Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: 100 Pounds Since Surgery...GONE!
Moments with the Mullers: 100 Pounds Since Surgery...GONE!: Here we go kids: Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 100 Pounds Pounds Lost Overall: 142 Pounds Pounds to go un...
100 Pounds Since Surgery...GONE!
Here we go kids:
Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 100 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 142 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 53 Pounds
Yes! A loss! I've read the last 50 or so pounds are the hardest to lose. My body is getting used to the diet, the exercise and the lifestyle change. I'm having to work a little harder to get the weight off. No one said this was going to be easy. Actually, I have had a few "Negative Nancies" that have had the eggs to say "Didn't you have surgery? Don't you feel like you've cheated the system." I know I've said it before, but I'm going to say this again. NOTHING about this has been easy. The 42 pounds I lost before surgery were hard, but the 100 pounds since then have been even harder. Physically, it can be painful. The surgery and recovery was not a walk in the park. I had a real rough time afterward. This week, I'm experiencing a lot of lower hip pain. It's not fun. I'm told that my bones are adjusting to not having to support so much weight, but it's starting to hurt just to walk. This has not been all roses and daisies. Mentally, this has been such an adjustment. I've had to endure church dinners and family dinners where I couldn't eat what everyone else is eating. For Valentine's Day, I had refried beans and no fine chocolates. Do you know that food is present everywhere is almost the focus of all of our gatherings?! I've felt depressed and left out. Not to mention what I've felt about my body. I still feel like I weight 142 pounds more than what I do now. I still hesitate before sitting down in a chair because I might break it. I have to think about it before I squeeze through somewhere. This is NOT easy. Making changes are never easy and shame of you (if you are one and you're reading this) for trying to rain on my parade. I finally have a little confidence in my looks and I need support not your opinions.
So, off my soapbox.....
This week we had nothing big planned. I know, right?! Sometimes, I feel like we are always on the go. It was nice to not have anything to do. I also needed the rest. Let's be honest, the MCATIA took it out of me. I had not been that tired since after the surgery. I honestly don't know how I made it through the week. I was paler this week and honestly had a few moments where I thought I might pass out. I have to remember that life is not a race or a competition. There's no point in rushing and just running my life out. I need to remember that my body has limits and while it's good to sometimes push yourself, it's not okay to know that you're over doing it and keep on trucking. Remember in my earlier blogs, they told me to be selfish: to take care of myself first. Because if I'm weak or sick or in the hospital, I can't help anybody. While, this is hard for me, I think I may start trying to live by this. Do I really feel like.... Am I too tired.... It is okay to say no sometimes, right?
Friday night was movie night at the church. We also got to spend a little time with Ax. Those few hours with that gorgoeous little man just reminded me of God's purpose for me. I know that it is in God's plan for me to be a mother and for Johnathan to be a father. I don't know God's exact plan, but I do know that God has that plan for me. I also know that Johnathan & I are going to be great parents. I can't wait to share our love with a child on God's time and in God's way. I'm ready when he's ready. It's all up to Him.
Saturday, we decided to participate in the annual City Wide Garage Sale here in McAlester. I found some Christmas decorations that I'm pretty pumped about. We also went to treasure trunk which is one of my favorite places to buy clothes because they are cheap and I don't feel so guilty about buying clothes that I may shrink out of in a few weeks. I found two pairs of work pants that I'm pretty pumped to wear because they fit and they fit on my rear which is a hard find nowadays.
Yesterday, I bought new work out pants. The pants I was wearing were a 4X. I bought Large's yesterday. The 4Xs were no longer working for me. It was getting hard to read my Kindle, balance the IPhone, keep tabs on my heart rate all by holding up my pants because the drawstring was at the max. It was time. A 4X to a Large is pretty incredible. I also got some new tennis shoes because we are officially only 52 days away from DisneyWorld and we both needed a good pair of walking shoes that are broke in by then.
Today was picture day. I love picture day and I love sharing my scrapbook with people. If you haven't seen it, ask me about it. It's pretty awesome. I love seeing my progress. It helps me visualize the benefits of all my hard work and dedication.
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So, this week we don't have big plans either. I'm honestly just going to keep on trucking on with the diet and exercise. I'm so close to the goal that I don't want to mess this up. I'm also going to work on resting. Like I said DW is just around the corner and that will be an exhausting trip. Anything to help get me ready for this trip, I'm down for. Which means taking it easy on the trips. The only other trip we have planned is to Martha, OK to the Fall Festival at Matt & Kellie's house.
Prayer requests are just for strength and some comfort for this hip pain. I'm giving it another week and then calling one of the doctors for some help. Again, thank you for the prayers and support.
Annnndddd as promised:
Recipe of the Week: Low Carb Stomboli
Ingredients:
Crust:
4 Tbsp Almond Flour
3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
4 Tbsp Butter Melted
1 1/4 C. 2% Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Egg
Filling:
1/2 C. 2% Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
Turkey Pepperoni
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Melt butter in the microwave and set aside
3. Combine spices with the shredded cheese and melt in the microwave at 30% power for 2 minutes
4. Add flours, butter, and egg to melted cheese mixture and combine
5. Microwave the dough for 10 seconds
6. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined. It will start to feel like dough
7. Microwave again for 10 seconds
8. Form a rectange on top of parchment paper
9. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough and roll out into a rectangular shape
10. Slice the sides (the longest sides) to get nice straight edges
11. slice the strips on each side evenly
13. Place filing in the center of the dough
14. Fold up the dough on the ends to close stomboli up
15. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes
Enjoy!
Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 100 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 142 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 53 Pounds
Yes! A loss! I've read the last 50 or so pounds are the hardest to lose. My body is getting used to the diet, the exercise and the lifestyle change. I'm having to work a little harder to get the weight off. No one said this was going to be easy. Actually, I have had a few "Negative Nancies" that have had the eggs to say "Didn't you have surgery? Don't you feel like you've cheated the system." I know I've said it before, but I'm going to say this again. NOTHING about this has been easy. The 42 pounds I lost before surgery were hard, but the 100 pounds since then have been even harder. Physically, it can be painful. The surgery and recovery was not a walk in the park. I had a real rough time afterward. This week, I'm experiencing a lot of lower hip pain. It's not fun. I'm told that my bones are adjusting to not having to support so much weight, but it's starting to hurt just to walk. This has not been all roses and daisies. Mentally, this has been such an adjustment. I've had to endure church dinners and family dinners where I couldn't eat what everyone else is eating. For Valentine's Day, I had refried beans and no fine chocolates. Do you know that food is present everywhere is almost the focus of all of our gatherings?! I've felt depressed and left out. Not to mention what I've felt about my body. I still feel like I weight 142 pounds more than what I do now. I still hesitate before sitting down in a chair because I might break it. I have to think about it before I squeeze through somewhere. This is NOT easy. Making changes are never easy and shame of you (if you are one and you're reading this) for trying to rain on my parade. I finally have a little confidence in my looks and I need support not your opinions.
