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New Member in TN
Hello! My name is Kelly and I live in West Tennessee. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I had gastric bypass surgery on February 7, 2011. I have lost 66 lbs to date. I log my food and exercise daily to keep myself on track. I have tried other sites but this is the easiest to use. I love the phone app. I can log my food…
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Kelly's Southern Style Coleslaw
Kelly's Southern Style Coleslaw Serving 1/2 cup (Makes 24 servings) 2 bags coleslaw mix 1 thinly sliced and chopped red onion 1 bottle fat free Caesar salad dressing 6 packets of Stevia or Splenda sweetener Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl until well blended. Chill and serve. Nutrition: Cal: 23 Carbs: 5 Fat: 0…
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Gout and Rapid Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss (in the case of WLS) can cause gout. The prescription medication can cause some serious side effects. I was able to get my uric acid level to normal follow this plan without prescription medications: Kelly’s Gout Remedy 1200mg of Apple Cider Vinegar (American Health brand) tablets 3 times a day 500mg of…
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Changes.....
I had gastric bypass almost a year ago. Yes , it is a tool to help lose weight but I wanted to share with you the changes I have made in the last year that really have made the difference. These changes are the reason I have been so successful in losing 148 pounds: I eat six small meals a day. I do not give up the foods I…
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One year Progress (with pics)
I have been going to Curves adn going Zumba for a year. Here is my progress. Jan 2011 Weight: 334 Bust: 52.25 Waist: 59 Thighs: 26.25 Arms: 15.5 Abdomen: 67.25 Hips: 62.5 Neck: 18 Jan 2012 Weight: 207 Bust: 39.5 Waist: 40.25 Thighs: 20 Arms: 11 Abdomen: 45 Hips: 44.75 Neck: 18 TOTAL INCHES LOST: 93 TOTAL POUNDS LOST: 127
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What two things ...........
What two things have you gained since losing weight? For me... 1. Self-confidence 2. Better health (no more prescription medications)
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To my MFP Family...........
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Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball Serves 16 (1/4 cup serving) 4 packages Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened 4 packages Budding Sliced Beef (can use store brand if you like), chopped into small pieces 1 bunch of green onion, chopped thin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt) Mix all ingredients together and make a ball. Chill…
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Progress so far..............
Today:
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Kelly's Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (2 cups shredded) 2 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, chopped ½ a bottle Beano’s Buffalo Sandwich Sauce 2 cups Kraft 2% Mexican Cheese Blend 8 tortillas (I use…
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Cranberry Swirl Salad
Cranberry Swirl Salad (12 servings) This is my grandma's recipe: 2 packages (3 ounces each) sugar free cherry, red raspberry, or cranberry Jello (or a combination) 1-1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 can (16 ounces) sugar free whole cranberry sauce, broken apart with fork 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or fat free…
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Turkey Therapy
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Kelly's Fat Free No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Kelly's Fat Free No Bake Pumpkin Pie Serve 5.5 (1/2 servings) Ingredients: 1-8 oz. package of fat free cream cheese ½ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt 2 cups canned pumpkin ½ cup Stevia or Splenda 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Directions: Place softened cream cheese and yogurt into large bowl and cream together. Add…
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New Measurements
I started at Curves in January. My body fat at 55%, my BMI was 59.2 and weight of 324. Bust: 52.25 Waist: 59 Thighs: 26.25 Arms: 15.5 Abdomen: 67.25 Hips: 62.5 Today, my body fat is 45.4, by BMI is 39.6, and weight of 213.4. Bust: 42 Waist: 43 Thighs: 21 Arms: 12 Abdomen: 51 Hips: 47 For a total loss of 9.6% body fat, 19.6…
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Sweet Potato Biscuits
Clean Eating Sweet Potato Biscuits Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp unsweetened creamy peanut butter 1-1/2 – 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 2/3 cup unsweetened low fat almond milk 3/4 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1/4 tsp allspice 1/8 tsp…
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Kelly's Ground Beef and Turkey, Peppers, and Broccoli Soup
Kelly’s Ground Beef and Turkey, Peppers, and Broccoli Soup Make about 16 - ½ cup servings Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds each of ground turkey and ground beef 2 cups of sliced red, yellow, green bell peppers 1 – 32 ounce bag of cut broccoli 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 cups each of organic chicken broth and water ¼ cup low…
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Free Kindle Cookbooks
Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners A Book of Recipes: http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Two-Sunday-Dinners-Recipes-ebook/dp/B004TP5G0G/ref=pd_sim_kinc4?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 Dishes & Beverages of the Old South: http://www.amazon.com/Dishes-Beverages-Old-South-ebook/dp/B004UJUP0W/ref=pd_sim_kinc6?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 Dinners Made…
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KELLY'S BLACK BEAN AND TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP
KELLY'S BLACK BEAN AND TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP Serves 15 (2/3 cup) Ingredients: 1 ½ cans of refried black beans 8 ounces frozen summer squash 1 can stewed tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 2 pounds extra lean ground turkey 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons cumin 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 red onion, chopped A dash of…
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Recipes
Someone posted some awful stuff on my Facebook group page so here is the new one with all my recipes" https://www.facebook.com/groups/123360144424693/?id=162323690528338¬if_t=like
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Kelly's Southern Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Spread
Kelly's Southern Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Spread Makes 10 - 1/4 cup Servings Ingredients: 1 cup Kraft Fat Free Mayo 1 cup sliced roasted red pepper 1 7oz package of Kraft Fat Free Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic and pepper Directions: Add all ingredients into the food processor and pulse to desired consistency.…
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Kelly's Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Kelly's Mini Chicken Pot Pies Makes 16 Mini Pies Ingredient: 16 Mini VIP pastry shells 1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls 1 pound boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breast) 1 lb frozen veggies of your choice 1 small onion, chopped 4 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon pepper…
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Old People
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Glamor Shots after losing 130 pounds
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What a difference a year makes (with pictures)....
Not only did the hubby take me to lunch for our anniversary but to a wonderful dinner and bought hubby bought this outfit including the shoes and earrings. For dinner, I had Greek Chicken (grilled chicken covered in sauted spinach, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese) and risotto. Sam had a steak covered in grilled onions…
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Changes in Me (with pictures)...
I started my weight loss journey in November 2010 weighing in at 353 pounds. I did not take my measurements back then. In January 2011, I started at Curves. My starting weight was 334 BMI: 59.2 Bust: 59.2” Waist: 59” Abdomen: 67.25” Hips: 62.5” Thighs: 26.25” Arms: 15.5” Today (9 months later) my weight was 226 BMI: 40.6…
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Family Conflict
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Kelly’s Lentil, Turkey, and Black Bean Soup
Kelly’s Lentil, Turkey, and Black Bean Soup Serves 8 Ingredients • Olive oil spray • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion • 1 large celery stalk, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsps. ground cumin • 2 tbsps. chili powder • 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and picked through • 2 15-ounce cans reduced-sodium black beans, drained…
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Fast and Easy Cheesecake
Fast and Easy Cheesecake (You can use regular pudding, cream cheese and milk. This is the low fat, sugar free version) Serving: 1/6 of the mixture Ingredients: 1 large package or two small packages of sugar free pudding (any flavor) 1 package of fat free cream cheese 1 1/2 cups of almond milk Directions: Mix all…
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Chili
Kelly's Chili Serves 12 Ingredients: 3 clove Garlic 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp cumin 1 large can tomatoes 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 onion, chopped 2 cans kidney beans 2 black beans 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey or chicken 2 cups…
