Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Finally! A little movement!!
Moments with the Mullers: Finally! A little movement!!: Here we go! Pounds Lost this Week: 1 Pound Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 106 Pounds Pounds Lost Overall: 148 Pounds Pounds t...
Finally! A little movement!!
Here we go!
Pounds Lost this Week: 1 Pound
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 106 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 148 Pounds
Pounds to GO until GOAL: 47 Pounds
One pound may not be much to you but after a two week stall, it's a move in the right direction!! I'm pumped about a pound. It's one pound gone and not needed right?!
It was another nice week. Work, school, gym, repeat. Again, sometimes it's very comforting to have a little stability in this crazy time that we call life. Don't get me wrong, we love being spontaneous. We love being able to get up and go. But sometimes, it's nice to be able to bing on The Sopranos on HBOGo and not worry about a thing besides what's cooking in the oven.
This weekend was also a relaxing weekend. Saturday, we got up and went to the Kiamichi Quilt Show. Quilting is such a beautiful art. When life settles down a little, I really want to try and learn the craft. My obsession with quilting started after I was in the show "The Quilters." Quilting was a way of life in our history. It was used for everything. Women quilted when a baby was born. Women quilted when someone died. Women quilted over sweet tea. Women quilted just to quilt. I think it was a beautiful way of life and I would love to learn that craft and carry on traditions of the women before us. I am very proud to call those women that had quilts in the quilt show friends. Marge, Marty and Willie Dell are wonderful women and are such an example for me. I'm always so speechless when I see their work and the love they put into each stitch.
After we left the quilt show, we headed out to the McAlester Home and Ranch Show. That was an experience. There was so much to do and to see. I got a butterbell. Have you ever heard of a butter bell?! You put water in this contraption and a stick of butter and it makes it spreadable and creates a seal that keeps butter good for up to 7 days. Aunt Danna has one and I've wanted one since then. We got a red one, of course, it had to be red. They also had several hot tub displays. I want one of the hot tubs with a hard top cover. We didn't go home with one, but they are definetely on my radar You might get less blogs if we get one because I'll be in the hot tub ALL the time.
We also got a grill mat. The best investment I ever made was the gas grill for Johnathan's 30th birthday. We use that thing ALL the time because not only is the foot amazing hot off the grill, but it's super healthy. We grill steaks, pork chops, chicken breasts, sausages, vegetables, you name it and we've probably grilled it. The grill mats can withstand temps up to 500 degrees. It helps to keep your grill clean. It makes Johnathan's life easy and that's a great investment too.
Saturday night, I spent the night home alone. I watched Chocolat. Talk about torture. I watched a movie about chocolate. Also, they talk alot in the movie about hot chocolate. I don't know if you noticed, but fall is here ya'll. Cooler temperatures used to mean hot chocolate for me. I do kind of miss it. One of the reasons that I've been so successful, is that I haven't cheated. I've found alternatives to the things that I love: i.e. cookies, lasagne, taco salads, etc... I just need to research and see what I can find for a low carb, sugar free hot cocoa. I also watched Love and Basketball. It's a classic. Still love it today. It reminds me of New Years Eve at Tasha Couch's house. Great memories.
Sunday, we started the day at God's house. It's a great way to end the weekend/start my week. Another reason that I love Sundays is that I get to spend some time with my family. I love that we worship as a family. It just shows the bond that we have with one another. After church, we took Miss Ry and Mr. Ax home with us. First, we met Michael Andrew & Megan at Chilis for a little family lunch. Chilis really does have some great options for low carb. I had the mango chile tilapia. It was pretty good. My only gripe is for appetizers, there are NO low carb options. We usually get the 2 for 20 that includes an app. When we order the 2 for $20, we get the fried cheese. You have no idea how crazy people look at you when you peel off the breading and just eat the cheese. People honestly think I'm crazy. This happens to us alot. I am starting to get used it, but restaurants, get some decent tasting low carb appetizers out there and everyone wins!!
One lesson that I learned is that eating out with a one year old is not as fun as it seems. Don't get me wrong, Ax is such a good baby. He doesn't fuss. He doesn't scream. He ate really good, but he was pretty messy and he tried to grab everything. I got tickled at him though. He ate almost a whole chicken crisper, breading from my cheese sticks, a couple bites of pineapple and I tried to introduce broccoli. He looked at it and thought it was interesting and stuck it in his mouth. He immediately spit it back out and Michael immediately panicked thinking he was going to vomit it back up (HAHA!). He turned to me and stuck his finger in the air and started yelling at me. He was so mad at me for giving him broccoli. Sooooo, lesson learned, babies can be messy and don't introduce new foods at restaurants.
It was a great weekend, it just went by way too quickly. I enjoyed it though because starting tomorrow it starts a couple of days of 90 to nothing, balls to the wall, work, play and fun. So, back to normal for the Mullers :)
Prayer requests. Some of you know, but I'm not ready to share yet, but I do have an unspoken prayer request for our little family. Just pray that God will hear our prayers and answer. Pray that the weight continues to drop because I'm so close to that goal. Also, pray for relief. I'm still having pain in my low back. I see my primary doctor on Monday about it AND my 9 month appointment is next Tuesday.
As always, thank you in advance for your prayers and encouraging comments. It's because of these encouraging words and your prayers that I've made it this far. Thank you for being there for me even when I'm down and frustrated. I have the best God, husband, family and friends a girl could ever ask for.
Recipe for the Week:
Sour Cream Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Crust Ingredients:
3/4 c. Almond Flour
1/4 C. Ground Flax Seed
1 C. Ground Almonds (we bought slivered almonds and pulsed them a couple of times)
1/4 C. Splenda
2 tsp. Skinny Girl Sweetner
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 C. Butter
Filling Ingredients:
8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese
3 eggs
15 oz can of pumpkin
1/2 C. Splenda
1/4 C. Brown Sugar Splenda Blend
1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 Low Fat Sour Cream
1/4 tsp Salt
Crust Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and ground flax seeds, ground almonds and Splenda.