So, off my soapbox.....
This week we had nothing big planned. I know, right?! Sometimes, I feel like we are always on the go. It was nice to not have anything to do. I also needed the rest. Let's be honest, the MCATIA took it out of me. I had not been that tired since after the surgery. I honestly don't know how I made it through the week. I was paler this week and honestly had a few moments where I thought I might pass out. I have to remember that life is not a race or a competition. There's no point in rushing and just running my life out. I need to remember that my body has limits and while it's good to sometimes push yourself, it's not okay to know that you're over doing it and keep on trucking. Remember in my earlier blogs, they told me to be selfish: to take care of myself first. Because if I'm weak or sick or in the hospital, I can't help anybody. While, this is hard for me, I think I may start trying to live by this. Do I really feel like.... Am I too tired.... It is okay to say no sometimes, right?
Friday night was movie night at the church. We also got to spend a little time with Ax. Those few hours with that gorgoeous little man just reminded me of God's purpose for me. I know that it is in God's plan for me to be a mother and for Johnathan to be a father. I don't know God's exact plan, but I do know that God has that plan for me. I also know that Johnathan & I are going to be great parents. I can't wait to share our love with a child on God's time and in God's way. I'm ready when he's ready. It's all up to Him.
Saturday, we decided to participate in the annual City Wide Garage Sale here in McAlester. I found some Christmas decorations that I'm pretty pumped about. We also went to treasure trunk which is one of my favorite places to buy clothes because they are cheap and I don't feel so guilty about buying clothes that I may shrink out of in a few weeks. I found two pairs of work pants that I'm pretty pumped to wear because they fit and they fit on my rear which is a hard find nowadays.
Yesterday, I bought new work out pants. The pants I was wearing were a 4X. I bought Large's yesterday. The 4Xs were no longer working for me. It was getting hard to read my Kindle, balance the IPhone, keep tabs on my heart rate all by holding up my pants because the drawstring was at the max. It was time. A 4X to a Large is pretty incredible. I also got some new tennis shoes because we are officially only 52 days away from DisneyWorld and we both needed a good pair of walking shoes that are broke in by then.
Today was picture day. I love picture day and I love sharing my scrapbook with people. If you haven't seen it, ask me about it. It's pretty awesome. I love seeing my progress. It helps me visualize the benefits of all my hard work and dedication.
So, this week we don't have big plans either. I'm honestly just going to keep on trucking on with the diet and exercise. I'm so close to the goal that I don't want to mess this up. I'm also going to work on resting. Like I said DW is just around the corner and that will be an exhausting trip. Anything to help get me ready for this trip, I'm down for. Which means taking it easy on the trips. The only other trip we have planned is to Martha, OK to the Fall Festival at Matt & Kellie's house.
Prayer requests are just for strength and some comfort for this hip pain. I'm giving it another week and then calling one of the doctors for some help. Again, thank you for the prayers and support.
Annnndddd as promised:
Recipe of the Week: Low Carb Stomboli
Ingredients:
Crust:
4 Tbsp Almond Flour
3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
4 Tbsp Butter Melted
1 1/4 C. 2% Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Egg
Filling:
1/2 C. 2% Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
Turkey Pepperoni
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Melt butter in the microwave and set aside
3. Combine spices with the shredded cheese and melt in the microwave at 30% power for 2 minutes
4. Add flours, butter, and egg to melted cheese mixture and combine
5. Microwave the dough for 10 seconds
6. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined. It will start to feel like dough
7. Microwave again for 10 seconds
8. Form a rectange on top of parchment paper
9. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough and roll out into a rectangular shape
10. Slice the sides (the longest sides) to get nice straight edges
11. slice the strips on each side evenly
13. Place filing in the center of the dough
14. Fold up the dough on the ends to close stomboli up
15. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes
Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: What a great Muller Weekend!
Moments with the Mullers: What a great Muller Weekend!: Here you go! Pounds Lost This Week: Gain of 1 Pound Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 98 Pounds Pounds Lost Overall: 140 Pounds Pounds t...
What a great Muller Weekend!
Here you go!
Pounds Lost This Week: Gain of 1 Pound
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 98 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 140 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 55 Pounds
I know this is a step in the wrong direction. But I will be honest with you. Every week I weigh I take the whole number. I actually didn't gain a whole pound. I gained 0.4. But it's still a gain. I also believe this is water weight. I had a full weekend and it was pretty hot. I was drinking constantly and I feel I probably shocked by body. You might say it's an excuse and I could be completely wrong, but I refuse to let myself get down this week. It was too great of a week. And, I did follow my diet. I didn't eat any bread (even though I wanted to). I didn't eat any of Aunt Mary's cookies (even though I really really really wanted to). We walked everywhere. I was active. I'm doing what I said. Like I said in previous posts. Sometimes, it three steps forward and two steps back, but I'm defintely going in the right direction.
Wednesday night, we prepared for the weekend. I finished some homework and packed and got ready for a great weekend. We were up all night baking. We made several kinds of cookies that were sugar free and grain free. I really enjoyed it. I love to cook and to bake. I keep talking about how food is psychological. You never know how much goes into it until you don't do it anymore. Baking was something I enjoyed doing. I got to enjoy it again. In fact, the recipe of the week is for the NGSF Snickerdoodles. They were our favorites of the week!
Thursday morning, we slept in. We took the day off just to prepare for the weekend since we couldn't pick the girls up until after school. We lounged around and finally got loaded up and headed to do a few errands. The first errand was to mail Skyler & Jules one of the Muller shirts. BTW, I ordered a size large shirt. It was a little big on me. I tried on Skyler's shirt (my 13 year old nephew) and it fit. That my friends is another no scale victor. Anyways, we wanted to send the Sky-Man and Jules a Muller t-shirt. They are such a huge part of our family and they were missed this weekend. We wanted to share a little piece of that with them. I also sent a 95 piece bag of candy to accompany the shirts because that's what I do. I spoil my babies whether they are in McAlester, Edmond (Joseph), Duncan (Kainan) or Maryland, I love to spoil them. We cannot wait to see them.
