Clarence rack jeans

I was poking around the BX today.  I desperately needed new pants.  When I say desperately, I mean DESPERATELY!!!!!! All the ones I had were either sweat pants or huge on me!!!!!  A gal gets tired of wearing sweats all the stinking time.  I was poking around with a friend of mine.  She  picked out the most perfectest pair of jeans.  I was super excited until I saw the size.  They were a size 16. Those wouldn't ever fit me yet!  She pushed me to "just try them on".  I did.  THEY FIT!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy non-sweat pants, Batman!!!!!  I was astounded!!!   I did the happy dance right there in the dressing room in the middle of the BX!   People looked at me like I was a crazy person, but I didnt care!!!  I am in a size 16 jeans!!!!

I got to add my sparkly bead!!!!!

I got to add my sparkly bead to my bracelet. Which means..... I HAVE LOST 100 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100 pounds, can you believe it? I can't! I am still in awe that this is me! WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!

More NSVs!!!

Hello kiddies!!! I want to remember all my non scale victories!!! Here are some of the latesest... * not being the fat friend anymore! * shopping in the non plus size department * not dying when it gets above 50 degrees outside * crossing my legs. I have NEVER done that before. * having the energy to do things * off all my meds, except vitamins. * can do a 5K These are just things I can think of off the top of my head!!!!!

My mom was right!!

When I get up in the morning, breakfast has become part of my routine. Before WLS, I rarely ate breakfast. I'd rather sleep, than eat breakfast. Then I woud gorge myself the rest of the day. My mom always told me that breaky was the most important meal of the day. She is right. Yes, it gives my metabolism a jump start, but more than that, it seems to jump start my day and me. When I take the time for breaky, I am telling the world that I am worth it. I AM WORTH IT!!! Yes, I am. Sometimes, I get a bit bored with the usual protein shake. Well, what's a gal to do when she gets bored?!?! Shake it up, of course. This morning, I didn't want a shake. I wanted something warm. And y'all know how much I love anything ooey and gooey. Here's what I had... I took some turkey, you know the kind you normally use for lunch and some pepper jack cheese. I rolled the cheese in the turkey, popped it on a griddle and warmed the rolls up. The cheese got all melty and the turkey got warm and tender. Voila!!! Breaky is served!!! Pure protein and a few minutes to myself. It is going to be a great day!!!!

"One"derland here I come!!!!!

What is "one"derland? Well, let me tell you. It is when there is a 1 as the first number on the scale!!! I am almost there. I have almost lost 100 pounds so far. I have 5 pounds to go and 6 pounds for "one"derland!!!! I am still feeling really great. I think I will from now on. I wake up every day and just marvel. I am enjoying a life I was meant to. Be kind and get outside!!!!

Oooey, gooey yummy!!!

Tonight I had pizza. Not just any pizza, but oozing, cheesy goodness. I made polenta pizza!!! I used prepared polenta (you can get it at any supermarket, and it has a great shelf life), fresh mozzarella cheese and some fresh Parmesan cheese. First, I cut the polenta into half inch rounds. Then I lightly pan fried them in some good olive oil! Next, I prepared a cookie sheet with foil, makes for super easy clean up. I put the polenta rounds on the cookie sheet and topped them with the fresh cheeses. I put them under the broiler until the cheese was all melting and crispy!!! And there ya go... Polenta pizza. You can top them with whatever you like, I simply felt like cheese today!! You may be wondering about the pan frying... I only used about a tablespoon of oil and I really like the texture it gives the polenta!!! It makes it all nice and crunchy. I didn't think I would like polenta. I thought it would have a weird texture. It doesn't. I really do love polenta. It is a nice alternative to bread for me. I don't eat it very often, but it is a nice treat!! Try it, you might find that you can add something new to your menu rotation!!!

New territory for me....

It is finally getting to be summer here. Whoop Whoop!!!! Summer = hot sticky mess. Is it that way for everyone else? No? Just me then. It is ok though. This summer isn't as bad as previous ones. I am not sweltering and dying. I am just moderately hot and not dying is a good thing! It doesn't take hours of cold to cool me off these days. In the past, I haven't ever really worn shorts. I figured I was never a shorts kinda gal. In truth, I never wanted to show off my legs. Who knew that all that would change!?!?!? Now, don't get me wrong, I'm still not super Keenan showing off my legs, but I am not totally embarrassed either. And it makes for keeping cool, too. Well, this evening, I didn't have any clean shorts. Hubbers did. So I stole a pair of his PT shorts, cut the liner deal and and tried them on. Oh holy fire balls, Batman!!!!!! They fit. I did a happy dance. He just lost his shorts, so to speak!!!! Alright, y'all... I just had to share!!!! Be kind to each other and enjoy the summer!!!!