3. In a small bowl, combine butter, liquid sweetner and vanilla
4. Press into a 9X13 pan.
5. Bake 12 to 15 mintues or until the crust browns on the edges.
Filing Instructions.
1. Mix cream cheese and eggs with a mixer.
2. Add sour cream and mix well.
3. Add pumpkin, Splenda, Splenda blends, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well
4. Pour over baked crust.
5. Garnish with cinnamon
6. Bake 30 to 40 minutes
Feel free to top with Light Whip Cream!
Pounds Lost this Week: 1 Pound
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 106 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 148 Pounds
Pounds to GO until GOAL: 47 Pounds
One pound may not be much to you but after a two week stall, it's a move in the right direction!! I'm pumped about a pound. It's one pound gone and not needed right?!
It was another nice week. Work, school, gym, repeat. Again, sometimes it's very comforting to have a little stability in this crazy time that we call life. Don't get me wrong, we love being spontaneous. We love being able to get up and go. But sometimes, it's nice to be able to bing on The Sopranos on HBOGo and not worry about a thing besides what's cooking in the oven.
This weekend was also a relaxing weekend. Saturday, we got up and went to the Kiamichi Quilt Show. Quilting is such a beautiful art. When life settles down a little, I really want to try and learn the craft. My obsession with quilting started after I was in the show "The Quilters." Quilting was a way of life in our history. It was used for everything. Women quilted when a baby was born. Women quilted when someone died. Women quilted over sweet tea. Women quilted just to quilt. I think it was a beautiful way of life and I would love to learn that craft and carry on traditions of the women before us. I am very proud to call those women that had quilts in the quilt show friends. Marge, Marty and Willie Dell are wonderful women and are such an example for me. I'm always so speechless when I see their work and the love they put into each stitch.
After we left the quilt show, we headed out to the McAlester Home and Ranch Show. That was an experience. There was so much to do and to see. I got a butterbell. Have you ever heard of a butter bell?! You put water in this contraption and a stick of butter and it makes it spreadable and creates a seal that keeps butter good for up to 7 days. Aunt Danna has one and I've wanted one since then. We got a red one, of course, it had to be red. They also had several hot tub displays. I want one of the hot tubs with a hard top cover. We didn't go home with one, but they are definetely on my radar You might get less blogs if we get one because I'll be in the hot tub ALL the time.
We also got a grill mat. The best investment I ever made was the gas grill for Johnathan's 30th birthday. We use that thing ALL the time because not only is the foot amazing hot off the grill, but it's super healthy. We grill steaks, pork chops, chicken breasts, sausages, vegetables, you name it and we've probably grilled it. The grill mats can withstand temps up to 500 degrees. It helps to keep your grill clean. It makes Johnathan's life easy and that's a great investment too.
Saturday night, I spent the night home alone. I watched Chocolat. Talk about torture. I watched a movie about chocolate. Also, they talk alot in the movie about hot chocolate. I don't know if you noticed, but fall is here ya'll. Cooler temperatures used to mean hot chocolate for me. I do kind of miss it. One of the reasons that I've been so successful, is that I haven't cheated. I've found alternatives to the things that I love: i.e. cookies, lasagne, taco salads, etc... I just need to research and see what I can find for a low carb, sugar free hot cocoa. I also watched Love and Basketball. It's a classic. Still love it today. It reminds me of New Years Eve at Tasha Couch's house. Great memories.
Sunday, we started the day at God's house. It's a great way to end the weekend/start my week. Another reason that I love Sundays is that I get to spend some time with my family. I love that we worship as a family. It just shows the bond that we have with one another. After church, we took Miss Ry and Mr. Ax home with us. First, we met Michael Andrew & Megan at Chilis for a little family lunch. Chilis really does have some great options for low carb. I had the mango chile tilapia. It was pretty good. My only gripe is for appetizers, there are NO low carb options. We usually get the 2 for 20 that includes an app. When we order the 2 for $20, we get the fried cheese. You have no idea how crazy people look at you when you peel off the breading and just eat the cheese. People honestly think I'm crazy. This happens to us alot. I am starting to get used it, but restaurants, get some decent tasting low carb appetizers out there and everyone wins!!
One lesson that I learned is that eating out with a one year old is not as fun as it seems. Don't get me wrong, Ax is such a good baby. He doesn't fuss. He doesn't scream. He ate really good, but he was pretty messy and he tried to grab everything. I got tickled at him though. He ate almost a whole chicken crisper, breading from my cheese sticks, a couple bites of pineapple and I tried to introduce broccoli. He looked at it and thought it was interesting and stuck it in his mouth. He immediately spit it back out and Michael immediately panicked thinking he was going to vomit it back up (HAHA!). He turned to me and stuck his finger in the air and started yelling at me. He was so mad at me for giving him broccoli. Sooooo, lesson learned, babies can be messy and don't introduce new foods at restaurants.
It was a great weekend, it just went by way too quickly. I enjoyed it though because starting tomorrow it starts a couple of days of 90 to nothing, balls to the wall, work, play and fun. So, back to normal for the Mullers :)
Prayer requests. Some of you know, but I'm not ready to share yet, but I do have an unspoken prayer request for our little family. Just pray that God will hear our prayers and answer. Pray that the weight continues to drop because I'm so close to that goal. Also, pray for relief. I'm still having pain in my low back. I see my primary doctor on Monday about it AND my 9 month appointment is next Tuesday.
As always, thank you in advance for your prayers and encouraging comments. It's because of these encouraging words and your prayers that I've made it this far. Thank you for being there for me even when I'm down and frustrated. I have the best God, husband, family and friends a girl could ever ask for.