Finally, we picked up the girls and the camper and headed out to Mullerville! The Annual Murray County Antique Traction Implementation Association Tractor Show! We love this time of year. It's called Mullerville because there is actually a section of the campground dedicated to the Mullers because there are so many of us there. The count was 96 of us at camp at one time. That is soooo awesome. But it's more than just family, great conversation and good food. It's a learnign experience. They teach you about farm life and farm life in the good ol' days. I learned that money is made from cotton. That's why when you wash a reciept it tears apart because it's wood paper, where money doesn't do that because it's made from cotton the purest form. It's so educational that schools are bused out to the grounds and educational booths are set up. Johnathan & Paul taught the Woodshop booth. I am so proud of them. The girls and I went around to the different booths and learned some more. My favorite it the quilting booth. I am obsessed with quilting. Quilts are so beautiful and they are such a large part of our heritage. Quilting was used for everything for death for birth for weddings for birthdays.
Saturday is the big day. There are tractor games. There are vendors. But the big thing is the parade. This is where all the exhibitors line up and parade their antique tractors. There are an array of them, but my favorite are the old Farmalls. There is just something so pretty about that red color and the mason jar. I'm gonna get one one day. They are too pretty. The Mullers are a large part of that parade. Even the announcer said "Brace Yourself. Here come the Mullers." They said there were generations of Mullers in the parade. I'm honored to be a part of this God-fearing loving family. God sure blessed me with not only Johnathan, but all of the Muller family. But I have to say, my Mr. Muller was the most handsome Muller out there on a John Deere ;)
Saturday night is the tractor rodeo. This is a fun night for the kids. We let Beth enter this year with Johnathan (again we heard 'thats not fair.'" She had a blast. All of the kids did. And even some of the adults *cough* Kent, *cough* Blake. We all just have a great time together. Again, I'm blessed to be a part of this family and blessed that they all love me as much as I love each one of them. After the rodeo, all of the Mullers took a family picture. There are 70 people in the picture. Look at the beautiful bunch.
So, what did I eat? The normal. I had good breakfasts that consisted of eggs and bacon (even though they had biscuits and I was sooo tempted to have a bite) and some good BBQ. There was rarely any food that I couldn't have. It's not always fun but it's healthy and still good. I want to stress, yet again, that I get to eat pretty flavorful food. I don't eat gross stuff. I don't eat bland. It's very flavorful. Flavoful and cheesy. And with a bunch of cooks like those Mullers, it definetly worth the 0.4 pound gain (still contending that it's water rentention).
So, as I got home, I started going through pictures. Johnathan and I really do look different. I'm proud of us. I found this picture from before and this one from this year. My belly was out further than my breasts. It's always so amazing to look at these before an after photos.
So, what now? No, I focus on that goal of being down 20 pounds before November 22nd, except now it's 21 pounds. I need to focus on food and the gym. The gym is a challenge because with grad school, I am so tired. I just need to find a routine that works with my schedule and energy level.
Prayer requests for this week include just prayer for me in general. Again, I thank you in advance for your prayers and encouraging words. They mean so much to me. And if you are a Muller, you are in my prayers and thank you so much for such a great weekend.
Grain Free Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 C. Butter Flavored Crisco at Room Temperature
1 1/2 C. Almond Flour
3/4 C. Granular Splenda
1/4 C. Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine crisco, 3/4 c. almond flour, Splenda, Brown Sugar Blend, Egg, Vanilla, Baking Soda & Cream of Tartar
2. Blend well with a mixer until well combined
3. Beat in the other 3/4 C. of almond flour until throughly mixed
4. Cover and chill for one hour
5. Before the hour is up, preheat oven to 350
6. Combine 2Tbls Splenda, 2Tbls Brown Sugar Blend and 3/4 Tblsp of ground cinnamon.
7. Scoop out teaspoons of dough and roll into balls
8. Roll each ball in the sugar mixture and place on cookie sheet
9. Push balls down to 1/2 inch cookies
10. Bake for 14-16 minutes until starts to brown.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Goal #3! Achieved!
Moments with the Mullers: Goal #3! Achieved!: Even though I didn't blog yesterday, I did have my weekly weigh in! Pounds lost this week: 3 Pounds Pounds Lost since surgery: 99...
Goal #3! Achieved!
Even though I didn't blog yesterday, I did have my weekly weigh in!
Pounds lost this week: 3 Pounds
Pounds Lost since surgery: 99 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 141 Pounds
Pounds to go to GOAL: 54 Pounds
Remember after I met my last goal in July and then I set the goal to be down 20 pounds before the tractor show? I officially met that goal yesterday!! I thought it was touch and go there for a minute but hard work prevailed! I guess now it's time to set another goal. So, I want to be down yet another 20 pounds before we leave for DisneyWorld on November 22nd. So, start praying for me now. They say the last 50 is the hardest to lose!
So, this week was a rest and relax week becuase this upcoming weekend we have tons of stuff planned! So, of course, it just consisted of work, school, gym, repeat. It's kind of nice. You know one thing that I'm proud of is that we don't have all the drama that I see on Facebook consistently. I'm pretty happy with the way God designed my life and the people he has placed in my life. I am one blessed woman.
Friday, we decided to go shopping. You know Johnathan has lost 86 pounds. Together we've lost 227 pounds (that's an average adult male). Both of our bodies have changed and neither one of us had enought clothes to get us through this tractor show weekend. Some of the clothes I bought in July no longer fits me so I am trying not to buy expensive brand new clothes because I just shrink out of them in a few weeks. It's not as fun as it sounds. So, we went to Walls. They had a pair of Levi's size 12. I just wanted to try it out and see how much more I had to go before I can get them on. To my joyful surprise, they went right on. I didn't have to wiggle them on. I didn't have to do the lying down thing to get them to zip. I LOVE going down a size. It makes me feel so good. I cannot tell you the last time that I wore a size 12. I'm sure it was pre-junior high.
We also went to Atwoods. So, my Aunt Nae has these amazing red boots. She's always had these boots every since I was little. It's no secret that I think my Aunt Ranee is the most goregous stylish woman in the world not to mention one of the most influential people in my life. I've always wanted a pair of red boots just like hers. Last year I bought a pair of boots for the tractor show. I had to get the low tops in a size 10 (I'm a size 8.5) because I couldn't get my fat ankles past the top. A few months ago we went into Atwoods. I still couldn't get the size 8.5 over those ankles. But on Friday, I did it. And I bought the boots. They could've been for every penny in my bank account and I still would've bought them. I was so very proud of myself. And they look amazing.
The last thing I bought was a new OU hoodie. The one from last year was a size 3X and this was a man's size. I was able to get a size MEDIUM. It was a men's size, but still MEDIUM! I am so flipping pumped! It looks good. It feels good. Plus, it's Crimson so you know it looks that much more amazing. Boomer Sooner!
