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Trying to stay on track while being busy!

Jan 4, 2026

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This weekend has been so busy, I haven’t had time to eat the way I should really and had a hard time being able to stay on track. Yesterday we got a new couch and kitchen table. On the fly, we had to go rent a U-Haul to pick them up, move the old ones…

A Delicious recipe to Try with Your Family! – Spicy Korean Beef

Dec 31, 2025

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I absolutely love my instant pot. I know a lot of people complain about it because it’s not “instant”. But I can throw everything in there, put it on, and go do other stuff, I don’t need to sit and watch it like cooking on a stovetop. Side note: If you have one like this…

9 things I Ate (and Used) the First Week After Gastric Bypass

Dec 31, 2025

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The first week after gastric bypass was a blur of tiny sips, protein goals, and figuring out what my new normal looked like. Here’s what helped me get through it. Liquid phase Protein shakes – You LIVE on protein shakes in the post-op phase. I tried so many different ones, but keep coming back to…

Raspberry Jam

Dec 28, 2025

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Amanda

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I’ve seen this recipe all over social media and needed something to top my yogurt for work tomorrow so figured I’d try it. You need: 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup chia seeds Juice from one lemon Put the raspberries in a pot and heat until you can mash them up with…

Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

Dec 28, 2025

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Amanda

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Why it works Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion 1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked) Kid Portion 2 mini meatloaves

My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again

Dec 27, 2025

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Amanda

in My Journey

Before my surgery, I thought the hardest part would be the recovery. I was wrong. The liquid diet leading up to surgery tested me in ways I didn’t expect — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt like everything familiar about eating was suddenly gone, and I had to find new ways to cope, new routines…

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Trying to stay on track while being busy!

A Delicious recipe to Try with Your Family! – Spicy Korean Beef

9 things I Ate (and Used) the First Week After Gastric Bypass

Raspberry Jam

Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again