Hello friends!

It's my Birthday today! I am 42 today and haven't felt this healthy since I was 20.

As of this morning, my wt. is 220.6 pounds, down from my HW of 265!

So, I want to share my thoughts/experiences about the topic of food and fun based on this weekend and plans for today:

Social event # 1:

This past weekend we had some friends over for an overnight stay. I had a full house with 7 adults and 5 kids. Spent almost all day Saturday cooking. First of all, 6 weeks out of surgery, it is pretty darn amazing that I cooked up a storm and did not feel any pain!

I did not taste the food I was cooking, no licks, no tastes! My hubby was glad to help with that part .

When everyone was enjoying the appetizers, I was sipping my Isopure and had a have an Avocado.

While playing cards with friends for fun, I had 3 Organic Strawberries and continued to drink Water.

At night for a late dinner, I had a spoon of some of the veggies I had made only because I had already fulfilled my Protein requirements for the day. No dessert for me! Sunday morning, made Breakfast for everyone while enjoying my Protein shake and had a Faye non-fat yogurt while everyone was having breakfast. But I had a blast with my friends! Playing cards, watching movies, staying up to chat.

Social event # 2:

Sunday evening, BBQ at my brother's house for my Birthday. I had a drumstick, .5 oz pork loin, one disc of grilled yellow squash and 3-4 Edamame Beans. My niece made a cake for me and I had a very small bite to make her happy.

Main event: My Birthday today:

My wonderful hubby and lovely daughters decided that we should go to Dave and Busters tonight. A little bit of food and a lot of fun!

I did not feel deprived or depressed. I guess working with a psychologist about meaning of food in my life is helping Moral of the weekend? FOOD DOES NOT EQUAL FUN!

Did I mention that no one outside of my hubby and kids know of my surgery? People think and see what they want to see. They see me losing weight. They can think whatever they want. I do not owe them any answers. But they did notice how I eat and commented, "No wonder you are losing weight. You eat like a mouse. Good for you!"

One last thing, my Birthday gift for myself: Starting to work with a personal trainer from tomorrow, twice a week! YAY!

Life is good! Can't wait for the Onederland!

Take Care all!

Just want to say well done, and its great that you are able to stand and cook all that, and especially not be tempted to 'taste try' Great news!

Great job! That helps me to be inspired with a large family cookout coming up in a few weeks.

Thanks for posting this! It's very inspiring! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

You are going to succeed! Great job!