On Saturday, we got up and went to the Amish Festival. There were so many neat things there. I only went to get me some cheese and we got some. It was delicious. It was salty and creamy and way better than anything I've ever eaten! Rylee went with us and she was fascinated by the ice cream machine. It was like our ice cream machines powered by an old John Deere tractor. She couldn't get over it. Another thing, they sold animals. Do you know how hard it is to tell a 5 year old no?! First, she wanted a baby turtle. Then we passed by a man selling baby ducks. Sheesh. We need to get some land so we can get some of these things.
Sunday, we just relaxed and I worked on some of the grad school papers. We did some laundry and made plans for this upcoming week. Next blog you'll get to hear all about the tractor show and the wonderful family time that we got to have. Some of my favorite people will be in this weekend! Can't wait to spend time with them!!
On Tuesday, we officially booked the rest of our trip to DisneyWorld. We are so excited that we get to experience this with Skyler and Juliana. We miss those babies so very much. We love each and every minute we get to spend with them. We have our flights booked, hotel booked and the car rented. I can't wait. I'm like a kid. I've never been so this will an experience for me too!
So prayer requests for this week are for safe travels for our family who is traveling to this festival. Also, for God to put a safe hand over us as we prepare to have a good time and for good weather. Pray that I can keep my strength up to keep up with Miss Rylee and Miss Bethany. We love that these girls are coming with us.
As promised the recipe of the week:
Meat Crust Pizza
Ingredients:
1 lbs Ground Turkey
1 Egg
Black Pepper
Salt
I Jar Pizza Sauce
Italian Seasoning
2% Mozzerella
Turkey Pepperoni
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add ground turkey, egg, pepper, salt and italian seasoning. The spices are according to taste.
2. Pat into the base of a baking dish so that the whole base is covered.
3. Cook at 375 for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is dark brown.
4. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
5. Cover with turkey pepperoni and cheese.
6. Bake in overn for additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is at your desired doneness
Enjoy!!
Pounds lost this week: 3 Pounds
Pounds Lost since surgery: 99 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 141 Pounds
Pounds to go to GOAL: 54 Pounds
Remember after I met my last goal in July and then I set the goal to be down 20 pounds before the tractor show? I officially met that goal yesterday!! I thought it was touch and go there for a minute but hard work prevailed! I guess now it's time to set another goal. So, I want to be down yet another 20 pounds before we leave for DisneyWorld on November 22nd. So, start praying for me now. They say the last 50 is the hardest to lose!
So, this week was a rest and relax week becuase this upcoming weekend we have tons of stuff planned! So, of course, it just consisted of work, school, gym, repeat. It's kind of nice. You know one thing that I'm proud of is that we don't have all the drama that I see on Facebook consistently. I'm pretty happy with the way God designed my life and the people he has placed in my life. I am one blessed woman.
Friday, we decided to go shopping. You know Johnathan has lost 86 pounds. Together we've lost 227 pounds (that's an average adult male). Both of our bodies have changed and neither one of us had enought clothes to get us through this tractor show weekend. Some of the clothes I bought in July no longer fits me so I am trying not to buy expensive brand new clothes because I just shrink out of them in a few weeks. It's not as fun as it sounds. So, we went to Walls. They had a pair of Levi's size 12. I just wanted to try it out and see how much more I had to go before I can get them on. To my joyful surprise, they went right on. I didn't have to wiggle them on. I didn't have to do the lying down thing to get them to zip. I LOVE going down a size. It makes me feel so good. I cannot tell you the last time that I wore a size 12. I'm sure it was pre-junior high.
We also went to Atwoods. So, my Aunt Nae has these amazing red boots. She's always had these boots every since I was little. It's no secret that I think my Aunt Ranee is the most goregous stylish woman in the world not to mention one of the most influential people in my life. I've always wanted a pair of red boots just like hers. Last year I bought a pair of boots for the tractor show. I had to get the low tops in a size 10 (I'm a size 8.5) because I couldn't get my fat ankles past the top. A few months ago we went into Atwoods. I still couldn't get the size 8.5 over those ankles. But on Friday, I did it. And I bought the boots. They could've been for every penny in my bank account and I still would've bought them. I was so very proud of myself. And they look amazing.
The last thing I bought was a new OU hoodie. The one from last year was a size 3X and this was a man's size. I was able to get a size MEDIUM. It was a men's size, but still MEDIUM! I am so flipping pumped! It looks good. It feels good. Plus, it's Crimson so you know it looks that much more amazing. Boomer Sooner!
On Saturday, we got up and went to the Amish Festival. There were so many neat things there. I only went to get me some cheese and we got some. It was delicious. It was salty and creamy and way better than anything I've ever eaten! Rylee went with us and she was fascinated by the ice cream machine. It was like our ice cream machines powered by an old John Deere tractor. She couldn't get over it. Another thing, they sold animals. Do you know how hard it is to tell a 5 year old no?! First, she wanted a baby turtle. Then we passed by a man selling baby ducks. Sheesh. We need to get some land so we can get some of these things.
Sunday, we just relaxed and I worked on some of the grad school papers. We did some laundry and made plans for this upcoming week. Next blog you'll get to hear all about the tractor show and the wonderful family time that we got to have. Some of my favorite people will be in this weekend! Can't wait to spend time with them!!
On Tuesday, we officially booked the rest of our trip to DisneyWorld. We are so excited that we get to experience this with Skyler and Juliana. We miss those babies so very much. We love each and every minute we get to spend with them. We have our flights booked, hotel booked and the car rented. I can't wait. I'm like a kid. I've never been so this will an experience for me too!
So prayer requests for this week are for safe travels for our family who is traveling to this festival. Also, for God to put a safe hand over us as we prepare to have a good time and for good weather. Pray that I can keep my strength up to keep up with Miss Rylee and Miss Bethany. We love that these girls are coming with us.
As promised the recipe of the week:
Meat Crust Pizza
Ingredients:
1 lbs Ground Turkey
1 Egg
Black Pepper
Salt
I Jar Pizza Sauce
Italian Seasoning
2% Mozzerella
Turkey Pepperoni
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add ground turkey, egg, pepper, salt and italian seasoning. The spices are according to taste.
2. Pat into the base of a baking dish so that the whole base is covered.
3. Cook at 375 for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is dark brown.
4. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
5. Cover with turkey pepperoni and cheese.
6. Bake in overn for additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is at your desired doneness
Enjoy!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Birthdays, Family, and Fantasy Football
Moments with the Mullers: Birthdays, Family, and Fantasy Football: Let's start this one off with a bang! Pounds Lost This Week: 4 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 96 Pounds Pounds Lost Overall: ...
