Your trip sounds wonderful, Bisky! Prayers for Brooks and you.

Nanc, you are really tackling a lot of things that are going to pay off! I cleaned out my freezer last week too. I tend to freeze soups and then forget about them, so I just threw them all out because who knows how long they were in there. What a waste. Since I don't really cook anymore and eat mostly the food from the grab and go place, it has made life easier.

I am making potatoes mashed with greens today though. I love mashed potatoes. Kind of the ultimate comfort food.

Hi all, spent the day at the office then a visit with family. I did load up on good stuff from the grab and go yesterday. So glad I have this to take care of nutrition while I face the end of tax season and some other stressful things going on in life.

B - ezekiel toast with tahini
L - brussels sprouts salad, mashed potatoes
D - hummus, pita, falafel (dinner w/ family and so worth every bite!)

You are having fun with your cooking adventures, Nanc! Never tried to make my own yogurt but it sounds intriguing.

Need to get a little more work done in the home office, change the sheets on the bed, and get to bed early.

It was Feb 2023 that I realized I was at an all time high. Needed to lose 100lbs! Between Covid twice, not exercising, anemia, Menier’s disease, Celiacs, hiatal hernia and high carb junk foods I realized I needed to make serious changes. I was eating a lot of processed gluten free snacks high in sugar, no nutritional value and snacking constantly. I made appointments with a nutritionist and eating disorder therapist. Since then I traded snacking junk foods for nuts and fruits, practiced portion control and increased water intake.. Eliminated most processed foods. I have lost 72 lbs and 28 to go. Equals 5 lbs a month. It has been very slow, not exciting weight loss. I also did not do a lot of “hard” exercise. Walked everyday, occasionally swam or rode stationary bike to strengthen my legs. I was feeling a bit down because in the last 3 months I have only lost 3 lbs. I reviewed my eating journal with therapist and she pointed out I got through the holidays with no weight gain. I went on a cruise with fantastic food and lost a lb. Stressful visit with sister and no weight gain despite gluten free cookies. Went to Italy and gained 1 lb. I have since lost 3 lbs as I am back on a very clean diet and walking routine. I guess I am sharing this, not to brag but sometimes to say not gaining the weight back is a win. The first picture was almost a year ago in April and I had lost 10 lbs. Second picture was this weekend on the hunt for Bluebonnets.


I have never lost weight so slowly but I have always gained weight back quickly. I still love chocolate, chips and cookies but not daily. I cut way back on alcohol except for special occasions. My biggest friend is pistachio nuts…which is actually a seed. I buy them in a few different flavors shelled or unshelled. My nutritionist said I could have as much as I wanted as most nuts and seed pass through undigested in both humans and animals. They do fill me up. So even though they are considered fattening they don’t add a lot of calories and provide good fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.

You are awesome, Bisky! Thanks for sharing that story. I often get on myself about the constant struggle to lose that last 20 to 25 pounds, and don't give myself credit for not gaining back the 70+ that I lost. It has been 10 years.

Had some brussels sprouts salad and mashed potatoes earlier today, a plain bagel out and about this afternoon, and will have some lentil stew with a little more mashed potatoes for dinner.

Magic - that is smart to toss things that cause binges. Mine would be any type of chips, crackers or cookies. That is amazing weight loss and maintenance.

I am not much of a chef. I made a good spring vegetable soup with white beans. Not enough broth. I got out the rice cooker and have served it over 1/4 cup of jasmine rice. Very satisfying.

Hosting an Easter Brunch but kinda irritated. Planned on 8 people including a guy from Brooks’ work and his girlfriend. Girlfriend has a teenager she wants to bring. It is a sit down brunch, not a potluck. Not kid friendly junk food. Spring salad, roasted asparagus, mimosas, egg bites, honey baked ham, muffins and friend buying individual nice desserts. Forgive me but I don’t want an unknown teenager. I picture sullen, disinterested, and rude. That is not the Easter spirit I should have. I have not met the teenager or girlfriend.