Recipe for the Week:
Sour Cream Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Crust Ingredients:
3/4 c. Almond Flour
1/4 C. Ground Flax Seed
1 C. Ground Almonds (we bought slivered almonds and pulsed them a couple of times)
1/4 C. Splenda
2 tsp. Skinny Girl Sweetner
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 C. Butter
Filling Ingredients:
8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese
3 eggs
15 oz can of pumpkin
1/2 C. Splenda
1/4 C. Brown Sugar Splenda Blend
1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 Low Fat Sour Cream
1/4 tsp Salt
Crust Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and ground flax seeds, ground almonds and Splenda.
3. In a small bowl, combine butter, liquid sweetner and vanilla
4. Press into a 9X13 pan.
5. Bake 12 to 15 mintues or until the crust browns on the edges.
Filing Instructions.
1. Mix cream cheese and eggs with a mixer.
2. Add sour cream and mix well.
3. Add pumpkin, Splenda, Splenda blends, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well
4. Pour over baked crust.
5. Garnish with cinnamon
6. Bake 30 to 40 minutes
Feel free to top with Light Whip Cream!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Frustrated.......another flipping stall....
Moments with the Mullers: Frustrated.......another flipping stall....: I think my scale may be broken, but we will get to that in a minute.... Pounds Lost This Week: 0 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Po...
Frustrated.......another flipping stall....
I think my scale may be broken, but we will get to that in a minute....
Pounds Lost This Week: 0 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 147 Pounds
Pounds to GO until GOAL: 48 Pounds
Yes, another stall. I'm so frustrated. I really worked hard this week. I've exercised. I passed on cake. I passed on fried chicken. I even passed on my Nana's beans! I've worked hard and not snacked. I know they said the last 50 pounds was hard but this is RIDICULOUS not to mention disheartening and frustrating.
I'll be honest. I almost didn't blog tonight. I put everything out there and it's really hard to share these failures sometimes. But it's important because it helps show how hard this is and that it's not always easy. I win some of these battles and I lose some of these battles. These moments are the hardest for me. I'm feel like I'm on top of the world when I lose a pound, but when I stall like this or gain, I feel like the air has left my sails. Like I said, this week just plained sucked.
Now, back to my scale. I think it's broken and no, not because I stalled. I weigh and each time it's a different number. And I don't mean like but a .10 of a pound, I'm talking it's off each time but like 2 or 3 pounds. It is stressing me out. I finally end up taking a number that hits twice but I have to weigh like five times to get it to do it. I Googled it. It coule be broken or it could be that I need new batterires. Just to be safe, I'm buying a new one on payday. I want to be absolutely sure.
So, now after the self pity party that I just had and had this morning, I was trolling through Facebook and found this picture.
It made me smile and feel better. No one said this would be easy. No one said this would happen overnight. But this rings true. I'm not perfect; nor has this experience been perfect. I have many flaws. This experience has been a little flawed. But, I'm too blessed to be ungrateful. I have had alot of victories. I've lost 147 pounds!!! In a year, I might add! I am truly blessed beyond measure. I'm healthy. I have great reports from the bariatric surgeon and the gynocologist. I'm happy. I have a wonderful husband, an amazing family and great friends who are always there for me when I need it. I have a God who has chosen to bless me with all of these things and sooooo much more. I am blessed beyond measure and I just need to force myself out of this mood and keep moving forward. I may need a nudge in the right direction the next couple of days though....
This week was another normal one. Nothing really going on. Just work, gym, school, repeat. Weeks like this are pretty nice. Just being together with Johnathan is wonderful. I really married above. I have never met a more loving, generous, caring man before in my life. God found favor with me to give me him as a husband. I love our Saturday under the covers just watching The Sopranos and arguing over who has to decide what to do next. It's our little piece of peace on this Earth and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Friday of this past week was actually one year that I met with Dr. Broussard at WeightWise. It's been a pretty great year and I have lost 147 pounds in that year. That's a loss of about 3 pounds a week!!! That is a pretty awesome number and fact. I love Dr. B and the staff at WeightWise. They are helpful and been absolutely vital to this journey. I couldn't have done it without them and I HIGHLY recommend them If you are even remotely considering doing this journey for yourself, give them a call and go to their learning conference. You can even watch it online. They offer you support and options and ensure that you are fully educated for the journey that lies ahead. As you can read, it's a long bumpy road, but it's worth it. Seriously, give them a try if you are considering it. It's been a great year and I've done so much. Let's just recount:
In October 2013, we joined the WeightWise team and started our journey.
In November 2013, we went to Maryland to spend time with the kiddos and also went to Gettysburg & Hershey!
In January, I officially lost over my 10% and had surgery.
In February, we celebrated 5 years of bliss!!
In March, I turned 29! Eeekk! The CLOCK IS TICKING!
In May, we went to the Bahamas!
In July, us and the entire family went to Galveston!
In August, I started Grad school!
In September, we rode some tractors with the Mullers!
And then here we are in October!! It's been a GREAT year!
So, for this week, again just prayers and encouragment. Pray with me that my scale is just wrong and that I've actually lost weight! It doesn't hurt to pray for it right?! Also, keep your encouraging words coming! They really do help!!
As promised, recipe of the week:
Grain Free Taco Salad Bowls
Ingredients:
Cheddar Cheese, grated
Instructions:
1. Heat a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat
2. Evenly sprink grated cheese around the base of the pan (the amount depends on how big you want to make it. it is a thin layer of cheese)
3. Continue to cook over low-medium heat. The cheese will melt and eveutally begin to fry and darken. Once the cheese has a firm "crispy" look to it but before it burns, pry it out with a heat resistant plastic spatula and immediately drape it ove ran upside down bowl. It should form to the shape of the bowl and quickly harden
4. Allow it to rest for a few minutes
5. Fill with turkey taco meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, or whatever floats your boat :)
Enjoy!!!
