Cleopatra_Nik
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? Monday! - Ugh. Back to work for me. For some reason I am dreading it even though I was bored out of my brain. Lazy days with the divas were getting kind of nice.
Anyhoo...today is work, t...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/have you eaten today? New Year - New year, fresh start!
'Cept I still had a moment today...ah, well. I start afresh again!
1. Something I am terming a "lasomelette" (lasgana + omelette): egg white omelette s...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Why I don't make New Years Resolutions - In the past few days a bunch of people have asked me "what's your New Year's Resolution?" to which I always reply, "I don't believe in them."
Most argue for resolutions. Don't y...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My Year in Review - As I wait for the ball to drop I've been reflecting on my year this year.
It started out with my three year surgiversary and owning up to my regain. My surgeon wasn't really con...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Bariatric Foodie's "Best of 2011" - Well...maybe. These are MY favorite BF recipes of 2011. If you read the blog, I welcome you to offer up yours! And if you're NOT a regular reader...what are you waiting for??? The...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? Last working day - THANK GAWD!
Well my last working day of 2011 was Dec. 22 but I digress.
Today I need to catch up on what I was supposed to be doing all week but have not. I've been battling...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
A good general rule of thumb for the 30 minute dri - I see folks post often about whether the 30 minute rule applies in certain situations.
Here's a good general rule I live by. Even when I didn't feel "hunger" in any form, I pret...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
NEWBIES! Read this. FAQs. - The board collectively wrote these a few years back. We tried to get it "stickied" on the board with no luck. If there's anything anyone wants to add, feel free to respond and ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today. Is it Thursday al - See, this is why I don't take big chunks of time off without a plan.
I'm going crazy! I'm coming back down to being on a budget (after Christmas spend-a-palooza) so I don't have...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
The view from further out: Pouch Song (a small ess - I can almost pass for normal. Over these past four years I've become particularly adept at knowing what to cook or order at a restaurant so that I can finish a plate of food (for i...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Is it possible to be overweight and content? - I was looking at the thread where the young lady wants to tell all the obese people about her surgery. The responses got me thinking. Most folks responded something like, "I feel t...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Ohhhhh...now they've gone an done it... - I was in Wal-Mart when I saw it...
The new Biggest Loser Workout DVD...with Dolvett on it. For those who didn't watch, this is Dolvett:
I think I'm in love with him. Like...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
For all the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha fans in the - Today on BF I share my homemade recipe! Yes, I know in some 'Bux (not mine) you can get protein added to your drinks, but I actually finally like my version just as much and it has...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? Wednesday! - Ok, so yesterday's eating plan was an epic fail. I didn't eat a lot but I also didn't eat what I had planned out. Today, hopefully, will be better. I think I need to put a protein ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I will not eat, I will not eat, I will not eat... - Why the FRICK do I have the muchies today???
Urgh. I think I need to go to bed. Sleep is my best defense against STOOPID food decisions. I also need to grocery shop tomorrow so...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? Tuesday! - I'm up and at 'em early today. I'm off work all week (amazing benefit of my job: we get the week between Christmas and New Year's off with pay and it doesn't come out of our vacati...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Newbies! Ever wondered how to mix a hot protein dr -
First, let's disspell the common myth. Yes, your body CAN use the protein from hot protein drinks, even if the drink is hotter than 130 degrees. Mkay? Lovely!
For many, cold...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? The "Morning - I didn't do too badly yesterday. Yay!
So that means I did NOT wake up feeling gross and actually just had a right pleasant breakfast.
Today is...shopping! The divas have mone...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Christmas CHECK-IN. What'd you eat today??? - Interestingly, this was the first time post-op I went into Christmas planning to do whatever I wanted (this is my 4th post-op Christmas) and by far, this was the healthiest Christm...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Fun Friday thing...bacon aspirations - Ok, this is totally stupid but it has me over here DYING. I am working on a new product that BF will be marketing in the new year that has me trying to think of aspirational quotes...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
New Miranda episode! Happy Holidays! - This is the last of the year. I need a little breaky-break to sort through my holidays!
Look for the next episode early next year! In the meantime, enjoy!
http://www.bigphat...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Help me come up with a name for... - ...the level of hot mess that you are when you are in the midst of a REALLY bad cold or other temporary illness.
For me right now that would be the "I am wearing an oversized sw...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Flourless Almond Butter Cookies -
Continuing our journey of flourless baking on BF, today's offering is a small-batch recipe for flourless almond butter cookies. Small batch = you get a few, you give a few away...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
This seems like a good time to call for BEFORE/AFT - Me before. I just dug up a few slightly more forgiving before photos. I need to scan them. But here's what I have.
And here's me now:
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Follow-up about body image... - My exchange with a few folks the other day about having a positive body image got me to thinking and so I thought I would relay some of those thoughts to you.
I apologize if I e...
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Baltimore, MD
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26.2
BMI
Surgery
01/08/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 21, 2008
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