Mila Photos March 2014...

 

 

Hand Spun/ Hand Dyed...

Planning to knit a shawl with this...

 

Juanita spins and dyes some wonderful fun yarns.
This Faux Cashmere is soft and squidgy, enough to make a soft shawl.

Bypass update...

Insurance approved my Gastric Bypass Surgery!!!

Got my Ultrasound appointment tomorrow, Psych Consult 4/8,
Nutrition Consult 4/10 still have more to do...Doctor said looking at 2nd week of May, possible 3rd or 4th week of May, if needed.
Need to call my GYN and make PAP appointment and get Mammogram as well. Next up is Chest X-Ray, EKG, Colonoscopy/EGD, and 30 days before surgery- LAB work (nicotine one done last).
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Getting closer!!!!!!

 

Food Journal...

Daily Food Journal: 3/18/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
2 poached eggs
1 slice toast
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Protein Smoothie
coffee w/ sf creamer

Lunch
1 small clementine
8 almonds
3 pieces cheese
3 Ritz crackers

Supper
½ avocado
healthy chicken salad (made w/ Greek yogurt and Dijon)
1 egg
cherry toms

Snack
Protein Smoothie
coffee w/ sf creamer

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Daily Food Journal: 3/19/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
1 boiled egg
Protein Smoothie

Snack
1 med. Banana

Lunch
1 Beef & Bean Burrito
(w/ lettuce, tomato and cheese)

Supper
Meatball Soup
Garlic Bread
Provolone Cheese

Snack
Protein Smoothie
Raisin Bran
Almond Milk
Coffee w/ sf creamer

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Daily Food Journal: 3/20/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
bowl Cream of Wheat
Coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Protein Bar

Lunch
2 grilled white chicken strips
cucumber
grape tomatoes
Hummus

Snack
Banana
Peanut Butter
Coffee w/ sf creamer

Supper....not yet eaten

Healthy Tuna Salad in Avocado...

Recipe by @fitgirl4me on Instagram


High protein, no carb meal. Mix one small can of white albacore tuna with 2T Greek yogurt, 1t mustard, and pepper, sea salt, and original Mrs. Dash to taste. Stuff tuna mix into 2 halves of an avocado and top with red onion and tomato.

Today's Kroger Haul...

Care Package from Pat...

My friend, Pat Daigle (who lives in Alabama now), went through a

Bariatric Bypass a few years ago and is a big support for my new life long journey,
so she sent me a wonderful package of all sorts of goodies.

Pat included supplements/vitamins, protein bars, smoothie packs,
a great book: 'Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery', and Awesome YARN!!!!

I am blessed.

 

Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box...

Had this for lunch today!!!
Good Protein Low Sugar!

Hummus, grilled white chicken strips, cucumber, grape tomatoes
(*Did not eat the and wheat pita).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (193 g)

Calories 270	Calories from Fat 60
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	11%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 580mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 30% Calcium 4% Iron 10%

Fruit Education...

...And here I thought I was doing great eating bananas and clementines!

Fruits Lowest in Sugar

Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries
Blackberries
Cranberries

Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar

Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew melons
Apples
Guavas
Apricots
Grapefruit

 

Fruits Fairly High in Sugar

Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple

Fruits Very High in Sugar

Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as dates, raisins,
dried apricots, and prunes

Motivation...

Food Journal...

Daily Food Journal: 3/16/14WATER: ********

Breakfast
1 pancake (ww bisquick)
1 T peanut butter
½ banana
3-slices bacon
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
3 pieces Colby jack
1 small clementine

Lunch
Protein Smoothie

Supper
1 cup BBQ Chicken
1/3 c. baked beans
1 hamburger bun
2- Chai Lattes
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Daily Food Journal: 3/17/14
WATER: ********

Breakfast
1 small clementine
1 banana
10 Almonds
coffee w/ sf creamer

Lunch
3 scoops TVP Chili
1 scoop Chicken
sprinkle grated cheddar
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Almonds and Craisins

Supper
Meatball Soup
Garlic Bread

Snack
Protein Smoothie
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Audrey Look

Audrey Look by peg-nacrelli-graham featuring a decoupage tray

Mini dress
chiarafashion.co.uk

Tory Burch petite top
toryburch.com

Repetto black shoes
vestiairecollective.com

Valentino leather purse
kirnazabete.com

Reeds Jewelers sterling silver earrings
fashion.ebay.com

Ben s Garden decoupage tray
nordstrom.com

Daily Food Journal...

Posting the last 2 days...