Pounds Lost This Week: 0 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Pounds
Pounds Lost Overall: 147 Pounds
Pounds to GO until GOAL: 48 Pounds
Yes, another stall. I'm so frustrated. I really worked hard this week. I've exercised. I passed on cake. I passed on fried chicken. I even passed on my Nana's beans! I've worked hard and not snacked. I know they said the last 50 pounds was hard but this is RIDICULOUS not to mention disheartening and frustrating.
I'll be honest. I almost didn't blog tonight. I put everything out there and it's really hard to share these failures sometimes. But it's important because it helps show how hard this is and that it's not always easy. I win some of these battles and I lose some of these battles. These moments are the hardest for me. I'm feel like I'm on top of the world when I lose a pound, but when I stall like this or gain, I feel like the air has left my sails. Like I said, this week just plained sucked.
Now, back to my scale. I think it's broken and no, not because I stalled. I weigh and each time it's a different number. And I don't mean like but a .10 of a pound, I'm talking it's off each time but like 2 or 3 pounds. It is stressing me out. I finally end up taking a number that hits twice but I have to weigh like five times to get it to do it. I Googled it. It coule be broken or it could be that I need new batterires. Just to be safe, I'm buying a new one on payday. I want to be absolutely sure.
So, now after the self pity party that I just had and had this morning, I was trolling through Facebook and found this picture.
This week was another normal one. Nothing really going on. Just work, gym, school, repeat. Weeks like this are pretty nice. Just being together with Johnathan is wonderful. I really married above. I have never met a more loving, generous, caring man before in my life. God found favor with me to give me him as a husband. I love our Saturday under the covers just watching The Sopranos and arguing over who has to decide what to do next. It's our little piece of peace on this Earth and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Friday of this past week was actually one year that I met with Dr. Broussard at WeightWise. It's been a pretty great year and I have lost 147 pounds in that year. That's a loss of about 3 pounds a week!!! That is a pretty awesome number and fact. I love Dr. B and the staff at WeightWise. They are helpful and been absolutely vital to this journey. I couldn't have done it without them and I HIGHLY recommend them If you are even remotely considering doing this journey for yourself, give them a call and go to their learning conference. You can even watch it online. They offer you support and options and ensure that you are fully educated for the journey that lies ahead. As you can read, it's a long bumpy road, but it's worth it. Seriously, give them a try if you are considering it. It's been a great year and I've done so much. Let's just recount:
In October 2013, we joined the WeightWise team and started our journey.
In November 2013, we went to Maryland to spend time with the kiddos and also went to Gettysburg & Hershey!
In January, I officially lost over my 10% and had surgery.
In February, we celebrated 5 years of bliss!!
In March, I turned 29! Eeekk! The CLOCK IS TICKING!
In May, we went to the Bahamas!
In July, us and the entire family went to Galveston!
In August, I started Grad school!
In September, we rode some tractors with the Mullers!
And then here we are in October!! It's been a GREAT year!
So, for this week, again just prayers and encouragment. Pray with me that my scale is just wrong and that I've actually lost weight! It doesn't hurt to pray for it right?! Also, keep your encouraging words coming! They really do help!!
As promised, recipe of the week:
Grain Free Taco Salad Bowls
Ingredients:
Cheddar Cheese, grated
Instructions:
1. Heat a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat
2. Evenly sprink grated cheese around the base of the pan (the amount depends on how big you want to make it. it is a thin layer of cheese)
3. Continue to cook over low-medium heat. The cheese will melt and eveutally begin to fry and darken. Once the cheese has a firm "crispy" look to it but before it burns, pry it out with a heat resistant plastic spatula and immediately drape it ove ran upside down bowl. It should form to the shape of the bowl and quickly harden
4. Allow it to rest for a few minutes
5. Fill with turkey taco meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, or whatever floats your boat :)
Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Shopping is wayyyyy more fun now! GREAT Weekend!
Moments with the Mullers: Shopping is wayyyyy more fun now! GREAT Weekend!: Pounds Lost This Week: 0 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 195 Pounds Overall Weight Loss: 147 Pounds Pounds to go until GOAL: 48 Pounds...
Shopping is wayyyyy more fun now! GREAT Weekend!
Pounds Lost This Week: 0 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 195 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 147 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 48 Pounds
So, no loss, but no gain. Well, I do whole numbers. Technically, I lost 1/2 a pound. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I had a great weekend. I made some good choices. I made some bad choices, but overall I'm still proud of myself. I've worked hard to get where I am now and while there may be bumps in my path, I'm still in a good place.
Last week was pretty good. It was the same ol' same ol': Work, school, gym repeat. I really do love my life and the simplicity of it. While we have spontenaity, there is also comfort is the peace in our home.
This weekend was awesome! So, we took a half day from work to have an impromtu get-a-way. And when I say impromptu, we just decided this on Tuesday and bought the tickets and booked the hotel room. Anyways, we left and headed for the Big D and I DO mean Dallas. Let me just say, I LOVE Dallas. There is so much to do and look at. I couldn't live there but it is nice to visit from time to time. First stop was Grapevine Mills Mall. I LOVE this mall. There are six sections of outlet goodness and we spent like 4 hours there.
First stop in the mall was Victoria Secret. I'll be honest, I've always wanted a Victoria Secret bra. And honestly, after losing 147 pounds, I needed to get a new bra. So, I went in for my first ever bra fitting. It was interesting to say the least. The first lady that I worked with kinda hurt my feelings. She said there was no way that I was the size that I was wearing and was probably letting my boobs sag. It really did hurt my feelings because I know how to take care of the girls and I don't let them wander around. The second person was awesome. She totally gave me some confidence and helped me find the perfect bra. And I finally got a bra that was not only comfortable but it fit me perfectly. Sooooooooo, I'm telling everyone....for Christmas I want Victoria Secret gift cards!