Birthdays, Family, and Fantasy Football
Let's start this one off with a bang!
Pounds Lost This Week: 4 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 96 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 138 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 57 Pounds
I am one step closer! I am pretty proud of myself this week! I did good!!! Not to brag on myself, but 96 pounds in just 7 1/2 months is pretty freaking awesome. I work hard for this. I deserve to brag on myself.
So, the focus this week was on birthdays. For our family, September is exploding with birthdays. Have I mentioned what our family means the world to us. We are so incredibly blessed to have families like ours. Everyone is so supportive and love us.
During the week, it was pretty normal. Work. School. Home. Repeat. I do have a busy lifestyle. It seems like we are always on the go, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. We enjoy our life. We enjoy the busyness and the moving. It keeps us young. Yes, there are times when we are utterly exhausted, but to us, it's worth it. We are enjoying life while we can and we don't regret it. It's our simple life and we are cherishing every single moment.
On Friday, it was Papa's birthday. My Papa is pretty pretty special to me. He's our pastor and the family leader. He officiated our wedding and has been there for us ever since. I feel blessed that he is in our life and that he leads us in as we are called to serve. However, we didn't celebrate his birthday Friday. That will be later on down the page....
We went to the Pittsburg County Fair. Oh, the memories. I was a big a 4-H girl. I am a HUGE advocate for 4-H. It taught me leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and so many other skills that I actually use in the workforce today. I have lifetime friends made and I've met some pretty awesome men and women who have been role models in my life. One of the only downsides to 4-H is the connection with OSU! HA! Just kidding! Don't defriend me now! It's football season, I gotta get em while I can!!
Anyways, we took Miss Ry to ride the rides. You can tell she's related to me. She wants to ride as many rides as she could. I was pretty pumped about riding the rides too. I used to dread going to these things because I always worried that I would be too big for the rides. I would even make excuses "I don't feel good" or "That doesn't look like fun" when deep down, I was dying to ride them. I LOVE rides. I'm terrified of heights but love the thrill of a good ride!! I wanted to ride them all. Two probs: #1: Johnathan does like rides. Boo #2: Rylee isn't quite big enough for some of those rides. But I did get to ride the Mexican hat ride. It was awesome. Again, two probs: #1: Remember, when I had a huge belly and was wedged in the seat? That is no longer a problem but I move around and even up out of the seat and kinda got scared I was gonna fall out (remember I rode this by myself). #2: My wedding ring kept slipping. Can you believe that?! It was a great night.
Another downside?! The smell of funnel cakes and cotton candy. You know I must love my niece to buy her some cotton candy and let her eat it in front of me. Torture. But the most toturous thing was they served Red Velvet funnel cake. I have never wanted funnel cake so flipping bad in my whole entire life. Red velvet + funnel cake....why?! Why?! Will power did prevail. I walked away...cursing the snack booth and red velvet cakes....but I did walk away.
Saturday, we slept in. And by slept in I mean 10am. It was heavenly. I can't tell you the last time we slept that late. We just around and just did nothing. Wonderful. Finally we got up and went to swim some laps at the Wellness Center. Swimming is my favorite kind of exercise. I feel faster and stronger. I'm not sweaty and I'm working just as hard if not harder. I LOVE it! I just wish the therapy pool was open. We would have enjoyed some time in the "hot tub."
Saturday evening, we met Johnathan's family at La Cazadorez in Atoka. It's pretty good food. I had this Shrimp La Mexicana and it was soooooooooo good! Again, I just want to stress how blessed I am to party of Johnathan's family. It was John's birthday. We celebrated John and Johnathan's birthay. John is a pretty amazing man. He also has been there for us since the wedding. We are pretty blessed to have him in our lives. We also got to spend some time with the kiddos. I can't believe how big Amy, Dylan, Trent and now Jasper are getting, Jasper is getting so big. It was a great evening with some pretty remarkable people.
Sunday, we went to church. We love our church and love serving. I learn just as much as those kids do. You wanna learn life lessons and Biblical lessons, teach children. They teach you more ways than one and God speaks to you as you teach. It's wonderful.
Afterwards, we had another family dinner at Nana's house. Sunday dinners at Nana's are the best. We celebrated birthdays. Papa's, Johnathan's, Megan's and Seth's even though the latter two were unable to make it. I love these little moments at Nana's house. We had pork tenderloin, fajitas, and tacos. Some of Nana's best meals! I can tell you I get a little depressed at these things. I miss cake. I miss frosting. It's sad, I know but you have a love for something you whole life and then you just it out. It's not easy. And I don't feel guilty about missing it. It's natural. It's a natural part of this process. This is what defines me. I can do three things about this: #1. I can whine and cry and go into a deep depression. #2. I can cheat and face the consequences of weight gain or dumping syndrome. #3. I can make the best of the situation and modify something to achieve the results I want. I chose option #3. I made a low carb, low fat, no sugar peanut butter cheesecake. It was amazing and of course my husband probably at 80% of the thing. That is what made me the happiest. He enjoyed his birthday "cake."
Sunday evening, we had dinner at my brothers. I know I talk about my husband, but the second most important man in my life is my little brother. He has given me so much support and has been there through it all right there beside us. We may not always see eye to eye, but without him, we couldn't have done this. I wouldn't be here bragging about my success.
We also looked at our fantasy league scores. Let me just say I murdered Julian Wheeland this week. This is all after our draft when he said "Your drafting with your heart and not head." HA! Boomer Sooner! Ask him what the score and if a girl really out did him this week?!
Yesterday was Johnathan's birthday. I know I brag about him alot. I love him so very very very much. He is an amazing man and I am one lucky girl. No, not lucky, blessed. I am one blessed woman. He's so good to me. The next time you see him make sure to tell him how wonderful that he is.
Last night, we got to be a very special team as part of the Pittsburg Baptist Association. We are part of a team that is organzing youth events for our churches in our organization. It was so humbling. I loved being a part of this team. The next thing we have planned in a Pre See You at the Pole Rally. It's free. There is going to be food and music and most importantly God's word. If you are or if you have youth ages 7th grade to Senior, send them. God has a calling for our young people to take a stand this September at SYATP! It's Sunday, September 20, 2014 from 2pm to 4p. I am so excited about this team and what God will accomplish through us!!
So, for this week, my focus is getting ready for the tractor show! It's in 9 days! We are so excited! We love this Muller time! And can't wait to see all you Mullers!!
Prayer requests for this week is that I just keep up this pace. Pray that I keep up the will power and strength because we are just one day closer peeps.
As always, thank you for your prayers and support. It means more to us than you know!
