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Debra G

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  3. Simmer antioxidant-rich cherries in a quick pan sauce spiked with whiskey and cranberry juice; it's luscious on turkey tenderloin (a lean but flavorful, quick-cooking cut you might have overlooked in the poultry case). Make it a meal: Serve with vegetables.
     
    Makes 6 servings
    Active Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Per serving: 210 calories
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  4. While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of this simple yet sophisticated candie comes from the chocolate, so choose a semisweet or bittersweet with a flavor and level of sweetness you enjoy. The recipe makes a big batch of truffles - plenty for gift-giving. Although they should be stored in the refrigerator, they're best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Believe it or not this is a low calorie treat. Well worth the time to prepare.
     
    4 dozen (1-inch) truffles
    Active Time: 1 1/2 hours
    Total Time: 12 hours (including 10 1/2 hours chilling time)
    Per truffle: 61 calories
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  5. I went to a freinds house one day and she made this and I loved it. What a different way to fix Salmon and to capture it's wonderful flavors from both the salmon and the Cedar-Plank.
     
    prep time 10 min
    total time 4 hr 35 min
    Makes 8 servings
     
    190 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/
  6. This fat-free marinade makes chicken, beef, lamb, and even fish tender and tasty.
    makes enough for 4 chicken breast or fish fillets or about 1 pound of meat.
     
    Makes 4 servings.
     
    1/2 onion, coarsely, crushed
     
    4 1/2 garlic cloves, crushed
     
    2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
     
    1 tablespoon fresh lemond juice
     
    1 cup plain fat-free yogaurt
     
    1/2 teaspoon salt
     
    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
     
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
     
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
     
    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
     
    1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon
     
    1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
     
    In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, gralic, ginger, and lemon juice: puree.
     
    Add the yogurt, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves:
     
    Process until combined.
     
    About 1/3 cup: 47 cal.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE MARINADE RECIPES:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  7. Looking For A Snack Idea?

    · Debra G · 06/25/2010 11:25

    I had someone in the weight loss office ask me what snacks do I eat. I try very hard to find good foods for me to snack on. I hate to blow my whole day on bad snacks and feel bad after eating them. So this is what I snack on.
    SNACKS:
     
    Newman's Own microwave popcorn 100 calorie.
     
    Cheerios (dry) 1 cup 100 calorie.
     
    Sargento light string cheese (made with 2% milk) 50 calories per piece.
     
    Babybel Light cheese - Good source of protein, 6 grams protein- 50 calories per serving.
     
    T.Marzetti Light French Onion Veggie-Dip or any of there Light Dips
    60 calories serving size 2 Tbsp
     
    Pepperidge Farm Goldfish-Baked Snack Crackers. I like the Cheddar flavor.This has 140 calories serving size 55 Pieces (They also now come in so many flavors like Parmesan,Pizza,Ranch,Pretzel, and a host of other flavors. Read the Nutrition Facts. Some are 130 calories for 43 pieces, or 130 calories for 60 pieces.
     
    WeightWatchers has many wonderful snacks I love the Rosemary & Olive Oil-Pretzel Thins this also comes in many great flavors 110 calories per 1 pouch.
     
    WeightWatchers Smoothie Mix with fruit if you like. I love the French Vanilla and I add all type of berries 100 calories per packet. Also comes in a Wild Berry & Chocolate Smoothie.
     
    Musselman's (lite mixed Berry's-fruit'n Sauce or any of the berry flavors) NO SUGAR ADDED 60 calorie.
     
    Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 80 calories.
     
    Jell-0 Pudding Snack Cups -Sugar Free 60 calorie.
     
    Edy's Fruit Bars NO SUGAR ADDED (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 25 Calories per pop.
     
    Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Acai Blueberry. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop.
     
    Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Pomegranate. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop.
     
    Boost (High protein) Energy Drink 240 calorie.
     
    Pure Protein - Shake 170 calories.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE TIPS AND IDEAS:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  9. This Turkey dish is great as a main dish along with some sides, or even as a sandwich. How ever you eat it am sure you will love the taste of this "ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY"
     
    Makes 12 servings
    Calories 200
    Prep Time: 20 min
    Cook Time: 2 hr 15 min
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  11. Summer temperatures mean moving everything outdoors, including your eats! Picnicking is one of the best parts of the season, and it’s a great way to involve the whole family while basking in nature’s beauty. There are three key factors to packing the perfect picnic: each dish should be able to be made ahead of time, not spoil quickly and be transported easily. Steer clear of heavy toppings, sticky sauces and mayo-based recipes—they’ll create a mess and attract insects; the latter can even pose a health risk. Instead, choose items that are easy to eat with your hands (or just with a fork—no knives allowed!) and will be safe to nibble on after an hour or two has passed (assuming you don’t leave the dishes out in the glaring sun—which is never a good idea, regardless of ingredients).
     
    My creative picnic recipes will have everyone at the table asking for more without guilt.
     
    Makes 16 kabobs
     
    Per 1 kabob 71 Calories
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  12. This low calorie dish is One of six speedy — and delicious — sauces to serve with sautéed turkey breast. With these robust flavors bursting into your mouth, will have you wanting more.
     