So, shopping is TONS more fun now. I can shop at almost every store. It's pretty amazing so be able to walk into a store with confidence. Well, almost every store. I did walk into the Buckle. They had Miss Me jeans. I want a pair of Miss Me jeans. However, I didn't know my size. The man that helped me asked us if we needed anything right out of the gate. I was honest and told him I don't know what size my waist would be. He looked right at me and said "Are you sure you're a normal size?" It did kind of crush me. What exactly is a normal size anyway? And who decides what sizes are normal and what sizes are not?! Even if I was a size 28 again, why would you say that to someone? So, I get three different sizes and a pair of the jeans fit. I was super pumped and even walked out in the jeans and said "I guess I am a normal size." He immediatley went into sales pitch mode. It kinda upset me a little. Don't be a jerk and size predujice and then try to gain a sale from me. It doesn't work like that. So, needless to say, I did not buy the jeans. The main reason was that I just couldn't justify spending $100 on a pair of jeans that I may or may not be able to wear next month. The second reason was that I wasn not getting that guy any commission off of me after his normal size comment.
I did do some fun shopping. I tried on lots of dresses for a work event. I like tryinng on clothes now. I even tried on a size 10 dress and it fit. It was SUPER tight, but it fit and looked quite nicely. Below are some pictures of just a few that I tried on. You'll see which one I picked next month when I go to this event. I also got a new purse while shopping at Coach and Michael Kors. I LOVE it. I also got some shirts and really did have a great time with Johnathan walking around the mall.
One of the best parts was the build up for the OU/Texas game. Any OU fan we saw would immediately say "Boomer" or "Hello" or give me a nod and every Longhorn fan would razz us (just a little nothing inappropriate) or smile at us. It was like rivalry and comradarie molded into one and I quite enjoyed it.
We also went on a date night that night. I chose the Cheesecake Factory. I'm sure many of you think I'm a glutton for punishment for choosing that place to eat. But, I did my homework first and checked the menu. I knew that I would want the lemon herb chicken. It's amazing! I also knew I'd really be tempted by the cheesecake; but alas, they have low carb cheesecake!! And it tasted really really good! It was a great evening.
Saturday was the big day. The OU/Texas game at the Cotton Bowl. I've always wanted to go to this game and had a BLAST! We got up and headed straight to Texas State Fair. So, we walked around that morning until time for the game. There was sooooooo much to look at and do. We went around some of the booths and ended up at the Matress Firm booth and tried out a few of the beds. The temperpedic bed was awesome. We spent some time at that booth. Then, we went and saw some hot tubs with hard tops until it was finally time for kick off.
Let me just start this by saying, I do not do crowds well. They make me nervous and a little angry because a mass of people are not the smartest. I was physically pushed. It was ridiculou the way grown men and women were acting. We finally got in and got our seats and had a ball at the game. I made some friends. The guy that was next to me talked my ear off because his girlfriend so totally told him that football wasn't her thing. I love college football. While I'm still learning some of the rules, I love the game. And I love my Sooners. Did they play their best? No. There were so many mistakes but all in all, we won! We beat Texas! BOOOOOOMMMMMEEEERRRRRRRR!!! I had a blast! This is someething I want to again and again. It was totally worth it!!!
So after the game the plan was to spend some time at the fair and maybe ride the rides, but after fighting that crowd, I was out. I could not get out of there fast enough. And of course the razzing got a little bit worse. I was loving it because we won; however, some of those Longhorn fans couldn't take it. On the tram back, one even threatened to jump of and get violent with a few fans. I'm all about fun and games but some people take it a little too far.
Sunday, we spent the day with Miss Ry. We took her out to eat and carved pumpkins. I've always loved to carve pumpkins. I can remember carving pumpkins at Nanas with Michael Andrew, Seth and Maryah. These are memories and traditions that I want to pass on. It was a great day. And then I introduced Rylee to Harry Potter and guess what, she loved it! Of course she did, she's my niece! We also roasted some pumpkin seeds. Yummy! Recipe included!!
However, the last couple of days have been rough. I've had a hard time bouncing back from all the running around. I'm exhausted and feel a little weak. I've even skipped the gym the last two days because I just don't have it in me. So, prayers requests are that I bounce back quickly and get back on track so I can lose some pounds this week!
Recipe of the week:
Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds
2 C. Pumpkin Seeds, cleaned and pat dry
2 Tblsp Cinnamon
2 Tblsp Butter
2 Tblsp Splenda
1. Preheat oven to 300.
2. Place seeds on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 50 minutes
3. Increase oven temp to 350
4. Melt butter and mix seeds, butter and cinnamon
5. Place back on baking sheet and bake for another 15 mintues
Happy Reading!
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 195 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 147 Pounds
Pounds to go until GOAL: 48 Pounds
So, no loss, but no gain. Well, I do whole numbers. Technically, I lost 1/2 a pound. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I had a great weekend. I made some good choices. I made some bad choices, but overall I'm still proud of myself. I've worked hard to get where I am now and while there may be bumps in my path, I'm still in a good place.
Last week was pretty good. It was the same ol' same ol': Work, school, gym repeat. I really do love my life and the simplicity of it. While we have spontenaity, there is also comfort is the peace in our home.
This weekend was awesome! So, we took a half day from work to have an impromtu get-a-way. And when I say impromptu, we just decided this on Tuesday and bought the tickets and booked the hotel room. Anyways, we left and headed for the Big D and I DO mean Dallas. Let me just say, I LOVE Dallas. There is so much to do and look at. I couldn't live there but it is nice to visit from time to time. First stop was Grapevine Mills Mall. I LOVE this mall. There are six sections of outlet goodness and we spent like 4 hours there.
