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The only people allowed to tell me that I'm losing too much weight are the ones that were brave enough to tell me when I was too fat. That count is a grand total of two people...my midwife and my doctor.

Creamy Jalapeno Artichoke Dip I picked up a Good Foods snack pack on a business trip this week at Target and it was super tasty so I whipped up my own version today. Simple, tasty, and satisfying! I spread a 50 gram serving on an Aldi Fit & Active Flatbread and then a generous layer of spinach or spring mix for a yummy…

This was amazingly flavorful with just the right amount of spiciness. The artichoke flavor was wonderful and it was very creamy.

I'm usually disappointed by peanut butter things that aren't actually peanut butter...but these are pretty tasty and I liked the little crunchy bits. I found them a satisfying 150 calories with 10 grams of protein. They are sort of spendy though; I picked them up at Target in NM for 4/$6.99. Measured in cost/gram of…

Congratulations! I know where you're coming from; even though I've always been on the solid side of things, I was fat but fit and active until the last few years when health problems caught up with me. I used Bariatric Advantage for my pre-op and post-op. Now I like Syntrax Matrix best; Peanut Butter Cookie and Mint…

I hope your drive is going well and uneventful!

I don't have anything to add that someone hasn't already mentioned. I just wanted to be a girl for a minute and say, "Squee! Good luck meeting the parents!" ...and if you're anywhere near Blanchard Springs Caverns, they're awesome!

If I remember correctly, according to my surgeon, the expected weight loss from RNY is around 70% of the EXCESS weight; meeting or exceeding that statistic is considered successful and a reasonable goal. However, it can still leave someone outside of a "healthy" BMI range. I believe losses with the sleeve are in the 60%…

So...I'm revisiting the brownies this morning. They taste great but the texture still leaves something to be desired; they are more of a bread pudding texture than fudgy. I might drop the protein powder next time and make these a real treat instead of trying to sneak the extra protein in. I ate a couple this warmed this…

I had been avoiding Quest due to hype, cost, and trying to eat less prepackaged stuff. But I was stuck in an airport with limited options and decided to give it a try. S'mores! It was so much better than I expected. Since my initial encounter I have tried the chocolate chunk, cookie dough, and peanut butter chocolate. I…

I think that I have finally gotten my brownie recipe where I'd like it... Fudgy Chocolate Bean Brownies 16 servings Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8x8 pan with foil or parchment and grease. 100 grams dates, Medjool 276 grams beans, Eden Organic Adzuki (this was a can drained and rinsed) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, extra large…

I ran 57.6 miles last week! This is a new personal best for me. I'm hoping to manage a 60 mile week before the end of October.

Thanks for that! I've been looking for some resources since I've started running more. My insurance has health coaching available but they can't seem to find anyone that has experience with "bari-athletes".

@anbrdr...I was going to suggest taking the hills first! My routes are flat/small elevation changes but there are a couple of loops that I have a huge mental block with. I used to have to knock them out early in my run or I just couldn't face them. Although I still get some cravings, I've managed to create some low/no…

1. Lots of business trips this month so base running goal is 30 miles a week. Stretch goal is to manage a 60 mile week. 2. Get to 145 pounds. My low weight so far has been 146.2 but I have been bouncing all over the place. 3. Kettlebells or yoga at least twice a week.

@anbrdr I started out slow and set the goal that I had to either run faster or longer each week. I trained for my first 5k run entirely on the treadmill and elliptical. Some days it is just okay to run, some days I had to deliver performance. Every few weeks I would just feel like I could do more and I push myself over…

Word!

I agree. Jif is really flavorful! ...and I don't like their regular stuff.

This. I weigh mine every single time too. Check their website for the appropriate information. If you're buying by weight, it makes the most sense to use it by weight!

Week 4 Check-in (21 - 27 Aug) 1. So I'm not going to manage both 13.1 mile runs this month...but I did log 57.6 miles this week. That's a new personal distance milestone! 2. I did manage both some yoga and kettlebells this week. 3. Still managing to skip the occasional shake but I was definitely fighting the munchies this…

This is very effective for me!

Taking your measurements can give you a ballpark idea against standard size charts. Of course, this will vary a lot by style and manufacturer. I hate dressing rooms and I usually have children in tow that makes trying on clothes a pain. I often wear a tank and leggings that I can just slip something on over the top...works…

I wore horizontal stripes today... ...from the girls department!

Week 3 Check-in (14 - 20 Aug) 1. It was a rough week. Only managed one run. The weather and strep throat/bronchial infection conspired against me. 2. See number 1. Fail. 3. Skipped shakes on several days and mixed smaller/weaker shakes when I did have them. I'm not sure that I'm willing to give them up...

I'm wearing horizontal stripes... ...and my shirt is from the girls department!

Not a dietician, but I'm with you...the fiber content seems dubiously high for that list of ingredients. It does, however, sound delicious!

I'm impressed...I'm a terrible swimmer! I also blame being 140 pounds lighter on making it harder since I'm less buoyant now ;-).

I ran half marathon distance!

Nothing wrong with a nicely cooked lima with salt, pepper, and butter! I'm jealous...fresh limas are hard to come by. They are one of my favorites!

Week 2 Check-in (7 - 13 Aug) 1. I started the week with a 13.12 mile run on Sunday and completed the week with around 35 miles total. 2. Just one session of strength training (yoga). Due to work schedule I ended up with two full rest days this week. 3. Skipped some shakes again. Making the ones I do have last longer. Still…