Here is the recipe of the week:
Pecan Zucchini
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/4 C. Peacans, coarsely chopped
1 lb Zucchini Sliced Medium Thin
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, then cook pecans stirring until golden brown and butter is browned.
2. Add zucchini with salt and pepper to taste and cook stirrring frequently until just tender about 10 minutes.
3. Serve zucchini topped with parmesan.
Happy Reading.....and eating!
Pounds Lost This Week: 4 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 96 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 138 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 57 Pounds
I am one step closer! I am pretty proud of myself this week! I did good!!! Not to brag on myself, but 96 pounds in just 7 1/2 months is pretty freaking awesome. I work hard for this. I deserve to brag on myself.
So, the focus this week was on birthdays. For our family, September is exploding with birthdays. Have I mentioned what our family means the world to us. We are so incredibly blessed to have families like ours. Everyone is so supportive and love us.
During the week, it was pretty normal. Work. School. Home. Repeat. I do have a busy lifestyle. It seems like we are always on the go, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. We enjoy our life. We enjoy the busyness and the moving. It keeps us young. Yes, there are times when we are utterly exhausted, but to us, it's worth it. We are enjoying life while we can and we don't regret it. It's our simple life and we are cherishing every single moment.
On Friday, it was Papa's birthday. My Papa is pretty pretty special to me. He's our pastor and the family leader. He officiated our wedding and has been there for us ever since. I feel blessed that he is in our life and that he leads us in as we are called to serve. However, we didn't celebrate his birthday Friday. That will be later on down the page....
We went to the Pittsburg County Fair. Oh, the memories. I was a big a 4-H girl. I am a HUGE advocate for 4-H. It taught me leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and so many other skills that I actually use in the workforce today. I have lifetime friends made and I've met some pretty awesome men and women who have been role models in my life. One of the only downsides to 4-H is the connection with OSU! HA! Just kidding! Don't defriend me now! It's football season, I gotta get em while I can!!
Anyways, we took Miss Ry to ride the rides. You can tell she's related to me. She wants to ride as many rides as she could. I was pretty pumped about riding the rides too. I used to dread going to these things because I always worried that I would be too big for the rides. I would even make excuses "I don't feel good" or "That doesn't look like fun" when deep down, I was dying to ride them. I LOVE rides. I'm terrified of heights but love the thrill of a good ride!! I wanted to ride them all. Two probs: #1: Johnathan does like rides. Boo #2: Rylee isn't quite big enough for some of those rides. But I did get to ride the Mexican hat ride. It was awesome. Again, two probs: #1: Remember, when I had a huge belly and was wedged in the seat? That is no longer a problem but I move around and even up out of the seat and kinda got scared I was gonna fall out (remember I rode this by myself). #2: My wedding ring kept slipping. Can you believe that?! It was a great night.
Another downside?! The smell of funnel cakes and cotton candy. You know I must love my niece to buy her some cotton candy and let her eat it in front of me. Torture. But the most toturous thing was they served Red Velvet funnel cake. I have never wanted funnel cake so flipping bad in my whole entire life. Red velvet + funnel cake....why?! Why?! Will power did prevail. I walked away...cursing the snack booth and red velvet cakes....but I did walk away.
Saturday, we slept in. And by slept in I mean 10am. It was heavenly. I can't tell you the last time we slept that late. We just around and just did nothing. Wonderful. Finally we got up and went to swim some laps at the Wellness Center. Swimming is my favorite kind of exercise. I feel faster and stronger. I'm not sweaty and I'm working just as hard if not harder. I LOVE it! I just wish the therapy pool was open. We would have enjoyed some time in the "hot tub."
Saturday evening, we met Johnathan's family at La Cazadorez in Atoka. It's pretty good food. I had this Shrimp La Mexicana and it was soooooooooo good! Again, I just want to stress how blessed I am to party of Johnathan's family. It was John's birthday. We celebrated John and Johnathan's birthay. John is a pretty amazing man. He also has been there for us since the wedding. We are pretty blessed to have him in our lives. We also got to spend some time with the kiddos. I can't believe how big Amy, Dylan, Trent and now Jasper are getting, Jasper is getting so big. It was a great evening with some pretty remarkable people.
Sunday, we went to church. We love our church and love serving. I learn just as much as those kids do. You wanna learn life lessons and Biblical lessons, teach children. They teach you more ways than one and God speaks to you as you teach. It's wonderful.
Afterwards, we had another family dinner at Nana's house. Sunday dinners at Nana's are the best. We celebrated birthdays. Papa's, Johnathan's, Megan's and Seth's even though the latter two were unable to make it. I love these little moments at Nana's house. We had pork tenderloin, fajitas, and tacos. Some of Nana's best meals! I can tell you I get a little depressed at these things. I miss cake. I miss frosting. It's sad, I know but you have a love for something you whole life and then you just it out. It's not easy. And I don't feel guilty about missing it. It's natural. It's a natural part of this process. This is what defines me. I can do three things about this: #1. I can whine and cry and go into a deep depression. #2. I can cheat and face the consequences of weight gain or dumping syndrome. #3. I can make the best of the situation and modify something to achieve the results I want. I chose option #3. I made a low carb, low fat, no sugar peanut butter cheesecake. It was amazing and of course my husband probably at 80% of the thing. That is what made me the happiest. He enjoyed his birthday "cake."
Sunday evening, we had dinner at my brothers. I know I talk about my husband, but the second most important man in my life is my little brother. He has given me so much support and has been there through it all right there beside us. We may not always see eye to eye, but without him, we couldn't have done this. I wouldn't be here bragging about my success.
We also looked at our fantasy league scores. Let me just say I murdered Julian Wheeland this week. This is all after our draft when he said "Your drafting with your heart and not head." HA! Boomer Sooner! Ask him what the score and if a girl really out did him this week?!
Yesterday was Johnathan's birthday. I know I brag about him alot. I love him so very very very much. He is an amazing man and I am one lucky girl. No, not lucky, blessed. I am one blessed woman. He's so good to me. The next time you see him make sure to tell him how wonderful that he is.
Last night, we got to be a very special team as part of the Pittsburg Baptist Association. We are part of a team that is organzing youth events for our churches in our organization. It was so humbling. I loved being a part of this team. The next thing we have planned in a Pre See You at the Pole Rally. It's free. There is going to be food and music and most importantly God's word. If you are or if you have youth ages 7th grade to Senior, send them. God has a calling for our young people to take a stand this September at SYATP! It's Sunday, September 20, 2014 from 2pm to 4p. I am so excited about this team and what God will accomplish through us!!
So, for this week, my focus is getting ready for the tractor show! It's in 9 days! We are so excited! We love this Muller time! And can't wait to see all you Mullers!!