First stop in the mall was Victoria Secret. I'll be honest, I've always wanted a Victoria Secret bra. And honestly, after losing 147 pounds, I needed to get a new bra. So, I went in for my first ever bra fitting. It was interesting to say the least. The first lady that I worked with kinda hurt my feelings. She said there was no way that I was the size that I was wearing and was probably letting my boobs sag. It really did hurt my feelings because I know how to take care of the girls and I don't let them wander around. The second person was awesome. She totally gave me some confidence and helped me find the perfect bra. And I finally got a bra that was not only comfortable but it fit me perfectly. Sooooooooo, I'm telling everyone....for Christmas I want Victoria Secret gift cards!
So, shopping is TONS more fun now. I can shop at almost every store. It's pretty amazing so be able to walk into a store with confidence. Well, almost every store. I did walk into the Buckle. They had Miss Me jeans. I want a pair of Miss Me jeans. However, I didn't know my size. The man that helped me asked us if we needed anything right out of the gate. I was honest and told him I don't know what size my waist would be. He looked right at me and said "Are you sure you're a normal size?" It did kind of crush me. What exactly is a normal size anyway? And who decides what sizes are normal and what sizes are not?! Even if I was a size 28 again, why would you say that to someone? So, I get three different sizes and a pair of the jeans fit. I was super pumped and even walked out in the jeans and said "I guess I am a normal size." He immediatley went into sales pitch mode. It kinda upset me a little. Don't be a jerk and size predujice and then try to gain a sale from me. It doesn't work like that. So, needless to say, I did not buy the jeans. The main reason was that I just couldn't justify spending $100 on a pair of jeans that I may or may not be able to wear next month. The second reason was that I wasn not getting that guy any commission off of me after his normal size comment.
I did do some fun shopping. I tried on lots of dresses for a work event. I like tryinng on clothes now. I even tried on a size 10 dress and it fit. It was SUPER tight, but it fit and looked quite nicely. Below are some pictures of just a few that I tried on. You'll see which one I picked next month when I go to this event. I also got a new purse while shopping at Coach and Michael Kors. I LOVE it. I also got some shirts and really did have a great time with Johnathan walking around the mall.
One of the best parts was the build up for the OU/Texas game. Any OU fan we saw would immediately say "Boomer" or "Hello" or give me a nod and every Longhorn fan would razz us (just a little nothing inappropriate) or smile at us. It was like rivalry and comradarie molded into one and I quite enjoyed it.
We also went on a date night that night. I chose the Cheesecake Factory. I'm sure many of you think I'm a glutton for punishment for choosing that place to eat. But, I did my homework first and checked the menu. I knew that I would want the lemon herb chicken. It's amazing! I also knew I'd really be tempted by the cheesecake; but alas, they have low carb cheesecake!! And it tasted really really good! It was a great evening.
Saturday was the big day. The OU/Texas game at the Cotton Bowl. I've always wanted to go to this game and had a BLAST! We got up and headed straight to Texas State Fair. So, we walked around that morning until time for the game. There was sooooooo much to look at and do. We went around some of the booths and ended up at the Matress Firm booth and tried out a few of the beds. The temperpedic bed was awesome. We spent some time at that booth. Then, we went and saw some hot tubs with hard tops until it was finally time for kick off.
Let me just start this by saying, I do not do crowds well. They make me nervous and a little angry because a mass of people are not the smartest. I was physically pushed. It was ridiculou the way grown men and women were acting. We finally got in and got our seats and had a ball at the game. I made some friends. The guy that was next to me talked my ear off because his girlfriend so totally told him that football wasn't her thing. I love college football. While I'm still learning some of the rules, I love the game. And I love my Sooners. Did they play their best? No. There were so many mistakes but all in all, we won! We beat Texas! BOOOOOOMMMMMEEEERRRRRRRR!!! I had a blast! This is someething I want to again and again. It was totally worth it!!!
So after the game the plan was to spend some time at the fair and maybe ride the rides, but after fighting that crowd, I was out. I could not get out of there fast enough. And of course the razzing got a little bit worse. I was loving it because we won; however, some of those Longhorn fans couldn't take it. On the tram back, one even threatened to jump of and get violent with a few fans. I'm all about fun and games but some people take it a little too far.
Sunday, we spent the day with Miss Ry. We took her out to eat and carved pumpkins. I've always loved to carve pumpkins. I can remember carving pumpkins at Nanas with Michael Andrew, Seth and Maryah. These are memories and traditions that I want to pass on. It was a great day. And then I introduced Rylee to Harry Potter and guess what, she loved it! Of course she did, she's my niece! We also roasted some pumpkin seeds. Yummy! Recipe included!!
However, the last couple of days have been rough. I've had a hard time bouncing back from all the running around. I'm exhausted and feel a little weak. I've even skipped the gym the last two days because I just don't have it in me. So, prayers requests are that I bounce back quickly and get back on track so I can lose some pounds this week!
Recipe of the week:
Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds
2 C. Pumpkin Seeds, cleaned and pat dry
2 Tblsp Cinnamon
2 Tblsp Butter
2 Tblsp Splenda
1. Preheat oven to 300.
2. Place seeds on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 50 minutes
3. Increase oven temp to 350
4. Melt butter and mix seeds, butter and cinnamon
5. Place back on baking sheet and bake for another 15 mintues
Happy Reading!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: Obesity! Defeated!! ANNNDDDD Welcome me to ONE-der...
Moments with the Mullers: Obesity! Defeated!! ANNNDDDD Welcome me to ONE-der...: Let's start this off with a BANG! Pounds lost this week: 5 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Pounds Overall Pounds Lost: 147 Pou...
Obesity! Defeated!! ANNNDDDD Welcome me to ONE-derland!!!
Let's start this off with a BANG!
Pounds lost this week: 5 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Pounds
Overall Pounds Lost: 147 Pounds
Pounds to Go until GOAL: 48 Pounds
I cannot tell you how excited I was this morning on weigh in Tuesday. I was sooo excited and I weighed like 8 times just to make sure that this was for real!