Daily Food Journal: 3/14/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
½ Bagel
1T. Peanut Butter
2 eggs
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Protein Smoothie

Lunch
Bowl TVP Chili

Snack
3 pieces cheddar
3 Ritz
2 small Clementines

Supper
Tilapia Bake:
(Tilapia, peppers, onions,
mushrooms, cheese)
Salad

Snack
Trail mix:
(almonds, craisins, sunflower seeds)
Protein Smoothie

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Daily Food Journal: 3/15/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
3/4 C. Fage 0%
1/3 C. Raisin Bran
1 T. Peanut Butter
10 red Grapes
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Protein Smoothie

Lunch
Antipasto: (mozzarella balls, olives cherry peppers)
Assorted salsas on 4 squash slices
1 Strawberry, 3 chunks cantaloupe
1 Blue Corn Chip
1 T. Herbed cheese

Supper
3/4 C. Shrimp Broccoli stir fry w/ Quinoa
Banana
2T. Peanut Butter
3 chunks Colby jack cheese
coffee w/ sf creamer

Snack
Protein Smoothie

35 High Protein Foods...

·        Chicken Breast Serving size 3 oz, 30 grams of protein, 110 calories.

·        Ground Turkey Serving size 3 oz, 21 grams of protein, 195 calories.

·        Pork Tenderloin Serving size 4oz, 23 grams of protein, 154 calories.

·        Lean Ground Beef Serving size 3oz, 16 grams of protein, 148 calories.

·        Steak (Lean Cut) Serving size 5oz, 29 grams of protein, 206 calories.

·        Lamb Serving size 3oz, 20 grams of protein, 248 calories.

·        Veal Serving size 3oz, 16 grams of protein, 96 calories.

·        Ham Serving size 1 medium slice, 11 grams of protein, 114 calories.

·        Bison Serving size 3oz, 18 grams of protein, 93 calories.

·        Salmon Serving size 4oz, 24 grams of protein, 166 calories.

·        Tuna Serving size 3oz, 18 grams of protein, 105 calories.

·        Tilapia Serving size 3oz, 16 grams of protein, 81 calories

·        Cod Serving size 4oz, 24 grams of protein, 138 calories.

·        Crab Serving size 1 cup, flaked, 22 grams of protein, 160 calories.

·        Shrimp Serving size 3oz, 20 grams of protein, 129 calories.

·        Hard Boiled Egg Serving size 1 egg, 6 grams of protein, 80 calories.

·        Almonds Serving size 1oz, 6 grams of protein, 164 calories.

·        Walnuts Serving size 1oz, 4 grams of protein, 185 calories.

·        Pistachios Serving size 1oz, 6 grams of protein, 158 calories.

·        Cashew Butter Serving size 1 Tablespoon, 3 grams of protein, 94 calories.

·        Pumpkin Seeds Serving size 1oz, 7 grams of protein, 153 calories.

·        Sunflower Seeds Serving size 1oz, 6 grams of protein, 165 calories.

·        Peanut Butter Serving size 1 Tablespoon, 4 grams of protein, 94 calories.

·        Tofu Serving size 1 slice, 6 grams of protein, 52 calories.

·        Edamame Serving size 1 cup, 8 grams of protein, 76 calories.

·        Chick Peas Serving size ½ Cup, 7 grams of protein, 110 calories.

·        Black Beans Serving size 1 cup, 15 grams of protein, 218 calories.

·        Hummus Serving size 2 Tablespoons, 2 grams of protein, 60 calories.

·        Protein Powder Serving size 1 scoop, 6 grams of protein, 107 calories.

·        Protein Fruit Smoothie Serving size 8oz, 18 grams of protein, 220 calories.

·        Quinoa Serving size 1 cup, 8 grams of protein, 229 calories.

·        Cottage Cheese Serving size 4oz, 14 grams of protein, 116 calories.

·        Greek Yogurt Serving size 1 cup, 24 grams of protein, 140 calories.

·        Cheese Serving size 1 slice, 7 grams of protein, 106 calories.

·        Flax Seeds Serving size 2 Tablespoons, 3 grams of protein, 70 calories.

·        Tempeh Serving size 1oz, 5 grams of protein, 55 calories.

10 ways to stock your fridge...

10 Ways to Stock Your Fridge for Weight Loss

How to set yourself up for success

By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

If you open your refrigerator door and a pile of junk food tumbles out, your chances of eating healthy are slim.

Your eating habits are only as good as your supply of food. Whether you want to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or just clean up your diet, you should stock and arrange your refrigerator for success.

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  1. Categorize and organize

  Invest in individual baskets to separate and organize foods by type: dairy, snacks, fruits and vegetables, condiments and leftovers, for example. This makes healthy foods easier to find — and unhealthy food easier to avoid.
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  2. Prep portions in advance

  Embrace baggies and containers. Make your own trail mix and store it in ¼ cup sandwich bags. Pre-portion peanut butter (The natural kind…just peanuts and nothing else!) so you don’t go overboard when smearing it on whole-grain crackers. When you have leftovers, divide them in appropriate portions before you store them.
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  3. Cut and mix ahead of time

  Cut veggies and fruit ahead of time, or make a fruit salad. Having these healthy snacks ready to go makes it more likely you’ll eat them. Squeeze lemon or lime on a fruit salad to prevent browning.
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  4. Stock fun water