Prayer requests for this week is that I just keep up this pace. Pray that I keep up the will power and strength because we are just one day closer peeps.
As always, thank you for your prayers and support. It means more to us than you know!
Here is the recipe of the week:
Pecan Zucchini
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/4 C. Peacans, coarsely chopped
1 lb Zucchini Sliced Medium Thin
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, then cook pecans stirring until golden brown and butter is browned.
2. Add zucchini with salt and pepper to taste and cook stirrring frequently until just tender about 10 minutes.
3. Serve zucchini topped with parmesan.
Happy Reading.....and eating!
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Holiday Weekend AND Weight Loss....I need more of ...
Moments with the Mullers: Holiday Weekend AND Weight Loss....I need more of ...: Alright peeps, here's what you've been waiting for Pounds Lost This Week: 3 Pounds Weight Loss Since Surgery: 92 Pounds Overall ...
Holiday Weekend AND Weight Loss....I need more of these
Alright peeps, here's what you've been waiting for
Pounds Lost This Week: 3 Pounds
Weight Loss Since Surgery: 92 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 134 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 61 Pounds
Why yes, I lost all the weight I had gained plus a pound. It's awesome. I do work hard for this you know and I'm so close to my goal. I can feel it!
Nothing unusual about this week. It was a long week because it was a 3 day weekend. Waiting for that extra day off always makes the week go by sooooo slllloooowwww. Especially when you have plans, which of course we did.
Have you noticed that we are becoming quite the camping people?! I LOVE the camping life. There's just something so peaceful about being out by the lake and waking up with the sun rising over the lake. It's a beautiful life. We took off early so that we could get there early enough to rest. Of course, I feel we are always five minutes late. We did worry about rain, but it held off. The first night we got to camp it takes a little while to set up. It was after dark when Johnathan got to cooking. We bought these chicken breast things from Braums. They are chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon. They were soooooo good!
The next morning we tried to sleep in. I used to be able to sleep until like noon...not anymore. We also brought Crimson with us. He's such a good little dog; however, he has gotten used to 5:50am to potty and this weekend was no different. We offically got up about 9am. Johnathan made us a meal of turkey sausage and pancakes. Rylee got the good stuff and he made us banana pancakes. They were delicious. I've decided to include them as the recipe of the week. If you're my friend on Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed Johnathan made Miss Ry Mickey Mouse pancakes. We sure do love spoiling that girl, but he does in particular. You can tell by how he spent 20 extra minutes on just her pancakes. SMH....
After we ate, we had to run to Walmart. I've yet to go on a trip that didn't include a last minute trip to good ol' Wally World....I forgot basics...butter, lunch meat, salt. It also gave us something to do until it was warm enough to swim. As soon as we got back, we changed into our swimsuits and got us a spot on the beach at Lake Texoma.
Have I mentioned that I love the water?! I love going to the lake. I love the ocean. Pools don't do it for me any more. There are more majestic properties about the natural places than some chemical filled cess pool. We spent most of the day there. We took our lunch. Just sandwhich rolls. Simply, lunch meat, cheese and pickles dipped in mustard and a side of pork rinds. Summer food. I swam around and floated around and enjoyed the day.
We went camping with Johnathan's family. We went with Aunt Tonya, Uncle Roger, Stevie, James, Uncle Ricky, Aunt Becky and KJo. It was wonderful. We had time with family and that's why we went on this trip. Family is what is important. I know I blog a lot about food because it's important to share that knowledge with others, but let me share this kids, food will come and go, but family is what is really there to comfort you and encourage you through the calm and through the storm. I was so blessed this weekend to be a part of this family. Family is not always cake either. Sometimes, there are bad timees, but it's the good times that pulls you through. This weekend was one of those times.
That evening, we went out to dinner at the restaurant at Bridgeview. It was a nice little resturant the food was good. I got grilled chicken strips and pinto beans. They were out of green beans. Johnathan got a steak. Rylee got fried chicken strips and french fries. The only time she eats unhealthy is when we go out to eat. Otherwise, she eats what we eat which is healthy. I like to think that I'm being a good influence on her.
The next morning, we got up and got ready for church. We decided we were going to church with Aunt Tonya & Uncle Ricky. I strongly believe in worshipping as a family. The family that prays together, stays together. We really had a good time at Blue Baptist Church in Connerville, OK. One thing that really stuck out in my mind was our lesson. In Leviticus, it was a Mosiac law, that you could tend to your land for six years and the land had to take a year off. That last year was to be used to focus on God. It all ties back to Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first His kingdom and His righetousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Everyone knows I'm a worrier. I worry about things at work. I worry about money. I worry about the future. I worry about going through this whole journey and NOT getting pregnant. But here's the trutch: Matthew 6:33. If I see the kingdom of God before anything else, God will reward me. Maybe not the way I have planned, but the way He has planned which is always the better idea.
When we got back, we had a bit of lunch. We had burgers and pork rinds. Then, we put our suits back on and headed swimming with the others. Again, I cannot stress enough about how much I love the lake and the camping life. There is rarely anything more peaceful than floating on the lake with the summer sun shining down on you. I could do that all day, every day.
That night, we had one last family dinner. Aunt Tonya and Aunt Becky made a pork tenderloin with carrots. It was soooooo good and the tenderloin was pretty lean and healthy. Johnathan also bought some Lovera's sausage and grilled it for everyone. All in all, it was an amazing dinner with some great conversation and many memories made. Johanthan even took the kids and made s'mores. What's a camping trip without s'mores?! Can I just say one more time how amazing my husband is. I am so blessed to have the the support and kindness that I have in my husband. So many women struggle with the WLS and not having a husband that is as supportive to help keep me on tract. He helps with the kiddos so that I don't have to deal with the sugar and chocolate.
The next morning, we all got up and had a family breakfast. Uncle Ricky cooked some amazing deer meat. It was soooo very good. It did have breading. Do I feel guilty about the breading? A little, but I was NOT passing that up. I didn't get sick. I didn't overeat. I just listened to my body and allowed myself to indulge a little. And I want to add, it was a protein indulge, not a sugar overindulgence. I also had a little eggs and turkey bacon. It was delicious and again, memories and conversation and bonds made....that's what it is about.
Today, we came back to reality. Yuck. Why can't we have more 3 days weekends?! Come on Congress! Let's change to a 4 day work week!
Not only was it a weigh in day, but it was picture day. Every month. I take a picture in the same pair of jeans and the same shirt. The jeans won't even stay up. You can definetly tell the difference whole body around from January to today. This is what helps make me smile on those rough days when I stress about whether or not it's worth it. IT IS WORTH IT. look at those results. Maybe I'll start posting the pictures on the month... I'll try it out and see where I'm out.