    230 Calories per 1 breast serving
     
    Makes 4 main-dish servings
    Total Time: 20 min
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  18. I had my 1/2 cc fill on Thursday and
    I'm feeling tight. This is the amount I get all the time - it has worked for me, until now. I have been sick for a few days now, not 100% myself. And I have not eaten anything since Wednesday night. All I have been able to eat was Jell-O, and my low-cal ice pops. Even my boost is not going down well.
     
    I lost 5 pounds from Thursday, down to 201 now. I try to take my 3 mile walk on Friday but I had to cut it short, because I felt like I was going to throw up. So I went back home.
     
    In the past when I had this feeling it would take a few days before I would be ok again. This is takeing a little longer to get back to my 100% self. So if I'm still feeling this way on Monday I think I will need to go back to my Doctor's office and get my frist unfill.:frown:
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND MY RECIPES OF THE DAY.
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
  19. This traditional cajun-Creole dish will please the palate with it's mix of robust flavors! With this dish, you can bring Louisiana to your kitchen. I'm sure it will be enjoyed by your friends and family.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:
     
    http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/
  20. What a summer treat on a hot day. This tangy treat can be made in adults-only and kid-friendly (no booze, just juice) versions.
    Make this in advance.To have enough time to freeze this dessert, it’s as simple as can be: water and sugar are boiled, mixed with lemon juice and lemon zest and frozen until ready to serve.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPES AND SO MANY MORE.:bored:
     
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  21. Going in for a fill today!

    · Debra G · 06/10/2010 11:21

    Looking forward to today - I'm getting my 6th fill - 1/2 cc, which works for me. This has been a very slow month for me losing weight, the scale has not moved much - I know I lost at least 4 pounds - maybe more than that, I'll find out when I get to the doctor today.
     
    But on the upside, I'm very grateful and happy for all the weight I have lost, and I view the scale as my friend, not my enemy.
     
    I'm still cooking my delicious meals - I so love my cooking, lol. I've been a cook for a long time, and I'm so happy I'm still able to do it - and to share my passion of cooking with all my friends and family and all my blogger friends.
     
    So untill I come back, that's all for now.
     
    :eek:
  22. Hello to all my friends and cooks out there, here is another one of my dishes for you to try out. Hope you like it.
     
    This is a great Greek recipe that is not only healthy but tastes good too. A wonderful appetizer great for the summer and all year round. It's called a cigar because once it's rolled and stuffed it looks like a cigar.
     
    CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek:
    http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

  23. My Story - Part I

    · Debra G · 06/07/2010 13:31

    Date of Surgery: October 26, 2009 (my "re-birth day")
    Pre-op weight: 288
    Current weight: 208
    weight goal: 150
     
     
    Pre-op health issues:
    sleep apnea
    asthma
    high cholesterol
    joint pain
    difficulty walking, needed cane often
    shortness of breath
    had surgery on both knees due to torn cartilages from excessive weight
    back surgery was recommended
     
    I could not walk more than 1 1/2 blocks before I was out of breath, and experienced severe lower back pain that made me cry and stop in my tracks. My doctor was adamant that I had to have back surgery, saying it was not related to my weight. I needed numerous cortisone shots to relieve the pain. The back doctor told me I had to have back surgery if I wanted to be able to walk without pain - "I SAID NO". I wanted to see if the pain would subside if I lost some weight, AND IT DID!
     
    I no longer walk with a cane. I can walk many blocks without shortness of breath and WITHOUT PAIN.
     
    Dr. George Fielding of the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss and his staff saved my life. There are two other wonderful doctors at NYU, Christine J. Ren Fielding (his wife) and Marina Kurian. Although I was confident that any of these three doctors would do a good job, I chose Dr. Fielding for several reasons. First, he had the LAP-BAND® surgery himself, and I felt he would really know what I was going through, and that he would really understand my feelings. Second, he is an Aussie, and I love his accent (LOL) - I love to hear him talk, so I ask him a lot of silly questions just to hear him talk in that Australian accent.
     
     
    I have had five fills so far - I skipped one month because my band was still very tight, and I knew they would tell me I did not need a fill - and I would still have to pay the co-pay. I saved myself a $40.00 co-pay (lol).
     
    I am going in for my 6th filling today, May 13, 2010.
     
    The only thing I hate about their office is that their scale always shows me three pounds heavier than my home scale! So I always ask if I can bring in my scale with me but after laughing at me, they tell me I can't do it (Grrrrr).
     
    I was told by Gaspar, one of the Nurse-Practitioners, that I should write an article for their newsletter about the type of exercising I do to help with the weight loss. I do lots of home exercising by using things commonly found at home, such as lifting weights (liquid laundry detergent), etc! I am thinking about doing that, but I also thought about starting this blog to have a shared support system.
     
    In this blog, hopefully you will find many helpful tools, such as:
    1. healthy recipes, called recipe of the day
    2. types of exercises
    3. activities
    4. ability to share your thoughts and feelings
     
    http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/
    :thumbup::thumbup:

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