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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…

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

Dec 28, 2025

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Amanda

in My Journey

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

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

Raspberry Jam

Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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

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