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7. Top with PB, SF Syrump, Cream Cheese, SF Jelly or whatever your pleasure.
Pounds Lost This Week: 3 Pounds
Weight Loss Since Surgery: 92 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 134 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 61 Pounds
Why yes, I lost all the weight I had gained plus a pound. It's awesome. I do work hard for this you know and I'm so close to my goal. I can feel it!
Nothing unusual about this week. It was a long week because it was a 3 day weekend. Waiting for that extra day off always makes the week go by sooooo slllloooowwww. Especially when you have plans, which of course we did.
Have you noticed that we are becoming quite the camping people?! I LOVE the camping life. There's just something so peaceful about being out by the lake and waking up with the sun rising over the lake. It's a beautiful life. We took off early so that we could get there early enough to rest. Of course, I feel we are always five minutes late. We did worry about rain, but it held off. The first night we got to camp it takes a little while to set up. It was after dark when Johnathan got to cooking. We bought these chicken breast things from Braums. They are chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon. They were soooooo good!
The next morning we tried to sleep in. I used to be able to sleep until like noon...not anymore. We also brought Crimson with us. He's such a good little dog; however, he has gotten used to 5:50am to potty and this weekend was no different. We offically got up about 9am. Johnathan made us a meal of turkey sausage and pancakes. Rylee got the good stuff and he made us banana pancakes. They were delicious. I've decided to include them as the recipe of the week. If you're my friend on Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed Johnathan made Miss Ry Mickey Mouse pancakes. We sure do love spoiling that girl, but he does in particular. You can tell by how he spent 20 extra minutes on just her pancakes. SMH....
After we ate, we had to run to Walmart. I've yet to go on a trip that didn't include a last minute trip to good ol' Wally World....I forgot basics...butter, lunch meat, salt. It also gave us something to do until it was warm enough to swim. As soon as we got back, we changed into our swimsuits and got us a spot on the beach at Lake Texoma.
Have I mentioned that I love the water?! I love going to the lake. I love the ocean. Pools don't do it for me any more. There are more majestic properties about the natural places than some chemical filled cess pool. We spent most of the day there. We took our lunch. Just sandwhich rolls. Simply, lunch meat, cheese and pickles dipped in mustard and a side of pork rinds. Summer food. I swam around and floated around and enjoyed the day.
We went camping with Johnathan's family. We went with Aunt Tonya, Uncle Roger, Stevie, James, Uncle Ricky, Aunt Becky and KJo. It was wonderful. We had time with family and that's why we went on this trip. Family is what is important. I know I blog a lot about food because it's important to share that knowledge with others, but let me share this kids, food will come and go, but family is what is really there to comfort you and encourage you through the calm and through the storm. I was so blessed this weekend to be a part of this family. Family is not always cake either. Sometimes, there are bad timees, but it's the good times that pulls you through. This weekend was one of those times.
That evening, we went out to dinner at the restaurant at Bridgeview. It was a nice little resturant the food was good. I got grilled chicken strips and pinto beans. They were out of green beans. Johnathan got a steak. Rylee got fried chicken strips and french fries. The only time she eats unhealthy is when we go out to eat. Otherwise, she eats what we eat which is healthy. I like to think that I'm being a good influence on her.
The next morning, we got up and got ready for church. We decided we were going to church with Aunt Tonya & Uncle Ricky. I strongly believe in worshipping as a family. The family that prays together, stays together. We really had a good time at Blue Baptist Church in Connerville, OK. One thing that really stuck out in my mind was our lesson. In Leviticus, it was a Mosiac law, that you could tend to your land for six years and the land had to take a year off. That last year was to be used to focus on God. It all ties back to Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first His kingdom and His righetousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Everyone knows I'm a worrier. I worry about things at work. I worry about money. I worry about the future. I worry about going through this whole journey and NOT getting pregnant. But here's the trutch: Matthew 6:33. If I see the kingdom of God before anything else, God will reward me. Maybe not the way I have planned, but the way He has planned which is always the better idea.
When we got back, we had a bit of lunch. We had burgers and pork rinds. Then, we put our suits back on and headed swimming with the others. Again, I cannot stress enough about how much I love the lake and the camping life. There is rarely anything more peaceful than floating on the lake with the summer sun shining down on you. I could do that all day, every day.
That night, we had one last family dinner. Aunt Tonya and Aunt Becky made a pork tenderloin with carrots. It was soooooo good and the tenderloin was pretty lean and healthy. Johnathan also bought some Lovera's sausage and grilled it for everyone. All in all, it was an amazing dinner with some great conversation and many memories made. Johanthan even took the kids and made s'mores. What's a camping trip without s'mores?! Can I just say one more time how amazing my husband is. I am so blessed to have the the support and kindness that I have in my husband. So many women struggle with the WLS and not having a husband that is as supportive to help keep me on tract. He helps with the kiddos so that I don't have to deal with the sugar and chocolate.
The next morning, we all got up and had a family breakfast. Uncle Ricky cooked some amazing deer meat. It was soooo very good. It did have breading. Do I feel guilty about the breading? A little, but I was NOT passing that up. I didn't get sick. I didn't overeat. I just listened to my body and allowed myself to indulge a little. And I want to add, it was a protein indulge, not a sugar overindulgence. I also had a little eggs and turkey bacon. It was delicious and again, memories and conversation and bonds made....that's what it is about.
Today, we came back to reality. Yuck. Why can't we have more 3 days weekends?! Come on Congress! Let's change to a 4 day work week!
Not only was it a weigh in day, but it was picture day. Every month. I take a picture in the same pair of jeans and the same shirt. The jeans won't even stay up. You can definetly tell the difference whole body around from January to today. This is what helps make me smile on those rough days when I stress about whether or not it's worth it. IT IS WORTH IT. look at those results. Maybe I'll start posting the pictures on the month... I'll try it out and see where I'm out.
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So, for now, I just need prayer to keep my head up that I follow Matthew 6:33.
Again, that you so much for all your prayers and encouraging words. Today I was told by a female friend that my booty is getting pretty cute. It made me smile. That's definetly not something I ever thought I would hear.
As promised: Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
4 eggs
2 Ripe bananas
Vanilla Extract
Sugar Free Syrup
Instructions:
1. Slice your banana into a bowl.
2. Add eggs
3. Add vanilla (I don't measure, so add as much as you like)
4. Add tsp of SF Syrup
5. Whisk together until semi-smooth
6. Add to skillet and cook until desired doneness7. Top with PB, SF Syrump, Cream Cheese, SF Jelly or whatever your pleasure.
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