One Year Surgiversary

Well my one year isn't until 4/27 but I will be on vacation with my DH in the Smokey Mountains on that day. But anyway I have lost 134lbs and feel pretty good. Still having some pain with dense proteins. And I really have to fight to not fill up on carbs and junk. It is really hard not to fill up on that stuff, because it goes down sooooo easy. Check out my profile for before and after pics. Thanks to all of the A-teamers for being there. I don't think I could have gotten through the past year without everyone's imput. Love ya all!! Joni

Congratulations on doing so well! Marcia

Congratulations Joni, can you believe a year has gone by already!! 134#s is amazing! I am proud of you. Jan

Congradulations.. 134 is something to be proud of.. I know what u mean with protiens. I do eat alot of beans.. I am almost a vegitarian now.. not by choice LOL I love STEAK!!! just does not love me LOL Share my favorite pot of beans recipe here 2 LBS of clean pinto beans rinse to clear water then add: 4 strips of bacon 4 cloves of garlic salt to taste Add water when it starts to boil down Boil beans on high for 10 mins let cool A HOUR with cover or u can soak beans over night helps with gas (change water when u cook then and then add incredients if done over night) Then Cook on med high for 3 hour or tell REAL tender Mash when fully cooked GARNISH with 2% CHEESE and a DALOP OF of nf SOUR CREAM If you like Yummmy!!! Lisa Oh yeah Beans freeze real well

Hi Lisa, Your recipe sounds great. Pinto beans are now my favorite protien and I will be making this soon!! Joni