  I’m not talking about artificially sweetened water but rather a large pitcher of water with natural flavor from a fruit, vegetable or herb of your choice. Mint, lemons, limes, berries, oranges, cucumbers — find your flavor, and keep it stocked.
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  5. Nix the juice (or any drink with calories)

  See tip No. 4 above. You’re better off quenching your thirst with water than taking a swig of juice when you’re thirsty — and getting extra calories without a lot of extra nutrition. The more swigs, the more those calories add up.
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  6. Pair your foods

  Do you like carrots with hummus? What about apple slices with peanut butter? Find your favorite healthy snack combos, and store them in the same basket. When you’re ready to snack, they’re ready to go.
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  7. Make fridge rules

  Here are a few to get you started: Avoid processed foods. Don’t stock foods that contain trans fats or white flour. If sugar is the top ingredient, don’t buy it. Often, the more ingredients on the food label, the more wary you should be.
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  8. Seek healthy alternatives to old favorites

  Love flavored non-dairy creamer in your morning coffee? Stock unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead. You’ll get the hint of flavor in your java without the sugar and trans fats of flavored creamer.
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  9. Make yourself work

  When you have to work to eat a snack, you may slow down your pace and enjoy it more. Think of an orange you need to peel rather than orange juice you can grab and gulp, for example.
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  10. Find a motivational message

  Find something that inspires — motivational words, a picture that represents you at your best — and put it on the fridge. Remember, it’s the last thing you’ll see before you open the door.

Tags: diet, healthy diet, snacks, trans fat, weight loss

TVP Chili Recipe...

Vegetarian Chili With TVP Recipe

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1.5 cups of dry textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 15-oz cans of black beans, rinsed
• 1  15-oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 chipotle pepper with 2 Tbsp adobo sauce from the can
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• juice of 1 juicy lime
• big handful of chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, diced
• salt and pepper
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Boil a cup and a half of water and pour over the TVP in a bowl.  Let stand for 5 minutes.
In a food processor (I suppose you could use a blender), process the chipotle and adobo, the tomatoes, and about a third of the beans until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Add about three quarters of the onion and saute for 3 minutes, until translucent and lightly brown.  Reduce the head and add the chili powder and cumin and saute for another 30 seconds or so, stirring frequently so that it doesn’t burn.  Add the TVP and soy sauce, black beans, and the mixture from the food processor.  Add a cup of water and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes.
While the chili simmers, combine the avocado, the remaining quarter or so of onion, and half the lime juice in a bowl.
Once the 10 minutes are up add half the lime juice and half the cilantro to the chili.  Add salt and pepper until it’s seasoned to your taste, and add more water if necessary to thin it out.  Serve, topped with the avocado mixture and garnished with cilantro and optional cheese.

- See more at: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/tvp-chili-recipe/#sthash.gAAxfer6.nzNNezbU.dpuf

Food Journal...

Quit smoking on Monday 3/10/2014. Started eating healthier. Cut out most sugars, except for more natural sugars. Cut way down on carbs, Upping my protein and veggie intake. Going to have Bariatric Surgery to lose weight soon.

 

Follow me on my journey.....for today I am posting the past 3 days of my food journal:

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Daily Food Journal: 3/11/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast 7:30am
2 poached eggs
1 slice toast w/ butter
2 small clementine oranges
1 cup coffee w/ creamer

Lunch 12:30pm
1 cup salad greens
1/3 C. rotisserie chicken pieces
1/2 avocado
cheddar cheese
2T. Ranch Dressing

Snack
1 Banana
1T Peanut Butter

Supper 4:30pm
1 cup salad greens
1/3 C. steak w/ onions
2 slices tomato, chopped
crumble of Blue Cheese
2 T. balsamic dressing

Snack 8:30pm
1/2 cup cut up cold chicken
3 Ritz crackers
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
Hot Chocolate
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Daily Food Journal: 3/12/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
2 fried eggs
1/2 bagel
2 small clementine oranges
1 cup coffee w/ creamer

Lunch
1 Cup Quinoa Tabbouleh salad
w/ Chicken & Butternut Squash
1 Mozzarella Cheese stick

Snack
Protein Smoothie

Supper
Bowl Panera Chili w/o corn
1 Baked Chicken Leg
3 Ritz Crackers
1 small apple

Snack
Protein Smoothie
Hot Chocolate

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Daily Food Journal: 3/13/14

WATER: ********

Breakfast
Protein Smoothie
6 Almonds/Craisins
1 cup coffee w/ creamer

Lunch
Starbucks Protein Box:
(1 egg, 1 small raisin pita, 1 T. PB,
6 grapes, 1 apple slice, 2 oz. cheese)
1 Baked Chicken Leg
Skinny Soy Latte

Snack
3 ounces cheddar cheese
Hot Chocolate

Supper
TVP Chili w/ grated cheese
(canned tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, TVP, spices)

Snack
1 Banana
2 T. Peanut Butter

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