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  • Trying to stay on track while being busy!

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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…

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

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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…

  • Meal Prepping

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    Another thing I had to learn after surgery was meal prepping.  Before surgery we did a lot of eating out, because I didn’t plan properly.  Either I had nothing planned, I forgot to thaw meat, or was just tired and didn’t feel like cooking. Well, that doesn’t really fit into the gastric bypass plan, so…

  • My Why…

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    I have thought about bariatric surgery for years, and had to figure out my why of taking this leap. I tried to do it myself, I really did. I had a hip replacement surgery in Nov 2021 which allowed me to exercise and be more mobile than ever before. I did everything right, and lost…

  • Learning new habits

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    The hardest thing since the surgery is learning new habits. Chew thoroughly. Eat slowly (SO hard for me, I’ve always eaten fast). Take 20 minutes to finish a meal. STOP as soon as you feel full. I have found that I can only give myself what I know I can finish comfortably with my new…

  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry Jam

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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…

  • Protein Overnight Oat Recipe

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    Protein overnight oats is a great, easy way to start your day right, with a filling breakfast with lots of protein. And making them is SO EASY. You can also add some chia seeds and flaxseed for extra nutrients. Just add some more milk because the chia seeds absorb a lot. These can be made…

  • Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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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 Recovery, My Kitchen, and Learning to Eat in a New Way

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    The weeks after my surgery were a strange mix of relief, hope, and total unfamiliarity. I had prepared for the physical recovery — the rest, the slow walks, the careful movement — but I wasn’t prepared for how different eating would feel. Not just the food itself, but the emotions around it, the routines, the…

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

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    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…