fat calories. Here's a low fat macaroni and cheese that dispenses with the butter and substitutes reduced-fat cheese and nonfat milk for their full-fat counterparts. A great addition to our family meals. Your family will love the taste. Most Mac and cheese have so many calories about 900+ calories in a lot of recipes. Here it's only 203 calories how great is that. ENJOY!!
     
     
    Makes 6 servings
     
    Prep time:15 minutes
     
    Cooking time:20 minutes
     
    203 Calories Per serving
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE
    http://life-after-la...d.blogspot.com/
     
     
     
     
  17. This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. Fast and easy, the golden bites are always a huge hit. I make and freeze batches for dinner parties throughout the year. Your family and friends will love this recipe. ENJOY!
     
    Yield: 28 Serving
     
    Prep time: 30 min + chilling
     
    Baking time: 10 min
     
    One serving (2 Pisces ) equals 87 calories
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
     
     
  18. LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY APPETIZER TRY THIS ONE!!
     
    A spinach dip that can be warmed or used chilled. Either way it always vanishes at our place and the rave reviews just keep coming! After dip is finished break off pieces of shell and enjoy the best part of all. Server with crispy crackers or tostitos chips. WOW! I served this last night to my guests and it was gone way before the end of the night! Everyone was lingering around the table munching and raving about this dip. ENJOY!!
     
    Prep Time:15 Min
    Ready In:20 Min
     
    Recipe Yield 10 servings
    225 Calories:Per 13 chips Serving
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  19. Looking for a distinctive lamb dinner? Then check out these browned chops simmered in a flavorful sauce and served with couscous - a wholesome meal! Very most and oh-so tasty lots of flavor. ENJOY!
     
    Prep Time 10 Minutes
    Total Time 30 Minutes
     
    Makes 4 servings
    310 Calories(1 Serving)
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  20. Wondering what to do with that basket of apples you just brought home?
     
    Everyone always raves about this pie. You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of strudel topping you use. So YUMMY you have to try this one and the calories are not bad either. Great dessert to server to your company. Easy and soooo good. ENJOY!!
     
    Prep Time:30 Min
    Cook Time:45 Min
    Ready In:1 Hr 15 Min
     
    Recipe Yield 8 servings
    278 Calories:Per Serving
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  21. Quick and easy, hot artichoke dip with artichoke hearts.
     
    Cheesy artichoke dip has become one of the most popular side dish around the world. It is a food regarded suitable for people following the vegetarian diet. Baking is the preferred method of preparing cheesy artichoke dip. It is popular dish of American cuisine. The cheesy texture of the cheesy artichoke dip sets it apart from others of its kind. A wonderful, rich appetizer, that is extremely delicious. ENJOY!!
     
    Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    Total Time: 40 Minutes
     
    Makes: 2 1/2 cups
    Makes: 40 servings
     
    30 Calories 1 Serving (1 Tablespoon)
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  22. These appetizers are festive and colorful, and can easily be made the day ahead. Simply spoon the yolk mixture into the whites for a more casual look, or use a decorating bag with a large star tube for a more formal look. A great finger food and a wonderful classic appetizer. ENJOY!!
     
    Calories 45 per serving
     
    Total Time: 40 min
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  23. "This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey."
     
    Pull out all the stops and make this Thanksgiving dinner a traditional feast! So, polish your silver, pull out the family china and make your Thanksgiving dinner extra special.
     
    Classic dinner favorites plus some new ideas for this year's Thanksgiving Turkey.
    Roasted turkey is so juicy and flavorful when the bird is stuffed with stuffing,and seasonings. Butter under the breast skin keeps the meat juicy while the skin bakes crisp and brown. This really does make the juiciest turkey. ENJOY!!
     
    264 Calories: per serving
    Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 6 ounces turkey and 1/4 cup sauce)
     
    Prep Time:30 Min:
    Cooking time: 3-4 hours-Depends on the size of Turkey
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE
    :scared2:http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  24. Fish baked in a delightful lemony vegetable mixture. I have made this recipe several times on several occasions. This dish will make for a nice light lunch. Easy too! I served it with a brown rice!
    I also used thinly sliced lemon on top of the fish while baking. Very moist and tasty too. It came out supremo!! Yummy!! ENJOY!!
     
     
    Prep Time:15 Min
     
    Cook Time:25 Min
     
    Ready In:40 Min
     
    Yield 3 to 4 servings
    221 Calories: Per Serving
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  25. These flaky fish fillets get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus a little zip from cayenne pepper. This recipe is particular favorite of my family's. The fish doesn't get dry...it's moist and delicious. ENJOY!!
     
    Prep Time:10 Min
     
    Cook Time:40 Min
     
    Ready In:50 Min
     
    251 calories per 1 serving
    Yield 6 servings
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

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