So, my title is pretty self explanatory, but I'm going to explain anyway because it's making me smile. One of the aspects of this challenge was that I was obese. My Body Mass Index (BMI) was actually a Level III Morbid Obese number. I'll be honest it was 52. There are so many health issues and risks associated with obesity. One of the main reasons for doing this was to get healthy. This is just one way to prove that this is working and that my hard work has paid off. As of this morning, I am officially no longer obese! My BMI is 29.0 which is in the overweight category. I lost 30 points off of the BMI scale. It's just one step closer to the goal. It makes me proud of myself. I've worked so hard for this.
Also, in my title is ONE-derland. If you are or know anyone who is WLS, you've heard the term. If you don't, ONE-derland is being under 200 and your weight starting with One Hundred. I about to 100% real and honest with you. I'm actually very embarrassed about this. I started this journey at 345 pounds. There are several factors as to how I arrived at that number. I'm telling you this now because I want you know and understand and appreciate how I felt when I stepped on the scale to reveal that I weight 198 pounds. I cried. I honestly do not know the last time I weight in the 100s. I'm sure it was pre-junior high. This is monumental and this is what made my day so very incredible. I even took a picture of it to prove to myself it really happened. I also immediately sent it to Johnathan.
I know I talk about this alot but when it comes to my husband, I am one blessed woman. Many women who have chosen to do this do not have the love and support that I have when it comes to this. His immediate response was to tell me how proud of me that he is and how much he loves me. It makes me proud of him to have the love and support that I have. When you see him, tell him that you are proud him too. He's worked just as hard and then also dealth with all of my issues along the way.
This week was also just a regular week. Just work, school, gym, repeat. This weekend was pretty great. We slept in and then got up and around and ready for exercise. Let me just start this with I LOVE the Wellness Center. I love the atmosphere and the people that work there. I love to use the equipment and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pool. However, Saturday morning was absolutely beautiful and we decided to take Crimson and walk the park. We loved it. He loved the exercise and we loved the nice cool air and the beautiful day. And even though I know I'm not supposed to, I jogged the last curve. I want to be able to run one day so I need to start somewhere right?!
On Sunday, I guest led the music at Central Christian. Johnathan said that he's noticed my confidence has grown since WLS. I noticed this when I sang this Sunday. I felt great and felt like I looked great. I wore a cute little skirt suit and flats. I'm still not brave enough for heels. We also went out to eat with a coworker and had a lovely time with his family. It's nice to be able to step away from the office and connect with others that we work with. It was a great meal and great conversation. Little moments like this is what make life more enjoyable.
Now for my low point of the week.... We took Miss Ry to see Boxtrolls. CUTE MOVIE. We will probably own this one. However, this time, the smell of the popcorn was soooo intoxicating. It really is getting harder and harder to walk away. This was my fault because I didn't have time to pack some healthy snacks. Partly, it's the movie theatre's fault for not offering more healthy options (hint, hint Cinema 69)! I tried getting a pickle and making it work but it was NOT happening. So, I took some popcorn and licked the salt off it. I didn't eat any. I just licked it. And felt so guilty about it. The struggle is real. This is just even more proof that the surgery is not a end all cure. It is a struggle and I still have to fight cravings and food in my face. But I made it through the movie and home to some of my carb smart ice cream and even made a crustless pumpkin pie (see recipe below).
So, today was a wonderful or should I say ONE-derful day! I'm still doing my study on Ephesians. I'm just on Chapter Two but I've learned so much. I love that time that I get to spend with my God. This week the tie is between Ephesians 2:1-10 and the story of Jacob. So, we all know the story of Jacob and how he worked 7 years for Rachel but Laban gave him Leah and he had to work another 7 years for Rachel. So after all of that Laban wanted to reward Jacob because Jacob did a good job. So, he gave him the worst of his flock and Jacob grew that flock into a more profitable flock than Laban's. Well, that didn't sit well with Laban so Jacob decided to leave. What got me was how detailed the Bible was at explaining this crazy way that Jacob got them to breed and create this super flock. Apparently, it's like an "old wives tale" kind of way of doing things. Scientifically, this theory has been disproved to work. But the she goes on to say that God told Jacob to look up and see. And what Jacob saw was that everything in his life happened because God allowed it or God created it. God gave Jacob his sons (there were 12 btw). God gave that super flock to Jacob. His crazy way of trying to grow that flock wasn't what made him successful, it was God. The challenge was to look up and see. I immediately looked "up" and got the message. This weight loss surgery isn't my doing. This is because #1: God gave us the resources to do this surgery. #2. God has given me the strength to do this. Both physicially and mentally. #3. God deserves the praise. He's the one who has been keeping my body going (I've been tracking, I eat an average of 800 calories a day). #4. God is making me work my "seven" years. Just like Jacob for Rachel, I know there is a great reward for seeking Him and following His will. Do I know that's a baby? I don't. But I have faith that God will reward me with a child either by birth or adoption. I honestly believe he's getting me ready for that journey with this one.
Prayer requests this week is just for you to thank God for me and all of the success. He deserves the praise this week. He made it happen.
As promised!
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1 C. Splenda
1/2 C. Brown Sugar Splenda Blend
2 Tblsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
4 Large Eggs
1 Large Can Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
2 Can Evaporated Milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Mix Splenda, Brown Splenda, Cinnamon, Salt and Ginger in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl.
4. Stir in Canned pumpkin and sugar and spice blend
5. Gradually Stir in Canned Milk
6. Pour into a 9X11 Baking dish
7. Bake for 40 to 50 Minutes or until knife is inserted in the middle and comes out clean
8. Top with Light Whipped Cream
Enjoy!!
Pounds lost this week: 5 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 105 Pounds
Overall Pounds Lost: 147 Pounds
Pounds to Go until GOAL: 48 Pounds
I cannot tell you how excited I was this morning on weigh in Tuesday. I was sooo excited and I weighed like 8 times just to make sure that this was for real!
So, my title is pretty self explanatory, but I'm going to explain anyway because it's making me smile. One of the aspects of this challenge was that I was obese. My Body Mass Index (BMI) was actually a Level III Morbid Obese number. I'll be honest it was 52. There are so many health issues and risks associated with obesity. One of the main reasons for doing this was to get healthy. This is just one way to prove that this is working and that my hard work has paid off. As of this morning, I am officially no longer obese! My BMI is 29.0 which is in the overweight category. I lost 30 points off of the BMI scale. It's just one step closer to the goal. It makes me proud of myself. I've worked so hard for this.
Also, in my title is ONE-derland. If you are or know anyone who is WLS, you've heard the term. If you don't, ONE-derland is being under 200 and your weight starting with One Hundred. I about to 100% real and honest with you. I'm actually very embarrassed about this. I started this journey at 345 pounds. There are several factors as to how I arrived at that number. I'm telling you this now because I want you know and understand and appreciate how I felt when I stepped on the scale to reveal that I weight 198 pounds. I cried. I honestly do not know the last time I weight in the 100s. I'm sure it was pre-junior high. This is monumental and this is what made my day so very incredible. I even took a picture of it to prove to myself it really happened. I also immediately sent it to Johnathan.
I know I talk about this alot but when it comes to my husband, I am one blessed woman. Many women who have chosen to do this do not have the love and support that I have when it comes to this. His immediate response was to tell me how proud of me that he is and how much he loves me. It makes me proud of him to have the love and support that I have. When you see him, tell him that you are proud him too. He's worked just as hard and then also dealth with all of my issues along the way.
This week was also just a regular week. Just work, school, gym, repeat. This weekend was pretty great. We slept in and then got up and around and ready for exercise. Let me just start this with I LOVE the Wellness Center. I love the atmosphere and the people that work there. I love to use the equipment and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pool. However, Saturday morning was absolutely beautiful and we decided to take Crimson and walk the park. We loved it. He loved the exercise and we loved the nice cool air and the beautiful day. And even though I know I'm not supposed to, I jogged the last curve. I want to be able to run one day so I need to start somewhere right?!
On Sunday, I guest led the music at Central Christian. Johnathan said that he's noticed my confidence has grown since WLS. I noticed this when I sang this Sunday. I felt great and felt like I looked great. I wore a cute little skirt suit and flats. I'm still not brave enough for heels. We also went out to eat with a coworker and had a lovely time with his family. It's nice to be able to step away from the office and connect with others that we work with. It was a great meal and great conversation. Little moments like this is what make life more enjoyable.
Now for my low point of the week.... We took Miss Ry to see Boxtrolls. CUTE MOVIE. We will probably own this one. However, this time, the smell of the popcorn was soooo intoxicating. It really is getting harder and harder to walk away. This was my fault because I didn't have time to pack some healthy snacks. Partly, it's the movie theatre's fault for not offering more healthy options (hint, hint Cinema 69)! I tried getting a pickle and making it work but it was NOT happening. So, I took some popcorn and licked the salt off it. I didn't eat any. I just licked it. And felt so guilty about it. The struggle is real. This is just even more proof that the surgery is not a end all cure. It is a struggle and I still have to fight cravings and food in my face. But I made it through the movie and home to some of my carb smart ice cream and even made a crustless pumpkin pie (see recipe below).
So, today was a wonderful or should I say ONE-derful day! I'm still doing my study on Ephesians. I'm just on Chapter Two but I've learned so much. I love that time that I get to spend with my God. This week the tie is between Ephesians 2:1-10 and the story of Jacob. So, we all know the story of Jacob and how he worked 7 years for Rachel but Laban gave him Leah and he had to work another 7 years for Rachel. So after all of that Laban wanted to reward Jacob because Jacob did a good job. So, he gave him the worst of his flock and Jacob grew that flock into a more profitable flock than Laban's. Well, that didn't sit well with Laban so Jacob decided to leave. What got me was how detailed the Bible was at explaining this crazy way that Jacob got them to breed and create this super flock. Apparently, it's like an "old wives tale" kind of way of doing things. Scientifically, this theory has been disproved to work. But the she goes on to say that God told Jacob to look up and see. And what Jacob saw was that everything in his life happened because God allowed it or God created it. God gave Jacob his sons (there were 12 btw). God gave that super flock to Jacob. His crazy way of trying to grow that flock wasn't what made him successful, it was God. The challenge was to look up and see. I immediately looked "up" and got the message. This weight loss surgery isn't my doing. This is because #1: God gave us the resources to do this surgery. #2. God has given me the strength to do this. Both physicially and mentally. #3. God deserves the praise. He's the one who has been keeping my body going (I've been tracking, I eat an average of 800 calories a day). #4. God is making me work my "seven" years. Just like Jacob for Rachel, I know there is a great reward for seeking Him and following His will. Do I know that's a baby? I don't. But I have faith that God will reward me with a child either by birth or adoption. I honestly believe he's getting me ready for that journey with this one.
Prayer requests this week is just for you to thank God for me and all of the success. He deserves the praise this week. He made it happen.
As promised!
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1 C. Splenda
1/2 C. Brown Sugar Splenda Blend
2 Tblsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
4 Large Eggs
1 Large Can Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
2 Can Evaporated Milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Mix Splenda, Brown Splenda, Cinnamon, Salt and Ginger in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl.
4. Stir in Canned pumpkin and sugar and spice blend
5. Gradually Stir in Canned Milk
6. Pour into a 9X11 Baking dish
7. Bake for 40 to 50 Minutes or until knife is inserted in the middle and comes out clean
8. Top with Light Whipped Cream
Enjoy!!
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